Here’s a look at the five most preferred medical colleges among EET UG 2025 toppers, along with the general opening rank range and key reasons behind their popularity:
| Rank | Medical College | Opening AIR (Gen) | Why Toppers Prefer It | ||||||
| 1 | AIIMS New Delhi | AIR 1 to 53 |
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| AIR 49 to 132 (IPU Quota) |
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| AIR 50 to 256 |
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| Modern infrastructure, growing national reputation, quality faculty, and rising preference among top rankers in recent years. |
Key Highlights
Government institutes continue to dominate** the preference list due to superior medical training ecosystems and affordability.
Clinical exposure and postgraduate prospects** remain top deciding factors for high-rank students.
AIIMS and top-tier government medical colleges** attract most candidates with ranks under 500.
Many students are balancing **reputation, workload, campus life and city ecosystem** before locking in choices.
Guidance for NEET Aspirants
Counsellors advise students to:
· Look beyond just reputation and consider **clinical exposure, academic environment, campus life, and long-term goals**.
· Weigh city-based opportunities for **internships, coaching, and peer network** development.
· Consult seniors and track round-wise closing ranks before finalising choices.
With subsequent counselling rounds ahead, seat movement trends at elite medical institutions will continue to shape medical education preferences across India. Students are encouraged to make informed decisions that align with their academic ambitions and personal learning style.