Best MBBS Colleges in India: Fees, Admission 2026, Ranking, Placements, NEET Cutoff

AIIMS Delhi is the No.1 MBBS college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category. AIIMS Delhi is the public/government Medical university and hospital and is governed by AIIMS Act.

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As per NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi emerged to be on the No. 1 position followed by Christian Medical College and JIPMER Puducherry. Listed below are the top Medical colleges in India along with their NIRF rankings:

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

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

There are about 900+ Medical colleges in India that provide full time MBBS course, out of which, over 460 are government colleges, 360+ are private colleges, and semi-government owned 14 colleges.

NEET, KEAM, Kerala NEET, MP NEET, AP NEET and Maharashtra NEET are popular exams for admission.

Some of best MBBS colleges in India are All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Christian Medical College, JIPMER Puducherry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, KGMU and many more. 

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

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Yes, it is mandatory for all government medical colleges, as well as semi government medical colleges. The admission process is based on NEET rank, so it's compulsory.

The NTA NEET registration procedure is completely online. The process of NEET application is given below:

• Visit the NEET website -neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the Registration link.
• Read all the instructions and register with personal details such as name, contact details, password, etc. to generate the application number and password.
• Verify OTP received through SMS and email.
• Log in and fill up the application form.
• Upload the documents (photograph, signature, finger and thumb impressions of both hands, category certificate).
• Pay the application fee in online mode through credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI.
• Submit and save the form.

Hi, placement ratings can you help you in identifying the top colleges that offer a good placement record according to reviews and ratings given by the students. You can refer below for the top MBBS colleges in India that has good placement rating according to the students:

College Name	Annual Median Package	Placement Rating (Outv of 5)
CMC Vellore	INR 4.34 LPA	4.8
G.S.V.M. Medical College	-	4.8
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi	INR 12.5 LPA	4.7
Armed Forces Medical College	INR 14.2 LPA	4.7
MAMC DU	-	4.7

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The table below shows the state-wise distribution of top MBBS colleges in India along with their number and names of colleges:

State	No. of Colleges	Best Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	92	KGMU, School of Medicine and Research, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, etc.
Tamil Nadu	87	CMC, SRIHER, MMC, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc.
Maharashtra	85	Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyaoeeth, etc.
Karnataka	81	KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, M S Ramaiah Medical College, etc.
Telangana	65	Osmania Medical College, KIMS, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, etc.
Delhi NCR	39	AIIMS, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, etc.

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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research offered the highest placement package of INR 13 LPA. Listed below are some Medical colleges in India along with their placement package and the top recruiters:

College Name	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Placement	INR 13 LPA	Tata Consultancy Services, Titan Eye Plus, Canon, Oaknet Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.,  etc..
KGMU Placement	INR 2 LPA	Apollo Hospitals, Artisan Aesthetics Group, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, etc.

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

NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a paper-and-pencil-based test (PBT) of three hours or 180 minutes duration. There will be a total of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), all of which will be compulsory to attempt. The syllabus of the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. The Biology subject is segregated between Zoology and Botany. On the other hand, the Chemistry subject is segregated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Unlike last year, the subjects will not be divided into two sections.

According to the marking scheme, each correct question carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. The following table brings the structure of the NEET exam.

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Physics Section	45	180
Chemistry Section	45	180
Botany Section	45	180
Zoology Section	45	180

JIPMER Puducherry MBBS fee structure is cumulative of multiple components, such as tuition fee, caution money, and more. The total tuition fee for the UG-level programme is INR 30,465. After the final selection, students need to pay the admission fee amount as per the institute or the first semester fee. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Hi, infrastructure of top MBBS colleges in India is quite excellent which inclused modern facilities, cutting edge technology and world class faculty. You can refer below for the best MBBS colleges in India that were rated high by students for its infrastructure:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Infra Rating (Out of 5)
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	INR 3.13 lakh	5.0
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna	INR 3.15 lakh	5.0
Madras Medical College	INR 68,020	5.0
Bowring and Ladycurzon Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.69 lakh	5.0

