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:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Ranking	2	2	2
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences Ranking	4	4	4
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research Ranking	6	5	5
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking	8	6	8
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Ranking	17	15	11
AIIMS Rishikesh Ranking	48	22	14
AIIMS Jodhpur Ranking	16	13	16
Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College Ranking	19	14	17

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:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
JIPMER Puducherry Fees	INR 2,400
AIIMS Jodhpur Fees	INR 4,000
AIIMS Raipur Fees	INR 11,710
University of Lucknow Fees	INR 60,320
Rayat Bahra University Fees	INR 80,000

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.

In Ahmedabad, SSIU is among the top universities. Although SSIU was only founded in 2017, it has a lot of focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, design, management, and law are among the many that it provides. Student entrepreneurs wishing to launch their own firms can receive assistance from SSIU's incubation centre.

Modern campus amenities and an active startup community are features of the university. The curriculum at SSIU is meant to be current with the needs of the industry. The cost of joining SSIU is greater than that of government universities because it is a private university. Compared to some of Gujarat's older universities, SSIU is a relatively new institution.

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:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	INR 11 lakh
BITS Pilani	INR 10 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences	INR 5 lakh
IIHMR University	INR 18 lakh
Global Institute of Healthcare Management	INR 7 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.

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

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Public Health & Management	139 (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.)
Public Health	116 (JIPMER Puducherry, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), etc.)
Hospital / Healthcare Management	4 (TISS, NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, IIHMR University, etc.)
Physiotherapy	4 (Rayat Bahra University, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, CT University, etc.)
Dietics & Nutrition	1 (MUHS - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)

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

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	19 colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	41 colleges
INR 2-3 lakh	34 colleges
INR 3-5 lakh	18 colleges
> INR 5 lakh	11 colleges

Hope this helps!

Hi,

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

Although, GD Goenka University is affiliated with various national and international associations, but it is not affiliated with any specific university. The institution belongs to esteemed national and worldwide organisations as the worldwide Association of Universities (IAU), Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Infrastructure Rating
Amity University Gurugram	INR 2.48 lakh	5.0/5.0
Indian Institute of Public Health	INR 5.5 lakh	5.0/5.0
Amity University Noida	INR 3 lakh	5.0/5.0
JIPMER Puducherry	INR 2,400	5.0/5.0
School of Public Health SRM IST	INR 6 lakh	4.8/5.0

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

Hope this helps!

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

College Name	Tuition Fee	Faculty Rating
Central University of Kerala	INR 4,720	5.0/5.0
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar	INR 5.5 lakh	5.0/5.0
JIPMER Puducherry	INR 2,400	4.0/5.0
JNU	INR 480	4.0/5.0
Uttaranchal University	INR 1.1 lakh	4.0/5.0

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

Hope this solved your query!

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.

The university conducted SOET for all the UG and PG courses in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture and Pharmacy courses offered by it. For all the remaining courses, the university conducts online counselling based on past academic merit. 

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.

Best course among the courses offered by NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur

For undergraduation 

B.Sc in Medical lab technology (MLT)

B.Sc in radiology and medical imaging technology 

B.Sc in critical care technology.

In 2021, it was ranked 73rd in NIRF management ranking. In 2022, it was ranked 90th in NIRF management ranking. The university is on of the best b school for health management courses.

The mode of application at MGM School of Biomedical Sciences is online. The college accepts online application for candidates who fulfil the course-specific eligibility. 

P. P. Savani University offers various scholarships to students. The university offers meritorious, defence, sports and other scholarships. To get the benefits, students have to meet the eligibility. Candidates can contact the admission desk to know more.

Yes, Poornima University offers good placements for courses like BTech,  BCA,  MBA and MCA, etc. The key highlights of Poornima University placements for the Class of 2025 and 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics in INR (2025)	Placement Statistics in INR (2026)
Highest Package	13.13 LPA	52.83 LPA
Average Package	4.01 LPA	4.17 LPA
Median Package	3.6 LPA	4 LPA
Total offers	NA	1700+
Total recruiters	NA	350+

Amity University Gurugram is an excellent private university of Gurugram with student reviews from Shiksha reporting:

• Infrastructure: The university offers a calm campus with support for a range of Student-run Clubs & Societies. Further the university campus features other facilities such as a large sports complex, Wi-Fi, Library, etc. While students also report a good hostel environment and 2 mess facilities (Alok Kumar - B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027).
• Placements: Recent placements in the BSc Nursing batch had 100% placements with average packages of INR 3 LPA to INR 5 LPA. While tio recruiters included Medanta, Fortis, Gangaram, and Narayana who also offered summer internships (Shubham - B.Sc. in Nursing - Batch of 2026).

