Surrogacy Cost in Lucknow: Quick Answer
A complete altruistic surrogacy journey in Lucknow costs ₹10–18 lakh in 2026. That covers IVF, embryo transfer, the surrogate’s medical care and 36-month insurance, delivery, and the legal approvals. Most couples who use their own eggs and sperm and need one or two transfers spend ₹12–14 lakh.
Lucknow is the main fertility centre for central Uttar Pradesh. Couples from Kanpur, Prayagraj and nearby districts often come here rather than travelling to Delhi, as hospital charges are lower.
Itemised Surrogacy Cost Breakdown in Lucknow
Every line below adds up to the total, so you can see where the money goes.
| Cost item | Estimated cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| IVF (1–2 cycles) | ₹1,65,000 – ₹3,00,000 | Stimulation, egg collection, lab work, embryo freezing and medicines |
| Embryo transfer | ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Up to two transfers into the surrogate |
| Surrogate screening | ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 | Medical and psychological fitness tests |
| Pregnancy care | ₹2,10,000 – ₹3,50,000 | Nine months of check-ups, scans, tests and medicines |
| Surrogate insurance | ₹65,000 – ₹1,25,000 | Mandatory 36-month health cover |
| Delivery and newborn care | ₹1,05,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Normal or C-section delivery and routine newborn care |
| Legal and approvals | ₹65,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Agreements, medical board certificate, magistrate’s order, certificates |
| Counselling | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 | Sessions for the couple and the surrogate |
| Coordination support | ₹1,65,000 – ₹2,50,000 | Paperwork, scheduling and support through every stage |
| Contingency | ₹1,25,000 – ₹2,25,000 | An extra transfer, complications or NICU care if needed |
| Total | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | Typical altruistic surrogacy in Lucknow |
Estimates, not quotes. Your cost depends on your medical case, the number of IVF cycles and the hospital. Always ask for an itemised written quote.
Surrogacy Cost at IVF Centres in Lucknow
Lucknow has 6 IVF centres that publish a full address on their own website (checked September 2026). At these centres, a complete altruistic surrogacy journey is estimated at ₹10 to ₹18 lakh, in line with the itemised Lucknow costs on this page.
The final price depends on how many IVF cycles you need, the delivery hospital and whether donor eggs or sperm are used. Ask each centre for a written, itemised quote and check that it is licensed for surrogacy before you pay anything.
| Centre | Area | Address | Est. surrogacy cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indira IVF Hazratganj | Hazratganj | 1, Tilak Marg, Opp. National PG College Play Ground, Hazratganj, Lucknow 226001 | ₹10–18 lakh |
| Indira IVF Alambagh | Alambagh | 72/1/2/3, Near Phoenix Mall, Hind Nagar, Sector B, Bargawan, Alambagh, Lucknow 226005 | ₹10–18 lakh |
| Nova IVF Fertility Hazratganj | Hazratganj | GF & 1st Floor, Plot 152, Shahnajaf Road, Next to Narain Automobiles, Hazratganj, Lucknow 226001 | ₹10–18 lakh |
| Nova IVF Fertility Gomti Nagar | Chinhat | Second Floor, Alpha Tower, Near Awadh Bus Stand, Kamta Chauraha, Faizabad Road, Chinhat, Lucknow 226028 | ₹10–18 lakh |
| Birla Fertility & IVF Lucknow | Hazratganj | 3rd Floor, Halwasiya Court, Hazratganj, Lucknow 226001 | ₹10–18 lakh |
| Ajanta Hospital & IVF Centre | Alambagh | ABC Complex, 765, Kanpur–Lucknow Road, Alambagh, Lucknow 226005 | ₹10–18 lakh |
*Estimated surrogacy cost for Lucknow, kept within the itemised range on this page; it is not a quote from the centre. Addresses are as published on each centre’s own website (September 2026). Always confirm the current price and what it includes directly with the centre. Vinsfertility does not endorse any listed centre.
What Is Included and What Costs Extra
Most of the difference between ₹10 lakh and ₹18 lakh is the delivery hospital and the number of IVF cycles. Legal and insurance costs are the same across the state.
Usually included in ₹10–18 lakh
- IVF and up to two embryo transfers
- Surrogate’s screening, pregnancy care and delivery
- 36-month surrogate insurance
- Medical board certificate, magistrate’s order and legal paperwork
- Counselling and coordination
Can push the cost higher
- More IVF cycles or transfers
- Donor eggs or sperm, where allowed
- Twins, a C-section with complications or NICU stay
- Genetic testing of embryos (PGT)
- Your own travel and stay in Lucknow
Surrogacy Steps in Lucknow and When You Pay
Uttar Pradesh has notified Appropriate Authorities under the Surrogacy Act at district level, so the authority of your clinic’s district handles the certificates. The District Medical Board certifies the medical need, and a magistrate’s court issues the parentage and custody order before the embryo transfer.
