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: