Top Government Medical Colleges in India 2024 With NIRF Ranking

Top Government Medical Colleges in India 2024 With NIRF Ranking: The top government medical colleges in India for MBBS and PG courses are AIIMS Delhi according to NIRF ranking 2024 followed by , PGIMER, Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College, Vellore.

Out of the total of 1650 medical colleges in India, those approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission) number 512. Of the remaining, 481 medical colleges in India are approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI), and nearly 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.

List of Top 10 Government Medical Colleges in India

NIRF releases a list of top Government Medical Colleges in India every year across 8 different domains, including medical. The Top 10 government medical colleges in India ranked by NIRF are tabulated down below: 

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1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a prestigious institution based in Delhi. The institute has the highest-ranking list of research institutes and hospitals throughout India and is sought after by every medical applicant. AIIMS (New Delhi) was originally established as a super-speciality tertiary care centre with a primary emphasis on research and specialized training facilities. AIIMS offers MBBS as the basic medical course at the undergraduate level. This is followed by post-graduation degree-level specialization in general surgery, general internal medicine, pediatrics, and other fields.

• Year of Establishment: 1960
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD
• Average Fees: INR 1000- 6200
• Median Salary: 24 LPA

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

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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a medical and research centre located in Chandigarh, India. It is a 'Center of National Value'. The institute provides educational, medical, and training opportunities to its students with the inclusion of all specialities, super and sub-specialities. In addition to clinical services, PGI also offers training in almost all medical fields, including higher education and doctoral degrees, diplomas, and fellowships. 

• Year of Establishment: 1962
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 10.2K
• Median Salary:  18 LPA

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3. National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences is a medical centre situated in Bangalore, India. NIMHANS is the world's leading mental health and neuroscience education centre. The institute runs under the auspices of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. NIMS facilitates several departments and offers courses in Doctor of Philosophy, Postgraduate Fellowship, Superspeciality Medicine Courses, and Post Doctoral Fellowship. 

• Year of Establishment: 1974
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 1.56L
• Median Salary: 7.2 LPA

4. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

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The Institute Of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU) is among the six institutions of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India, and has three departments, i.e. the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dental Sciences, and the Faculty of Ayurveda. The Institute of Medical Sciences is a medical centre of Banaras Hindu University. According to NIRF, the institute has a ranking of six amongst all medical colleges in India.

• Year of Establishment: 1960
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 1.49L
• Median Salary: 14 LPA

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5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

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The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) is a medical institution based in Puducherry. JIPMER provides several undergraduate courses, such as MBBS and BSc, and Postgraduate courses, such as MD, MS, and Diploma, in various specializations. The institute also provides MSc and Doctor of Philosophy as well as super-speciality courses in various subjects. 

• Year of Establishment: 1823
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 30.46K
• Median Salary:  12 LPA

6. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIFMSAT), Thiruvananthapuram

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A National Importance Institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, is the Shri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIFMSAT). A joint culture of medicine and innovation, spearheaded by the authors more than thirty years back, has developed uncommon acknowledgement in India. A college-like institution, the organization offers excellent exploration and preparation facilities. The centre comprises a tertiary reference super forte hospital, a biomedical innovation centre, and an Achutha Menon Center for Health Science Studies.

• Year of Establishment: 1976
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD
• Average Fees: INR 1.1L
• Median Salary:  5.5 LPA

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7. King George's Medical University, Lucknow

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King George's Medical University (KGMU) is a medical institution and hospital situated in the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The University has four faculties, namely, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the Faculty of Dental Sciences, the Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, and the Institute of Nursing. The institute offers undergraduate courses in MBBS and BD as well as more than 28 postgraduate and doctoral courses.  

• Year of Establishment: 1905
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 2.14L
• Median Salary: 15 LPA

8. Madras Medical College, Chennai

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Founded on 2 February 1835 under British Raj, Madras Medical College is the third-oldest institution in the country. MMC offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Science at the undergraduate level and a Doctor of Medicine, Master of Science, and Master of Pharmacy at the postgraduate level.

