Best MPH Colleges in India 2026 - Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Admission

Hi, please refer below for the top 10 MPH colleges in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Medical category:

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

About 140+ colleges offer MPH course in India. Out of these, 100 colleges are privately owned, 24 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 1 college. 

CUET PG is the most accepting entrance exam in the top MPH colleges in India. Some of the popular colleges include AIIMS Rishikesh, SRIHER, JIPMER Puducherry, Integral University, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SGT University Gurgaon, and many others.

Joining the top MPH colleges in India can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees between INR 1-2 lakh. Listed below are some affordable colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

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

Ease of an MPH course depends on your background, interests and also study habits. If candidates have a strong foundation in health sciences, Biology or even a related field they will find coursework more manageable.

But MPH course involves a mix of quantitative and qualitative research, epidemiology, health policy and lso management subjects which can be challenging.

With dedication and consistent effort many students find MPH course rewarding and achievable.

As per resources and information availaible, the initial entrance exam which is accepted by PGIMER Chandigarh for admission is INI CET. There may be a chance that NEET-PG is also conisdered for admission but INI CET is the considered for admission to majority of the courses. Other than this, PGIMER also conducts its own entrance exam for admission to various courses. So basically you have to score a good marks in NEET PG. I repeat NEET PG it isn't NEET (UG) . If you score a good marks in the NEET PG then you can apply here very easily and also you will be able to sit for the PGIMER official ENTRANCE test.

Joining the top MPH colleges in India might be expensive as there are more than 10 colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. Listed below are some expensive colleges along with their tuition fees:

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The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MPH colleges in India:

Hi, you can refer to the table below to know about the cost of pursuing MPH in India:

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Please find list of MPH colleges below:

• Indian School of Business Management and Administration, [ISBMA] Chennai
• GD Goenka University, [GDGU] Gurgaon
• Institute of Clinical Research India, [ICRI] Mumbai
• University of Hyderabad, [UH] Hyderabad
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, [NIOMHANS] Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions are entrance-based. Students cann either appear for the NIMHANS entrance or submit scores obtained in NEET. To know more, students can connect with the institute.

According to NIRF 2024, PGIMER emerged to be as the top MPH college in India secured 2nd position under the Medical category followed by NIMHANS and JIPMER Puducherry.

Hi, the infrasturcture for top MPH colleges in India is quite good with the top tier equipments, amenities and seasoned faculty. You can refer below for the MPH colleges in India that are rated by the students for their infrastructure:

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

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Hi, you can refer below for the top MPH colleges in India that are rated by students for their faculty:

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

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Yes an MPH course from India can be valid in US but it's not automatic - it depends on Indian university's accreditation, experience and also requirements of US employers.

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research [DMIHER Wardha] offers various courses such as BSc, BPT, BDS, MBBS etc. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the college. Admission to the courses is both merit and entrance-based. Admission to MBBS is based on a valid score in NEET entrance examination. Courses such as MSc requires to have a valid performance in the last qualfying exam (merit-based). 

Yes, an MPH is a great option after BAMS if you want to move beyond just treating individuals and work on health at a community level, like in policy, management or even global health blending Ayurveda with modern public health to tackle bigger health problems.

No an MPH is not a doctorate. MPH is a PG course which is about public health practice and management.

MPH provide individuals with knowledge and skills needed to address public health challenges at community, regional, national and even global levels.

No,

NEET-MS is an entrance exam for admission into M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) courses in India, which is a postgraduate-level super specialty programme in surgery. MPH (Master of Public Health) is a different course and requires a different entrance exam. You need to appear for entrance exams like NEET PG or AIIMS PG for admission into MPH courses in India.

Yes, to get admission to MBBS at AIIMS Raipur candidates are required a valid NEET score. To get admission to MBBS, candidates are required to appear and qualify for NEET UG entrance exam. The examination is conducted by NTA for the selection of right candidates to the MBBS programme across the country. After the commencement of the exam, the final seat allotment to AIIMS Raipur is done based on NEET Counselling.

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. 

JSS Medical college was established between 1984-85. It is a private medical college located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India. It is a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. JSS Medical college is ranked 37th by NIRF in "Medical" category in 2025. JSS medical college has a big campus spread over 43 acres & offers facilities like Hostel, Library, Sports, Medical, Research, Banking, etc. to the students.

Yes,  MIT WPU offers decent placements annually to its BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA and BDes students. As per the latest report, the highest package offered during MIT WPU placements 2025 stood at INR 51.36  LPA.

Check out the key highlights of MIT WPU placement for the Class of 2025 in the table below:

To get admission in Integral University, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligibility is to have valid scores in last qualifying exams. For admission, the university conducts its entrance exam, i.e., Integral University Entrance Test (IUET), for various UG and PG courses. Merit and national level exams are considered depending on the course such as CAT, MAT, NEET, JEE Main, etc.