Is SMS Medical College Jaipur better than KGMU Lucknow for MD in Medicine?
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Yes both colleges are good for MD in Medicine.
The difference is not dramatic—I wouldd call it KGMU 9/10 vs SMS 8.5–8.8/10 for MD Medicine. If you are from Rajasthan and prefer Jaipur, choosing SMS over KGMU would still be a very reasonable decision. If both are equally convenient, I'd take KGMU.
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SMS Medical College and KGMU Lucknow are both estemeed government medical institutions in India.
While, KGMU has an exceptionally high patient flow, SMS Jaipur is one of the largest tertiary care hospitals preffered for excellent practical training. SMS Jaipur is also relatively more affordable when
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SMS Medical College has been providing good placements to its students from various courses. Check the table below which provides the SMS Medical College placement highlights:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total students | 250 (MBBS) 442 (UG 3-Year) | 250 (MBBS) 571 (UG 3-Year) | 250 (MBBS) 589 (UG 3-Year) |
| Students Placed | 137 (MBBS) 408 (UG 3-Year) | 131 (MBBS) 527 (UG 3-Year) | 133 (MBBS) 538 (UG 3-Year) |
| Median Salary | INR 8.52 LPA (MBBS) INR 19.80 LPA (PG 3-year) | INR 9.11 LPA (MBBS) INR 20.10 LPA (PG 3-year) | INR 9.76 LPA (MBBS) INR 21.30 LPA (PG 3-year) |
NOTE: The data above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026.
The overall average package for SMS Medical College is not out yet. Once out, it will be updated here. Check the data tabulated below to know the median package recorded in recent years:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | INR 8.52 LPA (MBBS) INR 19.80 LPA (PG 3-year) | INR 9.11 LPA (MBBS) INR 20.10 LPA (PG 3-year) | INR 9.76 LPA (MBBS) INR 21.30 LPA (PG 3-year) |
NOTE: The data above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026.
SMS Medical College has not released its placement highlights for 2025. The table below provides the placement statistics as per the NIRF Report 2025:
| Course | Total Students (2025) | Students Placed (2024) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 250 | 133 | INR 9.76 LPA |
| PG (3-year) | 589 | 538 | INR 21.30 LPA |
NOTE: The above placement details are collated from the NIRF report 2026.
Admission criteria to SMS Medical College is both, merit and entrance based and is different for all UG and PG programmes. To get into UG programmes, the eligibility criteria is the minimum aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent, along with entrance exams for a few courses. Similarly, the eligibility c
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