The National Institutional Ranking Framework ranks colleges, universities, and similar educational platforms in India based on teaching, research, outreach, etc. NIRF has yet to release the annual medical colleges ranking for 2025. As per NIRF 2024, AIIMS, New Delhi ranks #1st among top medical colleges of India 2024. According to NIRF, the Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research in Pondicherry ranks #5th.
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Medical students considering the Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai, may check its #10th rank. Another top medical college in Tamil Nadu is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, which ranks twice as high as MMC. The Christian Medical College is located in Vellore and ranks #3rd after the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. Candidates pursuing medical degrees from U.P. may consider SPGIMS Lucknow and Banaras Hindu University based on their NIRF 2024 #6th and #7th ranks, respectively.
Top Medical Colleges in India Government for MBAA Rank Wise
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently stated that 57,592 MBBS seats and 39,489 PG seats have been added to the list of medical schools in India in the last 10 years. Among these colleges, about 157 government medical colleges were approved under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme. India’s top government medical schools for MBBS in 2025 include AIIMS, CMC, PGIMER, JIPMER, etc. Check the table below for more details.
| Top 10 Government Medical Colleges | |
| Name of the College | NIRF Rank 2024 |
| AIIMS, New Delhi | #1st |
| PGIMER, Chandigarh | #2nd |
| NIMHANS, Bangalore | #4rd |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | #6th |
| BHU, Varanasi | #7th |
| Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai | #10th |
| Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram | #13th |
| AIIMS, Rishikesh | #14th |
| AIIMS, Bhubaneswar | #15th |
| AIIMS, Jodhpur | #16th |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital | #17th |
Top Private Medical Colleges in India for MBBS 2025
The choice between private and government medical colleges depends on academic quality, fees, infrastructure, faculty, exposure, etc. Typically, students prefer government medical colleges over private institutions. Private medical school costs are higher due to better infrastructure, lucrative faculty remuneration, demand for medical seats, and lack of government funding. Check the list of top private medical colleges in India for MBBS 2025 and the associated study costs.
| Top Private Medical Colleges in India for MBBS 2025 | ||
| Name of the College | Estimated Annual UG Fees | Estimated Annual PG Fees |
| CMC, Vellore | ₹50,000 to ₹ 1 Lakh | ₹ 1.25 Lakh to ₹ 2 Lakh |
| KMC, Karnataka | ₹ 14 Lakh to ₹ 16 Lakh | ₹ 20 Lakh to ₹ 25 Lakh |
| SRM Medical College, Chennai | ₹ 22 Lakh to ₹ 24 Lakh | ₹ 25 Lakh to ₹ 28 Lakh |
| Amrita Institute, Kochi | ₹ 18 Lakh to ₹ 20 Lakh | ₹ 20 Lakh to ₹ 22 Lakh |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College | ₹ 21 Lakh to ₹ 23 Lakh | ₹ 23 Lakh to ₹ 26 Lakh |
| Assam Medical College | ₹ 7 Lakh to ₹ 8 Lakh | ₹ 10 Lakh to ₹ 12 Lakh |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute | ₹ 16 Lakh to ₹ 18 Lakh | ₹ 18 Lakh to ₹ 20 Lakh |
| Santosh Medical College | ₹ 20 Lakh to ₹ 22 Lakh | ₹ 22 Lakh to ₹ 24 Lakh |
| DY Patil Medical College | ₹ 24 Lakh to ₹ 26 Lakh | ₹ 26 Lakh to ₹ 28 Lakh |
| KIMS, Bhubaneswar | ₹ 18 Lakh to ₹ 20 Lakh | ₹ 20 Lakh to ₹ 22 Lakh |
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NIRF Ranking of Top 10 Medical Colleges 2024
The leading medical institutions in India include AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. NIRF has ranked these colleges based on educational quality and faculty experience. Here is a list of the top 10 medical colleges as per the NIRF 2024 ranking and respective scores.
| Top 10 Medical Colleges as per NIRF 2024 Ranking | ||
| Name of the College | NIRF Rank 2024 | NIRF Score 2024 |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi | #1st | 94.46 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | #2nd | 80.83 |
| Christian Medical College | #3rd | 75.11 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore | #4th | 71.92 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research | #5th | 70.74 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | #6th | 70.07 |
| Banaras Hindu University | #7th | 69.54 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | #8th | 68.81 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | #9th | 67.42 |
| Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai | #10th | 64.12 |
List of Top 5 Rank Holders in Last 5 Years
Here is a list of the top 5 medical colleges from the last 5 years. The AIIMS New Delhi college has ranked #1st in each NIRF ranking for the past 5 years. Likewise, PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore have been ranked #2nd and #3rd respectively. Check the table below for more details on top 5 rank holders in the past 5 years.
| List of Top 5 Rank Holders in Last 5 Years | |
| Name of the College | Rank and Year |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi | #1st in last 5 years |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh | #2nd in last 5 years |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | #3rd in last 5 years |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore | #4th in last 5 years |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | #5th in 2020 and 2021 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research | #5th in 2023 |
| Banaras Hindu University | #5th in 2024 and 2022 |
Top 10 Medical Colleges in India – FAQs
Ans. The ranking of AIIMS in 2024 is #1st out of 50 medical colleges in India.
Ans. The top medical college in NIRF ranking 2024 is the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi or AIIMS, New Delhi.
Ans. The rank of AFMC in NIRF 2024 is #30th out of 50 medical colleges and its score is 57.68.
Ans. The top 3 colleges for MBBS in India are All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
Ans. The top 10 best colleges for medical studies are AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, CMC, NIMHANS, JIPGMER, SGPGIMS, BHU, Amrita University, KMC and MMC.