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    Top 20 Indian Medical Colleges Preferred By Students

    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 29 Aug 2024, 04:14 PM IST

    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) result was declared on June 4, 2024. With the ongoing NEET counselling, this article from Careers360 provides a list of the top 20 medical colleges widely preferred by students along with insights on the college, NEET marks and cutoff as well as fees. NEET counselling (UG) for medical and dental colleges across India has already started. In 2024, the seats have increased to 1,09,000 as compared to 1,06,000 seats in 2023. With an increase of 3000 seats, the admission cutoff in the medical colleges in India may vary.

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    Top 20 Indian Medical Colleges Preferred By Students
    Top 20 Indian Medical Colleges

    Top 20 medical colleges in India most preferred by students

    One good indicator of a good medical college apart from the rankings and other official criteria is the preference by students. Below are the top 20 medical colleges in India most preferred by students on account of the cutoff and admission chances as seen in the past year.

    1. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal:

    Established in 1953, Kasturba Medical College Manipal is a deemed to be university and located in Karnataka. The college is ranked at 9 by NIRF. It is one of the most popular medical colleges opted for by many students. Some details are

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 10,99,000

    • Associated hospital: Kasturba Hospital with 1577 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 8

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    KMC Manipal Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    51200

    46251

    26397

    NEET 2023 scores

    567

    574

    605

    2. Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune:

    Located in Maharashtra, the Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune was established in the year 2020. An only for women medical college, its location and other features make it a very popular option for female medical aspirants.

    Overview

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 150

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 10,00,000

    • Associated hospital: Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre, Lavale, Pune with 650 beds

    • Accommodation facility: Total number of rooms - 386 and students accommodated - 1158

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    SMCW Pune Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    64564

    41326

    24965

    NEET 2023 scores

    549

    581

    607

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    64564

    3. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore:

    KMC Mangalore was established in the year 1955. Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, the college has NIRF rank 33. Other information about KMC Mangalore are listed below.

    Overview

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 16,00,000

    • Associated hospital: Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Attavar, Mangalore with 1290 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 13

    Accommodation facility at SMCW, Pune

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    421

    722

    Students accommodated

    542

    724

    KMC Mangalore Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    72304

    67903

    30856

    NEET 2023 scores

    540

    545

    597

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    72304

    4. M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore:

    Located in Bangalore, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore is a private college affiliated from M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore. Established in 1979 the college is ranked 46 in NIRF. Other useful information about the medical college is listed below.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Private

    • Annual intake: 150

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 6,42,700

    • Associated hospital: M S Ramaiah Hospital with 1320 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 12

    Accommodation facilities at M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    313

    409

    Students accommodated

    469

    575

    M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    32286

    50464

    80140

    NEET 2023 scores

    595

    568

    531

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    80140

    5. Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur:

    Newly establed in 2020, the Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur located in the state of Jharkhand.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 150

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 12,10,000

    • Associated hospital: Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur with 982 beds

    • Super speciality departments: DM, M.Ch

    Accommodation facilities at Manipal Tata Medical College

    Particulars

    Total number of rooms

    Men

    112

    Women

    112

    Manipal Tata College Jamshedpur Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    101696

    102033

    47541

    NEET 2023 scores

    507

    507

    572

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    102033

    6. Rural Medical College, Maharashtra:

    Located in Loni, Maharashtra, the Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College is affiliated to Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmednagar. The college was established in 1984.

    Overview

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 200

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 17,50,000

    • Associated hospital: Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni with 1275 beds

    Accommodation facility at RMC Loni

    Particulars

    UG hostel rooms

    PG hostel rooms

    Men

    419

    132

    Women

    429

    99

    Rural Medical College Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    153745

    146731

    88860

    NEET 2023 scores

    458

    464

    521

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    153745

    7. JSS Medical College, Mysore:

    Ranked 39 by NIRF, the JSS Medical College, Mysore was established in 1984 and is affiliated to JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru.

    Overview

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 19,86,400

    • Associated hospital: JSS Hospital, Mysuru with 1290 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 5

    Accommodation facility at JSS Medical College

    Occupancy

    Men

    Women

    UG

    PG

    UG

    PG

    Single

    50

    100

    230

    100

    Double

    75

    50

    153

    50

    Three or more

    92

    -

    133

    17

    JSS Medical College Cutoff:

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    174229

    167338

    141106

    NEET 2023 scores

    441

    447

    469

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    174229

    8 Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. Belgaum:

    Affiliated to the KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, Belgaum, the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. Belgaum was established in 1963.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 200

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 19,20,000

    • Associated hospital: KLE Dr Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital with 1240 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 25

    Accommodation facilities at JNMC Belgaum

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    469

    592

    JNMC Belgaum Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    179229

    156012

    76483

    NEET 2023 scores

    437

    457

    535

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    179229

    9. Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad:

    The relatively new Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad, is attached to one of the largest hospitals in the region. Established in the year 2023, it is affiliated to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 150

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 25,00,000

    • Associated hospital: Amrita Hospital with 2600 beds (approx)

    Amrita School of Medicine Faridabad Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    200776

    117588

    157146

    NEET 2023 scores

    421

    491

    455

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    200776

    10. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi:

    The older medical college under the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore is the Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi . It was established in 2000.

