Delhi, the national capital, offers a rich array of medical education options—from the prestigious AIIMS to well-established government and private colleges. With competitive NEET scores, students gain access to top-tier academic and clinical opportunities.
Delhi’s Medical Education Landscape
Delhi hosts 8 government MBBS colleges and 2 private/deemed institutions . Government colleges collectively offer about 1,247 MBBS seats:
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132 seats at AIIMS
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455 under GGSIPU-affiliated gov’t colleges
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660 in DU-affiliated institutions
NEET-UG is the sole gateway for admission into MBBS and BDS courses.
3. Top Government Medical Colleges in Delhi
| College Name | NIRF Rank 2024 | Annual Fee (Est.) | NEET Cut-off |
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| AIIMS, New Delhi | 1 (India) | ~₹6,075 | Top 1–2k |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) | 17 | ~₹2.56 LPA | |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | 24 | ~₹11 k | |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) | 29 | ~₹1.36 LPA | |
| University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) | 32 | ~₹7,000 | |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute & RML Hospital | — | — | |
| Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College | — | — | |
| NDMC Medical College | — | ~₹3 LPA |
4. Leading Private & Deemed Medical Colleges
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Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS) – Niche super‑specialty, top fees, yet single-specialty MBBS
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Jamia Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences – Deemed; annual MBBS fees up to ₹74 L
Other private institutions include Army College of Medical Sciences & St Stephen’s Nursing College.
5. Fee Structures – Government vs Private
| Type | Approx Annual Fees |
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| Govt | ₹6 k – ₹2.6 L |
| Private | ₹10 L – ₹74 L |
Government colleges offer highly cost-effective medical education. Private options cater to specialized programs with higher fees and facilities.
6. Admission Process Overview (NEET-UG)
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NEET-UG is mandatory; high percentile needed for Delhi government colleges.
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15% AIQ + 85% State quota for DU/GGSIPU colleges; private/deemed fill seats via state or separate counseling.
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Cut-offs vary: AIIMS/GMQ require 99–99.5%ile, MAMC & VMMC around 98–99%ile, others slightly lower.
7. Career Opportunities & Placements
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Govt med colleges provide robust clinical training, rural internships, and UG to PG pipelines.
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Typical stipends during internship: ~₹50k–70k/month.
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Placement is career-track oriented: hospital jobs, PG entrance (NEET-PG), government roles.
8. FAQs
Q. How many medical colleges are in Delhi?
8 government and 2 private/deemed MBBS institutes.
Q. What is the fee at AIIMS?
Around ₹6,075 annually.
Q. Which is the top medical college in Delhi?
AIIMS Delhi holds NIRF rank #1 nationally.
9. Apply Now – Direct Links
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[Apply to AIIMS Delhi (15% AIQ counseling)]
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[Apply to VMMC & LHMC via Delhi NEET Counseling]
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[Apply to MAMC, UCMS via DU/GGSIPU portals]
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[Apply to ILBS (Private)]
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[Apply to Jamia Hamdard IMS (Private)]