NEET 2021 Result Soon: Check List of Top 10 Medical Colleges in India
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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 2021 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 |
|
| 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, |
|
| 7 |
Varanasi |
In NIRF 2020, BHU ranked 3 in 'Top Universities' category. It is UGC recognised and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by |
BSc |
|
| 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, |
|
| 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
PGIMER does not accept the NEET UG score. You need to appear in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam separately for the BSc Nursing program. To appear in this examination, students must have completed the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. A separate counseling will
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Answered 3 weeks ago
For admission to BAMS at Taranath Government Ayurveda Medical College, you will generally need documents such as your NEET 2025 Scorecard, Class 12 mark sheets and certificate, Class 10 mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile/nationality certificate, and passport-sized photographs. T
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Answered a month ago
For biology students in India, there are many high-salary career options available even without taking the NEET exam, such as:
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
- B.Sc Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- Optometry (B.Optom)
- Food Technology/Food Sci
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Answered a month ago
No, NEET is not compulsory to pursue medicine courses abroad. However, students who wish to return to India to practice medicine after completing their studies abroad need to have cleared the NEET exam.
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Answered a month ago
When we talk about the paramedical courses which do not require you to sit for NEET exam then we have options like :
- Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
- Radiology and Imaging Technology
- Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Operation Theatre Technology
- Anesthesia Technology
- Optometry
- Dialysis Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
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Answered a month ago
The "best" course for PCB or PCMB students after 12th depends on their personal interests and career aspirations. Here are some of the best course options for those interested in the healthcare fields after 12th (without becoming a doctor):
- BSc in Biotechnology
- BSc in Microbiology
- BSc in Nursing
- BSc in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS. The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode. Further, applicants who secu
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Answered a month ago
Yes, applicants can get admission to the NTRUHS BSc course without NEET. As per the information available on the official website, admission to the BSc course is based on merit/ Andhra Pradesh EAMCET/ APNCET scores. Moreover, there is a possibility that some of the affiliated colleges of NTRUHS acc
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Answered a month ago
Yes, to take admission in Sai Tirupati University for the MBBS course the NEET UG exam is compulsory. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same to take admission in the MBBS course at Sai Tirupati University. Additionally, they must ensure fulfilling the eligibil
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The application fee ranges from INR 500 to INR 5,500. Students can check the table below to know the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling application fee:
Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals | 5,500/- |
General/2A/2B/3A/3B | 2,500/- |
SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD | 500/- |
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