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Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2025: Ranking, Admissions, Courses, Fees, Exams, Placements, Cut Off

Private Medical colleges in India have larger number of seats compared to government Medical colleges. Top Medical colleges in India, including both private and government colleges. Of all colleges, about 15 are top private Medical colleges in India. Top colleges are CMC Vellore, KMC Manipal, ILBS Delhi, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, SRIHER, etc. NEET and NEET PG are the popular entrance exams for admission to best MBBS colleges in India for private colleges.

NIRF 2025 Ranking Released:

    • According to NIRF 2025, CMC Vellore has retained its 3rd position, the same as in NIRF 2024.
    • SOA University secured the 15th position in NIRF 2025, improving from the 21st position in 2024.

Private Medical colleges in India have management and NRI quota, which allows students to secure a seat in top colleges even if NEET exam isn't cleared. Private Medical colleges in India have good infrastructure and faculty. Candidates can see the table below for key highlights of the top private Medical colleges in India - 

Parameters

Statistics

Total number of Private Medical Colleges in India

15 colleges

Fee Range of Top Private Medical Colleges in India

Less than INR 1 lakh: 1 college

INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college

INR > 5 lakh: 11 colleges

Top Private Medical Colleges In India

Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, ILBS Delhi, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, SRIHER, etc.

Top Specialisation offered by Top Private Medical Colleges in India

Accepted Entrance Exam

NEET PG, NEET, NEET SS, Punjab NEET, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2025

Candidates can see the table below for the top private Medical colleges in India with NIRF ranking -

Top Colleges

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

Christian Medical College Vellore Ranking

3

3 3

KMC Manipal Ranking

9

9 10

SIMTS Ranking

18

12 11

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Ranking

15

11 12

SOA University Ranking

16

21 15

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Ranking

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18 18

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Ranking

21

20 21

St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Ranking

19

28 30

Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Ranking

30

33 35

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

Candidates can see the eligibility criteria for admission to the best MBBS colleges in India -

  • Must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate 
  • Must have attained the age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025

Candidates can see the table below for entrance exams accepted in the best private Medical colleges in India -

Exam Name

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

Courses Applicable

NEET 2026

TENTATIVE

NEET Schedule

 MDMS, PG Diploma and DNB 

NEET PG 2026

TENTATIVE

NEET PG Schedule

MBBSBDSBSc NursingBAMS and Veterinary

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in India Accepting NEET Exam

Many private colleges offering Medicine courses across the country provide quality education. Students wants to get admission in the top private Medical colleges in India accepting NEET score must clear an entrance exam. Candidates can check the table below for top colleges -

Top Colleges Tuition Fee
CMC Vellore INR 13,500
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre INR 19.25 lakh
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences INR 30 lakh
KMC Mangalore INR 43.95 lakh
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital INR 11 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Courses in India: Eligibility, Exams, Top Colleges

Private Medical colleges in india invest heavily on modern labs, hospitals, and on good faculty. Candidates can check the top colleges in India with fees and eligibility -:

Course Name Eligibility / Exams Popular Colleges
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Eligibility: Passed Class 12 with PCMB

Exams: NEET UG

CMC, Kasturba Medical College, SRIHER, etc.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Eligibility: Passed Class 12 with PCMB

Exams: NEET UG

SRIHER, SIMTS, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Christian Dental College, 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

CMC, PGIMER, Kasturba Medical College, etc.
Master of Surgery (MS)

Eligibility: Candidates need MBBS degree from a recognised institution, followed by 1 year internship

Exams: NEET PG, INI CET

Kasturba Medical College, 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: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Tuition Fee and NIRF Ranking 2025

Top private Medical colleges in India ranked under NIRF under Medcal category. Candidates can check the table below for top colleges with fees and NIRF 2025 -:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

NIRF Ranking 2025

Christian Medical College Admission

INR 15,000

3

Kasturba Medical College Admission

INR 51.90 lakh

10

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Admission

INR 19.25 lakh

12

SOA University Admission

INR 7.60 lakh

15

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission

INR 10 lakh

21

St. John’s Medical College Admission

INR 30 lakh

30

Source: Official site and may vary.

