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MBBS in Karnataka

Updated on March 2026

Overview

There are as many as 72 medical colleges in Karnataka which altogether offer 13944 total medical seats in Karnataka 2026. Out of the 72 medical colleges in Karnataka, 24 are government medical colleges thus accounting for less than one-third of the total medical colleges. The rest, i.e. 48 medical colleges, are private medical colleges. The total government medical seats in Karnataka 2026 are 4249 and the rest, i.e. 9695 seats are available for admission to private medical colleges in Karnataka. With so many medical colleges in Karnataka, good prospect of postgraduate medical studies is evident.

As a result, the students can pursue PG in 55 medical colleges of Karnataka which collectively offer 5,000+ seats to MD/MS/Diploma program! Of these, 20 are government medical colleges in Karnataka offering 1171 seats in PG courses and the rest are 35 private medical colleges of Karnataka with 3800+ seats. If we were to explore the status of super specialty studies, there are 23 medical colleges in Karnataka that offer around 370 seats in DM/MCH programs.

Quick Facts about Medical Colleges in Karnataka State

Total Med Colleges MBBS Seats 72 (13944)
Govt Med Colleges MBBS Seats 24 (4249)
Pvt Med Colleges MBBS Seats 48 (9695)
Govt Med College Fee 0.65 Lacs - 1.10 Lacs
Pvt Med College Fee 8.11 Lacs - 27.1 Lacs
Total Speciality ( MD/MS) Seats 5874
All India Quota Seats 562
State Quota Seats 11633
NEET Applicants Appeared 2025 142369
Chance for Govt College seat 2.98%
Medical University Name Rajiv Gandhi Univ of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Counseling Body website kea.kar.nic.in

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Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026

When evaluating MBBS colleges, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) remains India's most credible benchmark. In NIRF Medical Rankings 2025, Karnataka secured multiple positions in the national Top 50.

Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka Rankings

College Type NIRF 2025 NAAC
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Deemed Rank 10 NAAC Accredited
St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru Private Rank 30 NAAC Accredited
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Deemed Rank 35 NAAC Accredited
JSS Medical College, Mysuru Deemed Rank 37 NAAC Accredited
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru Private Rank 50 NAAC Accredited
BMCRI, Bengaluru Government NIRF Participant  
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi Private Rank 46  

MOKSH Experts help you secure admission to the top medical colleges in Karnataka from NEET score evaluation and college shortlisting to final seat allotment support across government, private, and deemed universities.

MBBS Seat Matrix

Apart from State Government Medical colleges, Karnataka is home to prestigious Central Government Institutes ESIC Medical Colleges. These institutions follow the central Govt reservation rules for the seat matrix.ESIC Medical College participates in MCC and state counselling. ESIC College has an additional IP Quota.

Medical College Total Seats AIQ State Quota ESIC/IP Quota
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 150 22 60 68
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Gulbarga 150 22 60 68

Govt Medical Colleges

COLLEGE NAME CAT 1 2A 2B 3A 3B ST SC GM Special Cat Seats State Quota
Bangalore Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 9 30 9 7 10 15 32 88 12 212
Mysore Medical College Research Institute, Mysore 6 24 7 6 9 10 27 72 9 170
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya 5 17 4 6 5 8 22 51 9 127
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 4 20 5 4 6 8 20 53 8 128
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Dharwad 6 23 6 7 9 9 28 70 12 170
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum 4 17 4 6 6 8 21 53 9 128
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari 6 23 7 8 8 11 27 70 10 170
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar 5 18 5 5 5 9 21 52 7 127
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur 5 18 4 4 6 9 21 53 8 128
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 5 17 5 5 6 9 20 53 7 127
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 2 9 2 2 2 4 10 24 5 60
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Gulbarga 3 8 3 1 2 6 7 26 4 60
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 5 18 5 5 7 8 19 53 7 127
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal 5 17 5 5 6 9 20 52 8 127
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag 5 18 4 5 6 8 21 54 7 128
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamrajanagar 6 19 4 4 6 8 20 52 8 127
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttara Kannada 6 18 5 4 5 9 21 52 8 128
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu 4 19 5 4 7 9 19 53 7 127
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 5 18 5 5 6 8 19 52 9 127
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura 2 12 4 3 4 5 13 35 7 85
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikmagalur 5 17 5 5 6 8 21 51 9 127
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri 5 17 5 5 5 11 19 52 8 127
Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgir 4 20 4 4 6 7 22 52 8 127
Chitradurga Medical College Research Institute, Chitradurga 5 17 5 5 6 9 20 52 9 128

