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Top 5 Medical Colleges Picked by NEET UG 2025 Toppers in MCC Counselling

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Nov 5, 2025

Top 5 Medical Colleges Picked by NEET UG 2025 Toppers in MCC Counselling: The first round of MCC counselling for NEET UG 2025 has revealed a clear trend in college preferences among the highest-ranked medical aspirants. Once again, the top NEET performers have opted for premier government medical institutions known for clinical exposure, academic excellence and strong postgraduate outcomes.




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
India’s most prestigious medical institute; unmatched clinical exposure, research ecosystem, advanced medical facilities and top peer environment.

 


2

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

 


AIR 49 to 132 (IPU Quota)

Heavy patient load, excellent training and mentorship, and strategic Delhi location for academic and PG coaching support.

 


3

JIPMER Puducherry

 


AIR 50 to 256

Balanced campus life, strong academics, well-rounded training environment, and exposure to diverse patient demographics.

 


4

Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi

 


AIR 54–474 (Delhi University quota)

 


Renowned faculty, high patient flow, exceptionally low fees and excellent postgraduate preparation environment.

 


5

AIIMS Jodhpur

 


AIR 55–389

 


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.

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