Overview
Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, popularly known as S.N. Medical College (SNMC), is one of the oldest and most prestigious government medical institutions in India. Located in the heart of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, the college traces its origins to 1854 as the Agra Medical School and was upgraded to a full-fledged medical college in 1939. It is named after Smt. Sarojini Naidu, the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh and a celebrated freedom fighter. The college is affiliated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra and is approved and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India.
SNMC Agra is widely recognized for its rich academic heritage, highly subsidized fee structure, and exceptional clinical exposure. The college offers the MBBS program along with a wide range of MD, MS, PG Diploma, and super-specialty (DM/MCh) courses in fields such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, and more. Admissions are conducted strictly through NEET UG, NEET PG, and NEET SS via central and Uttar Pradesh state counselling conducted by DMET Lucknow and MCC.
The college campus is spread over approximately 25 acres and houses academic blocks, five lecture theatres, a central library with over 16,000 books, well-equipped laboratories, hostels for boys and girls, and a modern Super Specialty Block. Its attached teaching hospital, S.N. Hospital, is a tertiary care centre with over 1,000 beds, serving lakhs of patients every year and giving students unmatched hands-on clinical training. The college also runs a College of Nursing offering B.Sc Nursing programs.
With more than 160 years of service to medical education and the motto “Live to Serve”, Sarojini Naidu Medical College remains a top choice for NEET aspirants seeking quality medical education, affordable fees, and strong career prospects in India’s healthcare sector.
Rankings
- National Medical Commission (NMC) approved and formerly recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Affiliated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, one of Uttar Pradesh’s oldest state universities.
- Among the first three medical schools in India (established 1854), making it one of the country’s oldest medical institutions.
- Consistently ranked among the top government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh — rated around Top 8 in the state and within the top 100 medical colleges in India by leading education portals.
- Highly competitive NEET cutoffs reflect its reputation — the Round 1 closing rank for the General category was around AIR 4,945 in recent All India Counselling.
- Strong alumni network across AIIMS, government hospitals, armed forces medical services, and renowned private institutions in India and abroad.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS (5.5 years incl. internship) | ₹1.6 – 2.0 Lakhs (approx. ₹36,000–42,000/year) | 10+2 with 50% in PCB + NEET UG |
| MD (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, etc.) | ₹90,000 – 1.0 Lakh (approx. ₹30,000/year) | MBBS + NEET PG |
| MS (General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anatomy) | ₹90,000 – 1.0 Lakh (approx. ₹30,000/year) | MBBS + NEET PG |
| PG Diploma (2 years) | ₹60,000 – 1.2 Lakhs | MBBS + NEET PG |
| DM / MCh (Super Speciality) | ₹1.0 – 1.5 Lakhs (approx.) | MD/MS + NEET SS |
| B.Sc Nursing (College of Nursing) | ₹40,000 – 60,000 (approx., for full course) | 10+2 with PCB |
Placements
- Being a government medical college, SNMC Agra does not follow a conventional campus placement model; instead, graduates build careers through internships, government recruitments, PG admissions, and clinical practice.
- Compulsory rotating internship at S.N. Hospital with a monthly stipend, giving students real-world clinical experience across all major departments.
- High PG success rate — a large share of MBBS graduates secure MD/MS seats at premier institutes like AIIMS, KGMU, and through NEET PG.
- PG residents receive attractive monthly stipends (approx. ₹86,000/month in the first year, increasing annually) during MD/MS training.
- Alumni are placed as senior doctors, specialists, and medical officers in government hospitals, AIIMS, defence services, and reputed private hospitals across India and overseas.
- Strong demand for SNMC graduates in Uttar Pradesh’s healthcare sector, with many serving in NHS, state health services, and academic positions.
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