A notable medical school in India is the Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), located in Pondicherry. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, developed the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) to rank higher education institutions in India based on a number of factors, including Outreach and Inclusivity, Graduation Outcomes, Research and Professional Practise, and Perception.

As per the NIRF rankings 2021, JIPMER has been ranked 8th among medical colleges in India. In the previous year (2020), JIPMER was ranked 6th among medical colleges in India.

It is important to note that the NIRF rankings are subject to change every year and are based on several factors. These rankings serve as a useful tool for students to identify and select colleges based on their academic and research excellence, infrastructure, and overall reputation.