Best Medicine Colleges in India: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

There are about 8,000+ best Medicine colleges in India. Of these, 3,433 colleges are privately owned, 769 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 242 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like NEET, NEET PG, JEECUP, etc. Some of the top Medical colleges in India include AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College, Vellore, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, AIIMS Rishikesh, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and many others.

AIIMS Delhi is the top Medical college in India according to NIRF for the year 2024 under the Medical category. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi (also known as AIIMS Delhi or All India Medical Institute Delhi) was established in 1952. It was granted the 'Autonomous' status in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. AIIMS Delhi has been ranked 1 by India Today and NIRF 2023 under the Medical category, 6 by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, and 12 by US News 2023 under the University (Overall) category. Further, the QS WUR Ranking has ranked it 127 in Medicine in 2024. AIIMS Delhi is the first AlIMS to be established in the country and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. AIIMS Delhi works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

 

Hi, you can refer below for some of the popular entrance exams accepted by top Medical colleges in India:

Exam Name	No. of Colleges	Popular Accepting Colleges
NEET	2,297 colleges	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, KGMU, etc.
JEECUP	924 colleges	IUL, Galgotias University, Government Polytechnic College, Lakhimpur, etc.
NEET PG	850 colleges	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, KGMU, etc.
GPAT	669 colleges	BITS Pilani, SOA University, Jamia Hamdard, etc.
CUET	454 colleges	Jamia Hamdard, Datta Meghe Institute, University College of Medical Sciences, etc.

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According to NIRF 2025, AIIMS Delhi emerged to be on the No. 1 position followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore. Listed below are some other top Medical colleges in India along with their NIRF rankings:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
AIIMS Delhi Ranking	1	1	1
PGIMER Chandigarh Ranking	2	2	2
CMC Vellore Ranking	3	3	3
JIPMER Puducherry Ranking	5	5	4
SGPGIMS) Lucknow Ranking	7	6	5
Banaras Hindu University Ranking	8	7	6
NIMHANS Bangalore Ranking	4	4	7
King George's Medical University Lucknow Ranking	12	19	8
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, (Amrita University) Coimbatore Ranking	6	8	9
KMC Manipal Ranking	9	9	10

Source: Official site and may vary.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research offers many scholarships such as Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Founder-Chancellor Cash Award, Hospital Ward Technician Course, Chancellor Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships, Founder-Chancellor Fellowships for PhD. Candidates and Publication Support Grant. Students can avail of the scholarships only if they meet the eligibility criteria. After meeting the eligibility criteria, students are awarded the scholarship amount. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research scholarship amount is awarded for a fixed period of time, that is, till the completion of the course. The eligibility criteria for SRIHER scholarships are given below:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students should have passed the previous year/semester’s university exam on the first attempt and are pursuing 2nd year UG Paramedical programme
Founder-Chancellor Cash Award	Students who have obtained the highest marks in the 1st-year undergraduate programme university examination

Hi given below are the top specialisations offered by best Medical colleges in India -

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Pharmaceutical	1,128	Maharshi Dayanand University, Kumaun University, B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, etc.
Medical Laboratory Technology	898	Maharshi Dayanand University, Kumaun University, B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, etc.
Pharmacology	797	CMC Vellore, AIIMS Rishikesh, Maharshi Dayanand University, etc.
General Medicine	553	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, KGMU, etc.
Pediatrics	543	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, PGIMER Chandigar, etc.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Yes Medical colleges in India provides distance courses in India.

Candidates can see table below listing these colleges -

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
CMC Vellore	INR 1,500 - INR 2.67 lakh	Merit-Based
Datta Meghe Institute	INR 20,000	Merit-Based
IGNOU	INR 2,000 - INR 60,000	Mert-Based
Centurion University of Technology and Management	INR 50,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Distance Education University of Madras	INR 5,850 - INR 20,000	Merit-Based

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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No, an Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical) cannot be completed in India within 3 years. MBBS course is offered to be quite comprehensive, whereby studying for courses in leading schools in India takes 5.5 years, covering academic and clinical aspects.
Duration of MBBS course is prescribed by concerned regulatory bodies and medical councils in India to ensure adequate education and clinical training for making a student a qualified doctor.
It is neither feasible nor advisable to complete an MBBS course in less time than prescribed duration on ground while compromising quality and depth of education and clinical experience required for medical practice.

Hi, you can refer below for some of the popular entrance exams accepted by top Medical colleges in India:

Exam Name	No. of Colleges	Popular Accepting Colleges
NEET	2,297 colleges	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, KGMU, etc.
JEECUP	924 colleges	IUL, Galgotias University, Government Polytechnic College, Lakhimpur, etc.
NEET PG	850 colleges	AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, KGMU, etc.
GPAT	669 colleges	BITS Pilani, SOA University, Jamia Hamdard, etc.
CUET	454 colleges	Jamia Hamdard, Datta Meghe Institute, University College of Medical Sciences, etc.

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Indeed, compared to a BSc, an MSc in Diabetology is more focused on research. It consists of courses on evidence-based practice, thesis writing, and research methodology.

Students pursuing an MSc are better prepared for positions in research, policy, and advanced clinical practice, while a BSc concentrates on fundamental theoretical knowledge and applied skills.

