Since its beginning, the medical college has a reputation for producing high-class medical professionals. The medical college has rendered many contributions to the field of medicine in India.

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh is affiliated to the Aligarh Muslim University and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The medical college is included in the list of the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Ranking
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, one of the best medical colleges in India has been ranked among the top 10 medical colleges in India under the Ministry of HRD in 2019. The medical college has also been ranked 8th among the top medical colleges in India in 2017 by India Today. The medical college was again ranked as the 12th best among 400 medical colleges of India in a survey by India Today-Neilson in 2016.

MoU/Collaboration
One of the best medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh has a memorandum of understanding and collaborations with national and educational institutions like – Thammasat University Bangkok, The Ohio State University Columbus, University of Western Cape South Africa, JIV Daya Foundation USA, University Sains Islam Malaysia, etc.

Courses Offered  
Undergraduate Medical Course
The UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery i.e. MBBS with a duration of 4 ½ years followed by one year of compulsory internship. The total intake capacity for the MBBS Course is 150.  
Postgraduate Medical Courses
The PG Medical Courses offered at the government medical college, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) to the medical graduates. The duration of MD/MS Courses is 3 years and PG Diploma Course is 2 years. The total intake capacity for the MD/MS Courses is 209 and PG Diploma Course is 11.
Specializations
The Specializations offered in the PG Medical Courses are listed below:
MD: Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS: Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics
PG Diploma: Ophthalmology, Radio Therapy

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking MBBS Admission in one of the best government medical colleges in India i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of MBBS admission.
• Passed HSC examination (Academic Stream of 10+2 curriculum) of any State/CBSE/ISC or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, with the group of subjects like - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology) / Biotechnology and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying Entrance Exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in one of the top government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile: 
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh. To secure MBBS admission in this medical college, NEET UG qualified candidates have to participate in the DMET Uttar Pradesh counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG Medical Admission in one of the best government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh must have
• Passed MBBS from a recognized medical college
• Completed one year of internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG Medical Admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG medical courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh will be conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh. To secure PG medical seat in one of the top government medical colleges in India i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, NEET PG qualified candidates to have to participate in the DMET Uttar Pradesh counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital
One of the top medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh is attached to a tertiary care hospital with 1269 total bed strengths to impart clinical skills, hands-on experience to the medical students in managing a variety of complex and critical cases under the supervision of the experienced faculty and senior doctors. The medical college also runs various programmes sponsored by UNICEF, WHO, National AIDS Control Organization, ICMR, Tuberculosis Control, ART Centre (HIV), Save the Children, JIV Daya Foundation, Suraksha Clinic, SMILE Train, Diabetic Education and Awareness, Malnutrition Treatment Unit, Urban Health Initiative, National Polio Surveillance Programme, etc.

Facilities
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, one of the top government medical colleges in India has magnificent facilities like: lecture theatres, clinical laboratories, computer laboratories, central library, auditorium, food canteen, separate hostels for boys & girls, sports, gymnasium, etc. The medical college consists of 240 qualified and experienced teachers

Author's Bio: 

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, one of the top government medical college was established in the year 1961 and the college is located in Aligarh.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh, one of the top government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh was initiated in the year 1961 as a constituent college of Aligarh Muslim University. The medical college is also famously known as JNMC Aligarh.