Era University

Era University, Lucknow, is a private state university established in 2016 and recognized by the UGC, known for its strong focus on medical, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health education. Its flagship constituent unit, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, is accredited by NABH for patient safety and quality of care, while its Nursing and Paramedical College has earned an ‘A’ Grade and Certificate of Excellence from the Quality Council of India (QCI). The university has been consistently ranked among India’s top private medical institutions — 32nd among all medical colleges in India by India Today 2026, 8th among all private medical colleges by Outlook-ICARE 2026, and 3rd Private Medical College of the North Zone by The Week 2026.

The university operates through four constituent colleges on a single integrated campus on Hardoi Road, Lucknow, offering certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and doctoral programmes across streams such as MBBS, MD/MS, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, BSc Nursing, GNM, ANM, BPT, MPT, Optometry, Allied Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Hospital Administration, Computer Applications, and Liberal Education. Admission to MBBS and MD/MS is through NEET and NEET PG counselling, while other courses admit students on merit through CUET or qualifying examination scores.

What sets Era University apart is its teaching-hospital-integrated learning model — students gain hands-on clinical exposure at Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, a NABH-accredited healthcare facility serving a large patient base in Uttar Pradesh. The university has academic collaborations with institutions such as the Centre of Biomedical Research, Lucknow, and the University of Warwick, UK. With experienced faculty, modern laboratories, hostels, and a dedicated placement cell, Era University prepares students for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, research, and hospital management, making it a preferred destination for medical and paramedical aspirants in North India.