Predict your admissions chances here: NEET PG College Predictor 

Location-Wise Top Private Medical Colleges in India

In India, there are numerous Private Medical colleges that provide top-notch education and job placement. Karnataka and Tamil nadu have the highest number of Medical colleges in India, Candidates can check the table below-

States Number of Colleges
Karnataka 5
Tamil Nadu 5
Punjab 1
Haryana 1

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Candidates can check the table below for the top private Medical colleges in Karnataka with fees -:

College Name Tuition Fees
Kasturba Medical College Manipal INR 51.90 lakh
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences INR 30 lakh
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore INR 43.95 lakh
JSS Medical College INR 10.50 lakh
Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Candidates can check the table below for the top private Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu with fees -:

College Name Tuition Fee
Christian Medical College Vellore INR 13,500
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research INR 10 lakh
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research INR 20 lakh
Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Private Medical Colleges in Punjab

Candidates can check the table below for the top private Medical colleges in Punjab with fees -:

College Name Tuition Fee
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital INR 11 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

To know more about the best Top Private Medical colleges of different regions:

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Fees Vs Salary

After obtaining a practicing licence from the medical association, a person with a degree in the medical and health sciences can also work out of their own clinic. Candidates can check the table below for the top private Medical colleges in India with fees and salary -

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

KMC Manipal Courses

INR 51.90 lakh

INR 15.80 LPA

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Courses

INR 43.95 lakh

INR 9.20 LPA

St. John’s Medical College Courses

INR 30 lakh

INR 5.50 LPA

Christian Medical College Courses

INR 15,000

INR 4.34 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Cost of Studying at Top Private Medical Colleges in India

Pursuing Medical courses in top private colleges in India is expensive as most have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. Candidates can check the fee structure in the table below -

College Name

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 lakh 1 (CMC Vellore)
INR 3-5 lakh 1 (Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana)
INR > 5 lakh 11 (Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, SOA University, etc.)

Top Specialisations Offered in India for Top Private Medical Colleges in India

In India, a Medical degree is offered across various specialisations. Some of the top specialisations are mentioned in the table below -

Specialisation Number of Colleges

Clinical Embryology

1 (Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research)

Echo Cardiology and Cardiac Technology

1 (JSS Medical College)
General Medicine 1 (Kasturba Medical College)

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Cutoff 2025

Candidates can see below for the cutoff of the top private Medical colleges in India -

Top Private Medical Colleges in India: Comparison 2025

Candidates can see below for the comparison of the top private Medical colleges in India -

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

3
NIRF ' 24
Christian Medical College, Vellore
4.5

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.6

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

4.5

Learning Experience

4.0

Course Support

0.0
(32)
Fees: 15,000
Salary : 4.34 Lakh
1
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
9
NIRF ' 24
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
4.5

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.6

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(44)
Fees: 51.90 Lakh
Salary : 15.80 Lakh
2
The Week ' 25
1
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11
NIRF ' 24
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre
5.0

Placements

5.0

Infrastructure

5.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

5.0

Crowd & Campus Life

5.0

Value for Money

5.0

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(2)
Fees: 19.25 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
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12
NIRF ' 24
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee
4.1

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(20)
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
18
NIRF ' 24
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(2217)
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
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On Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2025: Ranking, Admissions, Courses, Fees, Exams, Placements, Cut Off
Q:   How many top private Medical colleges are there in India?
A: 

Hi, there are 15+ top Private Medical colleges in India. Graduates in Medical courses can find employment in research facilities, labs, and the pharmaceutical sector. Hospitals, medical devices, clinical procedures, telecommunications and IT for the medical industry, medical tourism, and health insurance make up one of the main service industries. Some of the top ranked private medical colleges in India are Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, ILBS Delhi, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, SRIHER, and many more. 

To know more about Private Medical colleges in India with low fees, click on the video below:

Q:   Are there any affordable private Medical colleges in India?
A: 

 Yes, Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC Vellore) is the top ranked and the most affordable private medical college in India. CMC Vellore is ranked 3 by NIRF for the year 2025 and with a tuition fee of INR 15,000 it is one of the cheapest private Medical colleges in India that offer quality education at affordable prices.

