Know India's top 20 medical colleges

New Delhi: India is home to some world class medical colleges. These colleges offer various courses in medical science, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students may go for various degrees like MBBS, MS, BDS, MD, MDS etc.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 10ư 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.Here is a list of top 20 medical colleges in India: 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029Ph: 011-26594622Web: http://www.aiims.edu/Courses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post Certificate); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hons); Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Hons); Bachelor of Science in Opthalmic Techniques (Hons); Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; Master of Surgery in Anatomy; Doctor of Medicine in Biochemistry; Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology & Venereology; Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine; Doctor of Medicine in Haematology; Doctor of Medicine in Medicine; Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology; Master of Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics; Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology; Doctor of Medicine in Paediatrics; Master of Chirurgical in Paediatric Surgery; Doctor of Medicine in Pathology; Doctor of Medicine in Pharmacology; Doctor of Medicine in Physiology;Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry; Doctor of Medicine in Radio Diagnosis; Master of Chirurgical in Urology 2. Christian Medical College (CMC)Vellore -632004Ph:0416-2284202Web: http://www.cmcvellore.ac.inCourses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Diploma in Child Health (DCH); Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology; Diploma in Anaesthesiology (DA); Diploma in Clinical Pathology; Diploma in Dermatology; Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology; Diploma in Orthopedics; Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO); Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis (D.M.R.D); Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy; Diploma in Psycological Medicine; Master of Surgery(General Surgery); Master of Surgery (M.S.) Orthopaedic Surgery; Master of Surgery(Ophthalmology); Master of Surgery (M.S.) E.N.T.; Master of Surgery (M.S.) Anatomy; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine; MD (Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; MD in Pathology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Microbiology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology; MD in Pharmacology; Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics; Doctor of Medicine (Radiotherepy); Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; Doctor of Medicine (Dermatology); MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Bio-Chemistry; M.D in Community Medicine; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in phychiatry; Diploma N.B. Family Medicine; Diploma N.B. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Doctrate of Medicine (Clinical Haematology); Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology); Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology; Doctorate of Medicine (Nephrology)Doctorate of Medicine (Gastroenterology); MCh Neurosurgery (General Surgery)MCh in Pediatric Surgery; MCH in Plastic Surgery 3. JIPMERDhanvantri Nagar, Puducherry-605006Ph: 0413-2272901Web: http://jipmer.edu.inCourses Offered: B.Sc(Medical Laboratory Technology); B.Sc(Nursing); B.Sc.(Dialysis Technology); B.Sc.(Medical Radiation Technology); B.Sc.(Nuclear Medicine Technology); B.Sc.(Operation Theatre Technology); B.Sc.(Perfusion Technology); M.B.B.S; M.D(Anatomy); M.D(Anesthesiology); M.D(Biochemistry); M.D(Community Medicine); M.D(Dermatology); M.D(Forensic Medicine); M.D(General Medicine); M.D(Microbiology); M.D(Pathology); M.D(Pediatrics); M.D(Pharmacology); M.D(Physiology); M.D(Psychiatry); M.D(Pulmonary Medicine); M.D(Radio-Diagnosis); M.D(Radiotherapy); M.D(Transfusion Medicine & Immunology Hematology); M.S(General Surgery); M.S(Obstetrics & Gynaecology); M.S(Ophthalmology); M.S(Orthopedics Surgery); M.S(Otorhinolaryngology); M.Sc(Medical Biometrics & Information; M.Sc.(Medical Biochemistry); M.Sc.(MLT-Microbiology); D.M(Cardiology); D.M(Clinical Hematology); D.M(Clinical Immunology); D.M(Clinical Pharmacology); D.M(Neonatology); D.M(Neurology); M.Ch(Cardio Thoracic Surgery); M.Ch(Neurosurgery); M.Ch(Surgical Gastroenterology); M.Ch(Urology)4. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)Sholapur Road, Pune-411040 Ph: 020-26306000/ 26802216/26306055Web: http://www.afmc.nic.inCourses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Science (Nursing); Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy); Doctor of Medicine(Anesthesiology); Doctor of Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine); Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine); MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology and Venereology; Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis); Doctorate of Medicine (Pharmacology); Doctorate of Medicine (Microbiology); Doctor of Medicine (Pathology); Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry; Doctor of Medicine (Physiology); Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics); Doctor of Medicine(TB and Chest Medicine); Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry); Master of Surgery (General Surgery); Master of Science in Opthalmology; Master of Surgery in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics); Master of Chirurgical (Neuro Surgery); Master of Chirurugical (Plastic Surgery); Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology) 5. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002Ph: 011-23231478/26863889Web: http://www.mamc.ac.in Courses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS); Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesia); Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry) including M. Sc.; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology and Venereology; Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine; Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology); MD - Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Doctor of Medicine (Pathology); Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics); Doctorate of Medicine (Pharmacology); MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology; Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine); Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry; Doctor of Medicine (Radio Diagnosis); Doctor of Medicine (Radiotherepy); Master of Surgery (M.S.) Anatomy; Master of Surgery (M.S.) E.N.T.; Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics); Master of Surgery(Ophthalmology); Master of Surgery 6. St. John's