NIRF 2025 Rankings: AIIMS New Delhi in No 1 spot, Here are India’s top 40 Dental colleges

New Delhi- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has been released for Dental colleges across India. The NIRF Ranking 2025 highlights the standard of education, infrastructure, faculty and research facilities in these institutions.

NIRF 2025 was declared by the Ministry of Education on September 4. Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, released the India Rankings 2025, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary (HE), Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NETF, NAAC and NBA and Dr. Anil Kumar Nassa, Member Secretary, NBA, were present on this occasion along with vice chancellors and directors of institutions of higher education.

According to the NRIF 2025 ranking, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, has been ranked number 1 across India with 89.12 score. Along with this, Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha have also been able to get into the top 10 in the list of NIRF ranking 2025.

The top 10 Dental colleges include-

1 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

2 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences.

3 Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences

4 Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

5 Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

6 A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

7 King George`s Medical University

8 SRM Dental College

9 Siksha `O` Anusandhan

10 JSS Dental College and Hospital

The following are the top 40 Dental colleges across India, as per the NIRF Ranking 2025 –

RANK

INSTITUTE

STATE

SCORE

1

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

Delhi

89.12

2

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Tamil Nadu

85.31

3

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences

Delhi

72.55

4

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Maharashtra

72.36

5

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

Karnataka

70.58

6

A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Karnataka

69.00

7

King George`s Medical University

Uttar Pradesh

68.89

8

SRM Dental College

Tamil Nadu

68.19

9

Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Odisha

63.12

10

JSS Dental College and Hospital

Karnataka

62.59

11

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

Karnataka

62.43

12

Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences

Haryana

62.03

13

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Tamil Nadu

61.28

14

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Tamil Nadu

60.83

15

Banaras Hindu University

Uttar Pradesh

60.14

16

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

Tamil Nadu

59.92

17

Jamia Millia Islamia

Delhi

59.50

18

Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences

Uttar Pradesh

58.21

19

Nair Hospital Dental College

Maharashtra

58.10

20

Govt. Dental College, Nagpur

Maharashtra

57.70

21

Govt. Dental College, Mumbai

Maharashtra

57.42

22

M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Karnataka

57.39

23

Mahatma Gandhi P.G. Institute of Dental Sciences

Pondicherry

57.05

24

Christian Dental College

Punjab

56.96

25

SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital

Karnataka

56.49

26

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Odisha

56.34

27

Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital

Tamil Nadu

56.32

28

Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh

55.69

29

KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences

Karnataka

55.42

30

Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute

Tamil Nadu

55.08

31

Yenepoya Dental College

Karnataka

55.00

32

Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

Tamil Nadu

54.90

33

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies

Haryana

54.86

34

Government Dental College, Bangalore

Karnataka

54.80

35

Government Dental College

Kerala

54.73

36

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Maharashtra

54.29

37

Government Dental College

Gujarat

54.13

38

Government Dental College

Kerala

52.97

39

SRM Kattankulathur Dental College

Tamil Nadu

52.88

40

K L E Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences

Karnataka

52.19

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Fifth Tragic Loss: Orthopaedician dies of heart attack at 45

Berhampur: In an unfortunate incident, an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Ganjam district passed away due to a heart attack at the age of just 45.  

The doctor, identified as Dr. Sangram Sabat, had been complaining of chest pain and was taken to the medical college on Friday morning. However, despite immediate medical attention, he could not be saved.

Also read- 39-year-old Cardiac Surgeon dies of cardiac arrest while on duty

MKCG Superintendent Durga Madhab Satapathy told TOI that Dr. Sabat had already passed away by the time he reached the hospital.

Notably, doctors between the ages of 30–45 are increasingly becoming vulnerable to heart-related issues. Factors like long working hours, immense pressure, sedentary lifestyles, and poor eating habits contribute to conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which in turn raise the risk of heart attacks and cardiac arrests. 

This marks the fifth such case in the past week of doctors succumbing to cardiovascular complications.

Medical Dialogues recently reported a series of tragic incidents involving the sudden deaths of four doctors. Dr Gradlin Roy, a 39-year-old consultant cardiac surgeon at Saveetha Medical College, died from massive cardiac arrest while on duty rounds. Similarly, 40-year-old Dr. Prakash Gupta, an anaesthesia specialist at Goyal Hospitals in Jodhpur, also succumbed to cardiac arrest. A 39-year-old Dr Gaurav Mittal, a critical care specialist and Dr Devan, a 42-year-old associate professor from the cardiology department at Manakula Vinayaga Medical College, both passed away following massive heart attacks.

Also read- Fourth doctor lost in a week: Chennai Cardiologist dies of cardiac arrest

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No more bonds? Maharashtra rethinks mandatory service for MBBS graduates

The Maharashtra Government is reportedly considering scrapping the mandatory bond service for students completing their MBBS course.

