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Top Medical Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Admissions, Fees, NEET Cutoff
Getting admitted into top Medical colleges in India is the dream of every Medical student. Medical colleges comprise of government and private colleges at UG, PG and doctorate level. The top ones include CMC Vellore, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Government Medical College, Medical College, etc. Admission to private and government MBBS colleges in India largely depends upon a NEET UG entrance exam score of students.
India has about 600 reputed institutions with Medical programs in MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, Nursing, and other medical and paramedical fields. The cost of medical education in India differs from college to college as government colleges have lower rates starting at as little as INR 5,400 per year. The top Medical colleges in India are accredited through the National Medical Commission.
Apart from AIIMS Delhi, there are now 22 AIIMS colleges spread across the country, which has been a big step in making quality medical education more accessible to students from all regions. Government medical colleges are always the first choice because the fees are very affordable — sometimes as low as INR 10,000 to INR 50,000 per year — compared to private colleges where the fees can go up to INR 20–25 lakhs per year or even more. Check below for the key highlights -
| Parameters |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total no. of ranked medical colleges in India |
40+ colleges |
| No. of AIIMS colleges across India |
23 |
| Top Medical Colleges in India as per NIRF ranking 2025 (private/Government) |
|
| Tuition Fee range of top MBBS colleges in India |
INR 5,000 - INR 1 Cr.+ |
| Top Medical Specialisations Offered in India |
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Technology, Echo Cardiology and Cardiac Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, etc. |
| Top Medical colleges in India Affiliated by |
National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Accepted Entrance Exams in top MBBS colleges in India |
NEET, NEET PG, etc. |
Top Medical Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2025
As per NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi ranked at no. 1 position for the 10th consecutive year, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore in the top three colleges. The rankings of these colleges below are based on various factors like research of college, teaching, and infrastructure of the colleges. Listed below is the table for the top 10 Medical colleges in India with NIRF ranking 2025 over the past three years -
| Top Colleges |
NIRF 2024 |
NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1 |
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| 2 |
2 |
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| 3 |
3 |
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| 5 |
4 |
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| 6 |
5 |
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| 7 |
6 |
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| 4 |
7 |
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| King George's Medical University Lucknow Ranking | 19 | 8 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, (Amrita University) Coimbatore Ranking |
8 |
9 |
| 9 |
10 |
Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official site of the NIRF and may/can change in the future.
India Today Ranking 2025 of Medical Colleges in India
For India Today's 2025 Medical Ranking, AIIMS Delhi ranked at No. 1 position followed by other top colleges like JIPMER Puducherry and CMC Vellore. Candidates can check the table below for some of the other MBBS colleges in India with India Today ranking over the past two years -
| Top MBBS Colleges | India Today Ranking 2024 | India Today Ranking 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 1 | 1 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 2 | 2 |
| CMC Vellore | 3 | 3 |
| Armed Forces Medical College | 4 | 4 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College | 5 | 5 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | 6 | 6 |
Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official site of the India Today and may/can change in the future.
Eligibility Criteria of Top Medical Colleges in India 2026
Admission to the top Medical colleges in India can vary from college to college at various levels. Given below is the eligibility criteria for the best MBBS colleges in India -
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 win PCB with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or clear NEET entrance exam.
- They must have attained the age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
- For admission to private colleges, they must have slightly lower, accepting scores around 300-400+ marks depending on category.
Source: Official site and may vary.
Entrances Accepted in India Medical Colleges 2026
Many Medical colleges in India accept admission of students on an entrance exam basis. Top entrance exams are NEET, NEET PG, etc. Given below are the entrance exams accepted in the best Medical colleges in India with schedule and college predictor.
| Exams Accepted |
Exam Schedule |
Exam College Predictor |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 |
NEET UG College Predictor | |
| NEET PG College Predictor |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top Medical Courses in India: Eligibility, Exam, Popular Colleges
For the top colleges for MBBS in India, Class 12th with PCB with NEET UG being the mandatory entrance exam for most core medical fields like MBBS and BDS. Top colleges are AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, MAMC Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. with various top streams. Listed below are the top Medical colleges in India with top streams or courses offered by top colleges -
| Course Name | Eligibility / Exams | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Eligibility: Passed Class 12 with PCMB Exams: NEET UG |
AIIMS, PGIMER, CMC, etc. |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | Eligibility: Passed Class 12 with PCMB Exams: NEET UG |
SIMTS, MAIDS, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc. |
| Doctorate of Medicine (MD) | Eligibility: Candidates applying for this MD should have obtained a minimum of 50% in their MBBS degree and completed a mandatory one-year internship. Exams: NEET PG, INI CET |
AIIMS, CMC, PGIMER, etc. |
| Master of Surgery (MS) | Eligibility: Candidates need MBBS degree from a recognised institution, followed by 1 year internship Exams: NEET PG, INI CET |
AIIMS, PGIMER, CMC, etc. |
| Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) | Eligibility: Candidates must possess a BDS degree from a recognised dental college and have completed their internship. Exams: NEET MDS, INI CET |
AIIMS, MAIDS, SIMTS, etc. |
Source: The above information have been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Top Private Medical Colleges in India
The best private medical colleges in India, known for excellent infrastructure, research, and high standards, all offering quality education via NEET UG. Admission is through the NEET UG exam. Fees are generally high in private colleges compared to government colleges. There are about 18 top private Medical colleges in India. Given below are some of the top private colleges with tuition fees and NIRF ranking 2025 -
| Private Colleges |
Total Tuition Fee |
NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| INR 15,000 |
3 |
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| INR 10.9 lakh - INR 63.2 lakh |
10 |
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| Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Medical Courses |
INR 4.6 lakh - INR 19.3 lakh |
12 |
| SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Medical Courses |
INR 2 lakh - INR 1.4 Cr |
18 |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Medical Courses |
INR 3.5 lakh - INR 1.4 Cr |
21 |
| INR 18.8 lakh - INR 78 lakh |
24 |
|
| St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences Medical Courses |
INR 90,000 - INR 30 lakh |
30 |
| INR 6.9 lakh - INR 63.2 lakh |
35 |
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| INR 11 lakh - INR 19.5 lakh |
36 |
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| INR 30,000 - INR 1 Cr |
37 |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
ROI of the Top Private Medical Colleges in India
Looking at the data below, it is clear that higher fees do not always mean a higher salary package — for example, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College charges just around INR 1.20 lakh in fees but offers a median package of INR 18.23 LPA, which is honestly a great deal! On the other hand, colleges like M S Ramaiah charge as high as INR 1.25 Crore in tuition fees with a median package of INR 6.60 LPA, which means it will take quite a few years to recover that investment. So before picking a private medical college, always compare the fees vs the salary you are likely to earn — because at the end of the day, ROI (Return on Investment) matters just as much as the college name. Given below are the top colleges -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Placements | INR 1.20 lakh | INR 18.23 LPA |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Placements | INR 20 lakh | INR 10.12 LPA |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Placements | INR 86.40 lakh | INR 4.08 LPA |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College Placements | INR 1.25 Cr | INR 6.60 LPA |
| Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Placements | INR 11 lakh | INR 4.32 LPA |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Top Government Medical Colleges in India
The top government medical colleges in India known for their strong academics and high NEET cutoff scores. Government colleges have limited with tough competition in NEET scores. There are about 30+ government Medical colleges in India. Given below are some of the top government colleges with tuition fees and NIRF ranking 2025 -
| Public/Govt. Colleges |
Total Tuition Fee |
NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi Medical Courses | INR 750 - INR 6,100 | 1 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh Medical Courses | INR 7,300 - INR 19.5 lakh | 2 |
| JIPMER Puducherry Admission | INR 5,400 | 4 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Medical Courses | INR 1.05 lakh | 5 |
| NIMHANS Medical Courses | INR 1.6 lakh | 7 |
| Madras Medical College Medical Courses | INR 47,000 - INR 1.5 lakh | 16 |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Low-cost Medical Colleges in India
Low-cost medical colleges in India are primarily top Government Medical Colleges like AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, NIMHANS, JIPMER Puducherry, which have very low annual fees under INR 1 Lakh for MBBS, while some Private or Deemed colleges offer relatively lower fees like CMC Vellore, KMC Mangalore, JSS Mysore, or some in Assam, with costs varying but generally starting from INR 5-10 Lakhs per year or less for total courses in some cases, depending on quota. Given below are the top Medical colleges in India with affordable fees of less than INR 1 lakh-
| Low-cost Colleges | Tuition Fee | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi Fees | INR 6,075 | 1 |
| CMC Vellore Fees | INR 15,000 | 3 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Fees | INR 12,200 | 7 |
| JIPMER Puducherry Fees | INR 5,400 | 4 |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai Fees | INR 68,018 | 16 |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Seat Intake of the top Medical Colleges in India
Top Medical colleges in India like AIIMS Delhi with approx. 132 seats, CMC Vellore with around 100 offer varying MBBS seats, with AIIMS colleges generally having 100-150 seats, while larger state colleges and private/deemed universities fill the bulk of India's over 1.18 lakh total MBBS seats, with a strong focus on NEET UG admissions. Candidates can check the table below for the top Medical college India with their MBBS seat intake -
| Top Medical Colleges in India | MBBS Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi MBBS | 132 |
| BHU MBBS | 100 |
| CMC Vellore MBBS | 100 |
| JIPMER Puducherry MBBS | 200 |
| KMC Manipal MBBS | 250 |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Best Distance Medical Colleges in India: Courses Offered and Tuition Fee
Distance Medical colleges in India are different from regular colleges. Distance courses are more flexible and helpful for working professionals. Candidates can see the table below for the top distance Medical colleges in India with cost and courses offered -
| College Name |
Courses Offered |
Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1,500 – INR 2.67 lakh |
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| INR 1.5 lakh – INR 2.2 lakh |
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| INR 20,000 |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and can change.
