Updated for 2026 Admissions

Best Medical Colleges in India (2026)

Compare 151 medical colleges in India — from Govt. Medical College, Kolkata (Estd. 1838) to institutes across New Delhi, Kolkata, Patna. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.

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Best Medical Colleges in India: Full List

Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.

Govt. Medical College, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1838 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1916 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
New Delhi · Estd. 1916 · Affiliated to Delhi University
RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1916 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Patna Medical College, Patna
Patna · Estd. 1925 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai
Darbhanga · Estd. 1946 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1948 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1948 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Gandhi Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1950 · Affiliated to Deemed University
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
New Delhi · Estd. 1955 · Affiliated to Deemed University
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
New Delhi · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to Autonomous
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to AIIMS
Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura
Bankura · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Medical Section
New Delhi · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1957 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
New Delhi · Estd. 1958 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
New Delhi · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Institute of Home Economics
New Delhi · Estd. 1961 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
New Delhi · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
New Delhi · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
New Delhi · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to PGIMER
Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital
New Delhi · Estd. 1963 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Indian Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi · Estd. 1967 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1968 · Affiliated to Aligarh Muslim University
North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling
Darjeeling · Estd. 1968 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan
Burdwan · Estd. 1969 · Affiliated to WBUHS
Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of Medical Sciences
New Delhi · Estd. 1969 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya
Gaya · Estd. 1970 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Nalanda Medical College, Patna
Patna · Estd. 1970 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur · Estd. 1970 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur · Estd. 1971 · Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University
University College of Medical Sciences
New Delhi · Estd. 1971 · Affiliated to Delhi University
University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)
New Delhi · Estd. 1971 · Affiliated to Delhi University
National Institute of Homoeopathy
New Delhi · Estd. 1975 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Gandhi Medical College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1976 · Affiliated to Deemed University
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
New Delhi · Estd. 1977 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Central Institute of Psychiatry
New Delhi · Estd. 1978 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Central Institute of Psychiatry and Mental Health
New Delhi · Estd. 1978 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Kasturba Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1981 · Affiliated to Manipal University
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi · Estd. 1983 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Medical Courses
New Delhi · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to IGNOU
Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
New Delhi · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Kasturba Medical College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Manipal University
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, New Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Sri Ramachandra University
New Delhi · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi · Estd. 1986 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Katihar Medical College, Katihar
Katihar · Estd. 1987 · Affiliated to Al-Karim University
Jamia Hamdard University, Faculty of Medicine (Unani)
New Delhi · Estd. 1989 · Affiliated to Jamia Hamdard University
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1990 · Affiliated to AMU
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj
Kishanganj · Estd. 1990 · Affiliated to B.N. Mandal University
Vidyasagar University, Faculty of Medicine
New Delhi · Estd. 1990 · Affiliated to Deemed University
National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
New Delhi · Estd. 1991 · Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Medical Section
New Delhi · Estd. 1995 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Shri K. R. D. S. Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1995 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR)
New Delhi · Estd. 1996 · Affiliated to Delhi University
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
New Delhi · Estd. 1996 · Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Sardar Patel Medical College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1996 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan, Medical College
New Delhi · Estd. 1999 · Affiliated to Deemed University
National Institute of Unani Medicine
New Delhi · Estd. 2000 · Affiliated to Deemed University
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Medical School
New Delhi · Estd. 2000 · Affiliated to Deemed University

…and 91 more colleges in India. Ask a counsellor for the full list

Entrance Exams for Medical Admission

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are there in India?

AGS counsellors currently track 151 medical colleges in India, with the largest share in New Delhi (94 colleges).

Which are the best medical colleges in India?

Long-established options include Govt. Medical College, Kolkata, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC). The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.

Which entrance exams are required for medical admission in India?

MBBS / BDS / Paramedical admissions typically consider NEET. AGS helps you plan college applications around your scores and counselling rounds.

How can AGS help me get admission in India?

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When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?

Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.