Best Radiology & Imaging Science Colleges in India

Hi, there are 300+ best Radiology and Imaging Science colleges in India of which 200+ colleges are owned privately,  40+ colleges are owned by the government and 8 colleges are owned by semi-government institutions. CUET and NEET PG are the top entrance exams for admission to best Radiology colleges in India. AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, PGIMER Chandigarh, Jamia Hamdard and JIPMER Puducherry are the best colleges for Radiology in India.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi is the top Radiology and Imaging Science college in India according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Medical category. 

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

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Ranking	1	1
Christian Medical College Ranking	3	3
JIPMER Puducherry Ranking	6	5	5
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Ranking	10	9	9
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Ranking	17	15	11
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking	25	18	12

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

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Radiology in India can be either quite inexpensive or expensive and you can refer below for more detail:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	60+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	70+ colleges
INR 2-3 lakh	60+ colleges
INR 3-5 lakh	60+ colleges
> INR 5 lakh	30+ colleges

Hope this helps!

The top courses offered at AIIMS Delhi include MBBS, BSc Nursing, MD, MS, and several other courses. MBBS is the flagship programme of AIIMS Delhi offered for a duration of five and a half years. The MBBS course curriculum also includes a 12-month long, compulsory internship. AIIMS Delhi students get a chance to do an internship at the associated hospital of the institute. i.e., AIIMS Hospital Delhi.

Hi, you can refer below for the top Radiology colleges in India that offer quit affordable tuition fee i.e. under 1 lakh:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eliigibility / Exams
CMC Vellore	INR 1,800	Merit-Based
JIPMER Puducherry	INR 4,800	Merit-Based
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology	INR 20,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research	INR 30,000	Merit-Based
ILBS Delhi	INR 45,000	Merit-Based

 Hope this helps!

Hi, Radiology colleges in India does offer Diploma courses and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology	INR 20,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research	INR 30,000	Merit-Based
SVSU	INR 77,000	Merit-Based
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences	INR 37,000	Merit-Based
Impact Paramedical and Health Institute	INR 90,000	Merit-Based

Hope this solved your query!

Hi, yes Radiology colleges in India does offer certificate courses and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
ILBS Delhi	INR 45,000	Merit-Based
IIMT Group of Colleges	INR 25,000 - INR 40,000	Merit-Based
ITM University	INR 25,000	Merit-Based
Council of Education and Development Programme	INR 50,000	Merit-Based
Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Healthcare Delhi	INR 40,000	Merit-Based

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Radiology courses can give you plenty of job options in hospitals and healthcare. For example in India, a radiologist can earn around 4 to 10 LPA and as they become an expert they can earn even more.

Not just radiologist but you can become a Radiology technologist, nurse, technician or also even therapist who uses radiation for treatment. Also with evolving technology in healthcare field requirement for skilled Radiologists will keep on increasing.

Partly furnished single/shared accommodation is provided for all the PG students. Students get meals from the canteens in the hospital premises. Meals can also be taken from the mess run at the Men Intern's Quarters or Lady Doctor's Hostel, or from one of the many hotels available in the hospital area. Car Parking Facility is also available in the hospital area. Students must vacate their accommodation within 2 weeks of finishing their selected course. 

Certainly, let's break down the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing courses in Radiology:

Pros:

• High Demand: Radiology professionals, including radiologists, radiologic technologists, and technicians, are in high demand globally. 

• Diverse Career Options: Radiology courses open doors to various career paths, including diagnostic radiography, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and more. 

• Technological Advancements: Radiology is a field characterized by rapid technological advancements. 

• Career Stability and Growth: With experience and specialization, radiology professionals can take on leadership roles, pursue academic research, or transition into management positions within healthcare institutions.

Cons:

• High Workload and Stress: Radiology can be demanding, with professionals often facing heavy workloads, especially in busy hospital settings. 

• Risk of Radiation Exposure: Radiology professionals who work directly with radiation, such as radiologic technologists and interventional radiologists, face potential health risks from prolonged radiation exposure. 

• Emotional Challenges: Radiology professionals may encounter emotionally challenging situations, particularly when imaging reveals serious or life-threatening conditions in patients. 

Radiology is generally considered a high paying career in medical field. Because of specialised field and deep technology knowledge they use radiologists usually earn good salaries.

Candidates can see a general outline of salary below -

• Entry Level: INR 6 - 10 LPA

• Mid Level: INR 10 - 20 LPA

• Senior Level: INR 20 LPA and above

Usually students who want to do Radiology choose Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB). These subjects give basic knowledge to understand medicine and help for later Radiology or other medical study.

Also other than school marks doing practice work in hospitals, helping as volunteer or even watching doctors work can make your learning better and help for future.

Hi Mudit,

Difference between Radiology and Radiography is something that confuses many people. However, if you look at words, they give you a clue.

‘Ology’ means study of, whereas ‘graphy’ simply means to take images.

So Radiography, in medical world refers to practice of taking radio images, whereas Radiology course refers to study of these images in depth, and analyzing them for diagnosis of ailments and choosing correct treatment procedures. Radiology course is then a specialty just like cardiology or urology which a student of med school takes up after completion of his MBBS program and pursues to become a radiologist, which is a term used to refer to a doctor who specializes in analyzing images obtained by a radiographer in form of X-rays and MRI scans.

Radiography, on other hand is not a specialty in medical world though it is in itself a full time profession where practitioner is all time involved with latest gadgets and machines taking images of patients in 2D and 3D to provide radiologist with a clear picture of what is inside body of a patient. In simple terms, X-rays are referred to as radiographs, so radiography refers to taking of these images. 

