India is home to over 40 top medical colleges, including prestigious government and private institutions. Among them, 30+ are government-owned, while 10+ are privately managed. Admission to the best medical colleges in India is primarily through the NEET exam, along with state and university-specific entrance tests such as Haryana NEET, INI CET, KEAM, and Kerala NEET.
For undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, and BSc (Hons.) Nursing, NEET UG score is accepted. For other specialisations such as Pharmacy, entrance exams such as AP NEET, SAAT, etc., are accepted. The majority of top 100 Medical colleges in India are situated in Delhi/NCR, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
| Parameters | Statistics |
|---|---|
| No. of Top MBBS colleges in India | 40+ colleges |
| Annual Fees |
Less than INR 1 lakh: 10+ colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 8 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 3 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college > INR 5 lakh: 15+ colleges |
| Top Specialisations |
• Cardiology • Cardiovascular Technology • Echo Cardiology and Cardiac Technology • Emergency Medicine • Operation Theatre Technology |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | NEET, NEET PG, INI CET, KEAM, etc. |
| College Name | NIRF 2022 | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CMC Vellore | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| NIMHANS Bangalore | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| SGPGIMS Lucknow | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| BHU | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Amrita University | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| KMC Manipal | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Madras Medical College | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Direction | No. of Colleges | Popular States |
|---|---|---|
| North | 20+ | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi |
| East | 5 | Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar |
| West | 5 | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh |
| South | 10+ | Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| College Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | INR 6,075 |
| NIMHANS | INR 12,200 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | INR 30,465 |
| SGPGIMS | INR 1.05 lakh |
| Madras Medical College | INR 68,018 |
| College Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| CMC Vellore | INR 13,500 |
| KMC Manipal | INR 11.42 lakh |
| SRM Medical College | INR 1.13 Crore |
| SRIHER | INR 1.35 Crore |
| St. John's Medical College | INR 30 lakh |
| Exam | Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG | May 4, 2025 | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS |
| NEET PG | June 2025 | MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB |
| INI CET | May 18, 2025 | MS, MD, MDS, DM, MCh |
| KEAM | April 24-28, 2025 | Medical, Agriculture, Veterinary |
| College Name | Annual Average Package | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| BHU | INR 17 LPA | IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Deloitte |
| SRIHER | INR 12.50 LPA | Cipla, Apollo Group, Siemens, HCL |
| KMC Manipal | INR 11.75 LPA | Abbott, GSK, Dr. Reddy's, Bioclinicia |
| PGIMER | INR 9 LPA | Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospital, Fortis |
Disclaimer: All information is sourced from official websites and may be subject to change.