NEET UG 2025 Results Declared: Over 12 Lakh Qualify – Top 25 Medical Colleges in India
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2025 results on June 14, setting the stage for the next phase in the medical admission process across India. Out of the 22.09 lakh students who appeared for the examination, 12.36 lakh candidates qualified, slightly lower than the 13.15 lakh qualifiers in 2024.
This year saw 22.76 lakh registrations for NEET UG 2025, marking a minor drop compared to 24.06 lakh in 2024. The number of students who missed the exam also fell, from over 72,000 in 2024 to about 66,700 this year.
With results now declared, students are preparing to apply for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses. Selecting the right college is a key step in this journey. While some aspirants have already shortlisted institutions, others may still be undecided.
To help streamline the decision-making process, here’s a list of the Top 25 Medical Colleges in India as per the NIRF 2024 rankings. Though the NIRF 2025 list is yet to be released, this ranking remains a credible guide for students.
Top 25 Medical Colleges in India (NIRF 2024)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
- AIIMS, Rishikesh
- AIIMS, Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS, Jodhpur
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata
- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar
What Students Should Consider
When finalizing a college, candidates are strongly advised to review:
- Courses Offered
- Infrastructure and Facilities
- Location and Connectivity
- Clinical Exposure and Placement Records
Choosing the right medical college can significantly impact a student’s academic and professional future. Make an informed choice!
