Based on NIRF 2023 rankings and MCC admission data, this guide reveals exact seat counts, merit scores, and infrastructure strengths.
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
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Est.: 1956
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Seats: 100 MBBS/year (India’s lowest intake)
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Location: Ansari Nagar
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Why #1: World-ranked #134 (QS), 5,000+ beds, ₹3,228cr research budget
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Merit: 99.9999%ile NEET 2023 (Gen: 715+/720)
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Fee: ₹1,628/year (total course)
2. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)
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Est.: 2001
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Seats: 114 MBBS
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Location: Safdarjung Hospital
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Why Best: Runs India’s largest govt hospital (1,500 beds, 10,000+ daily patients)
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Merit: 99.98%ile NEET (Gen: 695/720)
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Fee: ₹10,000/year
3. Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
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Est.: 1916
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Seats: 200 MBBS (female-only)
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Location: Connaught Place
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Why Unique: Asia’s 2nd oldest women’s college, attached to Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital
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Merit: 99.95%ile NEET (Female: 680/720)
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Fee: ₹12,000/year
4. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
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Est.: 1956
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Seats: 250 MBBS
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Location: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
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Why Elite: #1 Delhi college in PG seats (AIIMS 2023: 87 selections)
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Merit: 99.92%ile NEET (Gen: 670/720)
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Fee: ₹15,000/year
5. University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)
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Est.: 1971
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden
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Strength: ₹200cr telemedicine project with ICMR
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Merit: 99.85%ile NEET (Gen: 660/720)
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Fee: ₹18,000/year
6. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute (ABVIMAS)
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Est.: 2019
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Seats: 100 MBBS
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Location: Dr. RML Hospital
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USP: AI-powered curriculum; 100% digital labs
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Merit: 99.80%ile NEET (Gen: 650/720)
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Fee: ₹20,000/year
7. Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS)
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Est.: 2008
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Seats: 100 MBBS
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Location: Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment
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Unique: 50% army ward quota, NACC A+
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Merit: 99.70%ile NEET (Gen: 640/720)
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Fee: ₹2.2 lakh/year
8. Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR)
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Est.: 2011
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Jamia Hamdard
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Strength: WHO herbal medicine collaborator
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Merit: 95%ile NEET (Gen: 600/720)
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Fee: ₹18 lakh/year
9. ESIC Medical College
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Est.: 2012
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Seats: 125 MBBS
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Location: Basaidarapur
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Benefit: Employees’ State Insurance scheme (low-cost care)
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Merit: 94%ile NEET (Gen: 590/720)
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Fee: ₹27,000/year
10. North Delhi Medical College
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Est.: 2019
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Hindu Rao Hospital
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USP: Smart hospital with IoT patient monitoring
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Merit: 90%ile NEET (Gen: 580/720)
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Fee: ₹22 lakh/year
Key Comparison: Delhi Medical Colleges (2024)
| College | Type | NEET %ile | Annual Fee | Hospital Beds |
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| AIIMS Delhi | Central | 99.9999%ile | ₹1,628 | 5,000+ |
| VMMC | Govt | 99.98%ile | ₹10,000 | 1,500 |
| LHMC | Govt | 99.95%ile | ₹12,000 | 1,200 |
| MAMC | Govt | 99.92%ile | ₹15,000 | 1,800 |
| ACMS | Pvt-Army | 99.70%ile | ₹2.2 lakh | 1,000 |
Admission Insights (2023 Data)
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Total MBBS Seats: 1,339
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Competition: 1 seat per 1,743 NEET applicants
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Reservation: 85% Delhi quota (except AIIMS: all-India)
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Top 5 Cutoffs: 650+ NEET score (Gen)
Why These Colleges Dominate
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AIIMS: Publishes 1,200+ research papers/year
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MAMC: 92% PG success rate (NEET PG 2023)
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VMMC: Handles 3,000+ surgeries monthly
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LHMC: 100% internship placement in AIIMS
