Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) is a private, non-profit deemed university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1985 by industrialist N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar, it is a leading centre for medical and health sciences, and for multidisciplinary education, research, and healthcare in South India.

King George's Medical University (KGMU) is a premier public medical university located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1905, it is among South Asia's most distinguished centres for medical education, research, and tertiary healthcare, serving millions across northern India and neighbouring Nepal.

Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) is a premier government medical institution in New Delhi, India, affiliated with the University of Delhi. Established in 1958, it is named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first education minister, and is recognised for its excellence in medical education, research, and patient care.

Madras Medical College (MMC) is a leading government medical institution located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1835, it is one of the oldest medical colleges in Asia and a cornerstone of medical education and healthcare in South India. The college is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University and operates closely with the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) is a premier private medical institution located in Manipal, Karnataka, India. Established in 1953, it was India’s first private medical college to offer an MBBS program and is a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, an Institution of Eminence. The college is widely recognized for its academic rigor, research excellence, and global medical collaborations.

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, Maharashtra, is a premier medical training and research institution operated by the Indian Armed Forces. Established in 1948, it plays a pivotal role in training doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, while also contributing to national health research and disaster response.

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, is a premier medical and educational institution located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1900 by Dr Ida Sophia Scudder, it is recognised for pioneering compassionate, high-quality healthcare, medical education, and research rooted in Christian service values.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is a premier public medical university and hospital in India, recognised as an Institution of National Importance. Established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament, it serves as the country's leading centre for medical education, research, and healthcare delivery.

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is an autonomous higher-education institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Established in 1869 by the Jesuits, it is among India’s most prestigious colleges, recognized for academic excellence, heritage architecture, and a vibrant student community spanning arts, science, and commerce.

Fergusson College is a historic higher-education institution in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1885, it is one of India’s oldest and most respected colleges, known for its role in the Indian nationalist movement and its academic excellence in arts and sciences.