Majority of the medical colleges were established in the 50s & 60s by the state and the central government. But since 1980s many private colleges emerged all across India. The quality and the standard of the medical institutes are looked after by Medical Council of India. The body has presently recognized 273 Indian medical schools which has the total capacity to educate 31298 students.
Students who have passed the 10+2 examination or any other equivalent examination with science background are entitled to apply for the admission into medical colleges in India. Candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests, at state or national level. Candidates with relevant bachelor's degree can also go for medical postgraduate programs.
It is vital for every student to choose the best college that would strengthen and give an edge to the career. So here is a list of India's top ten medical colleges.
India's top ten medical colleges |
| Name | Address | Phone No. |
|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | 011 - 26588500, 26589900, 26588700 | Ansari Nagar, New Delhi -110029 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi | 011-23239271 to 23239280 | Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi -110002 |
| University College of Medical Science and Research Centre, New Delhi | 011-22582106, 22592971, 22592371 | Dilshad Garden, Delhi - 110 095 |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | 0416-228 8000 | Vellore - 632 004 |
| Armed Forces Medical College, Pune | 020 - 26306001, 26306002, 26334209 | Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra - 411040 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi | 011-23363728 | C- 604, Shivaji Stadium Bus Terminal Co. Place, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 0413-2272380-90 | Dhanvantri Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry-605 006 |
| B.J. Medical School (BJMC), Ahmedabad | 0179 - 22681024, 22680074 | Asarwa , Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380016 |
| Grant Medical College, Mumbai | 022-23735555 | Sir J J Hospital , Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400008 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 0820 - 2571201, 2571230 | Madhav Nagar, Mangalore, Karnataka -576104 |
Last Updated on : 6/05/2013
