Introduction:

Doctors save the lives of many with their exceptional skills and knowledge. The medical profession is considered as a community service, as they have to work selflessly to save the lives of the people, neglecting their own lives. Current scenario of the pandemic has seen the doctors and other healthcare staff doing their duty selflessly. Their skills are developed when they undergo rigorous training during the five -year MBBS course after clearing the NEET – an entrance exam to get into the top PG medical colleges in India. Students also get admitted to postgraduate medical courses in AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS through the INI CET exam. National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the NEET PG 2021 entrance test . While the All India institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi conducts the INICET exam.

Most of the Indian doctors start preparing for a post graduation in a specialized field as per their proficiency. India has many prestigious institutions for those who want to study PG medicine. 

Most popular PG medical courses in India:

There are many specializations that the candidates can choose depending on their skills or affinity. But sometimes it is confusing to choose the right course.

Let us take a look at all the available choices that you can make if you wish to pursue your masters in India.

• MD (Masters in Medicine), is one of the most preferred specializations among Indian doctors after their MBBS degree.
• MS (Masters in Surgery), is the ideal course for those who aspires to become a surgeon and specialize further to specific regions.
• DNB (Diplomate in National Board), is for the candidates undergoing training in big private hospitals.
• PG Diploma, that helps the candidates earn a quick specialization in their chosen path.

During the final year, candidates can consult their faculties/mentors, who can provide more insights into the course that is perfect for you to pursue. You can also search on the web to know more details about the top colleges. Our blog will guide you to your destination faster as we have consolidated the information required.  Click here to know more details.

Eligibility criteria:

All the MCI (Medical council of India) recognized government medical colleges select the candidates based on their merit at the various entrance examinations. The entry cut-offs for the government colleges are much higher than private universities offering PG medicine courses.

The candidate with an MBBS degree and MBBS enrolment document are eligible for applying for the PG courses. Also, the candidate should have an internship experience of one year.

Foreign Medical Graduate exam(FMGE) is a qualifying screening test, after which the foreign graduates can apply for the NEET exam. There are a total of 10,821 Master of Surgery (MS), 19,953 Doctor of Medicine (MD) and 1,979 PG Diploma seats in postgraduate medical courses in India.

Fees structure:

Depending on the college, the fee will range from a few thousand rupees to 50 lakhs per year. For the medical colleges like AIIMS, the fees are as low as 2000+ rupees per year.

Choosing the right college:

Pursuing a medical degree requires utmost dedication and focus. Candidates must choose it carefully. Selecting the right college is crucial for shaping your career. Some criterion to be looked for are listed below:

1.  Infrastructure- Better infrastructure can help you sharpen your strengths by giving more access to practise and learn.

 2.  Basic facilities– Basic amenities in place will help you in concentrating more on the studies rather than worrying about it.

3.  Ranking of college– The medical commissions have listed a NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranking for colleges, which can help you in deciding which college to choose. Also, talk to your peers; consult the alumni to get a clear idea about the college.

4.  Campus culture– Campus culture can help the students in developing good survival skills. Talk to passed out students to get additional information.

5.  Funding- You need to also check on the required money for the other utilities apart from the fees. The expenses for study materials, hostel requirements etc. should be roughly calculated to get an idea.

Want to know the college that suits your skills?

The DBMCI eGurukul College Predictor is an online tool that helps the aspirants to predict the colleges as per their marks in the respective exam, and cut-off scores. In this blog, candidates can get complete details regarding the DBMCI eGurukul NEET PG College Predictor and its features. Click here to know more.

List of PG Medical colleges in India:

There are 542 medical colleges, including the government and private sector, in India. Here is the list of 50 top PG Medical colleges in India: 

1.  AIIMS, New Delhi

2.  CMC, Vellore

3.  PGIMER, Chandigarh

4.  Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

5.  NIMHANS Bangalore

6.  IMS BHU, Varanasi

7.  Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry

8.  Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kochi

9.  Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai

10. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

11. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

12. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi

13.  Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research, Chennai

14. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

15. University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi

16.  Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

17.  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

18.  St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru

19.  Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

20. JSS Medical College, Mysore

21.  CMC Ludhiana

22. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

23. Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru

24.  Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh

25. Siksha `O` Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar

26. PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore

27. Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana

28. M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

29. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar

30. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

31. S. R. M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

32. Maharishi Markandeshwar, Ambala

33. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry

34. K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru

35.  Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha

36.  Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai

37. Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur

38.  Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai

39. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

40. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad

41. Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata

42. Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai

43. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal West, Manipur

44. R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

45. Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

46. Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow

47. Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital, Mumbai

48. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

49.  Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

50.  BJ Medical College, Pune 

Top Medical PG Colleges in India:

Here is a list of the top PG Medical colleges in India with its rating.

