It is suggested that you go for IMS BHU over KGMU Lucknow. Here are some reasons to support this statement.

• IMS BHU is a central institution, while KGMU is under the State Government.
• It has only 100 students while KGMU has 250 students. The competition is balanced when there are lesser students.
• It has an internal PG reservation (50%) while KGMU has a State reservation (50%).
• IMS BHU being central offers more Stipend (INR 23,500) as compared to KGMU (INR 7500).
• If you prefer western culture you will like Lucknow more than Varanasi. Though this varies among everyone.
• KGMU has a rural service bond of 2 years for UG which is the major drawback. However, it has a better-maintained campus than IMS BHU.

Overall it can be said that both are brilliant in academics. The campus should not matter much. As these choices could vary from person to person. So choose based on your priorities.