Medical College Sarjapur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore-560034Ph: 0495-22065031/22065153Web: http://www.stjohns.org.in/ Courses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor in Science (Medical Laboratory Technology): B.Sc. Degree Course in Medical Imaging Technology; Bachelor of Science in Renal Dialysis; Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Perfusion Technology; Post Graduate Diploma In Anaesthesiology; Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health (DCH); Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology; Post Graduate Diploma In Medical Radio-Diagnosis; Post Graduate Diploma In Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Post Graduate Diploma In Otorhinolaryngology; Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Anatomy; MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Bio-Chemistry; M.D in Community Medicine; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology and Venereology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Microbiology; Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics; MD in Pathology; MD in Pharmacology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in phychiatry; MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis; Master of Surgery (General Surgery); Master of Surgery in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Master of Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (Microbiology & Immunology); DM in Cardiology; MCh in Pediatric Surgery; MCH in Plastic Surgery; Diplomate of National Board Course in Respiratory Medicine; Diplomate of the National Board in ENT; DNB in Super Speciality- Gastroenterology; DNB in Super Speciality- Nephrology; DNB in Super Speciality- Neurology; DNB in Super Speciality- Neurosurgery; DNB in Super Speciality-Neonatology; DNB in Super Speciality- Urology 7. Grant Medical CollegeJ J Road, Byculla, Mumbai-400008Ph: 022-23735555Web: http://www.grantmedicalcollege-jjhospital.org Courses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); MD / MS & MDS; P.C.B.Sc (Nursing) Post Certificate Bachelor of Science; Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); Diploma in Child Health (DCH); Diploma in Skin & VD Diploma in Psychiatry Medicine; Diploma in Radiodiagnosis; Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology; Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Diploma in Public Health; Diploma in Forensic Medicine; Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Laboratory Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Radiographic Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Radiotherapy Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Cardiology Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Neurology Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Blood Transfusion Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Optometry Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Plaster Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Anaesthesia Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Cyto Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Operation Theatre Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Histopathology Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Clinical Psychologist); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Endoscopy Technician); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Community Medicine/Health); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Forensic Science); Bachelor of Para Medical Technology (Perfusionist) 8. Christian Medical College (CMC, Ludhiana)Brown Road, Ludhiana-141008Ph: 0161-50105819/2610856/2601919Web: http://www.cmcludhiana.org/ Courses Offered: Bachelor of Physiotherapy; Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health (DCH); Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology; Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology; Post Graduate Diploma (Anesthesiology); Post Graduate Diploma In Medical Radio-Diagnosis; Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy); Doctor of Medicine (Anesthesiology); Doctor of Medicine (Physiology); Doctor of Medicine (Pathology); MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine; Doctor of Medicine (Radio Therapy); MD (Biochemistry); Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics; Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology); MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis; Doctor of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology); Doctor of Medicine in Ophthalmology; Doctor of Medicine (General Surgery); Diploma in Radiology Diagnosis (D.M.R.D.); Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); DNB in Family Medicine; Master of Chirurgical in Plastic Surgery; DM in Cardiology 9. Madras Medical CollegePeriyar Evr Salai, Park Town, Chennai-600003Ph: 044-25305238Web: http://www.madrasmedicalcollege.edu Courses Offered: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Pharmacy; P.C.B.Sc (Nursing) Post Certificate Bachelor of Science; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine; Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Bio-Chemistry; Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine & Medical Toxicology; MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis; Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology 10. Institute of Medical SciencesVaranasi-221005Ph: 0542-2367568/ 2369341/22367406Web: http://www.bhu.ac.inCourses Offered:Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS); Doctor of Medicine; Master of Dental Surgery (MDS); Doctor of Medicine (Ayurveda)11. University College of Medical Sciences & GTB HospitalDilshad Garden, Delhi-110095Ph: 011-22582106/ 22582972/22357788Web: http://www.ucms.ac.in/Courses Offered:Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology – Radiography 12. C.S.M (Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj) Medical University Chowk, Lucknow-226003Ph: 0522-2257540Web: http://www.kcjmcindia.comCourses Offered:Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS); Doctor of Medicine (Physiology); Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Physiology); Master of Science (Physiology); Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology); MD in Psychiatry; Diploma in Clinical Pathology; Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS); DM in Cardiology 13. B J Medical CollegeNear Pune Railway Station, Pune-411001Ph; 020-26128000Web: http://www.bjmcpune.orgCourses Offered:Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); Doctor of MedicineMaster of Surgery 14. Kasturba Medical College (KMC)Madhav nagar, Manipal Post, Manipal-576104Ph: 0820-2922367/ 2571114Web: http://www.manipal.edu/ Courses Offered:Doctor of Medicine; PG Medical Diploma; M.Sc. Clinical Embrayology; M.Sc. Medical; M.Sc. Yoga Therapy; Master of Chirurgical (Cardiac-Surgery); Doctorate