Best 15 Medical Colleges in India

1. AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi
2. Christian Medical College, Vellore
3. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
4. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
5. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
6. Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore
7. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
8. Madras Medical College, Chennai
9. Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai
10. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
11. Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata
12. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
13. Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
14. B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
15. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

AIIMS is one of the esteemed and top ranked medical colleges in India. It conducts various undergraduate medical courses along with courses for nursing and other related areas. Students can also avail of postgraduate studies related to various medical and clinical disciplines here. Passing an entrance exam conducted centrally is required to get admissions in AIIMS.

Salient Features

• Several hostels available; both for undergraduate as well as postgraduate students
• Comprehensive library facility
• Almost every branch of medical science available for study
• Globally known faculty members
• Transport facility available for students from hostel to college and also from select areas
• Special travel arrangement for female students
• Comprehensive alumni portal called “AIIMSONIANS” to promote student alumni interaction
• Comprehensive research facilities
• Best infrastructure

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Science)
  • BSc (Hon) Human Biology
  • BSc (Nursing, Ophthalmic, Audiometry,Techniques and Radiography)
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)
  • Master's in Science
  • Master's in Biotechnology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029

Phone: +91-11-26588500 / 26588700
Fax: +91-11-26588663 / 26588641

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Christian Medical College in Vellore has become an epitome of education in the health care sector of India. Right from its inception, the college has gained significant ground in terms of enhancing the way medical education is imparted to students; thus raising the overall standards in this domain.

Salient Features

• First institution to start a Nursing college
• Accompanied with a top ranking hospital
• Best faculty
• High class infrastructure
• Affiliated to the Dr. MGR University in Chennai
• Research facilities available for comprehensive training and education

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
  • B.Sc. - Nursing
  • Degree in Allied Health Sciences
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
• Super Specialty
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)
  • DM (Doctor of Medicine)

IDA Scudder Road, Vellore,
Tamil Nadu 632004, India

Tel: 0416-2222102, 2281000, 2286001, 3070000
Fax: 0416 - 2232035, 2232103

Grant Medical College, Mumbai

Considered as one of the most premier and esteemed institution for medical studies, the Grant Medical College which is part of the J.J. Group of Hospitals has consistently maintained its position amongst the top 10 medical colleges in India; right from its inception in the year 1845.

Salient Features

• Situated on an area spanning 44 acres
• Spanned across 46 buildings
• State Government college
• Every branch of medical domain covered under study
• Esteemed panel of medical professionals available
• Best infrastructure facilities for students
• Comprehensive hostels
• Transportation facility for students
• Equipped library

• Diploma
  • Diploma in Medical laboratory Technology
• Undergraduate
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Science)
  • BSc (Nursing)
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
  • MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

J J Marg, Nagpada-Mumbai Central,
Off Jijabhoy Road, Mumbai - 400008.

Phone: +(91)-22-23735555, 23754995, 23739400, 23750102, 23739034, 23739035, 23739040
Fax: +(91)-22-23735599

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

JIPMER ranks amongst the top medical institutions in India and is an autonomous body that includes a tertiary care hospital too. The college has been providing quality education to students and has been responsible for setting numerous research trends in the field of health care.

Salient Features

• Spread across an area of 192.2 acres
• Declared Institution of National Importance in the year 2008 via Parliament Act
• Super specialty training for various medical disciplines provided
• Accompanied by a vast working hospital
• High quality environment provided to students for learning
• Best professors and experts available for imparting training

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Science)
  • B.Sc Nursing
  • B.Sc (Allied Medical Sciences)
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
  • M.Sc (Allied Medical Sciences)
  • B.Sc Nursing
  • Master of Public Health
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)
  • Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy)

Dhanvantri Nagar, Gorimedu,
Puducherry, 605006, India

Phone: +91 413 229 8288

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

Initiated in the year 1953, the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal is the first medical college to be self-financed in private sector. The Medical Council of India granted it recognition when its first batch of medical students graduated in the year 1958. Initially, students had to visit Mangalore for clinical training; however, in the year 1969, clinical programs were initiated at KMC; thus making it an independent entity.

