NEET UG Counselling 2026: Top 25 Medical Colleges as per NIRF Rankings

With NEET UG 2026 results now out, medical aspirants have started focusing on the next major step, NEET UG Counselling 2026. As candidates prepare their college preferences, the NIRF rankings can help them compare some of the leading medical institutes in the country.

For students planning their MBBS admission, knowing the top-ranked medical colleges can make the choice-filling process more informed. Here is the list of the top 25 medical colleges as per the NIRF Medical Rankings 2025, along with their rank, location and score.

NEET Counselling 2026: Top 25 Medical Colleges as per NIRF Rankings 2025

The following list is based on the NIRF Medical Rankings 2025 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The ranking considers parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception.

AIIMS Delhi secured the top position in the NIRF Medical Rankings 2025 with a score of 91.80, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh with 82.58 and Christian Medical College, Vellore, with 76.48.

Source: NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.

NEET Counselling 2026: What's the Current Status?

NEET UG 2026 candidates are now waiting for the counselling process to begin. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for All India Quota seats and several participating institutions and categories.

As of the latest update, the MCC website has an active UG Medical Counselling section for the 2026 session, but the detailed NEET UG 2026 counselling registration schedule and information bulletin have not yet been published. The current events section lists 2026 notices, while the UG schedule page continues to show earlier counselling schedules.

Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial counselling dates circulating on social media. The MCC is responsible for finalising the counselling procedure and schedule for the seats under its counselling jurisdiction.

What Students Can Do Before NEET Counselling 2026 Begins?

While waiting for the counselling schedule, candidates can use this time to prepare their documents, research colleges and understand the choice-filling process. A little preparation can help students make better decisions once registration and choice filling begin.

Students can:

• Check the NIRF 2025 Medical Rankings and shortlist preferred colleges.

• Compare colleges based on location, courses, facilities, fees and available seats.

• Keep NEET UG 2026 rank, score and category in mind while preparing a preference list.

• Arrange important documents required during counselling and admission.

• Check the official MCC website regularly for registration and schedule updates.

• Understand the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) counselling and state counselling.

• Avoid relying on unofficial websites or social media posts for counselling dates.

• Prepare a tentative college preference list before choice filling starts.