Linguistic Minority College

COLLEGE NAME CAT 1 2A 2B 3A 3B ST SC GM GMP GM PH OP N NRI OTH ME Special Cat Seats Total Seats
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 2 9 3 2 2 4 11 26 18 11 18 37 13 91 3 250
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 3 6 2 1 2 4 7 21 14 9 14 30 10 73 4 200
The Oxford Medical College Hospital Research Centre, Bangalore 2 7 2 2 3 3 8 20 14 9 14 30 10 73 3 200
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 1 7 1 1 2 2 7 15 11 6 11 22 8 54 2 150
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur 1 7 2 2 3 2 9 21 16 5 16 30 10 73 3 200

Muslim Minority Colleges

COLLEGE NAME CAT 1 2A 2B 3A 3B ST SC GM GMP GM PH OP N NRI OTH Muslim Minority Special Category Total Seats
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dakshina Kannada 2 7 2 2 2 3 9 21 14 9 14 30 10 73 2 200
A J Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 2 6 2 2 3 3 8 22 14 9 14 30 10 73 2 200
Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura 2 4 2 1 2 3 4 16 11 7 10 22 8 55 3 150

Christian Minority Colleges

COLLEGE NAME CAT 1 2A 2B 3A 3B ST SC GM GMP GM PH OP N NRI OTH MA Special Category Total Seats
MVJ Medical College Research Hospital, Bangalore 1 7 1 2 3 4 8 20 14 9 14 30 10 73 4 200
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital Research Institute, Ramanagara 1 6 1 2 2 2 5 16 11 6 11 22 8 55 2 150
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore 1 6 1 2 2 2 5 16 11 6 11 22 8 55 2 150

Private Medical college- Un-Aided

College Name Total Seats State Quota Open / Other State NRI Quota
Siddaganga Medical College Research Institute, Tumakuru 150 128 22 22
SR Patil Medical College Hospital, Bagalkot 100 85 15 15
Basaveswara Medical College Hospital, Chitradurga 150 128 22 22
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore 150 128 22 22
Father Mullers Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 150 128 22 22
G R Medical College Hospital Research Centre, Bangalore 150 128 22 22
K V G Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 150 128 22 22
Khaja Bandanawaz University - Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 150 128 22 22
Sambharam Institute of Medical Sciences Research, Kolar 150 128 22 22
East Point College of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 150 128 22 22
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga 150 128 22 22
S S Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Chitradurga 200 170 30 30
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 250 213 37 37
S. Nijalingappa Medical College HSK Hospital Research Centre, Bagalkot 250 213 37 37
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 150 128 22 22
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Hospital, Tumakuru 150 128 22 22
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore 150 122 28 22
SDM College of Medical Sciences Hospital, Dharwad 150 122 28 22
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences Reseach, Bangalore 100 85 15 15
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education Research, Dharwad 150 128 22 22
BGS Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 150 128 22 22
JJM Medical College, Chitradurga 245 210 36  
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Research, Kolar 50 40 8 2
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 250 213 37 37
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 250 213 37 37
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 200 170 30 30
Rajarajeswari Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 250 213 37 37

Deemed University Status Colleges

Medical college Intake AIQ Cat
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Dakshina Kannada 250 250 250
JJM Medical College, Chitradurga 200 200 200
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru 200 200 200
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 150 150 150
Kasturba Medical College, Udupi 250 250 250
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar 150 150 150
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Vijayapura 200 200 200
Kasturba Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 250 250 250
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum 200 200 200
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 150 150 150
JSS Medical College, Mysore 250 250 250
Yenepoya Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 250 250 250

