St. John’s Medical College, under the umbrella of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India in 1963  with the vision of training healthcare professionals dedicated to compassionate and ethical service.  St. John's Medical College continues to shape medical professionals who place patients and society at the heart of healthcare.  The Week-Hansa Research ranking has recognized St. John’s Medical College as the 3rd Best Private Medical College in India. This distinguished ranking reflects the institution's enduring commitment to excellence in medical education, clinical care, research, and community service. The College has consistently balanced academic excellence with its mission of providing accessible and affordable healthcare to all sections of society. Its state-of-the-art teaching hospital offers comprehensive patient care while serving as an exceptional learning environment for students and trainees. Complementing its academic strengths is an independent Research Institute that advances cutting-edge biomedical, clinical, and public health research addressing national and global healthcare priorities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, St. John's continues to contribute significantly to evidence-based medicine and healthcare policy. The institution's commitment to service extends far beyond its campus through impactful outreach programmes that reach underserved and vulnerable communities. Guided by the values of compassion, integrity, excellence, and social responsibility, St. John's has earned the trust of generations of students, patients, alumni, and healthcare professionals. 

This national recognition is a tribute to the dedication of its faculty, students, researchers, clinicians, alumni, and support staff who collectively uphold the institution's legacy of excellence. Being ranked among the top three private medical colleges in India further reinforces St. John's position as one of the country's most respected centres for medical education, research and healthcare services. This honour inspires the institution to continue setting benchmarks in teaching, research, innovation, and patient-centred care. St. John's Medical College remains committed to producing competent, compassionate, and socially accountable healthcare professionals who will transform lives across India and beyond.