The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2025 evaluates medical institutions across India based on multiple parameters related to academic performance, research, resources, and institutional outcomes. According to the provided ranking data, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, secured first place in the Medical category with a score of 91.80.
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, ranked second with 82.58 points, followed by Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, in third place with 76.48 points. The top 10 includes leading government medical institutions, specialised postgraduate research centres, and established medical colleges.
Top 10 Medical Institutions in India Rankings 2025
The following table presents the top 10 institutions in the Medical category, along with their locations, states or union territories, scores, and national ranks.
| Rank | Institution | City | State/UT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | New Delhi | Delhi | 91.80 |
| 2 | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 82.58 |
| 3 | Christian Medical College (CMC) | Vellore | Tamil Nadu | 76.48 |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry | Puducherry | 73.30 |
| 5 | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 70.09 |
| 6 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 70.05 |
| 7 | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 69.77 |
| 8 | King George's Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 68.77 |
| 9 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | 68.52 |
| 10 | Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Manipal | Karnataka | 68.05 |
Source: National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), India Rankings 2025, Medical category.
AIIMS Delhi Secures the First Position
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, topped the Medical category with a score of 91.80. AIIMS Delhi is recognised for its contributions to medical education, advanced clinical care, biomedical research, and specialised healthcare services.
Its leading position reflects its performance under the NIRF assessment framework. With a score of 91.80, AIIMS Delhi recorded a substantial lead over the second-ranked PGIMER Chandigarh, which scored 82.58.
The difference of 9.22 points separates the top two institutions in the supplied rankings.
PGIMER Chandigarh Ranks Second
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, secured second place with a score of 82.58.
PGIMER is a prominent institution for postgraduate medical education, specialist training, clinical research, and advanced patient care. It attracts medical graduates seeking specialised education and contributes to research across multiple medical disciplines.
Its second-place ranking highlights its standing among India's leading medical institutions.
Christian Medical College Vellore Secures Third Place
Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, ranked third with a score of 76.48. CMC Vellore is widely recognised for medical education, clinical services, research, and specialist healthcare.
The institution has an established presence in several clinical and academic disciplines. Its position among the top three reflects its role in India's medical education and healthcare system.
JIPMER Puducherry Ranks Fourth
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), located in Puducherry, secured fourth place with a score of 73.30.
JIPMER is an institution of national importance known for medical education, postgraduate training, research, and tertiary healthcare. It provides opportunities for students and researchers across several medical and allied disciplines.
Its position among the top five highlights the importance of specialised public medical institutions in India's healthcare education system.
SGPGIMS Lucknow and Banaras Hindu University Rank Fifth and Sixth
The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, secured fifth place with a score of 70.09. The institute specialises in advanced medical care, postgraduate education, and research in clinical and medical sciences.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, ranked sixth with 70.05 points. Its medical education and research activities form part of a broader multidisciplinary university environment.
The score difference between SGPGIMS and BHU was just 0.04 points, making their positions particularly close in the rankings.
NIMHANS Bengaluru Ranks Seventh
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, secured seventh place with a score of 69.77.
NIMHANS is a specialised institution known for education, clinical services, and research in mental health and neurosciences. Its work covers areas related to psychiatry, neurology, psychology, and other neuro-related disciplines.
Its position in the top 10 highlights the contribution of specialised medical institutions to India's healthcare education and research landscape.
King George's Medical University Ranks Eighth
King George's Medical University (KGMU), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, ranked eighth with a score of 68.77.
KGMU is a major medical institution offering medical education, postgraduate training, clinical services, and research. Its presence among the top 10 reflects its role in training healthcare professionals and supporting specialised medical services.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranks Ninth
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, secured ninth place with a score of 68.52.
The institution offers medical education alongside a broader range of academic programmes. Its medical activities include professional training, clinical services, and research across healthcare-related disciplines.
Its position among the top 10 demonstrates the presence of multidisciplinary institutions in India's leading medical education landscape.
Kasturba Medical College Manipal Completes the Top 10
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Karnataka, ranked tenth with a score of 68.05.
KMC Manipal is a recognised medical college offering undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical training, and research opportunities. Its inclusion in the top 10 highlights the role of established medical colleges in India's healthcare education system.
State-Wise Representation Among the Top 10
The top 10 medical institutions represent several states and union territories:
Uttar Pradesh: SGPGIMS Lucknow, BHU Varanasi, and KGMU Lucknow.
Tamil Nadu: Christian Medical College Vellore and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Karnataka: NIMHANS Bengaluru and Kasturba Medical College Manipal.
Delhi: AIIMS New Delhi.
Chandigarh: PGIMER Chandigarh.
Puducherry: JIPMER Puducherry.
Uttar Pradesh has three institutions in the top 10, while Tamil Nadu and Karnataka each have two. Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry each contribute one institution.
This distribution describes the representation of institutions in the top 10 and should not be treated as a complete comparison of medical education across states.
How NIRF Evaluates Medical Institutions
NIRF uses a structured assessment framework to evaluate institutional performance across several dimensions. Its broad parameters include:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR): Evaluates teaching capacity, faculty strength, infrastructure, and learning resources.
- Research and Professional Practice (RP): Assesses research output, research quality, and professional activities.
- Graduation Outcomes (GO): Examines student progression and graduation-related outcomes.
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Considers diversity, accessibility, and institutional inclusiveness.
- Perception (PR): Evaluates institutional reputation among relevant stakeholders.
These parameters support a structured comparison of medical institutions. However, an overall Medical category ranking does not necessarily indicate that an institution is the best choice for every medical specialisation or postgraduate programme.
Importance of Medical Rankings for Students
The NIRF Medical rankings can help students prepare an initial shortlist when considering MBBS, postgraduate medical education, and research-oriented training, subject to the programmes offered by each institution.
Applicants should also examine admission eligibility, NEET-related requirements, postgraduate entrance pathways, clinical exposure, faculty expertise, hospital infrastructure, research facilities, fees, scholarships, and available specialisations.
For students considering postgraduate education, the quality of training in a specific department and the availability of relevant clinical experience may be as important as the institution's overall rank.
Official source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 – Medical Category
