Best Medical Colleges in India 2020 | M.B.B.S.

India has 1111 medical institutes outside of which many are ranked by NIRF, Outlook, India Today, etc. These medical institutes offer medical courses at Under Graduate, Post Graduate, and Doctorate level. 246 out of 491, are government medical colleges in India, and 245 are privately governed medical colleges in India.

Top 25 medical colleges of India

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.), Delhi
2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (P.G.I.M.E.R.), Chandigarh
3. Christian Medical College, Vellore
4. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
5. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
6. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
7. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
8. Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (J.I.P.M.E.R.), Puducherry
9. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi
10. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
11. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
12. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
13. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
14. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
15. Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
16. Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru
17. J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore
18. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
19. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
20. Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
21. Siksha O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
22. S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
23. University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
24. Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana
25. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi:

It is one of the leading Government Medical Colleges of India. There are all over seven AIIMS in India among which this is the topmost one. It was established in 1959. It has its entrance exam, i.e. “AIIMS Entrance Exam“. It offers a diverse variety of courses of different levels, namely Undergraduate, Postgraduate as well as Doctorate level. Most of its methods are of about a minimum of 3 to 5 years of duration. It offers courses with fees of about Rupees 3,000 to 8,000. It is arranged as number 1 in the NIRF ranking list.

Courses offered: It offers courses in the field, including MBBS, MD (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics, etc.). MS (Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, etc.), MDS (Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, etc.). DM (Cardiology, Medical Genetics, Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, etc.), M.Ch. (CTVS, Neuro Surgery, Urology, Minimal Access Surgery and General Surgery, etc.). Ph.D. (CCM, Dermatology, Lab Medicine, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, etc.), M.Sc. (Cardiovascular Imaging & Endovascular Technologies, Nuclear Medicine, and Technology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Reproductive Biology, etc.).

Recruiters: Its top recruiters include “ILBS Vasant Kunj“, “Royal Hospital Gloucester“, “Medical College Orissa“, etc.

2) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh:

It came into existence in 1962. It is ranked just after the AIIMS in the NIRF ranking list. It also has its Entrance Exam, i.e. “PGIMER Entrance Exam“. It offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate as well as Doctorate courses. It includes courses of about three years and fees of Rupees 7,000 to 25,000 approx.

Courses offered: There are a variety of courses that this autonomous university. These majorly include the courses, namely B.Sc., B.Ph.T., MD (Transfusion Medicine, Pathology, Radiotherapy, etc.). MS (Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology). MDS, DM (Addiction Psychiatry, Cardiac Anesthesia, Hepatology, Cardiology, etc.). M.Ch. (Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, etc.), MHA, MPH, M.Sc., Fellowship PGI, Post Doctoral Fellowship PGI. And Ph.D. courses.

3) Christian Medical College, Vellore:

It came into existence in 1918. It is reckoned to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. It ranks 3rd in the NIRF list. In this college, admission to MBBS is made based on the “National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), which is conducted by NTA. And admission for the rest of the courses is made based on marks scored in its computer-based Entrance test. Most of its courses are of about 2 to 5 years approx. Its fees vary from thirty thousand to one lakh.

Courses offered: It offers courses like those of MBBS, B.Sc.(Nursing), BPT, BPO, BOT, BASLP, MD (Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Respiratory Medicine, etc.), MS (General Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, etc.), M.Ch. (Hand Surgery, Gynecological Oncology, Vascular Surgery, etc.), Diploma (Clinical Pathology, Nursing, Anaesthesia Technology, Hospital Sterilisation Technology, etc.). DM (Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Neonatology, Virology, etc.). M.Tech., M.Phil, M.P.H., M.H.A., M.Sc., Pg Diploma, MPT, and Fellowship courses as well.

4) Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow:

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences formed in 1983 is a private college situated in Lucknow. It is ranked 4th in the NIRF list. This Institute is among the top 20 private medical colleges in India. Admission for the MD course is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) which is conducted by NTA. For other programs, candidates need to appear for the entrance test conducted by the college itself. For DM or M.Ch. Courses, candidates are selected based on a written examination conducted by the college. For Ph.D. and PDC courses, aspirants are selected based on a written test as well as the interview conducted by the college itself. It includes courses of about three years and a fee structure of about 2 to 5 lakhs.

Courses offered: SGPGIMS offers a variety of courses such as B.Sc., B.P.T., MD (Radiotherapy, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.). M.H.A., M.Sc., DM (Cardiology, Neurology, Immunology, etc.). M.Ch (Endocrine Surgery, Urology, etc.). Post-Doctoral Certificate (Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, etc.). Ph.D. (Medical Genetics, Pathology, Neurology, etc.) and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Cardiology, CVTS, Rheumatology, etc.).

5) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore: 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham situated in Coimbatore. It was established in 2003. It is considered to be a university. It is ranked 5th in the NIRF list. Admission for MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam, which is conducted by NTA. For the MD or MS courses, students need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam. For DM and M.Ch. Courses, candidates should appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality (NEET-SS) exam conducted by NTA. For PG Diploma, applicants are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university. The courses are of about 2 to 5 years and have a fee structure of about 40 thousand to 90 lakhs rupees.

