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 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.

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

Yes, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University admissions are open. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Interested students can apply online. Students can contact the admission desk to know more.

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.

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. 

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.

BTech & MBA are the flagship courses offered at the Uttaranchal University. BTech is offered in specialisations like Computer Science, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence. MBA Executive is offered in specialisations like HR, Finance, Business Analytics, etc. BTech & MBA students secure high range of placements. In 2025, the International package of INR 1.5 Cr & domestic package of INR 60 LPA was offered to BTech CSE graduate. In MBA programme, the highest package offered was INR 26.4 LPA.

 

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, PP Savani University applications can be submitted online for UG & PG programmes. Students have to go to the official site of the university and fill up the form. To complete the process, students have to submit fees + documents. The form has to be given before the last date of admission. 

Amity University Noida offers good placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, more than 6000 students were placed. Highest package offered was 75 LPA.

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. Karunya University admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as TANCET, KEE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Yes, Rayat Bahra University a good choice to take admission. The university offers courses recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC B+ Grade. The university has strong placements records with the highest package offered was INR 1.25 crore per annum. 

RBU is popularly know for its BTech and MBA programmes. The courses are guided under the expert faculty members with years of experince. The university has well-equipped infras with modern facilities. 

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.

Yes but primarily for Computer Science and IT branches. MIT-WPU offers exceptional infrastructure and active tech placements with an average salary of INR 7.25 LPA. 

However, the total tuition fees are very high leading to a low Return on Investment (ROI) for core branches like Civil or Mechanical.

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.

No, students cannot get direct admission in Srinivas University. Entrance exams are required for admission in the university. The selection criteria for admission is based on the scores in KCET, JEE Main, KMAT, GATE, NEET, PGCET, etc.

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).

Health Science is an area of academic excellence in NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur, and the students, with their quality knowledge, always tend to receive lucrative placement opportunities. The highest package that was provided through the last placement drive was at INR 32 LPA. Average deals around 4-6 LPA. TCS, Fortis, Deloitte, Godrej, and Coca-Cola are a few key recruiting firms. The institute provides 100% placement support, so students are always ready to face the job market. With NSHM focusing much on practical training and industry links, the employability chances among the graduates in the health care sector are significantly broadened.