The decision to do away with this decades-long bond service policy was taken in a meeting led by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis around two months ago. During the meeting, the ministers and officials from the state medical education and public health departments discussed ending the one-year rural stint for the undergraduate (UG) programmes. However, the Government decided to keep the bond policy intact for the post-graduate (PG) and super-speciality courses.

Reportedly, in the CM-led meeting dated July 9, which was held to review the public health department’s activities, it was concluded that the policy was no longer needed due to availability of ample doctors in rural centres and because of the increase in the MBBS seats in recent years.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

Will Maharashtra scrap Mandatory bond service for MBBS graduates?

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Cancer Medicines Cheaper: GST Council Cuts Tax on 33 Lifesaving Drugs

In a significant move aimed at reducing the treatment burden for patients battling cancer and rare genetic disorders, the GST Council has removed the 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 33 expensive and life-saving medicines and diagnostic kits- making them completely tax-free, while other essential medicines, including those under Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy, will now attract a lower GST of 5% instead of 12%.

The rate on spectacles and corrective goggles has been slashed from 28% to 5%, while medical oxygen, thermometers, and surgical instruments will now be taxed at 5% instead of the earlier 12–18%. In addition, the GST on medical, dental, and veterinary devices has been cut from 18% to 5%, significantly reducing costs across a wide spectrum of healthcare services and products.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

These 33 Life-Saving Drugs, Including Daratumumab, Alectinib, Obinutuzumab, Now GST-Free, See List

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25-year-old MBBS doctor dies by suicide in Patna after failing PG exam

Patna: In an unfortunate incident, a Muzaffarpur-based junior doctor allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a licensed double-barreled gun at his residence.

According to his family members, the doctor had recently appeared for the postgraduate examination, and when the results were declared a few days ago, he was marked as failed. Following this, he became stressed and disturbed. 

After reportedly shooting himself, he was found in a pool of blood with the gun near his feet. The gun was registered under his father’s name.

The 25-year-old doctor had recently joined a private hospital in Juran Chapra after completing his MBBS. While the exact reason behind his death has not yet been confirmed, preliminary police findings suggest he was upset over failing the PG exam. An investigation is underway to ascertain the cause.

Also read- Chennai doctor jumps to death from 12th floor of apartment

The incident took place on Friday after the doctor returned home from duty around 6 P.M. According to his family members, he had evening snacks with his mother and grandmother and later went to his room on the third floor to study. 

Hours later, his family heard a gunshot sound. Immediately, they went to the third floor and found their son dead. He was lying in a pool of blood. Relatives rushed to his aid and informed the police immediately. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

“He was a friendly and hardworking person. He had just begun his career in medicine. About ten days ago, his PG examination result came, in which he did not pass. Since then, he appeared stressed, ” a family member said.

“Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide. The victim’s family members claimed that he had been mentally disturbed for several days after he failed to get through the postgraduate examination, the results of which were declared a few days ago,” Muzaffarpur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Sushil Kumar told HT

The incident has left the family in shock. The Town DSP of Muzaffarpur, Suresh Kumar, confirmed that police and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team reached the spot soon after being informed of the suicide.

“We have collected evidence and are questioning family members and neighbours to establish the exact reason behind the incident. We have recovered his dead body and sent it to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur, ” the DSP told IANS.

Also read- 37-year-old doctor found dead, anaesthesia overdose suspected

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Karnataka PG Medical Admissions: One-Year Bond Service, Rs 50 Lakh Penalty

Doctors getting admitted to postgraduate medical courses in Karnataka will have to undergo one year of compulsory bond service in a Government hospital.

This rule applies to all the candidates who take admission to PG Medical Degree/Diploma courses in Government / Private / Deemed colleges under Government quota or Private quota, NRI quota or Management quota and successfully complete the Post Graduate Degree/Diploma, except for those candidates who have undergone compulsory rural service after the award of the MBBS degree.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

1-year Bond service, Rs 50 lakh penalty: Karnataka PG medical admissions

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Health Bulletin 06/September/2025

Here are the top health stories of the day:

PGI Chandigarh Faces Scheduled Caste Panel Inquiry Over Discrimination Claims

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has come under the scanner of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) over allegations of discrimination and harassment faced by Scheduled Caste employees.

The Commission issued a formal notice to PGIMER on September 4 after receiving a complaint from a doctor on February 21, 2025. The NCSC has invoked its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution of India to inquire into the matter.

In its notice, the Commission has directed PGIMER to submit details of the allegations along with the action taken report within 15 days of receiving the communication. The notice warns that if PGIMER fails to respond in time, the Commission may exercise powers similar to those of the Civil Courts.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

PGI Chandigarh under Scheduled Caste panel scrutiny over discrimination allegations

No more bonds? Maharashtra rethinks mandatory service for MBBS graduates

The Maharashtra Government is reportedly considering scrapping the mandatory bond service for students completing their MBBS course.