Category Code Index

Cat Code Description Cat Code Description
1G OBC Category 1 General AGL Anglo Indian
1H OBC Category 1 General Hyderabad CAP Central Armed Forces
1K OBC Category 1 General Kannada DEF Defence
1KH OBC Category 1 General Kannada Hyderabad GM General Merit
1R OBC Category 1 General Rural GMH General Merit Hyderabad
1RH OBC Category 1 General Rural Hyderabad GMK General Merit Kannada
2AG OBC Category 2A General GMKH General Merit Kannada Hyderabad
2AH OBC Category 2A Hyderabad GMR General Merit Rural Area
2AK OBC Category 2A Kannada GMRH General Merit Rural Hyderabad
2AKH OBC Category 2A Kannada Hyderabad JK Jammu Kashmir Migrants
2AR OBC Category 2A Rural NCC National Cadet Corps
2ARH OBC Category 2A Rural Hyderabad PHM Physically Handicapped
2BG OBC Category 2B General S-G Scouts and guides
2BH OBC Category 2B Hyderabad SCG Schedule Caste General
2BK OBC Category 2B Kannada SCH Schedule Caste Hyderabad
2BKH OBC Category 2B Kannada Hyderabad SCK Schedule Caste Kannada Medium
2BR OBC Category 2B Rural SCKH Schedule Caste Kannada Hyderabad
2BRH OBC Category 2B Rural Hyderabad SCR Schedule Caste Rural Area
3AG OBC Category 3A General SCRH Schedule Caste Rural Hyderabad
3AH OBC Category 3A Hyderabad SPO Sports
3AK OBC Category 3A Kannada STG Scheduled Tribe General
3AKH OBC Category 3A Kannada Hyderabad STH Scheduled tribe Hyderabad
3AR OBC Category 3A Rural STK Scheduled tribe Kannada
3ARH OBC Category 3A Rural Hyderabad STKH Scheduled tribe Kannada Hyderabad
3BG OBC Category 3B General STR Scheduled tribe Rural
3BH OBC Category 3B Hyderabad STRH Scheduled tribe Rural Hyderabad
3BK OBC Category 3B Kannada XD Ex-Defence
3BKH OBC Category 3B Kannada Hyderabad OPN Open
3BR OBC Category 3B Rural GMP General Merit Private
3BRH OBC Category 3B Rural Hyderabad GMPH General Merit Private Hyderabad
ME Minority Telugu Language RC Roman Catholic
MU Muslim D Defence
MC Minority Christian MK Minority Kodava language
MM Minority Muslim MA Minority Anglo-Indian

Fee Structure

All Govt Medical Colleges Tuition Fee     :    64,350/ Year
ESIC Medical Colleges Tuition fee     :     1,09,350 / Year

Minority Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges

College Code College Name Govt Fees Private Fees NRI Fees
MVJ Medical College Research Hospital, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 4011950
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 4411950
A J Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 1,53,571 12,00,117 4011950
Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura 1,53,571 12,00,117 2711950
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur 1,53,571 12,00,117 2736950
Father Mullers Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 1,53,571 12,00,117 3511950
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 1,53,571 12,00,117 2911950
The Oxford Medical College Hospital Research Centre, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 3611950
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 3611950
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dakshina Kannada 1,53,571 12,00,117 3211950
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital Research Institute, Ramanagara 1,53,571 12,00,117 3001950

Private Un-Aided Medical Colleges

College Name Govt Fees Private Fees NRI Fees
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 3511950
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 4311950
Basaveswara Medical College Hospital, Chitradurga 1,53,571 12,00,117 3511950
S. Nijalingappa Medical College HSK Hospital Research Centre, Bagalkot 1,53,571 12,00,117 4011950
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga 1,53,571 12,00,117 3911950
K V G Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 1,53,571 12,00,117 3512650
JJM Medical College, Chitradurga 1,53,571 12,00,117 3911950
S S Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Chitradurga 1,53,571 12,00,117 3611950
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 4286950
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Hospital, Tumakuru 1,53,571 12,00,117 3861950
East Point College of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 1,53,571 12,00,117 3611950
Siddaganga Medical College Research Institute, Tumakuru 1,53,571 12,00,117 2861950
SR Patil Medical College Hospital, Bagalkot 1,53,571 12,00,117 3011950
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore 1,53,571 2515000 4515000
SDM College of Medical Sciences Hospital, Dharwad 1,53,571 2015000 3515000
Khaja Bandanawaz University - Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 1,53,571 1629965 3215000
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education Research, Dharwad 1,53,571 2215000 3815000
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences Reseach, Bangalore 1,53,571 2215000 3915000
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore 6,75,000 - -
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 1,57,371 1092852 3512700
BGS Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore 1,54,321 1092852 3512700
G R Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore 7,50,000 1092852 3512700
Sambharam Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kolar 1,50,000 1092852 3512700
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore 1,83,121 1092852 3512700
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kolar 1,54,321 1092852 3512700
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 1,50,000 1092852 3512700
Yenepoya Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 23,00,000 2300000 5760000