    Overview:

    Type of college: Deemed University

    Annual intake: 150

    Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 25,00,000

    Associated hospital: Amrita Hospital - 1290 beds

    Accommodation facilities at Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    186

    194

    Students accommodated

    120

    309

    Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    210375

    175128

    138654

    NEET 2023 scores

    414

    440

    471

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    210375

    11. K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore:

    Located in Karnataka, the K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore was established in 1999 and is affiliated to Nitte University, Mangalore.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs17,50,000

    • Associated hospital: K S Hegde Charitable Hospital - 1000 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 11

    Accommodation facilities at K S Hegde Medical Academy

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    298

    279

    Students accommodated

    233

    359

    K S Hegde Medical Academy Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    224277

    224996

    152887

    NEET 2023 scores

    404

    404

    459

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    224996

    12. Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Aurangabad:

    Established in 1989, MGM Medical College Aurangabad is affiliated to the MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 200

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 21,00,000

    • Associated hospital: Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Hospital, Aurangabad - 1160

    • Super speciality departments: 6

    Accommodation facilities at MGMMCHA

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms (3 students per room)

    144

    344

    MGM Medical College Aurangabad Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    257540

    191249

    199504

    NEET 2023 scores

    383

    428

    422

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    257540

    13. Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai:

    Ranked 20 by NIRF, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai was established in 1985. The college is affiliated to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 25,00,000

    • Associated hospital: Sri Ramachandra Hospital - 1800 beds & 30 Emergency beds

    • Super speciality departments: 8

    Accommodation facilities at SRMCRI:

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    UG

    441

    636

    PG

    226

    335

    Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    270532

    244938

    273789

    NEET 2023 scores

    375

    391

    373

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    273789

    14. Kalinga Institute of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar:

    Affiliated to KIIT University (Deemed), Bhubaneswar, the Kalinga Institute of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar was established in 2007. It is ranked 25 by NIRF.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 18,50,000

    • Associated hospital: Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital - 1500 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 8

    Accommodation facilities at KIMS Bhubaneswar

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    200

    230

    KIMS Bhubaneswar Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    273827

    268064

    100962

    NEET 2023 scores

    373

    376

    508

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    273827

    15. Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar:

    Established in 1986, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar is located in the state of Karnataka. It is affiliated to Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University), Kolar.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 150

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 17,60,000

    • Associated hospital: R.L.Jalappa Hospital & Research - 1148 beds

    • Super speciality departments: M.Ch Surgical Oncology

    Accommodation facilities at Sri Devaraj URS Medical College

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    348

    259

    Sri Devaraj URS Medical College Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    293058

    298657

    214883

    NEET 2023 scores

    362

    359

    411

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    298657

    16. Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar:

    Also located in Bhubaneswar and affiliated to Siksha O Anusandhan University, the IMSSUM Bhubaneswar was established in the year 2007.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs19,95,000

    • Associated hospital: SUM Hospital - 1500 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 17

    Accommodation facilities at IMSSUM

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    287

    316

    Students accommodated

    720

    765

    IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    300628

    275031

    64055

    NEET 2023 scores

    358

    372

    550

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    300628

    17. Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai:

    Affiliated to the MGM Institute of Health Sciences (Deemed University), Navi Mumbai, the MGMMC, Mumbai was established in 1989.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 200

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 21,00,000

    • Associated hospital: MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai with 1200 beds

    Accommodation facility at Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms (3 students per room)

    210

    250

    MGMMC, Navi Mumbai Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    306764

    248496

    103175

    NEET 2023 scores

    354

    388

    506

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    306764

    18. Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura:

    Established in 1986, the Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 200

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs18,00,000

    • Associated hospital: BLE (DU) Shri B M Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura with 1130 beds

    • Super speciality departments: M.Ch (Urology)

    Accommodation facility at Shri B M Patil Medical College

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    208

    147

    Students accommodated

    556

    423

    Shri B M Patil Medical College Cutoff

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    343362

    317616

    320431

    NEET 2023 scores

    335

    349

    347

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    343362

    19. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha:

    Affiliated to the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University), the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha was establised in 1990.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 20,50,000

    • Associated hospital: Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH) with 1525 beds

    JNMC Wardha Cutoff:

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    577151

    569392

    593557

    NEET 2023 scores

    241

    244

    236

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    593557

    20. Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune:

    Located in Pune, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune was established in 1995. It is affiliated to Dr. D Y Patil University (Deemed), Pimpri, Pune.

    Overview:

    • Type of college: Deemed University

    • Annual intake: 250

    • Tuition fee (per annum): Rs 27,50,000

    • Associated hospital: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune with 1660 beds

    • Super speciality departments: 12

    Accommodation facility at Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pune

    Particulars

    Men

    Women

    Total number of rooms

    257

    365

    Students accommodated

    672

    1095

    Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pune Cutoff:

    Particular

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    Closing rank 2023

    547267

    604781

    587361

    NEET 2023 scores

    251

    232

    238

    NEET 2023 maximum closing rank

    224996

    NEET counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on behalf of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc & AH courses and other allied programs in government, private and deemed universities. The counselling process of NEET UG is overseen by different authorities depending on the type of institution: MCC handles the counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while state authorities manage the counselling for state quota seats.

    Types of NEET counselling

    1. All India Quota (AIQ) counselling: AIQ counselling is conducted by the MCC and includes 15% of seats in all government medical colleges and dental colleges, AIIMS, JIPMER, central universities and ESIC colleges.

    1. State Quota Counselling: State quota counselling is managed by respective state counselling authorities for 85% of government college seats and 100% of private college seats within the state.

    **The details of cutoffs given in this article are based on NEET 2023 allotments.

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