Courses offered: This university offers several Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctoral level courses. In the medical branch, it offers MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Biochemistry, etc.), DM (Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, etc.). M.Ch. (Head and Neck Surgery, Neuro Surgery, etc.), PG Diploma (Child Health, Radiotherapy, Medical Radio-Diagnosis, etc.), and MS (General Surgery, Orthopaedics, etc.) courses.

6) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi:

BHU, Varanasi is a central university that started in 1916 that offers various UG, PG, and various other courses. It is ranked 6th in the NIRF list. Admission to all the courses is made based on the BHU Entrance examination conducted by the university.

Courses offered: In medicines, BHU, offers MBBS, MD, M.Ch., MS and DM courses. It also offers BDS and MDS courses.

7) Kasturba Medical College, Manipal:

Kasturba Medical College situated in Manipal, Karnataka is ranked 7th in the NIRF list. It started in the year 1953. Admission to all the courses is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG or NEET-PG) exam, conducted by NTA. For the courses like DM or M.Ch., candidates have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam, conducted by NTA. Admission to MDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-MDS) exam conducted by NTA. For M.Phil and Ph.D., candidates need to appear for a written test and interview conducted by this college itself.

Courses offered: It offers MBBS, M.Sc., MD, MS, M.Ch., Ph.D., PG Diploma, and M.Phil courses.

8) Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry:

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research or JIPMER is an autonomous university that was entrenched in 1964. It is ranked 8th in the NIRF list. JIPMER is located at Puducherry. Initially, this Institute conducted its Entrance Exam, i.e. JIPMER entrance exam for all the medical courses. But from this year onwards JIPMER entrance exam is replaced with NEET 2020. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates have to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. While for DM or M.Ch. Courses, candidates need to be present for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to MDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses Offered: It offers MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch., Diploma, Ph.D., Certificate, Fellowship, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.P.H. courses.

9) Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi:

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences is a well-known university organized in 2009. It is ranked 9th in the NIRF list. Admission to DM, M.Ch., D.N.B. and PDCC courses are made based on the ILBS Entrance exam conducted by the university itself. Admission to Ph.D. is made based on the ILBS Ph.D. Entrance exam and an interview which is conducted by the university.

Courses offered: It offers courses under DM, M.Ch., D.N.B., Ph.D., PDCC courses. It also offers PG Diploma and Certification courses.

10) King George’s Medical University, Lucknow:

King George’s Medical University or KGMU was entrenched in 1905. It is a kind of state university. It is ranked 10th in the NIRF list. KGMU is situated in Lucknow. Admission to MBBS or BDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD/MS/MDS, applicants are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) or Uttar Pradesh Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exam (UP PGMEE). While forM.CH or DM courses, students are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam. Admission to MDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA. Ph.D. candidates have to appear for a written test followed by the interview conducted by the Institute.

Courses offered: The university offers MBBS, B.D.S., B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Opt, MD, MS, MDS, MHA, MHPEE, PG Diploma, DM, M.Ch, Ph.D., M.Phil, Post-MD Ph.D., Diploma, Fellowship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship courses.

11) Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai: 

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research is a quite famous university that was established in 1985 by Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust. It is ranked 11th in the NIRF list. Admission for the MBBS course is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. While for DM or M.Ch. Courses, students have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA.

For Ph.D. courses, the candidates have to go through a written exam and interview conducted by the university itself. Admission to MDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D., candidates need to sit for a written test and interview conducted by the Institute.

Courses offered: “SRIHER” offers courses specializing MBBS, BDS, MDS, MD, MS, M.Ch., Ph.D., and other various courses in different branches of studies.

12) St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore:

St. John’s Medical College is a government institution established in 1996. It is amalgamated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is situated in Bangalore. The college is ranked 12th in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) which is followed by Karnataka Examination Board (KEA) counseling. For MD or MS courses, candidates are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) followed by Karnataka Examination Board (KEA) counseling. Those candidates who didn’t appear for NEET can appear for the Institute’s Entrance exam also.

Courses offered: The college offers MBBS, MD, M.Ch., MS, B.Sc., P.B.B.Sc., M.Sc., Fellowship, and Diploma courses.

13) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: 

It is a central university formed in the year 1920. It is ranked 13th in the NIRF list. Admission to the MBBS course is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For DM or M.Ch. Courses, the candidate needs to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA. Ph.D. candidates have to appear for a written exam as well as an interview conducted by the university. Admission to MDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: AMU offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral courses. In Medicine, it offers MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch., B.D.S., MDS, PG Diploma, Ph.D. courses.

14) Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi:

Maulana Azad Medical College is a public institute that is unified with Delhi University. MAMC was established in 1959 and is ranked 14 in NIRF 2019 ranking. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates need to appear for theNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to M.Ch.is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: MAMC offers courses of MBBS, MD, MS, Diploma.

15) Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi: 

Jamia Hamdard University was established in 1989. It is deemed to be a university situated in Delhi. It is ranked 15th in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD, candidates need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to PhD. is made based on the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by the university.

Courses offered: JHU. offers MBBS, MD, M.Sc., M.P.H., Ph.D. courses.

16) Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru:

Kasturba Medical College is a private college situated in Mangalore ranked 16th in the NIRF list. KMC was established in 1955 in affiliation with Manipal University. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test(NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD/MS, candidates need to appear for theNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For M.Sc., PG Diploma and Fellowship, candidates need to appear for Institute based entrance tests.

Courses offered: KMC offers MBBS, MD, MS, PG Diploma, B.Sc., B.Opt, Fellowship courses.

17) JSS Medical College, Mysore: 

JSS Medical College is a private college that is allied to JSS University, Mysore. It was established in 1984. It is ranked 17th in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD/MS, candidates need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to M.Ch. is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA. For M.Phil and Ph.D., candidates need to appear for a written test and interview conducted by the Institute.

Courses offered: JSS Medical College offers MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch. /DM, PG Diploma, M.Sc., B.Sc., M.P.H., M.Phil, Ph.D. courses.

18) Christian Medical College, Ludhiana: 

Christian Medical College formed in 1894 is situated in Ludhiana, Punjab. The college is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Christian Medical College is ranked 18th in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS and BDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD/MS, candidates need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For MDS courses, candidates need to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: CMC offers MBBS, BDS, MDS, MD, MS, PG Diploma, B.Sc., B.P.T., M.Sc. courses.

19) Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi:

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College was established in 2001. It is a public institution that is governed by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. VMMC is ranked 19thin the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch. Courses are made based on IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test). Also, Admission to MBBS and BDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD/MS, candidates need to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test(NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: The college offers MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch. and B.Sc. (Hons) courses.

20) About Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth:

Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth is an esteemed university that was established in 2003. It is located in Pune. DPU is ranked 20 in NIRF 2019 ranking. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, the candidate needs to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to M.Ch. Courses are made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: It offers MBBS, MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch. courses.

21) Siksha O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar: 

Siksha O’ Anusandhan is a reckoned university. It was established in 2007. It is ranked 21st in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS courses is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates have to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For MDS courses, candidates are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA

Courses offered: SOA offers MBBS, MD, MS, MDS, and various other courses.

22)SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai:

SRM Institute of Science and Technology was formed in 1985. It is in league with the SRM University. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is ranked 22nd in the NIRF list. Admission for the MBBS course is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. While for MD or MS courses, the candidate has to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For MDS courses, students are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to M.Ch. or DM courses is done based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to Fellowship, Diploma, and PG Diploma is made based on (SRM Health Sciences PG) SRMJEEE entrance exam.

Courses offered: It offers many medical, pharmacy, and other science-related courses. The Institute offers MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch., M.D.S., Fellowship, PG Diploma, and Diploma courses. It includes the courses of about 3 to 5 years and fees of about 30 thousand to 22 lakhs rupees.

23) University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi:

University College of Medical Sciences was established in 1971. It confederates to Delhi University. It is a public institute that is ordered 23rd in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates need to apply for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. For MDS courses, candidates are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to the Ph.D. course is made based on the Delhi University Ph.D. Entrance Test (DU PET).

Courses offered: UCMS offers MBBS, MDS, MD (Internal Medicine, Pathology, etc.), MS (ENT, General Surgery, etc.), B.Sc., and Ph.D. (Medicine, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, etc.) courses. Courses are of about 3 to 5 years and a fee structure of about 23 thousand to 72 thousand Rupees.

24) Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana:

Dayanand Medical College was established in 1937. It is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. This is a private institute that is placed 24th in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA. Admission to M.Ch. and DM courses is done based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) exam conducted by NTA.

Courses offered: It offers MBBS, MD (Physiology, Pharmacology, Dermatology, and STD, etc.), MS (Anatomy, Surgery, etc.), M.Ch. (Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Neuro Surgery), Diploma and B.Sc. courses. The courses are of about 3 to 5 years. It includes a fee structure of about 13 to 32 lakhs.

25) Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai:

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is an accounted university that was entrenched in 2005. It is graded 25thrank in the NIRF list. Admission to MBBS and BDS is made based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam conducted by NTA. For MD or MS courses, candidates need to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) exam conducted by NTA.

Admission to M.Ch. and DM course is done based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS)exam conducted by NTA. For MDS courses, candidates are selected based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET MDS) exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D. and Fellowship, admission is made based on the entrance exam and interview conducted by the Institute. It includes courses of about 3 to 5 years and a fee structure of about 12 to 75 lakhs.

Courses offered: Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences offers MBBS, MD (Anatomy, Psychiatry, Pathology, etc.), MS (General Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, etc.), M.Ch. (Vascular Surgery and Urology), DM (Cardiology, Nephrology, and Neurology), M.D.S., Ph.D., Fellowship (Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Reproductive Medicine, etc.) courses.

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