Best Medical Colleges in India 2019
Top Medical Colleges in India 2019: Medicine, especially MBBS course is one of the most lucrative profession of our country, it is one of the most sought after career option. There is always a dearth of colleges for this as well because of the facilities and investment required for a good medical college.
Overall, the medical facilities in India though still face a challenge with respect to the number of aspirants. However, the quality of education in the below listed top medical colleges is commendable and is very much comparable to excellent medical institutes. Because of this, one can also see number of foreign students pursuing medical education from India.
Limited seats and significance of medical stream as a career option makes a tough competition for students. The competition is equally high for the colleges to prove their worth. Some of the best medical colleges in India for MBBS course include:
1. All India Institute of Medical sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
This is by far the best college recognized for studies in medicine. The institute has a history of more than 60 years and was established in 1956. The institute has an independent existence under the ministry of Health and family welfare.
The institute is a leader in cardiac and neurological studies as a result the students get to see the finest transplant surgeries and the latest techniques in this hospital. The institute is also known for its toxicology and DNA profiling lab, which were established in 1990. These are one of the finest labs in the world and provide exposure to some great facilities in medical sciences.
2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
This institute comprise of group of institutes, established in and around Tamil Nadu. Christian missionaries started CMC Vellore institute in 1918. The College is involved in educational courses on healthcare services and has built its name as a research institute in the field of aids, leprosy, diarrhea, immunization etc.
The college has earned its name in technology; the college holds the record of performing first reconstructive surgery for leprosy in the world.
3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
This is another renowned and one of the oldest medical college in India. The college was established after the Second World War in 1948. The college came into existence with an aim to produce doctor soldiers. These doctor soldiers could be recruited in the Army, Air force or Navy based on the requirement.
The college has stood to its promise and prestige since its inception.
4. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi
This College is another government institute and has four wings under it. The four wings include Lok Nayak hospital, G B Pant Institute of Post graduate Medical Education & Research, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences and Guru Nanak Eye Center.
The College has huge number of outpatients visiting on daily basis. The number of patients visiting the hospital provides a great opportunity for the students to get exposure as well learn the art of patient management. The college overall has 290 undergraduate students and 245 students pursuing postgraduate courses from the college.
5. Grant Medical College And Sir J. J. Group Of Hospitals (GMC), Mumbai
The College is amongst the list of oldest medical college sin India and was established in 1845. The College has dual aim, one is to indulge in the students a practice to give quality medical care to the patients as well as provide medical care at an affordable price for the poor and needy. Over its more than 150 years of history, the college has stayed well to its values and principles.
6. Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi
The College is a symbol of women empowerment and has a history of hundred years to it. The institute was started in 1916, and has been giving great medical professionals to the country. The college initially started as an 80-bed hospital and now it has flourished into a 1,200-bedded hospital.
The College also has good flow of outpatients providing a rich experience to the students pursuing medical education in this college. The college has rich alumni of Doctors serving across the country in different hospitals.
7. King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
The College has been imparting education in the field of medicine for decades now. The college has always been open to adopting new technology and imbibe the same in the education as well. Along with adopting new technologies, the college has also stood by the values. The college is specifically known for its cardiology department across the world.
8. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
KMC was established in the year 1953 as a self-financing medical college. KMC is regarded, as the best college for medicine in Karnataka and is well known for its research with more than 35 patents to its name. KMC, is one of the top private MBBS colleges in India. Currently, KMC is providing number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine.
In total KMC provides 18 courses in its portfolio, of which six courses are in Super specialty and seven courses are in Post-Graduation. The college is best known for its research facilities and infrastructure that makes it one of the best college for medical education and research.
9. University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) – University of Delhi, New Delhi
This College is very selective in choosing its students and is the biggest reason for this college holding a top rank amongst medical colleges in India over the years. The most lucrative part of the college is its eminent faculty, which is a part of the health groups across the world. These include WHO, UNICEF, UNAID, World Bank, ICMR and CSIR etc.
The college along with providing course for MBBS and MD, also provides various certificate course in medicine and related sectors for the students.
10. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore
The institute has a 2500 bed capacity, which gives many opportunities to the students for facing real life challenges. Students also get an opportunity to work on a hug flow of outpatients.
To further strengthen, the student education, the college has a renowned library and access to thousands of books and journals. College is also known to ensure a healthy ratio of teachers to students.