Deemed University Medical Colleges

Medical College Mgmt. Fee NRI Fee
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Dakshina Kannada 17.78 28.0
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru 18.80 41.29
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 17.36 40,000
Kasturba Medical College, Udupi 17.80 23,000
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar 19.40 45,200
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Vijayapura 19.00 28.50
Kasturba Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 17.80 23,000
Sri siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 18.80 52,000
JSS Medical College, Mysore 21.95 46,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum 18.30 45,500
Rajarajeswari Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 24.50 45,15000

Government Scholarship Schemes for MBBS in Karnataka 2026

Karnataka supports NEET-qualified MBBS students through structured government scholarship schemes, all administered via the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) at ssp.karnataka.gov.in.

1. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship — SC/ST Category

Benefits: Tuition fee reimbursement along with a maintenance allowance ranging from 2,500 to 13,500 per annum, disbursed directly to the student's bank account via DBT.

Eligibility: Karnataka domicile students from SC/ST communities pursuing MBBS; family income not exceeding 2.5 lakhs per annum for SC and 2 lakhs for ST candidates; minimum 50th percentile in the last qualifying examination.

2. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship — OBC/Minority Category

Benefits: Financial assistance toward tuition and maintenance expenses ranging from 2,500 to 13,500 per annum based on course group and category.

Eligibility: Karnataka domicile students from OBC or Minority communities pursuing MBBS; family income not exceeding 1 lakh per annum for OBC and 2.5 lakhs for Minority candidates.

3. Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme

Benefits: Additional financial assistance over and above category-based scholarships — making it a double-benefit scheme for eligible students.

Eligibility: Students whose parents are registered farmers with a valid FRUITS ID linked to land records; no caste-based restriction; open to all MBBS students from farming families in Karnataka.

Apply via: www.ssp.karnataka.gov.in

NSP OTR registration mandatory before SSP application for 2025–26 cycle.

Scholarship Disclaimer

Scholarship details are indicative and subject to change. Verify eligibility, benefits, and deadlines on official government portals before applying.

Karnataka All India Quota Seats Cut off (AIQ) – 2025-26

College Name EWS OBC SC ST UR
Bangalore Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 563 570 508 511 596
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum 535 539 455 450 542
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar 531 532 450 436 533
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamrajanagar 525 533 449 449 533
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura 527 532 444 438 533
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikmagalur 524 531 444 431 532
Chitradurga Medical College Research Institute, Chitradurga 523 529 443 434 529
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 505 514 407 291 519
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Gulbarga 498 504 400 279 506
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag 530 531 449 433 532
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 528 534 453 445 536
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 529 535 452 443 538
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri 525 530 447 431 530
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Dharwad 538 541 464 469 545
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttara Kannada 527 533 447 433 534
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu 526 533 445 432 535
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal 525 530 446 432 531
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya 534 539 457 454 542
Mysore Medical College Research Institute, Mysore 543 547 473 510 557
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur 529 531 451 435 532
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 529 534 450 447 538
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 541 546 465 459 562
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari 533 533 454 446 534
Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgir 523 529 444 439 530
Yenepoya Medical College, Dakshina Kannada         323

