Top 20 Indian Medical Colleges Preferred By Students

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 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

KMC Manipal Cutoff

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

SMCW Pune Cutoff

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

KMC Mangalore Cutoff

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

M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore Cutoff

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

Manipal Tata College Jamshedpur Cutoff

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

Rural Medical College Cutoff

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

JSS Medical College Cutoff:

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

JNMC Belgaum Cutoff

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

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

Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi Cutoff

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

K S Hegde Medical Academy Cutoff

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

MGM Medical College Aurangabad Cutoff

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:

Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai Cutoff

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

KIMS Bhubaneswar Cutoff

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

Sri Devaraj URS Medical College Cutoff

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

IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar Cutoff

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

MGMMC, Navi Mumbai Cutoff

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

Shri B M Patil Medical College Cutoff

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:

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

Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pune Cutoff:

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.

2. 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.