Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2024- Eligibility and Entrance Exam

Looking for the list of the top 10 private medical colleges in India 2024? See the details about these colleges like their eligibility, entrance exams and much more.

The list of top private medical colleges in India 2024 is a frequently searched-for item. Medical courses in India are offered with specializations like Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Health, Nursing, and Fitness. The students holding a degree in Medical and Health Science have opportunities to work in hospitals, private clinics in the Healthcare sector. Medical and Health Science graduates work in research centers, laboratories, and the pharmaceutical industry. Healthcare in India and worldwide is one of the largest service sectors.

Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in India

Find below the top 10 Private Medical Colleges in India ranked by NIRF 2021:

College Name	City	MBBS Seats
Christian Medical College	Vellore	100
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	100
Kasturba Medical College	Manipal	250
St. John's Medical College	Bangalore	150
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute	Chennai	250
Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth	Pune	150
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	150
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University	Bhubaneswar	250
Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore	250
JSS Medical College and Hospital	Mysore	200

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Christian Medical College, (CMC) Vellore

Christian Medical College was established in 1918 in Vellore and is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. It is ranked 3 in NIRF 2021 & 2020 ranking. CMC Vellore offers courses in MBBS, B.Sc. (Nursing), BPT, BPO, BASLP, BOT, MD/MS, M.Ch, Diploma, DM, M.Tech, M.Phil, MHA, MPH, M.Sc., PG Diploma, MPT, and Fellowship.

Eligibility: A minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany or Zoology) with English is required for the MBBS course. A valid score in the NEET UG exam. All the MBBS aspirants must obtain a minimum of 50th percentile in the UG NEET examination (40th percentile for SC/ST category candidates).
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, also known as NEET UG exam, and MD/MS is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., PG Diploma, Fellowship, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship, candidates are selected based on scores obtained in the Computer Based Test conducted by the institute.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was established in 2003 and is situated in Coimbatore. It is a deemed-to-be university and is ranked 6 in NIRF 2021 & 7 in NIRF 2020 ranking. The university offers many UG, PG, and doctoral level courses. In the medical branch, it offers MBBS, DM, M.Ch., MD, PG Diploma, and MS courses.

Eligibility: The candidate should have completed 17 years of age and can apply until they are a maximum of 23 years as of December 31, 2024. The candidates should also complete 12 years of study with Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English and obtain an 'A' Grade.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and to the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA. For PG Diploma, candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university.

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Kasturba Medical College, (KMC) Udupi

Kasturba Medical College is situated in Manipal, Karnataka, and was established in 1953. It is ranked 10th in NIRF 2021 and 21st in NIRF 2020 ranking. It offers courses like MBBS, M.Sc., MD, MS, Ph.D., M.Ch., PG Diploma, and M.Phil.

Eligibility: For UG programs, the candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 classes with PCB/Biotechnology and English as the core subjects. For PG programs, a minimum of 50% marks is also required in the MBBS degree, along with the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D. and M.Phil., candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university. For MDS courses, the candidates should appear in the NEET MDS exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D. and M.Phil., candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university.

St John's Medical College, (SJMC) Bangalore

St. John's Medical College is a public institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The college was established in 1996 and is located in Bangalore. The college is ranked 13 in NIRF 2021 ranking and 14 in NIRF 2020 ranking. The college offers courses like MBBS, MD, M.Ch., MS, P.B.B.Sc., B.Sc., M.Sc., Fellowship, and Diploma.

Eligibility: Candidates need a 10+2 with PCB and English with a minimum of 50% marks in the mentioned subjects. For PG courses, an MBBS degree from a recognized institution and 1-year internship is important.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam followed by Karnataka Examination Board (KEA) counseling. Those candidates who didn't appear for NEET can appear for the Entrance exam conducted by the institution.

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Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is a deemed university established in 1985 by Sri Ramachandra Educational and the Health Trust. It is ranked 14 in NIRF 2021 ranking & 13 in NIRF 2020 ranking. SRIHER offers courses like MBBS, BDS, MDS, MD, MS, Ph.D., M.Ch, and other courses in different branches of studies.

Eligibility: The candidates must clear the 10+2 class exam with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) / Biochemistry with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). For PG programs, the candidates must have passed a recognized MBBS Degree and have completed the Internship (CRRI).
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D., candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university. For admission to MDS, the candidates must clear the NEET MDS exam conducted by NTA. For admission to the MDS course, the candidate must appear for the NEET MDS exam conducted by NTA.

Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, (DDYPV) Pune

Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth was established in 2003 and is a deemed university. It is located in Pune and has ranked 19 in NIRF 2021 ranking and 24 in NIRF 2020. DDYPV offers MBBS, MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch. courses.

Eligibility: For admission in the MBBS course, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology in a 10+2 class from any recognized Board is a must. For PG Diploma, MD, and MS courses, an MBBS degree with a completion certificate and the compulsory one-year rotary internship is required. DM and M.CH admission require an MD/ MS degree in relevant specializations from any recognized Medical College. The minimum eligibility criterion to take admission in Ph.D. requires a PG degree in any related discipline with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA.

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

The University Grants Commission considers the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, a deemed university. One of India's top universities, SRM is considered one of the country's finest institutions. The NIRF placed it at 20th position among top medical schools in India. More than 38,000 students are enrolled at SRM University, Chennai, with over 2600 faculty members.

Eligibility: The candidate should have completed 17 years of age and can apply until a maximum of 23 years as of December 31, 2024. The candidates should also complete 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Botany & Zoology with minimum marks per MCI norms.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS/MDS course is done based on the NEET PG exam.

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, (SOAU) Bhubaneswar

Siksha O’ Anusandhan is a deemed university that was established in 2007. It is ranked 21 in NIRF 2021 ranking and 20 in NIRF 2020 ranking. SOA offers courses in MBBS, MD, MS, MDS, etc.

Eligibility: Candidate must have secured an aggregate percentage of a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech and must have passed all these subjects individually. Candidates who have passed the 10+2 class exam with Biology as an additional subject will also be eligible for admissions.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D. and M.Phil., candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university. For MDS courses, the candidates should appear in the NEET MDS exam conducted by NTA.

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Kasturba Medical College, (KMC) Mangalore

Established in 1955, Kasturba Medical College is located in Mangalore. Since 1977, it has operated independently as an educational institution. Medical Council of India recognizes the college. It was ranked at 23 according to the NIRF 2021 updates. As well as being recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council, it is also recognized by the General Medical Council of Great Britain.

Eligibility: The candidate should pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English individually from a recognized Board, with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Biotechnology
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is based on the NEET UG exam.

JSS Medical College and Hospital, (JMCAH) Mysore

JSS Medical College is a private college affiliated with JSS University in Mysore. It was established in 1984 and is ranked 24 in NIRF 2021 and 2020 ranking. JSS Medical College offers courses like MBBS, MD, MS, PG Diploma, M.Sc., B.Sc., M.Ch. /DM, MPH, M.Phil, and Ph.D.

Eligibility: For MBBS courses, a minimum of 50% in 10+2 examination is required under the Board of Karnataka State with compulsory subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as optional subjects OR any other examination which is recognized as equivalent by the Mysore University/Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. For the SC/ST category candidates, a minimum of 40% is required in PCB. For the MD course, a degree in a Medical College recognized by the Medical Council of India is required to complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship.
Entrance Exam: Admission to the MBBS course is done based on the NEET UG exam, and the MD/MS course is done based on the NEET PG exam. For DM/M.Ch., candidates should appear for the NEET SS exam conducted by NTA. For Ph.D. and M.Phil., candidates are selected based on the entrance test conducted by the university.

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Other Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2024

There are 1650 medical colleges in India, 512 are approved by the UGC (The University Grants Commission). Four hundred eighty-one medical colleges in India are approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI), and the remaining 361 have NAAC accreditation. Lastly, 84 colleges are also part of CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine). There are currently 1066 private and 584 Government Medical Colleges in India. The list below gives the top medical colleges in India according to NIRF ranking.

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NEET Entrance Examination for Medical Colleges

The NEET 2024 for medical is an all-India test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into medical colleges and courses such as MBBS, B.D.S., etc. The students must qualify and score well in the NEET exam to take part in the admission procedure of Indian medical colleges. The candidates should have P.C.B. or PCMB as their subjects if they are interested in a medical field career. The exam pattern is given below.

The total number of questions in NEET is 180 in the subjects of Physics(P), Chemistry(C), and Biology(B).
Physics and Chemistry questions number 45 each, while there are 90 questions for Biology.
The time given to candidates is 3 hours for a total of 720 marks.
A negative marking scheme of (+4) for correct answers and (-1) for incorrect answers.

The NEET exam was conducted on May 5, 2024. After the exam, the results will be declared along with the All India Ranks of the qualifying candidates. 15% of the seats will be allotted by the Medical Council of India, while each state's remaining 85% are handled individually.

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