Karnataka State Quota Seats Cut off – 2025-26

CollegeName GM BC OBC MBC SC ST JKM PWD DEF NCC Mgmt NRI
A J Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 486 493 490 486 410 411         317 125
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 466 470 485 453 400 401     495   226 153
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 464 484 468 454 394 399         314  
Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura 450 479 466 467 388 398     461   386  
Bangalore Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 547 543 543 500 480 501 510 312 573      
Basaveswara Medical College Hospital, Chitradurga 470 475 471 469 394 402     488   441 148
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum 527 505 525 522 442 442 467 145   320    
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 471 468 451 468 405 406       275 460 165
BGS Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 453 478 474 468 392 389       230 244  
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar 492 490 451 465 422 431 427 150        
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamrajanagar 486 495 484 484 418 437 396 133 518      
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura 490 514 507 476 412 442 407          
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikmagalur 473 473 452 478 417 427 408   498      
Chitradurga Medical College Research Institute, Chitradurga 470 491 478 465 405 426 386     320    
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore 469 516 468 485 419 430         450 158
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education Research, Dharwad 462 458 490 461 383 399         271  
East Point College of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 473 487 470 471 386 394     472   424 136
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Bangalore 512 502 523 493 430 456 481 200   168    
ESIC Medical College Hospital, Gulbarga 489 505 488 457 428 430 434          
Father Mullers Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 516 524 510 480 410 402         364 144
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag 511 511 509 494 439 447 437 131        
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 502 501 478 492 440 438 435 151        
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 517 530 515 508 440 429 471 191        
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri 471 471 458 470 418 425 394          
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College, Dharwad 457 474 464 460 358 390            
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum 530                      
JJM Medical College, Chitradurga 474 495 482 474 415 400   137 500   465 165
JSS Medical College, Mysore 535 526   527 474       532 361    
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Dakshina Kannada 474 464 509 463 417 422            
K V G Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 468 484 466 464 391 397         412  
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dakshina Kannada 463 455 465 456 389 392         379 160
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Dharwad 531 535 528 524 447 480 492 173 536 274    
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttara Kannada 490 499 480 476 425 432 416   509      
Kasturba Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 493 547 514 499 399 403   209        
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore 486 499 521 479 395 425   159 533   469 148
Khaja Bandanawaz University - Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga 463 472 422 455 393 400         252 200
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu 494 493 489 484 400 436 431          
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal 478 472 463 468 422 424 409          
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore 498 524 507 499 419 409   164     366 156
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga 467 453 472 461 400 403         446 131
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya 516 488 505 495 447 430 493 118        
MVJ Medical College Research Hospital, Bangalore 475 487 479 469 395 403         348  
Mysore Medical College Research Institute, Mysore 527 533 527 537 447 492 503 243       223
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur 467 464 476 462 392 410       283 176 135
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences Reseach, Bangalore 473 492 486 452 385 396     495   289  
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur 482 491 479 491 423 434 415 251 510      
S S Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Chitradurga 471 453 450 460 387 395         454 243
S. Nijalingappa Medical College HSK Hospital Research Centre, Bagalkot 479 477 477 468 396 413   157     446  
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 453 475 479 464 389 371   226     256 154
SDM College of Medical Sciences Hospital, Dharwad 482 498 493 479 418 416   239     394 202
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 520 528 517 509 460 436 462 178        
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College Research Institute, Bangalore 524 540 520 521 465 492 488 170       229
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Hospital, Tumakuru 466 472 469 454 390 395     481   420  
Siddaganga Medical College Research Institute, Tumakuru 468 492 467 474 387 395         439 120
SR Patil Medical College Hospital, Bagalkot 473 480 466 463 394 393       246 426  
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital Research Institute, Ramanagara 459 482 471 451 384 386         279 177
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Research, Kolar 461 481 476 473 403 398         234 236
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Dakshina Kannada 462 452 449 444 390 392         241 217
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore                     140  
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 469 480 462 474 394 401       209 314 212
The Oxford Medical College Hospital Research Centre, Bangalore 454 477 478 469 394 395     483   340  
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari 513 509 461 465 441 464 456 115        
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences Research Centre, Bangalore 481 453 446 456 412 423   150     438 137
Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgir 476 471 475 467 413 417 386 270 506      
Yenepoya Medical College, Dakshina Kannada 465 476 490 473 391 394     491      

Government Service Bond Policy for MBBS in Karnataka 2026

Understanding the service bond policy is essential before confirming MBBS admission in Karnataka. Bond obligations differ clearly based on college type and seat category.

