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

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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

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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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College

Tagore Yoga and Naturopathy College, Jaipur

TYNC Jaipur · Jaipur, Rajasthan

PrivateApproved by Ministry of AYUSH

2009

Established

—

Seats

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NAAC Grade

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Takhatmal Shrivallabh Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Amravati

TSHMCH Amravati · Amravati, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCH

1997

Established

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NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

Hospital and Research Institute

Takshashila Ayurved College, Hospital and Research Center, Washim

TACHRC Washim · Washim, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2010

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—

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AYUSH

College

Taluka Shikshan Prasarak Sahakara Mandali Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Sindgi

TSPSMAMCH Sindgi · Sindgi, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2004

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—

Seats

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

Health Sciences University

Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai

TNMGRMU Chennai · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

PrivateApproved by UGC, NMC, DCI

1987

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

MedicineParamedicalDental+6 more

University

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

TNOU Chennai · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

PrivateApproved by UGC

2002

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NIRF Rank

AYUSHHealthcare

University

Tamil University, Thanjavur

TU Thanjavur · Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

PrivateApproved by UGC

1981

Established

—

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

University

Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar

TU Sri Ganganagar · Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan

PrivateApproved by UGC, NMC

2013

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NIRF Rank

DentalNursingParamedical+3 more

College

Tapovana Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Doddabathi

TAMCH Doddabathi · Doddabathi, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2009

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—

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Tapovana Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Doddabathi

TMCNYS Doddabathi · Doddabathi, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by Ministry of AYUSH

2013

Established

—

Seats

—

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Taranath Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Ballari

TGAMC Ballari · Ballari, Karnataka

GovernmentApproved by NCISM

1972

Established

—

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—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

CHMCH Kolkata · Kolkata, West Bengal

PrivateApproved by NCH

1881

Established

—

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—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

The Calcutta Unani Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

CUMCH Kolkata · Kolkata, West Bengal

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1962

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

Health Sciences University

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata

WBUHS Kolkata · Kolkata, West Bengal

PrivateApproved by UGC

2003

Established

—

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—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

MedicineNursingPharmacy+4 more

College

Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

TAM Pune · Pune, Maharashtra

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1932

Established

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Times Manav Mangal College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Hanumangarh

TMMCNYS Hanumangarh · Hanumangarh, Rajasthan

PrivateApproved by Ministry of AYUSH

2013

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—

NAAC Grade

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

Tipu Sultan Shaheed Education Trust

Kalaburagi, Karnataka

Private

—

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Tipu Sultan Unani Medical College and Hospital, Kalaburagi

TSUMCH Kalaburagi · Kalaburagi, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2006

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

TMAES Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospet

TMAESAMC Hospet · Hospet, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2003

Established

—

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—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

TMAES Ayurvedic Medical College, Shivamogga

TMAESAMC Shivamogga · Shivamogga, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1996

Established

—

Seats

—

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NIRF Rank

AYUSH

University

Transdisciplinary University, Bengaluru

TDU Bengaluru · Bengaluru, Karnataka

PrivateApproved by UGC

2009

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

College

Universal Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Mohali

UACH Mohali · Mohali, Punjab

PrivateApproved by NCISM

2009

Established

—

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—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

University

University College of Homoeopathy, Kekri, Ajmer

UCH Kekri Ajmer · Ajmer, Rajasthan

PrivateApproved by NCH

1986

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH

University

University College of Unani, Tonk

UCU Tonk · Tonk, Rajasthan

PrivateApproved by NCISM

1985

Established

—

Seats

—

NAAC Grade

—

NIRF Rank

AYUSH