The Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings on 4 September. The rankings were announced across different categories including overall, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and medical.
In the medical category, AIIMS Delhi continues to retain its lead. Other institutes such as PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore, JIPMER Puducherry, and SGPGIMS Lucknow also feature among the best medical colleges this year.
Top 5 Medical Colleges in India – NIRF Rankings 2025
| Rank | Institute Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | Delhi |
| 2 | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) | Chandigarh |
| 3 | Christian Medical College (CMC) | Vellore |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry |
| 5 | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) | Lucknow |
| Rank | Institute Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay | Mumbai |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi | New Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur | Kanpur |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | Kharagpur |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee | Roorkee |
| 8 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | Delhi |
| 9 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi |
| 10 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi |
How are NIRF Rankings Calculated?
The NIRF rankings are based on five broad parameters:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): Considers faculty qualifications, student-teacher ratio, and resources.
- Research and Professional Practice (RP): Evaluates research output and quality.
- Graduation Outcomes (GO): Looks at exam results, placements, and higher studies success.
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Focuses on inclusivity and student diversity.
- Perception (PR): Reflects the reputation of the institution among peers and employers.
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