Government Medical Colleges

Students admitted to government medical colleges in Karnataka are required to serve for one year in a government Primary Health Centre or government hospital in a rural area after completing their MBBS degree. Non-compliance attracts a penalty of 15 to 30 lakhs. 

Government Quota Seats in Private Colleges

Karnataka's compulsory rural service obligation applies to students admitted under government quota seats in private medical colleges as well. Students admitted under government quota in private colleges are required to serve rural service — however, this rule has faced legal challenges, with private college students arguing they did not sign any bond at the time of admission. Students are advised to verify the current status at rguhs.ac.in before confirming admission.

Management & NRI Quota — Private and Deemed Universities

Students admitted through management quota or NRI quota in private and deemed universities are not subject to any rural service bond obligation after MBBS completion. 

Management and NRI quota graduates without bond obligations can immediately pursue global licensing pathways such as USMLE for the United States, AMC for Australia, and PLAB for the United Kingdom after completing their MBBS.

Official Reference

Students must verify the latest bond conditions at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) rguhs.ac.in and Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — kea.kar.nic.in before confirming admission.

Karnataka MBBS Seat Leaving Policy 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) enforces highly stringent rules to prevent MBBS seat blocking during state medical admissions. If a candidate cancels their confirmed state quota seat after the stipulated deadline or leaves the medical course midway, they face a massive seat resignation penalty of up to 12,00,000 (Twelve Lakhs), along with the complete forfeiture of their entire MBBS course fee. Furthermore, any attempt to surrender a seat using forged documents results in immediate medical seat cancellation, total fee forfeiture, and strict criminal prosecution by the state authorities. Always verify deadlines during Karnataka NEET UG counselling.

Seat Leaving Disclaimer

Seat leaving penalties and rules vary by counselling stage and institution. Check official guidelines before cancelling or discontinuing your MBBS seat.

Disclaimer: The information presented on this page, including the number of medical colleges, seat intake, fee structure, cut-off marks, and counselling policies, has been compiled from official sources such as the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), and the Karnataka Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) responsible for Karnataka State Counselling, based on data available up to February 2026 for the 2025–26 academic session.

Karnataka Private Medical Colleges Vs MBBS Abroad

There are numerous benefits to the MBBS Abroad over studying in Private medical colleges in Karnataka. You can refer to the below table to understand the values we fetch in MBBS Abroad on various critical parameters, that are crucial before deciding the right path.

MBBS Abroad

Key Parameter MBBS Abroad MBBS in India
University Type Public Private Both Public Private Both
World Ranking Available Not Available
Recognition WHO, WFME, ECFMG, US GMC,UK etc NMC and very few international recognition
Teaching Experience Up to 200 Years Mostly up to 10 Years
Tuition Fee 5/6 Years 3-5 Lacs/Year(Affordable) 8-15Lacs/Year(Expensive)
Global Exposure Very High, Students from across world No Exposure
Teaching Methodology Small Groups of 15-20 Students in each batch, Test after every Conceptual Class 100-150 students in a batch
Grading of Academics Mostly European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) University Level, CBME
Opportunities for Global Medical PG US, CANADA, Gulf Region, UK and other European Countries incl India Primarily India
Patient Interaction Moderate to High Very Less
Affiliated Hospitals Multiple Hospitals for different speciality College Hospital only

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Karnataka Medical Colleges Counselling

Seat allocation is being done in multiple phases both in All India counseling and State counseling of Karnataka. This is because, many seats become vacant due to withdrawal of seats by the students for not getting college of their choice, not able to arrange the funds for fees, Lack of proof of their category under which they applied etc. Once the dates for reporting to the college/ Fee deposits/Submitting documents is passed all such seats made available for the next rounds. In the below table, you can find the details for counseling rounds in All India and State counseling followed for MBBS Seat Allocation-

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Karnataka is responsible for conducting State counseling for allocation of 85% of MBBS Seats in Govt and 100% Private Medical College under State Quota. However, MCC is the governing body for filling rest 15 % seats through All India Quota seats in Govt Medical College and 100% Seats in Deemed University. Those who qualified NEET are eligible to apply in both the counseling processes.