Zone-wise Top Medical Colleges in India
India's top medical colleges vary by zones, but top colleges consistently rank high, including AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore, NIMHANS Bangalore, and JIPMER Puducherry, with strong representation from major locations like Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, all colleges with NIRF rankings and student preferences for government medical colleges in India state wise. Candidates can see the table below for the zone-wise top Medical colleges in India -
Top Medical Colleges in North India
Given below are the top Medical colleges in North India as per fee range -
| Fee Range | Top Medical Colleges in North India |
|---|---|
| Upto INR 5 lakh | AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, MAMC New Delhi, Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) New Delhi, etc. |
| INR 5 lakh - INR 15 lakh | Dayanand Medical College Ludhiana, Christian Medical College Ludhiana, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College Hisar, etc. |
| INR 15 lakh - INR 25 lakh | HIHT Medical College Dehradun, Subharti Medical College Meerut, TMMC Moradabad, etc. |
| INR > 25 lakh | SGT Medical College Gurugram, Sharda Medical College Greater Noida |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
Top Medical Colleges in South India
Given below are the top Medical colleges in South India as per fee range -
| Fee Range | Top Medical Colleges in South India |
|---|---|
| Upto INR 5 lakh | JIPMER Puducherry, Madras Medical College Chennai, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, etc. |
| INR 5 lakh - INR 15 lakh | Christian Medical College Vellore, St. John's Medical College Bangalore, RIMS Imphal, etc. |
| INR 15 lakh - INR 25 lakh | JSS Medical College Mysore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai, PSG Medical College Coimbatore, etc. |
| INR > 25 lakh | KMC Manipal, Amrita Medical College Kochi, SRM Medical College Chennai, etc. |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
Top Medical Colleges in East India
Given below are the top Medical colleges in East India as per fee range -
| Fee Range | Top Medical Colleges in East India |
|---|---|
| Upto INR 5 lakh | AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Govt. Medical College Kolkata, SCB Medical College Cuttack, Patna Medical College Bihar |
| INR 5 lakh - INR 15 lakh | IPGME&R Kolkata, MGMMC Kishanganj Bihar |
| INR 15 lakh - INR 25 lakh | IQ City Medical College Durgapur, Manipal Tata Medical College Jamshedpur |
| INR > 25 lakh | AMRI Medical College Kolkata, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
Top Medical Colleges in West India
Given below are the top Medical colleges in West India as per fee range -
| Fee Range | Top Medical Colleges in West India |
|---|---|
| Upto INR 5 lakh | BJ Medical College Pune, Seth GS Medical College Mumbai, Government Medical College Nagpur, SMS Medical College Jaipur |
| INR 5 lakh - INR 15 lakh | GMC Kota, Dr. SN Medical College Jodhpur, Geetanjali Medical College Udaipur |
| INR 15 lakh - INR 25 lakh | DY Patil Medical College Pune, MGIMS Sewagram Wardha |
| INR > 25 lakh | DY Patil Medical College Mumbai, Symbiosis Medical College Pune |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
Comparison of the Top Medical Colleges in India
Candidates can check the comparison of the Indian Medical colleges in India with other medical colleges by clicking on the below link -
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Christian Medical College, Vellore
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Commonly asked questions On Top Medical Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Admissions, Fees, NEET Cutoff
AIIMS Delhi is the top Medical college in India according to NIRF Ranking for the year 2025 under "Medical" category followed by various top colleges like PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore.