The decision to do away with this decades-long bond service policy was taken in a meeting led by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis around two months ago. During the meeting, the ministers and officials from the state medical education and public health departments discussed ending the one-year rural stint for the undergraduate (UG) programmes. However, the Government decided to keep the bond policy intact for the post-graduate (PG) and super-speciality courses.

Reportedly, in the CM-led meeting dated July 9, which was held to review the public health department’s activities, it was concluded that the policy was no longer needed due to availability of ample doctors in rural centres and because of the increase in the MBBS seats in recent years.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

Will Maharashtra scrap Mandatory bond service for MBBS graduates?

Cancer Medicines Cheaper: GST Council Cuts Tax on 33 Lifesaving Drugs

In a significant move aimed at reducing the treatment burden for patients battling cancer and rare genetic disorders, the GST Council has removed the 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 33 expensive and life-saving medicines and diagnostic kits- making them completely tax-free, while other essential medicines, including those under Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy, will now attract a lower GST of 5% instead of 12%.

The rate on spectacles and corrective goggles has been slashed from 28% to 5%, while medical oxygen, thermometers, and surgical instruments will now be taxed at 5% instead of the earlier 12–18%. In addition, the GST on medical, dental, and veterinary devices has been cut from 18% to 5%, significantly reducing costs across a wide spectrum of healthcare services and products.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

These 33 Life-Saving Drugs, Including Daratumumab, Alectinib, Obinutuzumab, Now GST-Free, See List

Karnataka PG Medical Admissions: One-Year Bond Service, Rs 50 Lakh Penalty

Doctors getting admitted to postgraduate medical courses in Karnataka will have to undergo one year of compulsory bond service in a Government hospital.

This rule applies to all the candidates who take admission to PG Medical Degree/Diploma courses in Government / Private / Deemed colleges under Government quota or Private quota, NRI quota or Management quota and successfully complete the Post Graduate Degree/Diploma, except for those candidates who have undergone compulsory rural service after the award of the MBBS degree.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

1-year Bond service, Rs 50 lakh penalty: Karnataka PG medical admissions

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PGI Chandigarh faces Scheduled Caste panel inquiry over discrimination claims

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has come under the scanner of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) over allegations of discrimination and harassment faced by Scheduled Caste employees.

The Commission issued a formal notice to PGIMER on September 4 after receiving a complaint from a doctor on February 21, 2025. The NCSC has invoked its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution of India to inquire into the matter.

In its notice, the Commission has directed PGIMER to submit details of the allegations along with the action taken report within 15 days of receiving the communication. The notice warns that if PGIMER fails to respond in time, the Commission may exercise powers similar to those of the Civil Courts.

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

PGI Chandigarh under Scheduled Caste panel scrutiny over discrimination allegations

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NMC orders deployment of PG medicos in flood affected areas under DRP, check details

New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed the Nodal Officers in charge of District Residency Programme (DRP) to deploy PG medicos in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern States/UTs.

The PG Board of the Apex Medical Commission clarified that the deployment of PG medical students in such areas shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training.

NMC took this decision, noting the urgent requirement for healthcare professionals to take part in the ongoing relief measures. “In view of the recent floods/disaster-like situations in the northern States/UTs of the country, there is an urgent requirement for healthcare professionals as part of the ongoing relief measures. This initiative will not only provide much-needed healthcare services at the field level but will also enable young medical professionals to gain meaningful experience in disaster response, public health management, and community service, thereby enhancing their overall training. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also appealed for healthcare services to be strengthened through available resources, and several post-graduate doctors have expressed their willingness to volunteer their services,” NMC PG Board mentioned in the notice dated 06.09.2025.

The Commission mentioned that DRP for post-graduate medical students provides an opportunity to understand the healthcare needs of people at the field level.

Accordingly, directing the nodal officers to deploy PG medicos in he flood-affected areas, it added in the notice, “Considering the unique opportunity for both learning and service, the National Medical Commission recognizes this as a valuable component of postgraduate training. Accordingly, the deployment of post-graduate medical students in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern States/UTs shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training. The Nodal Officers of the respective States/UTs may do such postings of students undergoing DRP posting as per the requirement.”

Referring to the PG Board’s notice, NMC wrote to the Nodal officers of all States/UTs, District Residency Programme for Postgrduates, and the Directors/Principals of all medical colleges and mentioned, “It is requested to refer the circular of even no. dated 06-09-2025 from President, Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) w.r.t. cited subject and deployment of Post- Graduate Medical Students in the flood/ disaster affected areas of Northern States/ UTs. All the Nodal Officers of the District Residency Programme for Post Graduates for the respective States/ UTs may do such postings of the students undergoing DRP posting as per the requirement.”