Karnataka State Counselling dates 2025-26

Below are the dates for important events for All India Counselling process

Process Rounds
1st 2nd
Online Registration 16-Jul 13-16 Sep
Publish State Merit list  01-Sep 18-Sep
Choice filling  16 - 19 May 13-16 Sep
Allotment Result 01-Sep 18-Sep
Reporting at allotted College 31 Aug - 04 Sep 20-27 Sept

Eligibility for Karnataka NEET-UG 2026 Counselling

  • Your age must be no less than 17 years.
  • You must have qualified the NEET exam.
  • KarnatakaMBBS Cut-off 2026: 10+2 with a score of at least 50% in PCB (for general category), 45% (for general PH) and 40% for ST/SC/OBC.
  • Your core subjects for 10+2 have to be Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics.
  • For those who wish for state quota seat must meet the NEET domicile criteria of Karnataka.

How to Register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026

  • The application is to be submitted online on the official website of KEA, Karnatakaand MCC will be providing the forms for MBBS admission in Karnataka.
  • Fill the application form with all the necessary details including your personal and academic ones.
  • Once you successfully fill the form, you will now be given with a unique registration ID and password which will further be used to complete the application process.
  • Remember you are supposed to be very meticulous while filling your details otherwise there are chances of your application getting rejected.
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Documents Required for Counselling

The documents that are mandatory to be produced for DME KarnatakaUG counseling and admission process are illustrated below. Candidates must note that unavailability of any of the documents is likely to lead to the cancellation of the KarnatakaMBBS admission process.

  • 10th and 12th standard certificate
  • 10th and 12th standard mark sheet
  • NEET hall ticket
  • NEET Score card
  • Birth certificate
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID)
  • 10 Passport sized photographs (The photograph must be the same as those used in the NEET application form and hall ticket)
  • Fee payment receipt
  • Printout of the MP MBBS admission form

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Documents that are subject to applicability

  • Reservation category certificate
  • Domicile certificate
  • PWD (Persons With Disability) certificate
  • Gap period affidavit
  • Income certificate
  • Freedom fighter certificate

To apply to the MBBS seats in Karnataka through state quota, the candidate must fulfill any of the following conditions.

  • He/she must have studied for a minimum period of 7 years from a Karnataka institution
  • He/she must have passed 11th and 12th standard from an educational institution in Karnataka and his/her parents must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years
  • He/she along with either of the parents have Kannada, Tulu or Kodava as mother tongue. In such case, they must undergo a language test to prove eligibility
  • He/she must be the son/daughter of defense personnel who happen to have passed 11th and 12th standard from an educational institution in Karnataka

Reservation Policy in Karnataka

All India Quota (AIQ) Seats

Vertical Reservation

Below is the category-wise reservation under All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026 applicable for 15%  Seats in all State Gov Medical Colleges, 100% Seats in AIIMS and Central Universities' Medical Colleges in Karnataka.

Category Description % Reservation
UR Un-Reserved 40%
ST Scheduled Tribe 8%
SC Scheduled Caste 15%
OBC Other Backward Caste 27%
EWS Economically Weaker Section 10%

Horizontal Reservation

Below is the sub-category of reservation applicable within each category of reservation in all All India Quota's MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026

Category Description % Reservation
PwD Person with Disability 5%

Karnataka State Quota Seats

Vertical Reservation

Below is the Reservation Policy applicable for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in State Govt Medical Colleges in Karnataka under State Quota Seats.

Category Description % Reservation
SC Scheduled Caste 17%
ST Scheduled Tribe 7%
CAT 1 OBC Sub Cat 1 4%
CAT 2A OBC Sub Cat 2A 15%
CAT 2B OBC Sub Cat 2B 4%
CAT 3A OBC Sub Cat 3A 4%
CAT 3B OBC Sub Cat 3B 5%
GM General Merit 44%

Horizontal Reservation

Below is the sub-category of reservation applicable within each category in all Government Medical Colleges of Karnataka.

Sub-Cat Description % Reservation
R Rural Candidates 15%
K Kannada Medium Candidates 5%

Local Quota Reservation

Local native quota is applicable in medical colleges located in six districts of Bidar, Koppal, Gulbarga, Raichur, Yadgir, and Bellary.