- Consultation and testsMonth 1part of IVF cost
A doctor confirms the medical reason you need surrogacy.
- IVF and embryo freezingMonths 1–3₹1.65–3 lakh
Your embryos are created and frozen.
- ApprovalsMonths 2–5₹1.7–3.25 lakh
A District Medical Board certifies the medical need. A magistrate’s court issues the order on parentage and custody. You buy the surrogate’s 36-month insurance. The Appropriate Authority then issues the eligibility and essentiality certificates.
- Embryo transferMonths 5–7₹0.5–1.2 lakh
One or two transfers until a pregnancy is confirmed.
- Pregnancy care9 months₹2.1–3.5 lakh
Paid in stages as check-ups and scans happen.
- Delivery and birth certificateMonths 16–24₹1.05–2 lakh
The baby’s birth certificate carries your names as parents.
Who Can Have Surrogacy in Lucknow
Married couple
- Indian, legally married
- Wife 23–50, husband 26–55
- Medical need certified by a District Medical Board
- No surviving child (limited exceptions)
Single woman
- Widow or divorcee aged 35–45
- Must use her own eggs with donor sperm
Surrogate
- Married woman aged 25–35 with her own child
- Can be a surrogate only once
- Medically and psychologically fit
Donor eggs or sperm: since the February 2024 amendment to the Rules, a couple can use one donor gamete if a District Medical Board certifies the medical need. At least one gamete must come from the couple.
How to Choose a Surrogacy Clinic in Lucknow
Before you choose a clinic in Lucknow, check its IVF and surrogacy registration on the national ART and Surrogacy portal.
- Surrogacy registration: ask for the clinic’s surrogacy registration number. An IVF (ART) registration alone is not enough.
- Written, itemised quote: every stage listed separately, as in the table above, with what happens if a transfer fails.
- Delivery hospital: know where the baby will be born and whether it has a neonatal ICU.
- Legal support: who files the medical board, court and Appropriate Authority applications, and whether that is in the price.
- Insurance proof: a copy of the surrogate’s 36-month policy before the embryo transfer.
- District authority: ask which district’s authority and medical board the clinic will apply to.
- No “guaranteed baby” packages and no payment to the surrogate beyond what the law allows.
Travelling to Lucknow? Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and Lucknow’s main rail stations connect the city across India. Plan to be in Lucknow for the consultation, egg collection, the court hearing and the delivery.
Surrogacy Cost in Lucknow vs Other Cities
Lucknow usually costs less than Delhi or Noida at the top end, because hospital charges are lower. IVF and legal costs are about the same.
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How We Worked Out These Costs
- Price range: the total adds up the itemised parts above for a typical altruistic surrogacy in Lucknow.
- Clinics: names and registration numbers come from the national ART registry list; the costs beside them are estimates.
- Law: checked against the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022 and the 2024 amendment. State Appropriate Authorities are listed on the national ART and Surrogacy portal.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rati Rabra
MBBS, DGO, FMAS · IVF specialist and gynaecologist, 12+ years’ experience
Reviewed and updated 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does surrogacy cost in Lucknow in 2026?
About ₹10–18 lakh for one complete altruistic surrogacy journey. Most couples using their own eggs and sperm with one or two embryo transfers spend ₹12–14 lakh.
Is Lucknow cheaper than Delhi for surrogacy?
Usually yes. A typical journey costs ₹12–14 lakh in Lucknow against ₹17–21 lakh in Delhi.
Who approves surrogacy in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has district-level Appropriate Authorities under the Surrogacy Act. They issue the eligibility and essentiality certificates after a District Medical Board certifies the medical need.
Is the surrogate paid in Lucknow?
No fee is allowed anywhere in India. You pay her medical costs, her 36-month insurance and the other expenses allowed under the Rules.
Can we use donor eggs or sperm?
Since the February 2024 amendment, a couple may use one donor gamete if a District Medical Board certifies the medical need. At least one gamete must come from the couple.
How long does surrogacy take in Lucknow?
Usually 16–24 months from the first consultation to the birth, including about 2–4 months for approvals.
Why could our cost go above ₹18 lakh?
Several IVF cycles, donor gametes, embryo testing, twins, complications or a long NICU stay can all add to the total.
Sources: Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 (PRS India) · Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024 · Supreme Court of India, Vijaya Kumari S. v. Union of India (9 Oct 2025). Costs are Vinsfertility estimates for 2026.