With NEET UG Counselling 2025 around the corner, medical aspirants now have a clear guide to make informed choices. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has released its top medical colleges list, and as expected, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has bagged the No. 1 position once again.
Scoring a remarkable 91.80, AIIMS Delhi has maintained its dominance for the tenth consecutive year, setting the benchmark for medical education in India.
AIIMS Delhi: India’s No. 1 Medical College 2025
- AIIMS Delhi remains the most preferred choice for NEET toppers due to its world-class faculty, advanced infrastructure, research output, and global reputation.
- The institute also secured a spot in the top 10 overall institutions in India across all categories.
- Every year, students with All India Rank (AIR) 1–100 in NEET UG usually opt for AIIMS Delhi as their first choice.
PGIMER Chandigarh & CMC Vellore Retain Strong Positions
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh ranked 2nd with a score of 82.58, marking its 8th consecutive year at this position.
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore came in at 3rd place with 76.48 points, continuing its legacy of excellence in medical education and healthcare services.
NIRF 2025: Top 10 Medical Colleges in India
Here are the best medical colleges in India for NEET UG Counselling 2025, according to NIRF Medical Rankings:
- AIIMS Delhi – 91.80
- PGIMER Chandigarh – 82.58
- CMC Vellore – 76.48
- JIPMER Puducherry – 73.30
- SGPGIMS Lucknow – 70.09
- Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU Varanasi – 70.05
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
- St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru
To check the complete list of Top 50 NIRF Medical Colleges Rankings: Click here
The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) assesses institutions across parameters such as teaching, research, graduation outcomes, inclusivity, and outreach. Notably, this year the methodology was further tightened with the introduction of negative marking for questionable research data and exclusion of self-citations, ensuring more transparency and accountability in rankings. For lakhs of students who appeared for NEET UG 2025, these rankings act as a roadmap to choose the right medical college.
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