Which is the best government medical college in India?

AIIMS New Delhi is widely regarded as India's top government medical college, followed by JIPMER Puducherry, MAULANA AZAD Medical College Delhi, and Grant Medical College Mumbai.

What is the NEET cutoff for government medical colleges?

For top government colleges, the NEET cutoff typically ranges from 600–720 marks for the general category. State government colleges have varying cutoffs from 400–600 marks depending on the state and category.

Which state has the most private medical colleges?

Karnataka has the highest number of private medical colleges in India with 30+ colleges, followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

What is the total fee for MBBS in a private college?

Total MBBS fee in private colleges ranges from ₹25 lakh to ₹1.5 crore for the full 5.5-year course, depending on the college, state, and quota (government/management/NRI).

Medical College List in India 2026

Q: How many medical colleges are there in India?

India has over 700+ medical colleges offering MBBS, including government, private, deemed, and central university colleges with a total intake of approximately 1,00,000+ MBBS seats per year.

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706+Total Medical Colleges

1,08,940+Total MBBS Seats

393+Government Colleges

313+Private / Deemed

Top Government Medical Colleges in India 2026

Ranked by NIRF, NEET cutoff & research output. Admission through MCC 15% AIQ + State quota counseling.

#	College Name	Location	Type	MBBS Seats	Annual Fee	Admission Via
1	AIIMS New Delhi	New Delhi	Central Univ	107	₹1,628/yr	AIIMS/MCC
2	JIPMER Puducherry	Puducherry	Central Univ	200	₹5,000/yr	MCC AIQ
3	Maulana Azad Medical College	New Delhi	Government	250	₹5,000/yr	MCC + State
4	Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Government	200	₹8,000/yr	MCC + State
5	KGMU Lucknow	Lucknow, UP	Government	250	₹10,000/yr	MCC + State
6	BHU (IMS) Varanasi	Varanasi, UP	Central Univ	100	₹6,000/yr	MCC AIQ
7	Madras Medical College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Government	250	₹12,000/yr	MCC + State
8	AIIMS Bhopal	Bhopal, MP	Central Univ	125	₹1,628/yr	AIIMS/MCC
9	AIIMS Jodhpur	Jodhpur, Rajasthan	Central Univ	125	₹1,628/yr	AIIMS/MCC
10	Osmania Medical College	Hyderabad, Telangana	Government	250	₹10,000/yr	MCC + State
11	Bangalore Medical College	Bengaluru, Karnataka	Government	250	₹12,000/yr	KEA + MCC
12	Govt Medical College & Hospital Chandigarh	Chandigarh	Government	250	₹8,000/yr	MCC + State

Top Private Medical Colleges in India 2026

Admission through state counseling, management quota, and NRI quota. Fees regulated by state FRC.

#	College Name	Location	Type	MBBS Seats	Approx. Annual Fee	Admission Via
1	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Manipal, Karnataka	Deemed Univ	250	₹18–25 Lakh	MCC + Mgmt + NRI
2	Christian Medical College	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	Private	150	₹4–8 Lakh	CMC Entrance + MCC
3	MS Ramaiah Medical College	Bengaluru, Karnataka	Private	250	₹16–22 Lakh	KEA + Mgmt + NRI
4	JSS Medical College	Mysuru, Karnataka	Private	150	₹14–20 Lakh	KEA + Mgmt
5	Sri Ramachandra Medical College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Deemed Univ	150	₹14–18 Lakh	State + Mgmt + NRI
6	Saveetha Medical College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Deemed Univ	150	₹13–17 Lakh	State + Mgmt + NRI
7	D.Y. Patil Medical College	Pune, Maharashtra	Deemed Univ	150	₹12–16 Lakh	State + Mgmt + NRI
8	Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences	Kochi, Kerala	Deemed Univ	150	₹12–18 Lakh	State + Mgmt + NRI
9	SRM Medical College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Deemed Univ	150	₹12–16 Lakh	State + Mgmt + NRI
10	KIMS Hospital & Medical College	Hyderabad, Telangana	Private	150	₹9–12 Lakh	State + Mgmt
11	MGM Medical College	Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra	Private	150	₹10–14 Lakh	State + Mgmt
12	AIIMS-like Institutions (Private Deemed)	Pan India	Deemed Univ	100–250	₹10–30 Lakh	MCC + Mgmt + NRI

Medical Colleges State-Wise

Browse top medical colleges and MBBS seats across all major states in India.

Karnataka

65+ Medical Colleges • 9,000+ MBBS Seats

18 Govt Colleges

47+ Private/Deemed

₹11L–25L/yr (Private)

Highest number of private medical colleges in India. FRC regulated fees.

