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Top Ranked MPH Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering MPH (MPH) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for MPH in India. The list includes 5 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹15,000 to ₹1.83 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry, Puducherry |
Government | ₹15,000 | View |
| #3 |
Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
Private | ₹141,000 | View |
| #21 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | - | View |
| #33 |
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
Government | - | View |
| #38 |
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysore, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #60 |
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Government | ₹183,000 | View |
| #78 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand |
Government | ₹140,000 | View |
| #83 |
King George's Medical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | - | 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.
India Today MPH College Rankings 2025
6 colleges ranked by India Today
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 2 |
CMC Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
| 3 |
JIPMER
Puducherry, Puducherry
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| 4 |
NIMHANS
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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| 19 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
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| 30 |
PU
Vadodara, Gujarat
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Frequently Asked Questions - MPH College Rankings
Assess the programme based on faculty research output, field placement opportunities, partnerships with government and international health agencies, alumni career outcomes, and curriculum coverage of key public health disciplines.
While there is no dedicated MPH accreditation body in India, look for programmes from NAAC-accredited institutions, those affiliated with recognised universities, and those with partnerships with established global public health schools.
IIPH (multiple locations), TISS, JNU, AIIMS, and some IITs with health policy departments are well-regarded for public health education. International collaborations add significant value to these programmes.