List of Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh Based on 2024 Ranking

The top medical colleges in Chhattisgarh include AIIMS Raipur, ITM University, Raipur, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Science (SSIMS), Bhilai, CIMS Bilaspur, and many others names. These colleges offer various medical courses across all levels of education, including MBBS, MD, BAMS, BPT, DNB, etc.

  • There are 25 medical colleges in the state including 13 government and 12 private colleges. These colleges cover most of the medical specializations including Surgery, Ayurved, Community Medicine, Yoga, ENT, and Unani Medicine.
  • Out of these, there are 8 MCI Approved Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh, while 10 have the approval of UGC.
  • NEET and NEET PG are the only exams that are considered for admission to the best medical colleges in Chhattisgarh. AIIMS Raipur MBBS cutoff was 1145 for General category students and 23,579 for ST students. Check the detailed NEET Cutoff.
  • At present, there are 700+ total MBBS seats in Chhattisgarh in the survey.
  • Medical students don’t get any proper campus recruitment placement like Engineering and Management Students. In most cases, students start practicing with doctors and earn internships with adequate stipends.

Check the Top MBBS Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Ranking

Multiple institutions like India Today, NIRF, The Week, Outlook, etc. release the rankings of top medical colleges in India every year. The colleges are scored across various parameters, which help decide their ranks. Some of these parameters include Perception of the University, Faculty Quality, Graduation Outcome, Outreach, Inclusivity of the Institute, Gender Ratio, etc.

Agencies also release lists like Top Medical Colleges in India 2023 for MBBS, top law colleges in India, and many more for various other streams. Listed below are rankings of top medical colleges in India with fees, as released by different agencies like NIRF and India Today.

Read More: Medical College in Bhilai Chattisgarh

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh with NIRF Ranking

National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method adopted by the Indian government to rank top Education institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and, (5) Perception. The rendered pie chart below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for Ranking top colleges in India:

NIRF Ranking Parameters and Weightage

AIIMS Raipur is the best medical college in Chhattisgarh as per the NIRF Ranking. AIIMS Raipur is placed at 49th position with a NIRF score of 47.44 in the list of top medical colleges in India.

NIRF Ranking 2022 College Name  NIRF Score
49 All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Raipur  47.44

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh with India Today Ranking

India Today is one of the leading and well-reputed English news magazines in India which is published by Living Media India Limited every week. The Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA), a marketing and research firm from Delhi and India Today, conducts a college ranking survey. It ranked Indian colleges in fields like Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Engineering, etc.

The weightage of various parameters based on which India Today ranks a college is tabulated below:

India Today Ranking Parameters and Weightage

India Today has released a list of top medical colleges in India. The list includes 53 top private and government medical colleges in India. All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Raipur is the best medical college in Chhattisgarh as per the India Today Ranking. AIIMS Raipur is ranked 31 on the list of the top medical colleges in India.

India Today Ranking 2022 College Name 
31 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Cut-off

Given below are the Chhattisgarh Medical College Cut off details of top colleges like AIIMS Raipur, CIMS Bilaspur, etc. Each college releases a different cut-off, and the students who reach the cut-off ranks are eligible to apply for admission to these colleges.

College Name General SC ST
Government Medical College, Ambikapur 6295-7896 45176-45176 66331-66331
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College  7020-8014 49879-49879 70010-70010
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College  812-5114 35676-37457 51537-51537
AIIMS Raipur  1145 13607 23579
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur 3913-6905 43133-46902 53916-61182
Late Baliram Kashyap Memorial Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur 7280-9085 44668-49432 72366-72366
Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon 7098-8891 29524-49980 68260-68260
  • The above table shows the cutoff details only for the MBBS course offered by these colleges in Chhattisgarh.
  • For AIIMS Raipur, the cutoff given is the AIIMS MBBS exam which was conducted. Now, only NEET will be considered by every college across India.
  • Some of these colleges also release a separate cutoff score for the OBC category students.

These are just a few insights into the cutoff scores. Check the detailed cutoff by clicking on the links below.