S.NO.	List of top 20 colleges in India	Rating (2021)
1	Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi	4.8
2	King George’s medical university, Lucknow	4.5
3	University college of medical science, Delhi	4.3
4	Government medical college and hospital, Chandigarh	4.1
5	Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam	3.5
6	Institute of medical science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	4
7	Bangalore medical college and research institute, Banglore	3.6
8	Lady Hardinge Medical college for women, Delhi	3.9
9	Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai	3.8
10	SCB medical college, Cuttack	3.6
11	Indira Gandhi medical college, Shimla	3.8
12	Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad	3.7
13	Madras Medical College, Chennai	3.8
14	Seth GS medical college, Mumbai	3.68
15	Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi	3.5
16	Medical College, Kolkata	3.33
17	Jawaharlal Nehru medical college, Aligarh	3.65
18	Goa medical college, Panaji	3.3
19	Mysore medical college and Research Institute, Mysore	3.46
20	B J Medical College, Ahmedabad	3.43

Top Government PG Medical Colleges in India:

There are more than 100 medical colleges in the government sector that provide the best in business. Make sure you select a college that offers the best in your choice of field.

Here is a list of government top PG Medical colleges in India.

S.NO.	Name of the college	State/City	Courses they offer
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences	New Delhi	It offers 20 MD/MS courses. It also offers PG Diploma and DM/MCh degree courses.
2	King George’s Medical University	Lucknow	KGMU offers courses for specialization in 20 subjects.
3	University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi	Delhi	It offers 20 MD/MS courses. It also offers PG Diploma and DM/MCh degree courses.
4	Maulana Azad Medical College	New Delhi	It offers 20 MD/MS courses. It also offers PG Diploma and DM/MCh degree courses.
5	Armed Forces Medical College	Pune	It offers MD/MS courses in 22 subjects. They also offer a Masters in Anatomy and Hospitalisation.
6	Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College	Mumbai	Seth GS college offers MD/MS in 20 subjects and super-specialty courses in 15 subjects. The college also provides a PG diploma in several clinical subjects.
7	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	It offers 20 MD/MS courses. It also offers PG Diploma and DM/MCh degree courses.
8	Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	IMS – BHU offers MD/MS in 24 subjects, which include almost all the major specialties.
9	Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women	New Delhi	LMHC offers MD/MS in 20 subjects. Apart from that, LHMC offers two super specialty courses(MCh Peds. Surgery and DM Neonatology).
10	Madras Medical College	Chennai	MMC offers MD/MS in 23 subjects. It also offers 16 super specialty courses. MMC offers a postgraduate diploma.
11	Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College	Mumbai	The college offers MD/MS courses in all subjects. It offers PG Diploma n M.Ch and DM. It also offers Post-Doctoral degrees in M.Ch and DM for different specializations.
12	Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital	New Delhi	It offers 20 MD/MS courses. It also offers PG Diploma and DM/MCh degree courses.

Top Private PG Medical colleges in India:

India has good private medical colleges. Though the fees are high, they provide great facilities. Having a good NEET score helps to get into the college of your choice. 

Here is a list of private top PG Medical colleges in India-

Name of the college	Ranking	NIRF Rank
Christian medical college, Vellore	4.8	3
Christian medical college, Ludhiana	4	18
Kasturba medical college, Manipal	4.7	9
St John’s National Academy of health science, Banglore	4	11
Kasturba medical college, Mangalore	4	21
Sri Ramachandra medical college and research institute, Chennai	3.8	13
Hamdard Institute of medical science and research, Delhi	3.55	15
JSS Medical College, Mysore	3.6	17
SRM Medical college hospital and research center, Chennai	4	22
Dayanand medical college and hospital, Ludhiana	3.88	24
Dr. D Y Patil medical college hospital and research center, Pune	3.3	20
MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	3.6	27
Kalinga Institute of medical sciences, Bhubaneswar	3.2	30
MGM Medical college, Aurangabad	3.4	31
Mahatma Gandhi medical college and Research Institute, Pondicherry	3.5	40
Institute of medical science and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar	3.35	21
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical college, Belhaum	3.3	7
Aarupadai Veedu Medical college and hospital	3.4	26
Saveetha Medical College and hospital, Kanchipuram	3.5	25
Kempegowda institute of medical sciences, Banglore	3.35	28

Conclusion: 

The PG medical colleges in India offer the best set of PG courses. In this article, we have mentioned the top PG Medical colleges in India. The NIRF ranking and the overall rating of the colleges are also mentioned. NEET PG scores are the basis for the admissions in most of the colleges. So due importance should be given for the training and study for the entrance examinations. Hope this will help you in choosing the best college. 

We would like to wish all the best to all the aspirants.

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