[New College] Medical Colleges in India 2025-26: NMC Approved MBBS Colleges etc.

Medical Colleges in India: Medicine is one of the most sought-after fields in India, attracting students to pursue medical courses from reputed institutions approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). As per the latest NMC data, 779 MBBS colleges in India offer over 117,950 medical seats. To secure admission, students must research thoroughly to select the best medical college that aligns with their goals. NEET-UG qualifies students for undergraduate (MBBS) courses, while NEET-PG opens the door to postgraduate (MD/MS) programs. Leading institutions, such as AIIMS in New Delhi to CMC in Vellore, actively contribute to shaping the nation’s healthcare system.

Choosing the right medical college is a critical step toward achieving your dream of becoming a successful doctor.

In this blog, we provide a comprehensive guide to the top medical colleges in India, covering their rankings, courses, admission criteria, and facilities. Whether you are preparing for NEET or looking to specialise in a specific field of medicine, this guide will help you make an informed decision.

Summary

Particular	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Course Name	MBBS	MD/MS
Course Level	Graduate (UG)	Postgraduate (PG)
Duration	4.5 years + 1 Year Internship	3 Years
Stream	Medical Sciences	General Surgery, General Medicine, Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, etc.
Examination Type	Yearly/Semester	Yearly/Semester
Eligibility	10+2 with P.C.B. as the main subjects	MBBS from a recognized University
No. of Colleges	MBBS: 779+	MD/MS/ Diploma: 542
No. of Seats	MBBS: 117950+	MD/MS/ Diploma: 47207

Top 10 Medical Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking

Below is the list of top medical colleges in India as ranked by NIRF for the years 2024:

Name	State	Score	Rank
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi	Delhi	94.46	1
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research	Chandigarh	80.83	2
Christian Medical College	Tamil Nadu	75.11	3
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore	Karnataka	71.92	4
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research	Pondicherry	70.74	5
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	Uttar Pradesh	70.07	6
Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh	69.54	7
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Tamil Nadu	68.81	8
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Karnataka	67.42	9
Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	64.12	10

113 New Medical Colleges Approved by NMC 2024

Uttar Pradesh has received approval to establish 22 new medical colleges. Following UP, Maharashtra will get 14 new colleges, Rajasthan 12, Telangana 11, West Bengal 8, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh 7 each, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu 5 each, and Kerala 2. Uttarakhand will get three new medical colleges. Odisha and Gujarat will each receive two new colleges. Haryana, Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Sikkim, and Tripura have each been approved for one new medical college.

State-wise Medical Colleges in India

Here in this article, we provide an updated list of State-wise Medical colleges in India. Indian states with the most medical colleges include Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. To view Top MBBS colleges in a particular state, click on the link of that state & you can get detailed info about fee structure, Courses offered, Admission Procedure, Placement Stats, Cut-off, Facilities available and complete college review. Enjoy Reading..!!

North India Medical Colleges

S.No.	Name of States	No. of Medical College	Total No. of Intake
1	Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh	86	12275
2	Medical Colleges in Delhi	10	1497
3	Medical Colleges in Rajasthan	43	6505
4	Medical Colleges in Haryana	15	2185
5	Medical Colleges in Punjab	13	1850
6	Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh	08	920
7	Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand	08	1350
8	Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir	12	1347
9	Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh	16	2255
10	Medical Colleges in Bihar	22	2995
11	Medical Colleges in Jharkhand	09	1055
12	Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh	31	5200

South India Medical Colleges

Here’s the table providing an overview of South India Medical Colleges, categorised by states along with the number of colleges and the total number of seats available:

S.No.	Name of States	Total No. of Medical Colleges	Total No. of Intake
1	Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh	38	6785
2	Medical Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh	01	100
3	Medical Colleges in Assam	14	1650
4	Medical Colleges in Goa	01	200
5	Medical Colleges in Gujarat	41	7250
6	Medical Colleges in Karnataka	73	12545
7	Medical Colleges in Kerala	34	4905
8	Medical Colleges in Maharashtra	80	11845
9	Medical Colleges in Manipur	04	525
10	Medical Colleges in Meghalaya	02	200
11	Medical Colleges in Mizoram	01	100
12	Medical Colleges in Nagaland	01	100
13	Medical Colleges in Odisha	19	2725
14	Medical Colleges in Sikkim	09	1830
15	Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu	77	12050
16	Medical Colleges in Telangana	65	9065
17	Medical Colleges in Tripura	03	400
18	Medical Colleges in West Bengal	37	5650

Union Territories Medical College

Here’s the table providing an overview of Union Territories Medical Colleges, categorised by states along with the number of colleges and the total number of seats available:

S.No.	Name of States	Total No. of Medical Colleges	Total No. of Intake
1	Andaman and Nicobar	01	114
2	Chandigarh	01	150
3	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	01	150
4	Daman & Diu	01	177
5	Delhi	10	1497
6	Lakshadweep	0	0
7	Puducherry	09	1830