Top Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh

The following is the list of top Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh along with their fee structure:

Top Private Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

The following is the list of top private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh with a fee structure.

College Names Courses Offered Average Fees
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University - [SRU], Raipur MSc in Medical Laboratory Technician INR 37,500
MSc in Optometry  INR 37,200
ISBM University, Raipur PG Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy  INR 22,900
Apollo College Of Physiotherapy, Durg B.P.T INR 52,500 
M.P.T INR 75,000 
CCM Medical College, Durg MBBS INR 518,000
Rajiv Lochan Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Durg BAMS INR 1,28,315
New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur BDS INR 212,000
MDS INR 454,000
Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Rajnandgaon MDS INR 465,000
BDS INR 240,000
Raipur Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Raipur BHMS INR 55,280
Dr. CV Raman University, Institute Of Open And Distance Education, Bilaspur PG Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy  INR 21,000
Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Angora BDS INR 221,000

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Admission Process

There are a total of 25 medical colleges in Chhattisgarh out of which 12 are private and 13 are in the public sector. Look at the chart below to understand this public: private ratio.

public and private medical colleges in chhattisgarh

Source: Official Website

  • The entrance exams accepted by the medical colleges in Chhattisgarh are NEET and NEET PG
  • A total of 8 colleges offer admission through NEET while only 1 college offers admission through NEET PG.

ITM University, Raipur 

It is a private institute owned by the ITM Group of Institutions. ITM University, Raipur was established in 2012 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC).

  • The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), B Optometry, BBA, BTech, M Optometry, MSc Biochemistry, etc.
  • The university also offers an integrated program namely BBA LLB with a total duration of 5 years. 
  • Admissions in the medical courses of ITM University, Raipur are done based on marks scored in the NEET exam. For the PG courses, the NEET PG score is considered.
  • The average fee of an undergraduate program like BSc Medicine at ITM University is INR 34,000 per year for the students.

AIIMS Raipur 

AIIMS Raipur or the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur is one of the 15 operational AIIMS in India, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is spread over an area of 103.6 acres with a hospital, college, and residential complex. 

  • AIIMS Raipur offers programs such as Master of Public Health, Ph.D. programs, Paramedical and certificate courses, Post-Doctoral Certificate courses, etc.
  • AIIMS has an entrance exam for MBBS with a cut of 1145 for the General category, 2074 for the OBC, 13607 for SC, and 23579 for ST. 
  • The institute had its entrance exam for the MBBS course and did not ask for NEET results. But according to the latest decision of the government, NEET will be the only exam considered for admissions in all the top MBBS colleges in India from now onwards.

The following shows the courses offered at AIIMS Raipur with their fee structure.

Course Name Total Fees
BSc (Operation Theatre Technology) INR 3,165
BSc (Medical Technology in Radiography) INR 3,165
MBBS INR 1,628
BSc (Nursing) INR 1,685
Master of Public Health INR 5,856

AIIMS Raipur also offers a Postdoctoral Certificate in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Imaging, Paediatric Critical Care, Neurological Anaesthesia, and many more. 

The following graph shows the total number of seat intake for the courses offered in AIIMS:

AIIMS Raipur Course-wise Seat Intake

Source: Official Website

Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur

CIMS Bilaspur was established in the year 2001 as an undergraduate institution. The institute is run and funded by the state government of Chhattisgarh.

  • It offers MBBS with an annual intake of 180 seats. The course curriculum is approved by MCI and affiliated with Pt. Dindayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science and Ayush University. 
  • Admission to CIMS Bilaspur is made through merit scored in NEET conducted by NTA. 
  • A total of 85% of seats are reserved for state-quota students while the other 15% are for All India quota students. 
  • The medical institute is equipped with world-class infrastructural facilities including hostels, an auditorium, laboratories, a Wi-fi campus, and many more.

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Entrance Exam Wise

Entrance exams are required by the top medical colleges in Chhattisgarh for admission into their courses. For the medical courses, the accepted exams are NEET and NEET PG. Students who clear these exams and make the cutoffs of the respective colleges can apply for admissions. Given below are the exams and their details.