• Year of Establishment: 1835
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 60K- 1.2L
• Median Salary: 7.4 LPA

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9. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a central public university in Aligarh, India. Aligarh Muslim University offers more than 300 degrees and is organized into 12 faculties that offer courses in a wide range of technical and vocational disciplines, as well as a variety of disciplines. In 2011, it opened two new centres in West Bengal and Kerala to study MBAs and Integrated Law. The university has about 28,000 students and a capacity of about 1,500 teaching staff.

• Year of Establishment: 1920
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD
• Average Fees: INR 2.15L
• Median Salary: 21 LPA

10. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi

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Established in 1959, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, is renowned for its excellence within the medical arena. Associated with the University of Delhi, the college is a Government Medical College. In addition to MBBS, MS, MD, M.Ch and DM degrees. The school enrols 290 undergraduates, 245 postgraduates, and 245 postdoctoral students per academic year. Residents and College members total 810 and 426, respectively.

• Year of Establishment: 1959
• Courses/ Degrees Offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
• Average Fees: INR 12.35K- 46.8K
• Median Salary: 89.7K PA

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List of Other Medical Colleges in India 2024

The top medical colleges in India run by the government are not limited to the ten listed above. Other medical colleges are also well-known for their contributions to the fields of medicine and pharmacy. These top government colleges are given below according to their ranks in India.

• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Kochi Campus
• ILBS Delhi - Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
• St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences
• Maulana Azad Medical College
• Christian Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana
• University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Jamia Hamdard University
• SOA - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
• Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
• GMCH Chandigarh - Government Medical College and Hospital
• Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
• S.M.S. Medical College
• PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
• DMIMSU - Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences
• M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus- Chennai
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur
• Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee
• Regional Institute of Medical Sciences
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
• K.S. Hegde Medical Academy
• KIMS - Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad

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Courses Offered By Top Government Medical Colleges in India 

The top Government Medical colleges in India offer various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, diploma, and certificate courses in the field of Medical and Health Science. Following are the UG courses for medicine and health science studies.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science [MBBS]
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc Nursing
• BASLP Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
• BOptom Optometry
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [B.O.T.]
• Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] 
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy [B.P.T.]
• PB B.Sc. Nursing
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery [B.D.S.]
• Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] in Renal Dialysis Technology
• Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] in Medical Imaging Technology

Following are the PG courses for medicine and health science studies along with their specialization.

• MD in Respiratory Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, and so on
• M.Sc. in Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Medical Physiology
• M.S. in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General Surgery
• M.P.H. in Health Management, Biostatistics
• M.O.T. in Hand Rehabilitation, Neurosciences, Mental Health
• MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Following are the Certificate Courses for medicine and health science studies

• Certificate Course in Medical Office Management (CcMOM)
• Certificate Course in Blood Bank Technology
• Certificate Course in Ophthalmic Technology
• Certificate Course in Health Inspector

Following are the Diploma Courses for medicine and health science studies

• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Diploma in Medical Record Science
• Diploma in Optometry

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Eligibility For Top Government Medical Colleges in India

Candidates are also expected to follow the eligibility criteria recommended by the Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, and respective association/council for other medical and health science courses. The following is detailed information about eligibility criteria in general for medical and health sciences admission into these top medical colleges of India 2024.

• A pass mark in the class 12 examination with science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Zoology / Botany.
• English should be one of the main subjects in the qualifying examination.
• The candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Candidates qualifying the eligibility criteria set by The National Medical Commission (NMC) will be eligible for MBBS admission in India. The following are the eligibility criteria by NMC.

• Educational Qualification: 12th Pass from a recognized board.
• Preferred subjects: Students should have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their subjects of study in their classes 11 and 12.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% is the minimum mark required in the qualifying examination.
• The minimum mark for SC, ST, and OBC category candidates is 40%.
• Age: Candidates who are 17 years of age and above with an upper limit of 25 years are eligible for MBBS admission in India.

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