   

Candidates can also visit the campus for a tour to learn more.

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is one of the best university in Dehradun. The university is approved by the UGC, PCI, INC, BCI, UAU, UBTER NCAHP and CoA. The university is know for its BTech and MBA courses. The university has well-trained and expert faculty members with years of experince. 

Srinivas University admission process is given below:

• To take admission in Srinivas University you should meet the eligibility criteria.
• Fill the application form, attach the necessary documents and submit with the registration amount.
• The selection is done on the basis of merit and entrance. The university accepts KCET / JEE Main / KMAT / GATE / PGCET / NEET. 
• Pay the online seat reservation fee of INR 30,000 to confirm application. 

 

The syllabus and subjects for the MPH course cover topics such as public health management, handling diseases, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and many more. Some of the important subjects of the MPH course are Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Nutrition, Public Health, Mental Health, Epidemiology, etc. Elective Subjects: 1- Human Rights and Human Development: The Right to Health in Law and Practice, Role of Civil Society in Healthcare Delivery, Human Development and Capabilities in Theory and Practice, Applications of a Human Development Approach to, Healthcare Delivery in India, Poverty, Inequality, and Food Security, Political Economy and Global Health, and Human Rights Clinic. 2- Environment Health: Introduction to Climate Change and Policy, Environmental Hazards and Disasters Resilience, Climate Change & Human Rights, Environmental Health and Society, Geographic Information System (GIS), Introduction to Sociological Perspectives on Environment, and Environment Impact Assessment. 3- Health Systems and Policy: Health Leadership and Management, Advanced Financial Management and Budgeting, Organizational and Human Resource Management for Health, Equity in Health and Health Care Theory and Measurement Issues, CostUtility and CostBenefit Analyses, The Effect of Income and Income Inequality on Health, Economics of Insurance, Advanced Econometrics, and Financing Healthcare for Equitable Acces. 4- Mental Health: Health and Medical Psychology, Community-Based Mental Health Interventions, Fundamentals of Psychophysiology, Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Rehabilitation Counselling, PsychoLegal Perspective of Child Mental Health, Basic Psychometrics Scale Development and Validation, Body Image & Mental Health, and Abnormal Psychology. 5- Gender, Sexuality, and Health: Gender and Health, Reproductive Health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Interdisciplinary Approaches to sexual violence and Law, Psychology of Gender, Gender and Economic Development, Is Law male? Gender, Crime, and Human Rights in India, Caste, Gender and Class Power and Resistance to Power, and Women's Rights as Human Rights Feminist Interpretation and Application of International Human Rights Law. 6- Humanitarian Relief and International Security: Public Health in Emergencies, Humanitarian Emergency Response, Geospatial Technologies and their Application in Conflict Situations, Protection of Health of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons, Conflict, State and Global Humanitarian Crisis Protection of Healthcare During Armed Conflict, War and Health, Forced Displacement and Healthcare, and Pandemics and Global Health.

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.

No, direct admission is not available at JIPMER. Admission to all courses like MBBS, B.Sc., and PG programs is entrance-based through national tests such as NEET-UG, INI SS, INI-CET, etc., followed by centralised counselling. 

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.

AIIMS Rishikesh INI CET cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MD, MS, DM and other courses. The cutoff was released for different categories. For the General AI quota, the INI CET last round closing ranks ranged between 3 and 26590.  Check out the table below to view the course-wise cutoff details: 

Course	INI CET Cutoff 2026
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3
MDS in Periodontics	16
MD in General Medicine	31
DM in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology	55
M.Ch. in Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery	134
MD in Nuclear Medicine	185
M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery	202
MD in Paediatrics	260
MD in Emergency Medicine	311
MS in Orthopaedics	361
MD in Psychiatry	398
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	453
MD in Radiation Oncology	515
M.Ch. in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	549
MS in Ophthalmology	662
MD in Anaesthesiology	695
M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery	825
M.Ch. in Trauma Surgery and Critical Care	885
MD in Pharmacology	3808
MD in Pathology	4965
MD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	11113
MD in Physiology	14483
MD in Biochemistry	14824
MD in Anatomy	26590