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh Accepting NEET Score

NEET is an examination conducted by the NTA, set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

  •  It is required for admission to MBBS/BDS courses and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized Medical/Dental & other Colleges/Institutes in India.
  • The application form must be submitted online only.
  • It consists of only a single stage and the questions are all objective.
  • The syllabus for the exam includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (both Botany and Zoology)
  • NEET is a pen and paper test done on a specially designed machine gradable paper. The exam is for 3 hours with a total of 180 questions with 720 marks.
  • Physics and chemistry have 45 questions each while biology has 90 questions.

Some of the top medical colleges in Chhattisgarh accepting NEET scores are as follows: 

  • AIIMS Raipur
  • Ayush and Health Science University
  • Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College
  • CIMS Bilaspur
  • Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon

Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh Accepting NEET PG Score

NEET PG or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Post Graduate) is organized by the National Board of Examinations

  • This test is required for admission into courses such as MD, MS, and Graduate Diploma courses.
  • The submission of application forms is only available online and will not be accepted offline.
  • The exam is a computer-based test with multiple-choice questions.
  • The syllabus comprises the subjects according to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
  • The exam is of 3 hours and 30 minutes with a total of 300 MCQs. The question paper is divided into three parts (A, B, and C), consisting of 50, 00, and 150 MCQs respectively.

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Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh: FAQs

Ques. Name some of the best medical colleges in Chhattisgarh.

Ans. Some of the best medical colleges in Chhattisgarh are AIIMS, Raipur, and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, ITM University, and many more.

Ques. Can a student apply for admission without giving the NEET entrance exam?

Ans. The requirement of NEET depends on the college one applies to. Some colleges demand the entrance exam results while others simply give admissions on a merit basis. However, more than 90% of medical colleges give admission only based on NEET scores.

Ques. What rank is required for admission into GMC Raipur through the all-India quota?

Ans. An All India Rank of 4000 or higher is the minimum that should be aimed for, according to the previous trends of cut-off.

Ques. What is the difference between BSc (Medicine) and MBBS?

Ans. If a student wishes to study medicine, then the correct choice is MBBS as BSc (Medicine) dwells more into the biochemistry and making of drugs, etc. Another major difference is that BSc is a three-year course, while MBBS is a 5-year course.

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ITM University, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
63,500B.Sc (Medicine)- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 10,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
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MATS University, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
14,000PG Diploma in Medical- Total Fees------
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45,000Bachelor of Physiotherapy(BPT)- 1st Year Fees------
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12,000PG Diploma in Medical- Total Fees----
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ISBM University, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
22,900PG Diploma in Medical- Total Fees------
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D.L.S. P.G. College, Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 
12,000PG Diploma in Medical- Total FeesCompare Fees------
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
1,628MBBS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--#28th/57 in India 2023
#8
52,500Bachelor of Physiotherapy(BPT)- 1st Year Fees------
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42,000MBBS- 1st Year Fees----
#10
13,500PG Diploma in Medical- Total FeesCompare Fees------
#11
--Diplomate National Board [DNB]------
#12

Netaji Subhash College, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
15,980PG Diploma in Medical- Total FeesCompare Fees------
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#13
--BAMS----
#14
--Diploma in Medical--
8.3 / 10
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#15
--Graduate Diploma in Medical----
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8,200PG Diploma in Medical- Total FeesCompare Fees----
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21,000PG Diploma in Medical- Total Fees------
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Kalinga University, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh 
46,200PG Diploma in Medical- Total Fees--
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50,000MBBS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
8 / 10
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#20
--MBBS------
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50,000MBBS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees------
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50,000MBBS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
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--MBBS----
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--BAMS------
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12,000PG Diploma in Medical- Total FeesCompare Fees----
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--B.Sc (Medicine)--
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7,13,156MBBS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees----
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1,49,000Graduate Diploma in Medical- Total Fees------
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Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

Durg, Chhattisgarh 
1,50,000MPH- 1st Year Fees------