National Institutional Ranking Framework released the top-ranking medical college across India on 9th September 2021 by Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.
NIRF was approved and launched by the MHRD on 29th September 2015. The framework ranks the institutions on parameters of Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
As reported by NIRF ranking 2021 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been ranked No. 1 with a score of 92.07. AIIMS, New Delhi has capped the top position for the fourth consecutive year with an increase of 2 points compared to the last year’s 90.69.
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh secured 2nd place with a score of 82.62 while the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore placed 3rd with a score of 75.33 in this year NIRF ranking. Ever since 2018, AIIMS, PGIMER, CMC are maintaining their positions in the NIRF ranking.
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS), Lucknow
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore has secured 4th rank as last year scoring 73.62 compared to last year score of 71.35, having applied for the first time in NIRF ranking 2020. Meanwhile Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS), Lucknow ranked 5th with 72.45 scores.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore being a new entry to the list bagged 6th position with a score of 69.25. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi slipped to the 7th rank with a score of 67.62 whereas it was ranked 6th position in NIRF ranking 2020. Although there is an increase in the score compared to the last year’s score of 64.72.
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry stays the same as the last year at 8th rank with 67.42. However, the score has got improved than ranking 2020. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow has reached 9th position with a score of 64.67, while Kasturba Medical College, Manipal slipped down to the 10th position with 63. 60 score.
List of Top 50 Medical Colleges across the country as reported by NIRF Ranking 2021
Rank | College Names | Score |
1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | 92.07 |
2 | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | 82.62 |
3 | Christian Medical College | 75.33 |
4 | National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore | 73.62 |
5 | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | 72.45 |
6 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 69.25 |
7 | Banaras Hindu University | 67.62 |
8 | Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | 67.42 |
9 | King George`s Medical University | 64.67 |
10 | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 63.60 |
11 | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology | 63.04 |
12 | Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | 61.29 |
13 | St. John’s Medical College | 60.83 |
14 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 58.92 |
15 | Aligarh Muslim University | 58.10 |
16 | Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai | 57.88 |
17 | Maulana Azad Medical College | 56.35 |
18 | Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital | 56.20 |
19 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 55.96 |
20 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | 55.74 |
21 | Siksha `O` Anusandhan | 54.13 |
22 | Lady Hardinge Medical College | 54.07 |
23 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 53.75 |
24 | JSS Medical College, Mysore | 53.63 |
25 | Jamia Hamdard | 53.18 |
26 | Dayanand Medical College | 53.13 |
27 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 52.91 |
28 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur | 52.87 |
29 | Government Medical College & Hospital | 51.90 |
30 | University College of Medical Sciences | 51.89 |
31 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar | 51.87 |
32 | Medical College | 51.69 |
33 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | 51.62 |
34 | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | 51.52 |
35 | Maharishi Markandeshwar | 50.96 |
36 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 50.36 |
37 | M. S. Ramaiah Medical College | 50.05 |
38 | Sawai Man Singh Medical College | 49.65 |
39 | SCB Medical College and Hospital | 49.42 |
40 | Annamalai University | 49.13 |
41 | Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai | 48.07 |
42 | Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences | 47.11 |
43 | Narayana Medical College | 46.50 |
44 | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences | 46.50 |
45 | K. S. Hegde Medical Academy | 46.49 |
46 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute | 46.08 |
47 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | 46.04 |
48 | Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli | 46.03 |
49 | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute | 45.32 |
50 | Shri B.M.Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre | 45.11 |