Portal: kea.kar.nic.in

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Maharashtra

55+ Medical Colleges • 7,500+ MBBS Seats

12 Govt Colleges

43+ Private/Deemed

₹8L–18L/yr (Private)

Strong government medical colleges; CET cell regulated counseling.

Portal: cetcell.mahacet.org

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Tamil Nadu

70+ Medical Colleges • 9,200+ MBBS Seats

22 Govt Colleges

48+ Private/Deemed

₹7L–18L/yr (Private)

Most medical colleges among all states. TNEA regulated counseling.

Portal: tnmedicalselection.net

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Uttar Pradesh

65+ Medical Colleges • 8,500+ MBBS Seats

20 Govt Colleges

45+ Private/Deemed

₹5L–12L/yr (Private)

Large state with many government colleges including KGMU and BHU.

Portal: upneet.gov.in

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Andhra Pradesh

35+ Medical Colleges • 4,800+ MBBS Seats

10 Govt Colleges

25+ Private/Deemed

₹6L–15L/yr (Private)

JNTU-regulated counseling; growing private medical education sector.

Portal: ntruhs.ap.nic.in

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Rajasthan

30+ Medical Colleges • 4,200+ MBBS Seats

10 Govt Colleges

20+ Private/Deemed

₹6L–14L/yr (Private)

Home to AIIMS Jodhpur; state has solid government medical infrastructure.

Portal: rajugmedical.nic.in

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Understanding MBBS Admission Quotas

All medical colleges have different quota types. Knowing which quota suits you helps in securing admission faster.

15% All India Quota (AIQ)

MCC conducts centralized counseling for 15% of MBBS seats in government and private colleges. Open to all NEET qualified candidates across India regardless of state.

85% State Quota

Remaining 85% seats are filled by respective state counseling authorities. Domicile/residence requirement applies in most states. Conducted via state-specific portals.

15% Management Quota

Private colleges reserve 15% seats for management quota. Direct approach to colleges required. Fees are regulated by FRC in most states. NEET is mandatory.

NRI Quota (15%)

Reserved for NRI, OCI, PIO-sponsored candidates. Fees are in USD ($15,000–25,000/yr). No NEET mandatory threshold for NRI quota in most states (NEET appearing is required).

Deemed University Seats

Deemed universities conduct their own counseling through MCC or independently. Have higher fees but offer quality education and infrastructure. Open category students can apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about medical college list, MBBS seats, fees, and admission process in India.

How many medical colleges are there in India in 2026?

India has over 706 medical colleges (as per NMC data) with a total MBBS intake of 1,08,940+ seats per year. This includes 393+ government colleges, 200+ private colleges, and 100+ deemed universities.

Which is the best medical college in India?

AIIMS New Delhi is consistently ranked #1 by NIRF and medical fraternity. Other top institutions include JIPMER Puducherry, Maulana Azad Medical College, Grant Medical College Mumbai, and KGMU Lucknow.

What NEET score is required for government medical college?

For top government colleges like AIIMS, you need 680–720+ marks. For state government colleges, the required NEET score ranges from 400 to 600 depending on category (General/OBC/SC/ST) and state.

Which state has the most medical colleges in India?

Tamil Nadu has the highest number of medical colleges (70+), followed by Karnataka (65+), Uttar Pradesh (65+), Maharashtra (55+), and Rajasthan (30+).

What is the MBBS fee in government medical colleges?

Government medical college fees are heavily subsidized — ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹30,000 per year. Central university colleges like AIIMS charge as little as ₹1,628/year for the full MBBS course.

What is the MBBS fee in private medical colleges?

Private and deemed university fees range from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year, with total 5.5-year fees between ₹27 lakh and ₹1.5 crore. Fees are regulated by State Fee Regulatory Committees (FRC) in most states.

What is the difference between private and deemed university medical colleges?

Private affiliated colleges offer MBBS affiliated to state universities with FRC-regulated fees. Deemed universities are autonomous institutions with UGC recognition, often with higher fees and independent curriculums.

How is admission done in medical colleges in India?

All MBBS admissions require NEET qualification. Government seats are filled via MCC (15% AIQ) and state counseling (85%). Private seats are filled via state counseling, management quota, and NRI quota.

Is domicile required for MBBS admission?

Domicile is required for state quota seats (85%) in most states. However, for 15% AIQ seats via MCC, there is no domicile restriction — any NEET qualified candidate from any state can apply.

Can I get MBBS admission after the mop-up round?

Yes — if seats remain unfilled after the mop-up round, a stray vacancy round is held. Additionally, management quota and NRI quota seats can sometimes be filled directly even after MCC counseling ends.

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