MDS
Top Ranked MDS Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering MDS (MDS) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for MDS in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹11,910 to ₹33.37 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹15,000 | View |
| #11 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | - | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #19 |
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹582,000 | View |
| #21 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | - | View |
| #25 |
Siksha O Anusandhan University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Deemed | - | View |
| #33 |
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
Government | ₹11,910 | View |
| #38 |
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysore, Karnataka |
Deemed | ₹3,337,000 | 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 MDS Colleges (11)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering MDS
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹16.00 LPA |
| 11 |
SIMATS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 19 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 21 |
SRIHER
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 25 |
SOA University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹5.75 LPA |
| 33 |
PGIMER
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
- |
| 38 |
JSS AHER
Mysore, Karnataka
|
- |
| 78 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 83 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
India Today MDS College Rankings 2025
3 colleges ranked by India Today
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 19 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
Frequently Asked Questions - MDS College Rankings
NIRF includes dental colleges under its Medical category ranking, though not all dental institutions participate. The Dental Council of India (DCI) recognition and university affiliation serve as primary quality benchmarks for dental colleges.
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Government dental colleges typically offer high patient volumes essential for clinical training, experienced faculty, and affordable fees. However, some private dental colleges with modern equipment and dedicated faculty also provide excellent training.