Salient Features

• Consistently ranked amongst the top medical colleges of India
• Comprehensive hostel facilities spread across three campuses
• Library spread across 1.5 lakh square feet
• Equipped hospital attached with all facilities
• Recognized by all major Medical Councils
• Collaboration with numerous international medical institutions
• Many different courses available
• Best faculty

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MSc Yoga Therapy
  • MSc Clinical Embryology
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
  • MSc (Master of Science)
• Super specialty
  • MPhil (Master of Philosophy)
  • PhD Doctoral Degree
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)
  • Advanced Training Program in Clinical Genetics
  • Advanced Training Program in Diabetes Care
• Certificate Diploma
  • PG Certificate Course in Panchakarma
  • PG Medical Diploma
  • PG Certificate Program in Clinical Embryology

SH 65, Madhav Nagar,
Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India

Phone: +91 820 292 2367

Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore

Initiated in the year 1955, the Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute has gained substantial ground to reach amongst the top medical colleges in India. The Mysore Education Society was responsible for formation of this esteemed institution. After being affiliated and recognized by the Mysore University in its early years and then to Bangalore University, this college got affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in the year 1996.

Salient Features

• Different hostel facilities depending on course
• Separate hostel for ladies
• Clean mess facilities
• Various cultural activities and college festival conducted
• Exclusive sports activities
• Comprehensive research facilities for students
• Equipped hospital to aid study
• Various departments available
• Respected faculty

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
• Postgraduate
  • Various courses as conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Super Specialty
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)
• Nursing
  • B.Sc Nursing
  • M.Sc Nursing

Fort, K.R. Road,
Bangalore - 560 002,
Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 80 2670 0810
Fax: +91 80 2670 4342

Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

The Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi was formed in the year 1958 with Irwin Hospital (Now called Lok Nayak Hospital) attached to it. The college ranks amongst the best medical colleges in India and is known for its medical brilliance.

Salient Features

• Spread across a vast area spanning 122 acres
• Highest caliber faculty
• Various awards received by students and faculty
• Research facility, quality education along with patient care
• Exclusive hostel facilities for graduate and postgraduate students
• Comprehensive library
• Every medical discipline present for education
• Affiliated to the Delhi University

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
• Post-doctoral
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi, Delhi 110002, India

Phone: +91 11 2323 9272

Madras Medical College, Chennai

In the early years of 19th Century, Dr. Mortimar ran a medical hall privately. This hall was later converted into a medical college which was then connected to a General hospital in the year 1835 by the Madras Governor. In the year 1950, this college became the full fledged Madras Medical College.

Salient Features

• Got center of excellence status in the year 1857
• Training and education provided for every surgical and medical discipline
• Considered as a premier medical institution in India
• Comprehensive hospital facilities
• Perfect infrastructure facilities to aid education
• Best medical professionals as faculty

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Basic B.Sc. Nursing
  • Post B.Sc. Nursing
  • B.P.T
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
• Postgraduate Super Specialty
  • DM (Doctor of Medicine)
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)

E.V.R Periyar Salai, Park Town,
Opposite Central Railway Station,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India

Phone: +91 44 2530 5000

Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai

The Seth G.S. Medical College is attached to the KEM Hospital in Mumbai. It was founded in the year 1926 and has since then become a premier institution for medical education and research in India. Some of the well known doctors from the health care industry of India, serve here as faculty.

Salient Features

• Over 2000 students provided training for various courses
• Nursing school also available
• Fully equipped hospital attached
• Well equipped hostels for boys and girls
• Research facilities for students
• Hi-tech infrastructure facilities
• Best faculty
• Centrally located in Mumbai

• Undergraduate
  • MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
  • B.Sc. - Occupational Therapy
  • B.Sc. - Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
• Postgraduate Super Specialty
  • DM (Doctor of Medicine)
  • M.Ch (Master of Chirurgie)

Acharya Donde Marg,
Parel, Mumbai 400 012. India.

Tel.: 91-22-2410 7000
Fax: 91-22-2414 3435

King George's Medical University, Lucknow

Initiated in the year 1906, the King George's Medical University in Lucknow has rendered numerous contributions to the field of medicine in India. The professional excellence at this esteemed medical college has led to providing many expert medical professionals to this country.

Salient Features

• Vast campus
• Every facility; right from drug shops to cafeteria and juice shops present on campus
• Well managed and maintained hostel facilities
• Various student associations present
• Various cultural events and picnics organized
• Virtual classroom available
• Equipped library available
• Best faculty members
• Research facility for students
• Comprehensive student portal