AIIMS Delhi secured the top spot in the NIRF 2025 rankings in the best medical colleges category. Apart from MBBS, the institute offers several BSc courses such as nursing, Optometry, Dental Hygiene, among others. AIIMS Delhi also offers several postgraduate courses such as MSc, MD, MS, MDS as well PhD and fellowships. Its approximate annual tuition fees is Rs 6,075.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh has retained the second position. Since it is a government-funded institution, fee is nominal.
Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, retained the third spot. Approximate fees for first year is ₹41,895.
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry retained the fifth spot. First-year fees is around ₹14,920.
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow is expected to retain its sixth position.
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (IMS-BHU) Varanasi was at the seventh spot in the NIRF rankings last year.
The National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, takes up the fourth position. Fees can range anywhere between ₹25,000-₹53,000/year based on the programme.(Image: NIMHANS)
King George’s Medical University
Place: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Score: 72.36
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, may retain its eighth spot from last year’s ranking.
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal in Karnataka may retain its ninth position.