in Medicine 15. The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER)244A, AJC Bose Road, Kolkata-700020Ph: 033-22235181/22041101Web: http://www.ipgmer.gov.inCourses Offered:Master of Science (Medical); Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM); Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); Diploma in Radiodiagnosis; Master of Surgery (M.S.) Anatomy; Master of Science (General Surgery); Doctor of Medicine (Physiology); Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry); Doctorate of Medicine (Pharmacology); Doctor of Medicine (Pathology); Doctorate of Medicine (Microbiology); Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine); Master of Surgery (General Surgery); Master of Surgery in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Doctor of Medicine (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases); Doctor of Medicine (Anesthesiology); Master of Science(E.N.T); Doctor of Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation); Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Physiotherapy; Diploma in Anesthesiology; DM in Cardiology; DM Nephrology; Doctorate of Medicine (Endocrinology); DM Gastroenterology; DM in Neuromedicine; Master of Chirurugical (Plastic Surgery); Master of Chirurgical (Urology); Master of Chirurgical (Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)); MCH in Neurosurgery; Master of Chirurugical (Neurosurgery (6-yrs)) 16. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research CentreElamakara, Edappatty,Kochi-682026Ph: 0484-4008031/2858031/2855651Web: http://aimshospital.org Courses Offered:Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine; MD (Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics; MD ( Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis; Master of Surgery (ENT); Master of Surgery (Ophthalomology); Master of Surgery (General Surgery); Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology; Post Graduate Diploma In Anaesthesiology; Post graduate diploma in Diploma in Dermatology; Post Graduate Diploma In Orthopaedics; Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy Technology; Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatry Medicine; Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (DPMR); Post Graduate Diploma in Radiation Medicine (DRM); Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DGO); Post Graduate Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest diseases (DTCD); Post Graduate Diploma In Otorhinolaryngology; Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology; Post Graduate Diploma In Medical Radio-Diagnosis; Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health (DCH); Master of Science (Anatomy); Master of Science in Biochemistry (By Research); Master of Science (Physiology); Master of Science (Medical Microbiology); Master of Science (Molecular Biology); Master of Science (pharmacology); Master of Public Health Master of Science in Dialysis Therapy; Master of Science in Cardio Vascular Technology; Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Master of Science in Cardiac Perfusion Technology; Master of Science in Neuro Electro Physiology; Master of Science in Allied Health Sciences; Master of Science in Diabetes Sciences; Master of Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research; Master of Science in Anaesthesiology; Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology; Doctor of Medicine in Neurology; Doctorate of Medicine (Gastroenterology); Doctorate of Medicine (Nephrology); Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology; Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiologic Technology; Bachelor of Optometry; Bachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy); Doctorate of Medicine (Endocrinology); Doctor of Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine; Master of Chirurgical (Neuro Surgery); Master of Chirurgical (Urology); Master of Chirurgical (Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)); Master of Chirurgical in Plastic Surgery; Master of Chirurgical in Gastro Intestinal Surgery; Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine; Doctor of Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation); Doctor of Medicine in Geriatrics; Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics; Master of Science (Medical Anatomy); Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry); Master of Science (Medical Physiology); Master of Science in Medical Statistics; Master of Science (Hospitality Administration) 17. Bangalore Medical College (BMC)IMA Circle, K.R. Road, Fort, Bangalore-560002Ph: 080-26704342Web: http://www.bangaloremedicalcollege.org/ Courses Offered:MBBS; Postgraduate Courses; MS Anatomy; MD Physiology; MD Forensic Science; MD Microbiology; MD Pathology; MD Preventive and Social Medicine; MD Anesthesiology; MD General Medicine; MD Pediatrics; MD Dermatology; MD Radio Medicine; MD Obstetric and Gynecology; MS Ear Nose and Throat (ENT); MS General Surgery; MS Ophthalmology; MS Orthopedics; MD Radio Therapy; MD Pharmacology; MD Biochemistry; MD Psychiatry; Super Specialty Courses; MCH Urology; MCH Plastic Surgery; DM Neurology; MCH Surgical Gastroenterology; MCH Pediatric Surgery; BSC Nursing; MSC Nursing 18. Government Medical College and HospitalSector 32, Chandigarh -160030Ph: 0172-2665253-60/2665545-49/2669180/2669182/2669569Web: http://gmch.gov.in/Courses Offered:Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology; Master of Surgery(Ophthalmology); Doctor of Medicine (Pathology); Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy); Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics); Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics); Master of Surgery in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Doctor of Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine; Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine; Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry; Bachelor of Science (Ophthalmic Techniques); Bachelor in Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology(X-Rays); B.Sc. Medical Technology (Anaesthesia & Operation Techniques); Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Master of Surgery (ENT); Apprenticeship training of Vocational Course in MLT; Apprenticeship training course in Ophthalmology; Apprenticeship training course in X-Rays; Apprenticeship training course as Library Restorer 19. Medical College & Hospital88, College Street, Kolkata-700073033-22413929 Web: http://www.medicalcollegekolkata.orgCourse Offered:Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 20. S.M.S. Medical CollegeJ.L.N. Marg, Jaipur-302004 0141- 2619020/2518380Web: http://smsmedicalcollege.webs.com/Courses Offered:Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS); Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS); Bachelor of Science (Nursing); Bachelor of Physiotherapy