Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

As a medical student, this is very important to make the right choice in terms of choosing the best college for you. Almost every college needs NEET scores for admission. Choosing the right medical college after NEET is crucial because it establishes the foundation for your future medical career. So here we are with the right amount of information for the medical students and helping students to choose the best medical college in India for themselves.

Highlight table for the Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

AIIMS New Delhi, a public medical research university and hospital located in New Delhi, India, is known by its nickname, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The institute is governed by the AIIMS Act, 1956, and operates autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Visit AIIMS Delhi, official web page  to know more.

AIIMS Important Dates 2025

AIIMS Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should have passed the 12th Class with a recognized Board of  any Indian State with ENGLISH and Medical Group of  subjects, like- Physics, Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic), and BIOLOGY  (Botany and  Zoology) OR

• Applicants must have passed the Intermediate Science or an equivalent examination of a recognized Indian university or a  recognized Board of Education of any Indian State with ENGLISH and the Medical Group of Subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic,) and BIOLOGY (Botany and Zoology) OR

• Applicants with Pre-Medical or Pre-Professional examination of the integrated M.B.B.S. course with English, Physics, Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic,) and Biology (Botany and Zoology) will be considered OR

• Students with the 1st year examination of the 3-year B.Sc degree course with  English, Physics, Chemistry (Organic and Zoology) after passing the Higher Secondary or Pre-University Examination will also be eligible OR

• Any other examination with the required subjects will be considered by the institute to be equivalent to the re-medical/Intermediate Science examination of an Indian University

• Minimum Aggregate: Student should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the 4 compulsory subjects of ENGLISH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY (Organic and Inorganic), and BIOLOGY (Botany and Zoology)

For Graduate Students:

• If students have passed their undergraduate (B.Sc, B.V.Sc, OR B.Sc Nursing) final examination by securing not less than 55% of the aggregate in any of the exams, He/She shall be eligible to appear in the competitive entrance examination. 

AIIMS Reservation

• A candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Tribe community who has passed the B.Sc or B.V.Sc or B.Sc (Nursing) final examination by securing not less than 50% marks in any of these examinations shall be eligible to appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination.

AIIMS Fee Structure

• The average MBBS course expenses at AIIMS vary from one another. The typical fees fall between INR 5000 and INR 22300.

2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is a public medical University which is situated in Chandigarh. In 1962, when Punjab was still a state, the institute was founded. An Act of Parliament (Sr. No. 51 of 1966) designated it as an Institute of National Importance, effective April 1, 1967.

PGIMER Important Dates 2025

• PGIMER Chandigarh admission to MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh courses is now open for the INI CET 2025 July session.

• The registration deadline is April 15, 2025

• July session INI CET 2025 exam will take place on May 17, 2025.

• The NEET MDS 2025 exam for admission to the MDS and PG Diploma (Dental) courses will be held on Apr 19, 2025.

• Registration fee for ST/SC is INR 1200 and INR 1500 for unreserved/OBC/GEN category.

PGIMER Eligibility Criteria

Admission to PGIMER's postgraduate and doctoral programs is granted twice a year. The sessions start on January 1st and end on July 1st. 

• Eligibility requirements for PGIMER Chandigarh vary by course, but generally, applicants must have a 10+2 with at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/Biotechnology for UG programs. 

• For PG courses, a relevant graduation degree with at least 55% is frequently needed.

In addition to passing the PGIMER entrance exam will be required for students (If applicable).

Admission Criteria/Documents

• Entrance Exam Scorecard

• Marksheets for Qualifying Examination

• MCI Registration Form, if applicable

• Internship Certificate

• DOB & ID Proof

• Category Certificate

• Passport-Size Photos

• Copies of Certain Documents (If required by the university)

PGIMER Fee Structure

Annual fee will be approximately 5000- 15000 Indian rupees for an individual (It may vary depending on the course)

3. Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu

• Christian Medical College was founded in 1900 by an American missionary, Dr Ida S. Scudder. It’s situated in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and widely known as CMC Vellore. College was conferred with the Public Health Champion Award by the WHO (World Health Organization) in 2015.

CMC vellore Important Date 2025

• CMC Vellore admission for 2025-26 is closed.

• Last date of receiving certification form from the minority network organisation is april 25th, 2025.

• student's application fee is INR 1700.

• Students can check out the CMC Vellore prospectus 2025-26 for more detailed information. Those students aiming to pursue a medical degree can also check out top medical colleges in Maharashtra.

CMC Vellore Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year.

• No “improvement marks” for the +2 examination will be considered

• Candidates with Science should have passed the qualifying 12th Std examination (10+2) from any recognized board (AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/ HSCE).

• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the qualifying examination (10 +2) and passed in English individually

• English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission

• There is a 5% relaxation in the marks requirement for all the SC/ST candidates

• Only women candidates are eligible to apply. All candidates have to qualify APEAPCET of the current year

CMC Vellore MBBS Eligibility Criteria

• (Management Quota)- 50% of the seats shall be filled up by the management by the same procedure that was being followed for earlier academic years by the college on the basis of inter-se merit as per the NEET results.

• (Categories for admission for 50% management seats)- Selections are based on three broad categories - Open, Minority Network and CMC Vellore Staff quota based on NEET (UG) 2025 rank.

CMC Vellore Admission Criteria/Documents:

• Soft copy of a photograph

• Signature

• Application fee

• Valid email & phone no.

required documents and identification proofs

4. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka

KMC Manipal was established in 1953 as one of the first self-financing medical colleges. AIIMS is recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC)/MCI, the erstwhile Medical Council of India. KMC Manipal is affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education. As per the 2024 NIRF ranking, KMC Manipal stood 9th in the medical category and got an A++ grade by NAAC accreditation. MBBS is a 4-year course along with a one-year compulsory rotating internship course. total students intake is 250.

KMC manipal Karnataka admission are open for A.Y 2025. Apply now by clicking on the application form uploaded on official website. Students will be required to pay a registration fee of INR 600.

KMC Manipal Important Dates 2025

• Last date to register for NEET PG is 7th May, 2025.

• NEET PG Exams will be conducted on 15th June, 2025.

• NEET PG results will be announced on 15th July, 2025.

KMC Manipal eligibility criteria

• Pass in class 10+2 examination with 50% mark for the open category, and 40% for the reserved category.

• must have studied physics, chemistry, and biology/biotechnology.

• Applicants must appear for the NEET UG exam.

KMC Manipal fee structure

• MBBS total fee is INR 70,88,500.

• MD total fee is INR 65,44,000 (depending on the course).

• DM total fee is INR 83,59,000.

• M.CH total fee is INR 49,60,000.