Medical Colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

4 medical institutions in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh hold a current approval from NMC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 680 seats. The largest by intake are Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi (317), Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varansi (289), Esic Medical College and Hospital Varanasi (50).

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

  • Esic Medical College and Hospital Varanasi

    Ownership: GovernmentVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    MBBS

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-76428
    NMC IDUP/027/G/1
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.50NMC approvedsource records approval upto LOP granted for Establishment of New Medical College with 50 seats for the Academic Year 2025-26.
  • Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressHeritage Institute Of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, N.h.-2, Mohan Sarai Ram Nagar Bypass, Varanasi-221311 (uttar Pradesh)
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-72961
    NMC IDUP/040/P/5
    Courses & intake (20)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Endocrinology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Medical Gastroenterology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anatomy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics5NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 2 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis4NMC approvedsource records approval upto 4 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Permission granted for increase from 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 1 Additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 1 Additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after March, 2020 only for 2015-16 batch. Batch recognition granted for 2016-'17 batch of 150 students when degree awarded in 2021-'22. Renewal of permission to admit 150 students in 2022. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake317
    Official site
  • Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

    Ownership: GovernmentVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    Doctoral·MD /MS

    Details
    AddressOld Loco Colony, Shivpurwa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
    PIN221010
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationHomi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed University), Mumbai
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPG/UP/02/G/1
    Courses & intake (7)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Onco Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted for the academic year 2022-2023. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    MedicalDoctoralDm-Medical Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch. - Head and Neck Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23. 3 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiation Oncology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto 4 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 2 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26. (for AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25 : affiliated university - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.) (for AY 2025-26 onwards : affiliated university - Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai)
    Total intake24
    Official site
  • Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varansi

    Ownership: GovernmentVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    MD /MS·PG Diploma·MBBS

    Details
    AddressBanaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi – 221005 (uttar Pradesh)
    PIN221005
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationBanaras Hindu University
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDUP/043/G/1
    Courses & intake (25)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalPG DiplomaDiploma in Anaesthesia1NMC approved
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology31NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 10 seats. Seat increased from 10 to 15 u/s 10(A)). Recognized for increase in seats from 15 to 30 when degree granted on or after 2020. 1 seat increased (Thirty to thirty-one) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 1 seat increased (Three to Four) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Physics1NMC approved
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after Aug 1973. Seats increased from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Recognized for increase from 4 to 5 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seats. Seats increased from 1 to 3 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3. 1 seat increased (three to four ) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine19NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 14 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 14 to 16. Recognized for increase in seats from 16 to 17 when degree granted on or after 2020. 2 seats increased (Seventeen to Nineteen) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Geriatrics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 04 seats. 1 seat increased (four to five) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. Recognized for increase from 6 to 8. Recognized for increase from 8 to 10 when degree granted on or after 2020. 2 seats increased (ten to twelve ) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats. Seats increased from 3 to 7 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 7. 2 seats increased (seven to nine ) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4.1 seat increased (four to five) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 1 seat increased (Three to Four) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after Jun 1974. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Recognized for increase in seats from 4 to 5 when degree granted on or after 2020. 1 seat increased (five to six) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for increase from 2 to 6. Recognized for increase from 6 to 8 when degree granted on or after 2020. 2 seats increased (Eight to Ten) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3. Recognized for increase from 3 to 5 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. 1 seat increased (Four to Five) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after Aug 1973. Recognized for increase in seats from 2 to 4 when granted on or after 2017. Recognized for increase in seats from 4 to 5 when granted on or after 2020
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 5 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increased intake of seats from 4 to 5.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery20NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 14 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 14 to 16. Recognized for increase in seats from 16 to 20 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 8. Recognized for increase from 8 to 10 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Seats increased from 4 to 8 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 8. 1 seat increased (Eight to Nine) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.100NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 59 seats. Recognised for increase of seats from 59 to 84. Permitted for increase of seats from 84 to 100 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Renewed permission for admission of 100 seats ( including EWS quota as per 103rd constitution amendment ) from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 04 to 06. Recognized for increase in seats from 6 to 8 from 2020 onwards.1 seat increased (eight to nine) in EWS quota vide BOG's letter dated 29.04.2020 Intake Capacity Reduced from 9 to 8 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 804( [...]
    Total intake289
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

4 medical institutions in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh hold a current approval from NMC. NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NMC-approved medical colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NMC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do medical colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh have?

680 approved seats across 4 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do medical colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh offer?

The most widely approved are M.B.B.S. (3), MD - Anaesthesiology (3), MD - Paediatrics (2), MS - Orthopaedics (2), MD - Pharmacology (2), MD/MS - Ophthalmology (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many medical colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh are government and how many are private?

Of the 4 institutions listed: 3 government, 1 private. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.