To view the notice, click on the link below:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/nmc-deployment-of-post-graduate-medical-students-under-the-district-residency-programme-drp-in-recent-flood-affected-regions-300077.pdf

Also Read: PG medicos can obtain DRP certificate by serving in Char Dham Yatra, no need for separate 3 month training: Govt lauds NMC move

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JIPMER bags 4th spot in NIRF 2025 Medical college rankings

Chennai: The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Graduate and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry has secured 4th rank in the medical colleges category in NIRF Rankings 2025 released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi recently.

The Institute has risen to the 4th position this year, moving up from its 5th rank in 2024-a testament to its consistent pursuit of excellence, a PIB release said.

Also Read:NIRF 2025 Rankings: AIIMS New Delhi stays No 1, Check India’s top 50 medical colleges here

Congratulating the JIPMER fraternity on this remarkable achievement, Dr. Vir Singh Negi, its Director, told UNI “JIPMER has been consistently striving to enhance its teaching infrastructure and innovative learning methods. This recognition reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in education, research, and holistic development of students. Our vision is to nurture future leaders in all fields of medicine who will serve humanity with excellence and compassion.”

Also Read:Targeting MBBS in Karnataka: Check out NIRF-ranked Top Institutes, NEET 2025 State Quota Eligibility Guide

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has been released for medical colleges across India. The NIRF Ranking 2025 highlights the standard of education, infrastructure, faculty and research facilities in these institutions.

NIRF 2025 was declared by the Ministry of Education on September 4. Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, released the India Rankings 2025, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary (HE); Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE; Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NETF, NAAC and NBA and Dr. Anil Kumar Nassa, Member Secretary, NBA were present on this occasion along with vice chancellors and directors of institutions of higher education.

According to the NRIF 2025 ranking, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, has been ranked number 1 across India with 91.80 marks. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, occupies the top slot in Medical for the eighth consecutive year, i.e. from 2018 to 2025. Moreover, AIIMS is ranked at 8th position in Overall category. It was ranked at 6th and 7th position in Overall category in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Along with this, Medical Colleges in Delhi, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Pondicherry and Uttar Pradesh have been able to get into the top 10 in the list of NIRF ranking 2025. Below is the top 10 Medical colleges across India-

The top 10 Medical colleges include-

1 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

2 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

3 Christian Medical College

4 Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

5 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences

6 Banaras Hindu University

7 National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore

8 King George`s Medical University

9 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

10 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

The following are the top 50 Medical colleges across India, as per the NIRF Ranking 2025-

RANK

INSTITUTE

STATE

SCORE

1

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

Delhi

91.80

2

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Chandigarh

82.58

3

Christian Medical College

Tamil Nadu

76.48

4

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

Pondicherry

73.30

5

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences

Uttar Pradesh

70.09

6

Banaras Hindu University

Uttar Pradesh

70.05

7

National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore

Karnataka

69.77

8

King George`s Medical University

Uttar Pradesh

68.77

9

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Tamil Nadu

68.52

10

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Karnataka

68.05

11

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Tamil Nadu

66.50

12

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Maharashtra

65.17

13

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Uttarakhand

65.02

14

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

Odisha

64.31

15

Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Odisha

63.73

16

Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai

Tamil Nadu

63.71

17

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala

63.36

18

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology

Tamil Nadu

63.22

19

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

Rajasthan

63.18

20

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Maharashtra

62.37

21

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Tamil Nadu

61.54

22

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Delhi

61.50

23

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

West Bengal

61.07

24

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Odisha

61.00

25

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh

60.15

26

Maulana Azad Medical College

Delhi

59.47

27

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna

Bihar

59.24

28

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

Delhi

59.22

29

Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh

58.82

30

St. John’s Medical College

Karnataka

58.74

31

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

Chhattisgarh

58.44

32

Lady Hardinge Medical College

Delhi

57.98

33

Maharishi Markandeshwar

Haryana

56.68

34

Govt. Medical College & Hospital

Chandigarh

56.67

35

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Karnataka

56.45

35

Dayanand Medical College

Punjab

55.65

37

JSS Medical College, Mysore

Karnataka

55.51

38

University College of Medical Sciences

Delhi

54.21

39

Sawai Man Singh Medical College

Rajasthan

52.69

40

Jamia Hamdard

Delhi

52.57

41

Medical College

West Bengal

52.54

42

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Pondicherry

52.42

43

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Tamil Nadu

52.41

44

Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute

Gujarat

52.15

45

B. J. Medical College

Gujarat

51.84

46

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

Karnataka

51.70

47

Christian Medical College, Brown Road, Ludhiana

Punjab

51.47

48

Osmania Medical College

Telangana

51.46

49

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

Tamil Nadu

51.41

50

M. S. Ramaiah Medical College

Karnataka

50.91

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