MBBS is a vast aspect of Science as it deals with saving lives. It cannot be taught in one subject, hence various aspects of the subject are included in the field of specialisation. Some of the top specialisations in the field of MBBS from the top Medical Colleges in India offering MBBS course are as follows -
- Radiology
- Dermatology
- General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics, and Anesthesiology, while super-specialties (DM/MCh) include Cardiology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery.
AIIMS Delhi average package data is not released. Nevertheless, as per the NIRF report 2025, the course-wise median package offered during AIIMS Delhi placements 2024 is presented below:
Course | Median Package (2024) |
|---|---|
UG 3-year (BSc) | INR 12.50 LPA |
UG 4-year | INR 16 LPA |
PG 1-year (PG Diploma) | INR 20 LPA |
PG 2-year (MSc) | INR 17 LPA |
PG 3-year (MS, MD, MDS) | INR 34 LPA |
PG 6-year | INR 34 LPA |
According to NIRF 2025, AIIMS Delhi emerged to be on the No. 1 position followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore. Listed below are some other top Medical colleges in India along with their NIRF rankings:
Top Colleges | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | 3 | |
5 | 5 | 4 | |
7 | 6 | 5 | |
8 | 7 | 6 | |
4 | 4 | 7 | |
| King George's Medical University Lucknow Ranking | 12 | 19 | 8 |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, (Amrita University) Coimbatore Ranking | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 | 10 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
KGMU - King George's Medical University
Amrita Center for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Kochi Campus
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre
AIIMS Rishikesh - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Commonly asked questions On Top Medical Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Admissions, Fees, NEET Cutoff
About 40+ top Medical colleges are there in India. Out of these, 30 are government colleges and 15+ are private colleges. NEET is the most accepted entrance exams for the best MBBS colleges in India. Top colleges are CMC, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Government Medical College, Medical College, etc.
According to NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi emerged to be as the top ranked Medical college in India by securing 1st position under Medical category.
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It is estimated that joining the top ranked Medical colleges in India can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some affordable colleges along with their tuition fees:
| Low-cost Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi Fees | INR 6,075 |
| CMC Vellore Fees | INR 15,000 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Fees | INR 12,200 |
| JIPMER Puducherry Fees | INR 5,400 |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai Fees | INR 68,018 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Given below are the top private Medical colleges in India which are having good reputation in the market with high value -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
INR 15,000 | 3 | |
INR 12.42 lakh | 10 | |
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Admission | INR 19.25 lakh | 12 |
INR 1.13 Crore | 18 | |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission | INR 1.35 Crore | 21 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
AIIMS Delhi is the top government Medical colleges in India followed by other top colleges. Government colleges are affordable than private colleges. Some of them are mentioned below with tuition fees and NIRF ranking 2025 -
Public/Govt. Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi Admission | INR 6,075 | 1 |
| JIPMER Puducherry Admission | INR 5,400 | 4 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Admission | INR 1.05 lakh | 5 |
| NIMHANS Admission | INR 12,200 | 7 |
| Madras Medical College Admission | INR 68,018 | 16 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM IST, Kattankulathur
AIIMS Jodhpur - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Commonly asked questions On Top Medical Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Admissions, Fees, NEET Cutoff
Yes, taking admission to private medical colleges in India is kind of expensive, with total MBBS course costs typically ranging from more than INR 15 lakh, often excluding hostel and miscellaneous charges. Listed below are some of the top private expensive Medical colleges in India with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre | INR 19.25 lakh |
| SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | INR 1.13 Crore |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | INR 1.35 Crore |
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 74 lakh |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 30 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
KMC Manipal offered the highest number of seats for MBBS course, i.e. 250 seats. Government colleges generally have lower seat intake as compared to private colleges. Candidates can check the table below for the top Medical college India with their MBBS seat intake -
| Top Medical Colleges in India | MBBS Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| KMC Delhi MBBS | 132 seats |
| BHU MBBS | 100 seats |
| CMC Vellore MBBS | 100 seats |
| JIPMER Puducherry MBBS | 200 seats |
| KMC Manipal MBBS | 250 seats |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Yes, joining the top ranked Medical 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:
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee | Average Placement Package |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Vellore Courses | INR 15,000 | INR 4.34 LPA |
| JIPMER Puducherry Courses | INR 5,400 | INR 12 LPA |
| SGPGI Lucknow Courses | INR 1.05 lakh | INR 28 LPA |
| KMC Manipal Courses | INR 12.42 lakh | INR 11.75 LPA |
| Madras Medical College Chennai Courses | INR 68,018 | INR 9.10 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.