NIRF Ranking 2025: Medical Category
| College Name | Score | Rank |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi | 91.80 | 1 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | 82.58 | 2 |
| Christian Medical College | 76.48 | 3 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | 73.30 | 4 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | 70.09 | 5 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 70.05 | 6 |
| National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore | 69.77 | 7 |
| King George`s Medical University | 68.77 | 8 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 68.52 | 9 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 68.05 | 10 |
NIRF Ranking 2025 Medical: Year-Wise Comparison
| College Name | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Position Change |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi | 1 | 1 | No change |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh | 2 | 2 | No change |
| Christian Medical College | 3 | 3 | No change |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| King George`s Medical University | 8 | 19 | +11 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 10 | 9 | -1 |
NIRF Rankings 2025 Medical: Key Observations
In the year 2025, as many as 223 institutions participated in the medical category of NIRF ranking 2025. Out of them, 50 colleges successfully secured a spot in the rankings. Here are the key observations of NIRF medical ranking 2025:
- AIIMS Delhi continues to shine and retains its top spot. The institute has bagged a score of 90+ every year barring 2019, where it scored 87.52.
- The similar trend has been followed by PGIMER Chandigarh. The institute has maintained its strong hold of second position in 2025 as well. It has bagged 2nd spot since the medical category was introduced in 2018.
- No change has been observed in the top three spots of NIRF rankings 2025 medical category.
- In 2025, King George`s Medical University made the biggest jump of 11 positions and stormed in the top 10. The institute secured 8th position with a score of 68.77.
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences Bangalore slipped down three positions from 4th spot in 2024 to 7th in 2025.
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NIRF Medical Rankings 2025 – Evaluation Parameters & Weightage
The NIRF India Rankings 2025 assesses management institutes across the country using a comprehensive set of parameters. Each parameter carries a specific weightage and reflects critical aspects of academic excellence, research, inclusivity, and perception.
Key Evaluation Parameters
| Sr. No. | Parameter | Marks | Weightage |
| 1 | Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | 100 | 30% |
| 2 | Research and Professional Practice (RP) | 100 | 30% |
| 3 | Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 100 | 20% |
| 4 | Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 100 | 10% |
| 5 | Perception (PR) | 100 | 10% |
Detailed Breakdown of Parameters
Here is the detailed breakdown of NIRF ranking parameters based on which institutions are ranked:
1. Teaching, Learning & Resources
This parameter evaluates the strength of academic resources and infrastructure available to students, including:
Faculty–Student Ratio (FSR) – 30 marks based on adequate faculty presence, emphasizing permanent faculty.
Faculty with PhD and Experience (FQE) – 20 marks for the proportion of highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
Financial Resources & Utilisation (FRU) – 30 marks for the availability and effective use of financial resources in academics and infrastructure.
2. Research and Professional Practice
Publications (PU) – 40 marks for the quantity and quality of published research.
Projects, Professional Practice & Executive Development Programs (FPPP) – 20 marks for funded projects, consultancy, and professional development initiatives.
3. Graduation Outcomes
Placement & Higher Studies (GPH) – 40 marks based on employability and continuation to advanced studies.
University Examination Performance (GUE) – 20 marks measuring academic success rates.
Median Salary (GMS) – 40 marks for the average remuneration of graduates.
4. Outreach and Inclusivity
Regional Diversity (RD) – 30 marks for representation of students from various states.
Women Diversity (WD) – 30 marks for gender inclusivity in student and faculty populations.
Economically & Socially Challenged Students (ESCS) – 20 marks for support provided to underprivileged students.
Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS) – 20 marks for infrastructure and support services for differently-abled students.
5. Perception
Peer Perception (Employers & Academics) – 100 marks based on reputation among academic peers, recruiters, and other stakeholders.
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FAQs
Which institute secured the first spot in NIRF ranking 2025 medical category?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi bagged the no.1 spot in the medical category of NIRF rankings 2025. The institute secured 91.80 scores out of 100. AIIMS Delhi NIRF ranking has remained unchanged at 1st position since the introduction of the category in 2018.
What is PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF ranking in 2025?
With a score of 82.58, the institute has bagged the second position in NIRF medical rankings 2025.
Who releases NIRF Ranking?
Every year The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings are released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India via online mode at nirfindia.org. This year rankings have been released for 17 categories including medical.
What are the parameters taken into consideration for NIRF rankings?
NIRF rankings are based on five key parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (30%), Research and Professional Practice (30%), Graduation Outcomes (20%), Outreach and Inclusivity (10%), and Perception (10%).
Why are NIRF Medical Rankings important for students and institutions?
The rankings provide credible insights into the quality of medical education in India, helping students make informed choices for admissions. For institutions, it enhances credibility, attracts better faculty and research opportunities, and sets benchmarks for continuous improvement.
Which government medical institutions featured in the top 10 list?
Government institutions like AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, SGPGIMS Lucknow, BHU Varanasi, NIMHANS Bangalore, and KGMU Lucknow dominate the rankings.