Q:   What are the top ranked private Medical colleges in India as per NIRF ranking?
20
NIRF ' 24
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
4.2

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(61)
Fees: 10.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
21
NIRF ' 24
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(1119)
Fees: 7.60 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
28
NIRF ' 24
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences
4.4

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(13)
Fees: 30.00 Lakh
Salary : 5.50 Lakh
3
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
33
NIRF ' 24
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
4.3

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(19)
Fees: 43.95 Lakh
Salary : 9.20 Lakh
6
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
35
NIRF ' 24
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
4.2

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(574)
Fees: 4.14 Lakh
Salary : 3.60 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
17
Outlook ' 24
39
NIRF ' 24
JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
4.2

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(59)
Fees: 10.50 Lakh
Salary : 9.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
4
Outlook ' 24
40
NIRF ' 24
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
4.3

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(9)
Fees: 11.00 Lakh
Salary : 4.32 Lakh
4
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
41
NIRF ' 24
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
4.3

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(4)
Fees: 20.00 Lakh
Salary : 10.12 Lakh
12
The Week ' 25
3
Outlook ' 24
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On Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2025: Ranking, Admissions, Courses, Fees, Exams, Placements, Cut Off
Q:   What are the top private Medical colleges in India accepting NEET score?
A: 

There are about 7 top private Medical colleges in India accepting NEET score, which are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top CollegesTuition Fee
CMC VelloreINR 13,500
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research CentreINR 19.25 lakh
St. John's National Academy of Health SciencesINR 30 lakh
KMC MangaloreINR 43.95 lakh
Dayanand Medical College and HospitalINR 11 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Q:   What are the top private Medical colleges in India according to Outlook 2024?
A: 

Hi, listed below are the top private Medical colleges in India according to Outlook 2024:

College NameOutlook 2024
Kasturba Medical College Manipal 1
M S Ramaiah Medical College2
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research 3
JSS Medical College 4
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences5
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences Gangtok6
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital7
Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital8
Santosh Medical College and Hospital 9
Chettinad Hospital and Research Centre10

Official site and may vary.

Q:   How can I take admission in top private Medical colleges in India?
A: 

Candidates can see the eligibility criteria for the best Private Medical colleges in India:

  • Must have passed the Class 12 in PCM with 50% aggregate score..
  • Must be 17 or older at the time of admission.

Source: Official site and may vary.

46
NIRF ' 24
M S Ramaiah Medical College
4.3

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(23)
Fees: 6.35 Lakh
Salary : 6.60 Lakh
5
The Week ' 25
2
Outlook ' 24
47
NIRF ' 24
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
4.2

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(9)
Fees: 1.20 Crores
Salary : 18.23 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
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Q:   What are the top private Medical courses in India?
A: 

Candidates can see the table below for the top private Medical courses in India with colleges -

Course NameColleges
MBBSCMC, KMC Manipa, SRIHER, etc.
BDSSRIHER, SIMTS Chennai, Christian Dental College, etc.
MDCMC, PGIMER, KMC Manipa, etc.
MSCMC, PGIMER, KMC Manipal, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.

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116 Courses
1 K - 6.08 K
12 - 24 LPA

#1 NIRF

48 K - 2.14 L
8.5 - 16 LPA

#8 NIRF

109 Courses
7.11 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

#2 NIRF

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650 - 2 L
12.2 - 24.1 LPA

#13 NIRF

27 K - 2.2 L
16 - 28 LPA

#5 NIRF

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3 L - 8 L
5 Courses
10.38 L - 20.76 L
16.15 - 17 LPA
59 Courses
9.48 K - 1.56 L
4.2

#7 NIRF

3 Courses
38.44 K - 2.32 L
8 LPA

#6 NIRF

88.2 K - 20.25 L
2.31 L - 8.4 L
11 Courses
10.5 L - 36 L
3 - 5.1 LPA

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47 K - 1.8 L
3.84 - 13.92 LPA

#16 NIRF

3.55 L - 9.48 L
3 L - 9.6 L
17 Courses
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51 Courses
1 K - 1.05 L
13 - 15 LPA

#14 NIRF

43 Courses
93 K - 2.56 L
4.2

#22 NIRF

1.47 L - 5.38 L
8 Courses
1.9 L
4.5 LPA
12 Courses
1.84 L - 60 L
4 - 5.21 LPA
28 Courses
10 K - 2 L
5.04 - 26.4 LPA

#17 NIRF

56 Courses
2.11 K - 24.1 K
9.13 - 16.32 LPA

#19 NIRF

5 Courses
4.5
4.11 - 4.13 LPA
1.6 L - 5 L
5.4 L - 6.9 L
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