While the candidates are waiting for NEET 2021 results, which can be out anytime soon at NTA’s official website neet.nta.nic.in, let's take a look at the top medical colleges in India.
More than 16 lakh candidates registered for NEET UG 2021 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)) and over 95% of the registered candidates appeared for the exam, which was conducted on September 12.
While the students are waiting for the NEET results which can be announced by the NTA (National Testing Agency) at any time, let's look at the list of the top medical colleges in India based on the latest NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranking.
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Top Medical Colleges in India based on NIRF 2021
NIRF Ranking 2021 was released on September 9, 2021, by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education of India.
Top Medical Colleges in India
| College Name |
NIRF 2021 Ranking |
Location |
About Medical College |
Courses Offered |
| 1 |
New Delhi |
The premier medical institute, AIIMS New Delhi has secured the topmost position in NIRF ranking for the fourth time in a row in 2021. It offers various medical and para-medical UG and PG courses. The students get the best teaching, research and patient care exposure in AIIMS Delhi. |
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| PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) |
2 |
Chandigarh |
PGIMER is a medical college of national importance that offers more than 50 medical courses. It is one of the leading medical, educational, and training |
BSc |
| 3 |
Vellore |
It is one of the best medical colleges in India. It offers UG, PG and speciality courses in nursing, medical and sciences at subsidised fees. |
PG Diploma, MD, BSc |
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| NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences) |
4 |
Bangalore |
The medical college was established in 1974. It is a multidisciplinary medical institute for patient care and medical education in mental health and neurosciences. It offers 48 courses. |
BSc Nursing |
| SGPGIMS (Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences) |
5 |
Lucknow |
In NIRF ranking 2020 also SGPGIMS stood at 5th spot. It offers tertiary medical care and super-speciality training, teaching and research. It has 30 academic departments |
DM |
| 6 |
Coimbatore |
It is a multi-disciplinary and multi-campus university with six campuses and 15 constituent schools across the South India. |
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, |
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| 7 |
Varanasi |
In NIRF 2020, BHU ranked 3 in 'Top Universities' category. It is UGC recognised and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by |
BSc |
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| JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research) |
8 |
Puducherry |
JIPMER Puducherry was established in 1823 and is an institute of national importance. It is established for patient care, research and teaching in health and medicine. |
MBBS |
| 9 |
Lucknow |
KGMU has two faculties - Faculty of Medical Science and Dental Science. The university has 9 medical colleges, 7 nursing colleges and 1 paramedical college. |
MBBS, BDS, |
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| 10 |
Manipal |
Kasturba Medical College offers UG and PG medical courses and its degrees are widely accepted across the globe. The |
MD, MS, Certificate, |
NEET 2021 was conducted in 202 cities across 3,855 centres for admission into MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), BSc (Bachelor of Science) Nursing courses, BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences), and AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) courses.
NEET 2021 witnessed a lot of changes this year. For instance, it was conducted in 13 languages with a different exam pattern. Moreover, the application process for NEET 2021 was conducted in two phases - the first phase was conducted before the examination and the second phase was to be filled after the examination. The age-limit criteria was removed in the allotment of NEET 2021 All India Rank (AIR). This year, NEET 2021 was also conducted in Dubai and Kuwait, apart from India.
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Student Forum
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The NTA has not released the NEET 2027 exam date yet. However, the NEET UG 2027 exam is likely to be held on May 2, that is, the first Sunday of the month, the trend followed by NTA in previous years.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Depending upon your quota
If you're a ST candidate then there is a chances but for gen or obc it's not easy
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 5 days ago
Candidates can check below the application fee of NEET UG and NEET PG:
NEET UG application fee:
- General/NRI: INR 1,700
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: INR 1,600
- SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: INR 1,000
- Foreign Nationals/Outside India: INR 9,500
NEET PG application fee:
- General and OBC: INR 3,500
- SC/ST/PWD/Physically Handica
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, Punjabi University, Patiala are not decided based on NEET-UG score. Punjabi University, Patiala has only mentioned accepting scores of its ownin-house entrance exam to select candidates for BPharm courses.
Thus, candidates with a valid NEET-UG score will still need to appear in this entrance exam
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The NTA will conduct the re NEET 2026 on June 21, 2026. The re exam will be held from 2.00 to 5.15 pm. Candidates who took NEET UG 2026 registration can appear for the re exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Candidates can calculate NEET scores 2026 using the provisional answer key through the process shared below-
- Know the number of correct answers and incorrect answers.
- Multiply the correct answers by 4.
- Deduct 1 mark for each wrong answer.
- You get the total NEET scores.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The Re NEET answer key 2026 will be released soon after the exam. As seen in May 3 exam when the provisional answer key was displayed on May 6, the NEET 21 June answer key will be released by June 24, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you could get to study MBBS at Sharda University with a rank of 60,000 if you belong to the General HS category. For this category, the overall MBBS course cutoff ranged from 86482 to 313983. Hence, with a rank of 60,000, admission might be possible at this university.
Note: The cutoff for othe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Sharda University NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses for the Home State quota category. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the last round cutoff for the BDS and MBBS courses was 80896 and 313983, respec
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
To get into Sharda University for the MBBS and BDS courses, students have to appear in the NEET UG entrance exam and then in the UP NEET counselling process. To qualify for the exam, students have to get at least 55% in 10+2. So yes, with a 70% percentile in class 12, you are eligible to sit for the
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