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33 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in India

Of the 33 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in India, Vellore Institute of Technology ranks highest on research impact (2,233,363 citations). Next come Manipal University (#34 in India) and National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India). Across the whole list there are 131 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,233,363 citations and an h-index of 349. 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Manipal University, founded in 1953. Manipal University is the largest, with 35,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 69 bachelor's, 32 master's, 10 diploma and 7 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (78), Pharmacy (15), Nursing (12) and Physiotherapy (5). The usual length is 4 years and 2 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake). Assam Down Town University offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), Manipal University (#34 in India) and National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Medicine & Health Sciences in India?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 Years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in India?

Assam Down Town University, with 22, ahead of Manipal University (15).

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