NEET 2021 Result Soon: Check List of Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

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While the candidates are waiting for NEET 2021 results, which can be out anytime soon at NTA’s official website neet.nta.nic.in, let's take a look at the top medical colleges in India.

More than 16 lakh candidates registered for NEET UG 2021 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)) and over 95% of the registered candidates appeared for the exam which was conducted on September 12.

While the students are waiting for the NEET 2021 results which can be announced by the NTA (National Testing Agency) at any time, let's look at the list of the top medical colleges in India based on the latest NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranking.

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Top Medical Colleges in India based on NIRF 2021

NIRF Ranking 2021 was released on September 9, 2021, by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education of India.

Top Medical Colleges in India

College Name

NIRF 2021 Ranking

Location

About Medical College

Courses Offered

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

1

New Delhi

The premier medical institute, AIIMS New Delhi has secured the topmost position in NIRF ranking for the fourth time in a row in 2021. It offers various medical and para-medical UG and PG courses. The students get the best teaching, research and patient care exposure in AIIMS Delhi.

MBBS
MD/MS
MSc Nursing
MCh
MDS
PhD

PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research)

2

Chandigarh

PGIMER is a medical college of national importance that offers more than 50 medical courses. It is one of the leading medical, educational, and training
institute in India.

BSc
MSc
MCh
MHA
DM
PhD

Christian Medical College

3

Vellore

It is one of the best medical colleges in India. It offers UG, PG and speciality courses in nursing, medical and sciences at subsidised fees.

PG Diploma, MD, BSc
DM, UG Diploma, MCh
MSc, MS, MBBS
MPT, Certificate, BASLP,
BSc (Post Basic), BBA,
BOPTM, BPT

NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences)

4

Bangalore

The medical college was established in 1974. It is a multidisciplinary medical institute for patient care and medical education in mental health and neurosciences. It offers 48 courses.

BSc Nursing
MSc
MD
MPH
PhD

SGPGIMS (Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences)

5

Lucknow

In NIRF ranking 2020 also SGPGIMS stood at 5th spot. It offers tertiary medical care and super-speciality training, teaching and research. It has 30 academic departments
and a library with 16,000 books and a subscription of 450 scientific journals.

DM
MD
MCh
MHA

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

6

Coimbatore

It is a multi-disciplinary and multi-campus university with six campuses and 15 constituent schools across the South India.

BSc, BSc Hons, MSc,
BE/BTech, ME/MTech,
MD, MA, DM,
UG Diploma, PG Diploma,
MDS, MCA, MCh,MS,
MBBS, PhD, BAMS,
BCA, BCom, MCom,
BA, BBA, MBA/PGDM,
MSW, B Pharma, MPharma, MFA,
MPH, Pharma D,
Certificate, MHA, BASLP,
BDS, BFA, BSW

BHU (Banaras Hindu University)

7

Varanasi

In NIRF 2020, BHU ranked 3 in 'Top Universities' category. It is UGC recognised and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by
the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). BHU is known for conducting its own entrance exams -
BHU UET (for UG admissions), BHU PET (for PG admissions), BHU RET (for PhD admissions), and others.

BSc
BA
B.Ed
MA
MSc
MBA
PhD

JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research)

8

Puducherry

JIPMER Puducherry was established in 1823 and is an institute of national importance. It is established for patient care, research and teaching in health and medicine.

MBBS
MD/ MS
BSc Nursing
MCh/ DM
MDS
PhD

KGMU (King George`s Medical University)

9

Lucknow

KGMU has two faculties - Faculty of Medical Science and Dental Science. The university has 9 medical colleges, 7 nursing colleges and 1 paramedical college.

MBBS, BDS,
MD, MCh,
UG Diploma,
MS, MDS,
DM, PG Diploma,
BSc, MSc

Kasturba Medical College

10

Manipal

Kasturba Medical College offers UG and PG medical courses and its degrees are widely accepted across the globe. The
institute is known for its rich cultural diversity as it also attracts students from 30 different countries.

MD, MS, Certificate,
MSc, PG Diploma, DM,
MCh, MBBS, MPhil

NEET 2021 was conducted in 202 cities across 3,855 centres for admission into MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), BSc (Bachelor of Science) Nursing courses, BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences), and AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) courses.

NEET 2021 witnessed a lot of changes this year. For instance, it was conducted in 13 languages with a different exam pattern. Moreover, the application process for NEET 2021 was conducted in two phases - the first phase was conducted before the examination and the second phase was to be filled after the examination. The age-limit criteria was removed in the allotment of NEET 2021 All India Rank (AIR). This year, NEET 2021 was also conducted in Dubai and Kuwait, apart from India.

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