Updated for the 2026 admission season

Top Medical Colleges in India 2026Rankings, Courses, Fees, Cutoffs & Placements

Explore India's most trusted directory of medical, dental, AYUSH, nursing and pharmacy colleges. Compare NIRF rankings, NEET cut-offs, total seats, fee structure and placement records — all verified and updated for the 2026 NEET counselling cycle.

7,462

Verified Colleges

824

MBBS Colleges

States & UTs

1,338

Cities

Medical Colleges in India 2026: An Overview

India operates one of the largest medical-education systems in the world. As of the 2026 academic session, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recognises over 780 medical colleges offering the MBBS degree, with a combined intake of roughly 1.18 lakh MBBS seats. These span central government bodies, state governments, municipal corporations, private trusts and deemed-to-be universities — alongside 320+ dental, 900+ AYUSH, and thousands of nursing and pharmacy institutions.

Admission to almost every undergraduate medical and dental programme in 2026 is governed by a single national entrance test — NEET-UG. Choosing the right college depends not just on your NEET rank, but on fees, location, hospital bed-strength, faculty, clinical exposure and any service bond attached to government seats. Use the guide below to compare every factor before you lock your counselling choices.

Top Ranked Colleges 2026

India's most reputed institutions for 2026 admissions — ranked by reputation, accreditation & student demand.

Top ranked#1

NIRF #1

AIIMS Delhi

All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

Delhi, Delhi

Central

1956

Established

132

MBBS Seats

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NAAC

Approved by NMC

Student demandVery high demand98/100

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Runner-up#2

NIRF #1

SDC Chennai

Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private

1988

Established

—

Seats

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NAAC

Approved by DCI

Student demandVery high demand97/100

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3rd best#3

AYUSH

NIA Jaipur

National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Private

1976

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by NCISM

Student demandVery high demand96/100

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Top 10#4

Pharmacy

SPER New Delhi

School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Private

1995

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by PCI

Student demandVery high demand92/100

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Top 10#5

Nursing

CONCMC Vellore

College of Nursing CMC, Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Private

1946

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by INC

Student demandVery high demand92/100

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Top 10#6

Veterinary

IVRI Izatnagar

Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh

Private

1889

Established

—

Seats

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NAAC

Approved by VCI

Student demandHigh demand88/100

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Top 10#7

Allied Health Sciences

AIISH Mysuru

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru

Mysuru, Karnataka

Private

1965

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by NCAHP

Student demandHigh demand86/100

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Top 10#8

NIRF #2

PGIMER Chandigarh

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Government

1962

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by NMC

Student demandHigh demand84/100

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Top 10#9

Dental

MCODS Manipal

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

Manipal, Karnataka

Private

1965

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by DCI

Student demandHigh demand84/100

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Top 10#10

AYUSH

AIIA New Delhi

All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Private

2010

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC

Approved by NCISM

Student demandIn demand81/100

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Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities Divyangjan, Mumbai

AYJNISHDD Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCAHP

1983

Established

—

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NIRF Rank

Allied Health

College

All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai

AIIPMR Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NMC

1955

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NIRF Rank

Rehabilitation

University

Amity University, Mumbai

AU Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by UGC

2014

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Anjuman-i-Islam's Dr Mohammad Ishaque Jamkhanawala Tibbia Unani Medical College and Haji Abdul Razzak Kalsekar Tibbia Hospital, Mumbai

AIUMC Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1932

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Seth R V Ayurved Hospital, Mumbai

AMSRVAH Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1960

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AYUSH

College

Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai

BCP Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by PCI

1957

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Pharmacy

College

Bombay Hospital College of Nursing, Mumbai

BHCN Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

2002

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Nursing

College

Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai

BHIMS Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NMC

1950

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MedicineNursingParamedical

College

C U Shah College of Pharmacy for Women, Mumbai

CUSCPW Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by PCI

1997

Established

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Pharmacy

College

Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai

DBNCP Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by PCI

1999

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Pharmacy

College

ESI Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research Andheri, Mumbai

ESIPGIMSR Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

1971

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Medicine

College

ESI Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

ESIPGIMSR Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

1971

Established

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Medicine

College

Fortis Institute of Nursing, Mumbai

FIN Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

2005

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Nursing

College

Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai

GDCH Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by DCI

1938

Established

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NIRF Rank

Dental

College

Government Medical College L.T. Marg, Near L.T. Marg Police Station, Mumbai - 400001

Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

2024

Established

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Medicine

College

Government Medical College, Mumbai

GMC Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

1995

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NIRF Rank

Medicine

College

Grant Medical College, Mumbai

GMC Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

1845

Established

250

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NIRF Rank

Medicine

College

H K College of Pharmacy, Mumbai

HKCP Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by PCI

1996

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Pharmacy

College

HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai

HBTMC Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

GovernmentApproved by NMC

2015

Established

200

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NIRF Rank

Medicine

College

Hiranandani College of Nursing, Mumbai

HCN Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

2006

Established

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Nursing

College

Holy Family Institute of Nursing Education, Mumbai

HFINE Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

1996

Established

—

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NIRF Rank

Nursing

College

Holy Spirit Institute of Nursing Education, Mumbai

HSINE Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

1999

Established

—

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NIRF Rank

Nursing

College

Institute of Naval Medicine, Mumbai

INM Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Private

1965

Established

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—

NAAC Grade

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NIRF Rank

College

Institute of Nursing Education, JJ Hospital, Mumbai

INEJJH Mumbai · Mumbai, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by INC

1975

Established

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Nursing