Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: List of Best Colleges in India Offering MBBS Program:

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: List of Best Colleges in India Offering MBBS Program Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: There are more than 40 colleges in India that offer a full-time MBBS course. Among them, 31 colleges are owned by the government and 15 colleges are owned by private individuals. Admissions into these medical colleges are provided on the basis of common entrance examinations such as NEET, Haryana NEET, INI CET, KEAM and Kerala NEET. Candidates who want to pursue their career in the medical industry and desire gaining knowledge in the field of medicine and related subjects. These courses cover topics of living beings’ anatomy, disease diagnosis and treatment and underlying causes. There is a wide range of courses offered in the medical field, such as MBBS, BDS, MD, BAMS, MCh, and others. Numerous medical specializations are available, such as Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health, Health, Medical, Biology, or paramedical sciences. The top 5 medical colleges in India, based on NIRF ranking, tuition fees, course fees, eligibility criteria, and more are All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) Chandigarh, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellor, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research. These colleges are famous for their faculty, infrastructure, research, and clinical exposure, making them the top choices for aspiring medical professionals in India. The NEET UG 2025 exam for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses is set to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM (IST).

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Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: Highlights

Below are listed a few highlights related to the top medical colleges in India offering the  MBBS course:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Top MBBS colleges in India	40+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 lakh: 17 colleges
	INR 1-2 lakh: 7 colleges
	INR 2-3 lakh: 3 colleges
	INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college
	> INR 5 lakh: 16 colleges
Top Colleges	CMC, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Government Medical College, Medical College and S.M.S Medical College
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.

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: List of Top Colleges

Below, we have provided the list of the top 5 Medical Colleges in India after analysing their various characteristics:

S.NO.	Top 5 Medical Colleges in India
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS] New Delhi
2	Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) Chandigarh
3	Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
4	National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
5	JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking

Below are listed the NIRF rankings of previous years of the Top 5 Medical Colleges in India:

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India	NIRF Ranking 2022	NIRF Ranking 2023	NIRF Ranking 2024
All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS] New Delhi	1	1	1
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) Chandigarh	2	2	2
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore	3	3	3
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences	4	4	4
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research	6	5	5

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: Course Fee

Below is listed the course fee for the Top 5 Medical Colleges in India for one month:

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India	Course Fee of One Year
All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS] New Delhi	Rs. 6075
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) Chandigarh	Rs. 6,440 to Rs.15,000
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore	Rs. 53000
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences	Rs. 1 .56 Lakh
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research	Rs. 14920

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Top 5 Medical Colleges in India are mentioned below:

Top 5 Medical Colleges in India	Eligibility Criteria
All India Institute of Medical Sciences – [AIIMS] New Delhi	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, securing a minimum of 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) and be at least 17 years old
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) Chandigarh	Candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and qualify the NEET-UG.
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore	Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, and qualify for NEET-UG
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences	Candidates must have passed your 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects, securing a minimum aggregate percentage of 45%.
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research	Candidates must be Indian Nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year, and have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)