Choosing the right medical college is one of the most crucial decisions for NEET UG aspirants. To help students and parents make informed choices, the Ministry of Education releases the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) every year. These rankings evaluate colleges based on parameters such as Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR), Research, Professional Practice, and more. Below is a rephrased and easy-to-understand guide to the top 10 medical institutions in India, based on the NIRF Rankings 2024.
Top 10 Medical Colleges in India as per NIRF 2024:
- AIIMS, Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi,* holds the top spot in India with a TLR score of 97.33. The TLR score highlights the quality of teaching, resources, and academic environment, making AIIMS the most preferred choice for medical students. - PGIMER, Chandigarh
Ranked second, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has a TLR score of 91.49. It also holds a global rank between 301–350 in the QS World Rankings 2025 for medical education. - Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
CMC Vellore takes the third position with a TLR score of 95.64. However, it lags in the Research and Professional Practice (RPC) category with a score of 47.93, while PGIMER scored 79.94 in the same. - NIMHANS, Bangalore
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is ranked fourth, with a TLR score of 88.30. It is highly regarded for its focus on mental health and neuroscience. - JIPMER, Puducherry
At the fifth position, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research has a TLR score of 86.45 and an RPC score of 44.84. - SGPGIMS, Lucknow
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences ranks sixth with impressive scores—89.99 in TLR and 54.03 in RPC. - BHU, Varanasi
Banaras Hindu University is in the seventh spot with a TLR score of 84.35. Globally, it falls in the 1001–1200 range in the QS Global University Rankings 2026. - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
This institution holds the eighth rank with a TLR score of 81.87 and also features in the 1001–1200 band in global rankings. - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Ranked ninth, Kasturba Medical College has a TLR score of 78.85 and is known for its infrastructure and academic excellence. - Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital, Chennai
At number ten, this prestigious college has a TLR score of 87.89, securing its position among India’s top medical colleges.