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.Sc.	Candidate passed with M.Sc. in Physical Anthropology, Zoology or Human Biology with 50% marks for General category and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC category candidates are also eligible to apply.
PG Diploma	Candidate should possess only MBBS degree with three year experience as General Duty Medical Officer (GDMOs) in the state government Health Services preferably in the delivery of Public Health Service are eligible to apply.
Ph.D.	Candidate passed MD (Microbiology) or its equivalent from a University/ Institute 5 recognized by MCI and must have completed 02 years Senior Residency.
FNB (Fellow of National Board)	Candidate passed in M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) or its equivalent from an University/ Institute recognized by MCI and Must have completed their degree.
B.Sc.	Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:a.English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b.English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
DM	Must be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
M.Ch.	Must be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
MD	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MHA	Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
MPH	The candidate must possess MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/BE/MA/M. Sc with minimum marks in aggregate mentioned above from a University/ Institute recognized by the Medical /Dental/Veterinary council of India/ the Institution of Engineers (India) and UGC/AICTE and must have either completed, or due to complete, respective rotatory internship training on or before 30thJune (if applicable) and must be registered with Central /State Medical/Dental/Veterinary Registration Council. (if applicable) can apply.
MDS	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
Master of Surgery	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MS	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.

Radiology and Radiotherapy are two different fields within medical profession that deal with diagnosis and treatment of diseases using different techniques and technologies.

They both have different objectives and applications.

Candidates can look at table below to know comparison between two courses -

Candidates can see below why a Radiology course is good -

• First Radiologists help doctors figure out what's going on inside body using X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and also ultrasounds.
• Second Radiologists are trained to notice even tiny changes in scans that might mean disease or injury. 
• Demand is huge and keeps growing as technology improves and people need more medical care. That means job stability.
• Radiologists usually earn pretty high salaries because their skills are rare and always in demand.
  

Hope it helped in solving your doubt! All the best!

Radiology courses involve using imaging technologies to diagnose and treat diseases within body, while optometry focuses on examining, diagnosing, and treating visual and eye-related issues.

Candidates can check table below to see comparison between two courses.

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

Hope it helped in solving your doubt! All the best!

Radiology courses involve using imaging techniques to diagnose and treat internal medical conditions, whereas ophthalmology is a medical speciality focused on diagnosis, treatment and surgery of eye diseases and disorders.

Candidates can check table below to see comparison between two courses.

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

Hope it helped in solving your doubt! All the best!

JIPMER Puducherry fee once paid by the college students will never be refunded. If a student decides to withdraw their admission or leaves a course midway, the following rules apply:

• Caution Deposits: The caution deposit paid by the students is the only refundable fee component & is returned to the student upon successful course completition or when leaving the hostel. 

• Academic Fees: The entire amount paid at the time of JIPMER admission will be forfeited.
• Penalty: For MBBS students who withdraw admission after getting a seat, an additional penalty of INR 10,000 will be imposed.

AIIMS Rishikesh accpets AIIMS Paramedical exam scores for admission to BSc specialisations and BOPTM. The cutoff was released across diffeent categories belonging to All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in the last round varied between 168 and 889. The toughest specialistion among the General AI category candidates was B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology. 

Among the OBC AI category candidates, the closing ranks varied between 500 and 1531. Out of all the specialisations, the toughest specialisation was B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology.

Candidates can check all the cutoff related information for AIIMS Rishikesh on this page.

Interested students seeking DY Patil Vidyapeeth admissions must note that admissions are held according to the entrance test basis. The candidate can apply on the basis of prominent prescribed entrance tests like JEE Mains, MHT CET, GATE, NEET, CAT, etc. Students can visit the official website and head to the admissions portal by clicking on the relevant section.

SOA University- Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission 2026 is open for all courses. SOA University- Siksha 'O' Anusandhan offers a number of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Candidates may apply for admission by filling the SAAT 2026 application forms. Popular courses include MBA, MCA, MBBS, and PhD.

Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A+ by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 75 LPA during 2025. 

 

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum courses are offered at diploma, postgraduate and doctoral levels. SCTIMST Trivandrum courses are provided in streams like medicine and allied sciences. The duration of all courses offered by the Institute ranges from 1 year to 3 years. The application process for admission into the Institute for Medical Sciences and technology is done online. SCTIMST Trivandrum provides admission to diploma, P. G. D, M. D, M. PH, D. M and M. Ch. To get admission into these programmes provided by the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for medical sciences and technology, Trivandrum, candidates need to appear and pass the qualifying examination as well as the entrance examination NEET/NEET SS. Further, students have to appear for an interview. Final admission into the college is confirmed only after the verification of documents and admission fee payment. 

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research has been rated 4.7 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The seats availability for offered courses at KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences goes up to 431. Courses offerred by KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences are approved by eminent Government bodies such as NMC.

Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana has several Institutions under it providing various courses at different levels. These together offer more than 100 courses. The institutions are also approved by the Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, etc. Below are some of the Institutions of MMU:

Institutions	Establishment Year
MM Engineering College (for B.Tech)	1995
MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (for MCA)	1999
MM College of Dental Sciences & Research (for BDS)	2000
MM College of Pharmacy (for B.Pharm)	2005
MM College of Nursing (for B.Sc Nursing) MM School of General Nursing & Midwifery (for GNM)	2004
MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (for MBBS)	2003
MM Institute of Management (for MBA)	2003

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During AMUEEE registration, candidates will have to pay the fee through net banking/credit card/debit card. The AMUEEE application fee is INR 1050. Offline payments will not be accepted. The late fee is INR 1350.