Students can study Medical courses in India at many levels. Candidates can see course levels given in table below -

Courses Offered	No. of Colleges
D.Pharma	3,624 (Best DPharma Colleges in India)
B.Pharma	2,319 (Best BPharma colleges in India)
M.Pharma	1,362
BSc	972 (Best BSc Colleges in India)
MD	859 (Best MD Colleges in India)
MBBS	828 (Best MBBS Colleges in India)
BPT	590 (Best BPT Colleges in India)
MS	539
BMLT	561 (Best BMLT Colleges in India)
MSc	526 (Best MSc Colleges in India)
BAMS	468
BDS	358 (Best BDS Colleges in India)
Pharm D	371
MDS	324 (Best MDS Colleges in India)
MPT	295 (Best MPT Colleges in India)

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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No, unfortunately it is difficult to get admission in any good colleges that offer Medical courses without any exam.

Many popular medical colleges do accept exam scores for admission.

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joining best Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
AIIMS Delhi Courses	INR 1,000 - INR 6,000	INR 12 LPA - INR 24 LPA
Christian Medical College, Vellore Courses	INR 3,000 - INR 3 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 12 LPA
PGIMER Courses	INR 7,000 - INR 20 lakh	INR 8 LPA - INR 18 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Courses	INR 130 - INR 47,000	INR 6 LPA - INR 24 LPA
AIIMS Rishikesh Courses	INR 650 - INR 2 lakh	INR 12 LPA - INR 24 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Where a medical college is located can change a lot how students learn and see patients:

Colleges near cities or big hospitals let students see more types of health problems and different kinds of patients than colleges in villages.

Being near many hospitals also give more chances to meet doctors and learn together.

So, where college is very important for learning and seeing patients. Students should think about this when picking college to get best education and training for future medical jobs.

For faculty, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 3 as per reviews.

Yes, students with a background in nutrition, life sciences, or similar disciplines can enrol in the MSc Diabetology program. These fields offer a solid basis for comprehending metabolic health and diabetes management.
A bachelor's degree in biology, nutrition, microbiology, or biochemistry is typically accepted by universities, so it makes sense for people who wish to focus on diabetes treatment or research.

The undergraduate BSc in Diabetology programme focusses on the fundamentals of diabetes treatment, physiology, and patient care. It gets students ready for entry-level positions in medical and clinical settings.

A postgraduate programme called the MSc in Diabetology expands on basic knowledge by covering more complex subjects like complications, research, and public health tactics. It is appropriate for professionals looking for leadership positions or areas of specialisation in diabetes care and clinical or academic research.

Yes some private colleges are mentioned below -

• St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
• JSS Medical College
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
• SGT University, Gurgaon
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
• Saveetha University
• Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences

Yes, some of them are mentioned below -

• JIPMER Puducherry
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
• MUHS
• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
• Grant Medical College

Yes, Parul University Vadodara is considered to be on a moderately expensive side for most courses. While the lowest fee for a degree course stands at INR 32,000 (for MLib.Sc), the highest fee is INR 30.4 lakh (for BAMS) indicating a big difference in the fee range. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high. But students can apply for scholarships/ financial assistance which could reduce the fee to an extent, making courses somewhat affordable.  Further, students get global exposure, experience top-class infra & curriculum. The overall highest package was INR 60 LPA. Based on these parameters, the fees seems justifiable. 

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Adichunchanagiri University is approximately INR 96000 - INR 6750000.

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 2.10 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Integral University admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, UPSEE, NEET, etc. The university also conducts Integral University Entrance Test (IUET) for UG and PG courses. 

East Point Group of Institutions is a private college. There are value-added courses available for the college students, who opt for the “PROFESSIONAL TRACK” & are designed in alignment with market demands & emerging technological advancements. 

Jaipur National University is a self-financed private university recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC). The fee for BTech ranges around INR 1.1 Lakhs - 4.4 Lakhs, depending on the specilaisations. For MBA course the fee is INR 1.4 - 3.5 Lakhs. For BSc, the fee is INR 26.6 K - 2.3 Lakh. Overall, the institute is cost friendly & it also offers scholarship opportunities to the students. 

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

For the academic year 2024, Saveetha University has not specified the deadlines for any of its courses. Nonetheless, there are certain dates for entrance tests such as TANCET for MBA and M.Tech programmes and NEET UG for MBBS that can provide us with an idea. For example, the results of TANCET 2024 are due on June 14, 2041, while NEET UG 2024 is planned for May 5, 2024. Usually, the cutoff is made public following the release of the entrance exam results. It is wise to consult the official university website.

Candidates need to complete Class 12 to apply for any of the SGT University UG courses. Aspirants must apply for PG courses after completing graduation. Below is SGT University eligibility criteria for top courses:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BAMS	NEET Qualified Admissions through centralised counselling
BTech	Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one out of Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category)
MBBS	NEET Qualified (UG)
MBA	Graduation with at least 55% aggregate
BCA	Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category) with English as one of the subjects
BSc/ BSc (Hons)	Class 12 in relevant subjects
MDS	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised university/ institute with at least 50% aggregate and 1 year compulsory internship

All the CUCET-based scholarships awarded to CU students are valid for the first year only. To renew them for the further years, students should apply for renewal every year. The eligibility criteria for scholarship renewal is mentioned below:

• Performance: 7.5 CGPA at the end of each year
• College students must not indulge in any indiscipline activity
• Students should not have E, F or I in any of the subject in any year

For other merit-based scholarships offered by CU on the basis of JEE Main/ CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ Class 12 & graduation scores, renewal of scholarship will only be possible if students maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in the semester exams. However, for PharmaD course, it is mandatory that the students don't have any semester/year break in between.