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Joining the top MBBS 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	Total Tuition Fee	Median Package
JSS Medical College Placements	INR 6.9 lakh	INR 13.6 LPA
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Placements	INR 11 lakh	INR 4.32 LPA
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Placements	INR 20 lakh	INR 10.1 LPA
M S Ramaiah Medical College Placements	INR 1.3 Cr.	INR 6.6 LPA
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy Placements	INR 7 lakh	INR 4 LPA

Disclaimer: The above information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of best medical schools in India are shown below which are not popular among candidates but should be -

College Name	Tuition Fee	Overall Rating
GMCH Chandigarh	INR 1.13 lakh	4.6/5
KGMU Lucknow	INR 2.46 lakh	4.7/5
Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi	INR 6,100	4.7/5
Grant Medical College	INR 5.71 lakh	4.4/5
Osmania Medical College	INR 45,000	4.5/5
SRIHER	INR 1.13 Cr.	4/3/5

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

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There are many reputable colleges in India. Candidates can see table listing best colleges offering MBBS course in the world as follows -

The Madras Medical College Chennai offers an MBBS course. The duration of the MBBS course is 66 months (Full Time). The Course Level is basically an Undergraduate Degree. The total Tuition Fee for the MBBS course at Madras Medical College, Chennai is INR 68,018 and INR 19215 is to be paid at the time of Admission. However, the Monthly hostel dues are INR 1000. The median salary offered by the Madras Medical College, Chennai for MBBS courses was INR 7.2 Lacs per annum.

Yes, private Medical colleges with lower tuition fees are rare to find as generally private colleges have higher tuition fees. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, is the only private MBBS college in India that has fees comparable to some government colleges but is run by a private, charitable trust. For most other private colleges, “low fees” usually refers to state-quota seats, which are reserved for students from that specific state and have a lower, government-regulated fee.

Yes, the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical) exam is primarily based on the higher secondary syllabus (Class 11 and Class 12 both).

To be eligible to apply for NEET UG and for admission into MBBS programs, candidates must be at least 17 years of age. The upper age limit for NEET UG can be changed by the conducting body from year to year, as part of changing eligibility criteria. The candidates are advised to check the official NEET brochure or website for the latest and accurate information regarding the age limit for NEET UG candidates.

Medical courses are different and focus on different areas.

• MBBS is broadest, pays most, and allows you to practice allopathic medicine worldwide.

• BDS is for teeth and dental care. Dentists earn well, especially in private practice.

• BAMS is for Ayurvedic medicine, popular in India. Earnings vary.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For NEET UG Round 3 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 603 and closing rank was 603 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in AIIMS Bhubaneswar is based on the scores obtained in the NEET UG entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

The university fee structure is cumulative of several components, such as caution deposit, tuition fee, hostel fee, and more. A few of these components are one-time payable, while some have are charged annually/semesterly. SRM IST Chennai MBA tuition fee ranges between INR 1.9 Lacs and INR 11.5 lakh. Moreover, the one-time fee range between INR 1,200 and INR 11,000 and the hostel charges range between INR 1.45 Lacs and INR 3.3 lakh.

The fee mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NEET UG Round 3, has been released for admission to the MBBS courses. As per AIIMS Jodhpur NEET UG cutoff, the Round 3 closing rank was 534 for General category candidates in All India quota for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). MBBS cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Fifteen MBBS candidates were placed during placements in 2022, according to the NIRF Report 2023. During the 2022 placements, the median package that MBBS students were offered was INR 1.5 LPA. Additionally, 202 PG (3-year) students were assigned a median package of INR 1 LPA. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College's major employers in previous years have included PGIMER, AIIMS, Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Max Hospitals, and so on.

For last year, the closing rank for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery was 263256 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences.

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, offers 250 seats for the MBBS program, with 15% of the seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) and the remaining 85% filled by the college itself The college is spread over 122 acres and is attached to four other institutes, including Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, and Guru Nanak Eye Center In addition you can contact the college directly to know further information

For 2022, cut off was 579 for General category candidates in All India quota for MBBS in AIIMS Bhopal. NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

The total tuition fees charged in 2026 for St. John's Medical College MBBS course are INR 30 lakh.

Many details regarding the MBBS tuition fee mentioned above are yet to be revealed by St. John's Medical College, such as how the fees is charged, how much is the admission fees, etc.

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 1461 and closing rank was 2737. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 517 and closing rank was 550. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.