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Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana Rankings 2026 place the private minority medical institution at 342nd nationally in the Medical stream by Collegedunia (6th in Punjab), while its Paramedical stream is ranked 27th nationally and 1st in Punjab for the same cycle. In the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) Medical ranking for 2026, CMC Ludhiana holds the 4th position nationally out of 57 assessed medical colleges and ranks 1st in Punjab.
- Collegedunia Paramedical Ranking 2026: 27th nationally, 1st in Punjab
- NIRF Medical Ranking 2025: 47th nationally out of 50 assessed institutions, score 51.47 out of 100
- India Today Medical Ranking 2026: 29th nationally out of 62, 2nd in Punjab
- The Week Medical Ranking 2026: 19th nationally out of 45, 2nd in Punjab
- IIRF Nursing Ranking 2025: 3rd nationally out of 100, 1st in Punjab
CMC Ludhiana Ranking in India
CMC Ludhiana rank in India is assessed across Medical, Nursing, and Paramedical streams by multiple national ranking frameworks. The table below presents the consolidated latest-year rankings for Christian Medical College Ludhiana across all confirmed bodies.
| Ranking Body | Stream | National Rank | Total Colleges | Punjab Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIRF | Medical | 4 | 57 | 1 | 2026 |
| Collegedunia | Paramedical | 27 | 200 | 1 | 2026 |
| India Today | Medical | 29 | 62 | 2 | 2026 |
| The Week | Medical | 19 | 45 | 2 | 2026 |
| Collegedunia | Medical | 342 | 517 | 6 | 2026 |
| NIRF | Medical | 47 | 50 | 2 | 2025 |
| IIRF | Nursing | 3 | 100 | 1 | 2025 |
| Collegedunia | Nursing | 30 | 185 | 2 | 2025 |
CMC Ludhiana Collegedunia Ranking
CMC Ludhiana appears in the Collegedunia ranking framework across three streams: Medical, Paramedical, and Nursing. The Paramedical stream rank of 27th nationally (1st in Punjab) for 2026 is the strongest current Collegedunia position. The Medical stream rank moved from 24th out of 632 in 2025 to 342nd out of 517 in 2026, a shift that coincides with a contraction of the assessed pool by over 100 institutions.
| Year | Stream | Collegedunia National Rank | Total Colleges in Pool | Punjab Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Medical | 342 | 517 | 6 |
| 2026 | Paramedical | 27 | 200 | 1 |
| 2025 | Medical | 24 | 632 | 1 |
| 2025 | Nursing | 30 | 185 | 2 |
CMC Ludhiana NIRF Ranking
Christian Medical College Ludhiana is ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Medical category. NIRF evaluates medical institutions on Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RPC), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). The NIRF Medical list covers only 50 institutions nationally, making any placement on this list a confirmed national benchmark.
CMC Ludhiana NIRF Medical Ranking 2025
CMC Ludhiana holds the 47th rank in NIRF Medical 2025 among 50 assessed institutions, with an overall score of 51.47 out of 100, ranking 2nd in Punjab in this category. The 2025 parameter scores show a strong Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR) score of 75.09 and Graduation Outcomes (GO) score of 74.21, while the Research and Professional Practice (RPC) parameter of 16.22 and Perception score of 25.62 weigh on the overall total.
| Year | NIRF Medical Rank | Total Institutions | Overall Score | Punjab Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | 50 | 51.47 | 2 |
| 2024 | 49 | 50 | - | 2 |
| 2023 | 42 | 50 | - | 2 |
CMC Ludhiana ranked 42nd in NIRF Medical 2023 and moved to 49th in 2024 before recovering to 47th in 2025. The institution has held the 2nd Punjab rank in NIRF Medical across all three assessed years. NIRF Medical covers only the top 50 medical institutions nationally, meaning the pool of assessed colleges is fixed across years.
CMC Ludhiana India Today, The Week, and IIRF Rankings
CMC Ludhiana is ranked by India Today-MDRA, The Week-Hansa Research, and the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) across Medical and Nursing streams. The IIRF Medical rank of 4th nationally (2025 and 2026) is the highest national position CMC Ludhiana holds across any major ranking body. India Today shows a steady upward trend in Medical, moving from 33rd in 2023 to 29th in 2026.
| Year | Ranking Body | Stream | National Rank | Total Colleges | Punjab Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IIRF | Medical | 4 | 57 | 1 |
| 2026 | India Today | Medical | 29 | 62 | 2 |
| 2026 | The Week | Medical | 19 | 45 | 2 |
| 2025 | IIRF | Medical | 4 | 57 | - |
| 2025 | IIRF | Nursing | 3 | 100 | 1 |
| 2025 | The Week | Medical | 21 | 44 | 2 |
| 2024 | India Today | Medical | 31 | 55 | 2 |
| 2024 | The Week | Medical | 21 | 44 | 2 |
| 2023 | India Today | Medical | 33 | 57 | 2 |
Key Takeaways:
- India Today Medical rank improved from 33rd (2023) to 29th (2026), a gain of 4 positions over three years with the pool also growing from 57 to 62 colleges.
- IIRF has ranked CMC Ludhiana 4th in Medical for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026) within a pool of 57 institutions.
CMC Ludhiana Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is CMC Ludhiana’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. Christian Medical College Ludhiana holds the 47th rank in NIRF Medical 2025 among 50 assessed institutions, with an overall score of 51.47 out of 100. Its strongest NIRF parameter scores are Teaching, Learning and Resources (75.09) and Graduation Outcomes (74.21). It ranks 2nd in Punjab in the NIRF Medical category. NIRF 2026 results are expected in October 2026.
Ques. What is CMC Ludhiana’s ranking by IIRF in 2026?
Ans. CMC Ludhiana is ranked 4th nationally in the Medical stream by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) in both 2025 and 2026, within a pool of 57 assessed medical colleges. It holds the 1st position in Punjab in the IIRF Medical category. In Nursing, IIRF ranked it 3rd nationally and 1st in Punjab for 2025.
Ques. How does CMC Ludhiana’s India Today Medical rank compare across years?
Ans. CMC Ludhiana’s India Today Medical rank improved from 33rd in 2023 to 31st in 2024 and 29th in 2026, moving upward by 4 positions over three cycles. The pool of assessed institutions also expanded from 57 to 62 over the same period, making the rank improvement relative to a growing set of competitors. Punjab rank held at 2nd throughout.
Ques. What is CMC Ludhiana’s Collegedunia ranking in the Paramedical stream?
Ans. Christian Medical College Ludhiana is ranked 27th nationally in the Paramedical stream by Collegedunia in 2026, holding the 1st position in Punjab in that category. In the Medical stream, Collegedunia places it at 342nd nationally (6th in Punjab) for 2026, compared to 24th nationally (1st in Punjab) in the 2025 cycle.
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