Top Medical Colleges 2026: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2026 medical college ranking will be released soon by the Ministry of Education. As per the NIRF 2025 medical college ranking, the top medical colleges include institutes such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, etc. AIIMS continues to be the No. 1 medical college in India for multiple consecutive years.
The NIRF medical college ranking gives students a clear vision to check the quality of education, faculty, research facilities, and infrastructure of medical colleges, as it evaluates colleges that offer core objectives such as clinical competence & skill mastery, research & innovation, healthcare infrastructure, accessibility, and ethical leadership professionalism.
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NIRF 2026: Top 10 Medical Colleges in India
As per the NIRF 2025 ranking, AIIMS New Delhi scored the highest NIRF score of 91.8, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh & CMS with 82.58 and 76.48, respectively, in 2025. Students looking for the NIRF 2026 medical college ranking can refer to the NIRF 2025 medical college ranking for more details
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NIRF Rank
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Institute Name
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NIRF Score
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1
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91.8
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2
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82.58
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3
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76.48
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4
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73.3
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5
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70.09
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6
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70.05
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7
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69.77
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8
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68.77
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9
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68.52
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10
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68.05
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NIRF 2025 Medical Colleges: Admission Details
Admission to medical colleges ranked by NIRF is entirely entrance-based. For admission, students need to appear in NEET-UG/ NEET-PG for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in any medical college across India.
Students need to register and appear for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by the NTA.
Have a minimum qualifying percentile in NEET: 50 percentile for the General & EWS category, 40 percentile for the SC/ST/OBC category.
For AIQ, Deemed, and Central Universities, students should register on the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) portal. State resident students should register on their state's medical admission portal for the 85% state quota.
Students should select their preferred & prioritized NIRF-ranked medical colleges.
Seat allotment is based on the score, category, and preferences. Colleges release merit lists based on the choice of students.
Candidates can check the table below for the details of the accepted entrance exams and fees of the Top Medical Colleges:
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Institutions
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Cities
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Entrance Exam
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Total Fees
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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New Delhi, Delhi
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NEET-UG
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INR 5,356
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)
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Chandigarh
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INI-CET (PG)
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INR 6,440 - 15,600
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Christian Medical College (CMC)
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Vellore, Tamil Nadu
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NEET-UG
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INR 2.82 Lakhs
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)
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Puducherry
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NEET-UG
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INR 35,630
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Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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NEET-PG or INI-CET
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INR 1.41 Lakhs
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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NEET-UG
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INR 1.49 Lakhs
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National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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INI-CET
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INR 2.2 Lakhs - 2.73 Lakhs
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King George's Medical University (KGMU)
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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NEET-UG
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INR 1.61 Lakhs
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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NEET-UG
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INR 25 Lakhs
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Kasturba Medical College (KMC)
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Manipal, Karnataka
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NEET-UG
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INR 72.34 Lakhs
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NIRF 2025 Medical Colleges: Eligibility Criteria
Students need to appear in the eligible entrance exam accepted by particular colleges and have a valid score in it. NEET is the most popular entrance exam for admission to medical colleges. Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria below
- Students should have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology, and English as their core subjects.
- Minimum aggregate score for General & EWS is 50% in PCB; for OBC/ SC/ ST is 40% in PCB; for PwD it is 45% in PCB.
NIRF 2025 Medical Colleges: Placements
Medical college placements are different from engineering and management colleges. Medical colleges provide mandatory paid internships, clinical fellowships, and jobs in public or private hospitals.
Check the table below for the placement details of medical colleges ranked by NIRF
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Institutions
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Placement (Median CTC)
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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INR 17 LPA
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)
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INR 11.50 LPA
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Christian Medical College (CMC)
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INR 4.76 LPA
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)
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INR 12 LPA
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Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)
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INR 30.50 LPA
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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INR 18.00 LPA
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National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
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INR 16.96 LPA
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King George's Medical University (KGMU)
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INR 12.00 LPA
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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INR 7.20 LPA
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Kasturba Medical College (KMC)
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INR 9.50 LPA
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NIRF 2025 Medical College Ranking Parameters
The parameters on which colleges are evaluated for NIRF rankings are of significant importance. NIRF ranking helps students choose the best colleges based on fees, subjects, budget, location, and placements.
NIRF uses parameters for ranking management institutions across India. Here is a detailed explanation of the parameters followed by NIRF:
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Parameter
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Marks
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Weightage
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Teaching, Learning & Resources
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100
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0.30
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Research and Professional Practice
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100
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0.30
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Graduation Outcomes
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100
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0.20
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Outreach and Inclusivity
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100
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0.10
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Perception
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100
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0.10
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Programmes offered in Medical Colleges
Medical colleges offer programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-doctoral levels to help students develop clinical competence & skill mastery, research & innovation, healthcare infrastructure, accessibility, and ethical leadership professionalism.
Undergraduate Medical Programmes:
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
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BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
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BAMS/ BHMS/ BUMS (AYUSH Streams: Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani)
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B.Sc. Nursing/ Allied Health (Nursing, Paramedical, Radiology)
Postgraduate Medical Programmes:
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MD (Doctor of Medicine)
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MS (Master of Surgery)
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DNB (Diplomate of National Board)
Post-Doctoral Programmes:
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DM (Doctorate of Medicine)
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M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae)
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Fellowships (Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellowships)
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