MD
Doctor of Medicine
Top Ranked MD Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Doctor of Medicine (MD) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for MD in India. The list includes 5 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹15,000 to ₹3.86 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹15,000 | View |
| #2 |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry, Puducherry |
Government | ₹15,000 | View |
| #3 |
Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
Private | ₹250,000 | View |
| #5 |
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹113,000 | View |
| #8 |
Armed Forces Medical College Pune
Pune, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹386,000 | View |
| #8 |
King George's Medical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹99,700 | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #15 |
Siksha O Anusandhan University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Deemed | - | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked MD Colleges (19)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering MD
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹16.00 LPA |
| 2 |
JIPMER
Puducherry, Puducherry
|
₹12.00 LPA |
| 3 |
CMC Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
₹12.00 LPA |
| 5 |
SGPGI
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 8 |
AFMC Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
|
₹14.20 LPA |
| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 15 |
SOA University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹5.75 LPA |
| 20 |
HBNI
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
- |
| 21 |
SRIHER
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 23 |
SIMATS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 26 |
MAMC
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹15.23 LPA |
| 29 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 33 |
PGIMER
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
- |
| 37 |
JSS AHER
Mysore, Karnataka
|
- |
| 40 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹5.50 LPA |
| 60 |
NIMHANS
Bengaluru, Karnataka
|
- |
| 78 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
India Today MD College Rankings 2025
9 colleges ranked by India Today
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 2 |
CMC Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
| 3 |
JIPMER
Puducherry, Puducherry
|
| 4 |
NIMHANS
Bengaluru, Karnataka
|
| 5 |
MAMC
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 6 |
AFMC Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
|
| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 19 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
| 30 |
PU
Vadodara, Gujarat
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - MD Colleges
1 MD college featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #1401 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - MD College Rankings
Yes, NIRF has a dedicated Medical category ranking that evaluates medical colleges on teaching quality, research output, graduation outcomes, and other parameters. This is separate from the overall institutional ranking.
While rankings provide useful benchmarks, also consider the specific department strength in your chosen specialisation, clinical exposure volume, faculty expertise, and hospital infrastructure. A lower-ranked college with an excellent department in your field may be a better choice.
Historically, top government institutions like AIIMS and major state medical colleges dominate NIRF medical rankings due to research output and clinical volume. However, some private institutions have also earned strong positions through investment in research and faculty.