Category Description % Reservation
General Merit For local candidates of above-mentioned districts 50%
ST, SC OBC - 20%

Reservation in Private Medical Colleges

Below is the quota in various types of private medical colleges in Karnataka for NEET UG 2026.

College Category Mgmt Quota NRI Quota Others
Minority Medical Colleges 55% 15% 5%
Religious Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges 55% 15% 5%
Rest Pvt Medical Colleges 40% 15% 5%

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Abbreviation

Below is the Codes for Karnataka State Quota Counselling MBBS Seats Allocation in NEET UG 2026

Category Description
1G OBC Category 1 General
1H OBC Category 1 General Hyderabad
1K OBC Category 1 General Kannada
1KH OBC Category 1 General Kannada Hyderabad
1R OBC Category 1 General Rural
1RH OBC Category 1 General Rural Hyderabad
2AG OBC Category 2A General
2AH OBC Category 2A Hyderabad
2AK OBC Category 2A Kannada
2AKH OBC Category 2A Kannada Hyderabad
2AR OBC Category 2A Rural
2ARH OBC Category 2A Rural Hyderabad
2BG OBC Category 2B General
2BH OBC Category 2B Hyderabad
2BK OBC Category 2B Kannada
2BKH OBC Category 2B Kannada Hyderabad
2BR OBC Category 2B Rural
2BRH OBC Category 2B Rural Hyderabad
3AG OBC Category 3A General
3AH OBC Category 3A Hyderabad
3AK OBC Category 3A Kannada
3AKH OBC Category 3A Kannada Hyderabad
3AR OBC Category 3A Rural
3ARH OBC Category 3A Rural Hyderabad
3BG OBC Category 3B General
3BH OBC Category 3B Hyderabad
3BK OBC Category 3B Kannada
3BKH OBC Category 3B Kannada Hyderabad
3BR OBC Category 3B Rural
3BRH OBC Category 3B Rural Hyderabad
AGL Anglo Indian
CAP Central Armed Forces
DEF Defence
GM General Merit
GMH General Merit Hyderabad
GMK General Merit Kannada
GMKH General Merit Kannada Hyderabad
GMR General Merit Rural Area
GMRH General Merit Rural Hyderabad
JK Jammu Kashmir Migrants
NCC National Cadet Corps
PHM Physically Handicapped
S-G Scouts and guides
SCG Schedule Caste General
SCH Schedule Caste Hyderabad
SCK Schedule Caste Kannada Medium
SCKH Schedule Caste Kannada Hyderabad
SCR Schedule Caste Rural Area
SCRH Schedule Caste Rural Hyderabad
SPO Sports
STG Scheduled Tribe General
STH Scheduled tribe Hyderabad
STK Scheduled tribe Kannada
STKH Scheduled tribe Kannada Hyderabad
STR Scheduled tribe Rural
STRH Scheduled tribe Rural Hyderabad
XD Ex-Defence
OPN Open
GMP General Merit Private
GMPH General Merit Private Hyderabad
RC Roman Catholic
D Defence
MK Minority Kodava language
MA Minority Anglo-Indian 
ME Minority Telugu Language
MU Muslim
MC Minority Christian 
MM Minority Muslim

Your Chance to get a MBBS Seat in Karnataka

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FAQs

Karnataka offers approximately 14,000 MBBS seats across 72 medical colleges. This includes roughly 4,250 seats in 24 Government Medical Colleges and 9,700 seats spread across 48 Private Medical Colleges, making it one of the largest states for medical education in India.

The tuition fee for MBBS in Karnataka Government Medical Colleges is highly subsidized, set at approximately ₹64,350 per year. Including other charges, the total annual fee typically ranges between ₹0.65 Lakhs and ₹1.10 Lakhs, making it an affordable option for meritorious students.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the counselling. Candidates must register and participate in the seat allotment process through the official website: kea.kar.nic.in. All updates regarding the seat matrix, document verification, and allotment schedules are published there.

Yes, students from other states are eligible to apply for "Open Quota" (OPN) seats in private medical colleges. These seats are filled based on NEET UG scores via KEA counselling. However, non-domicile students are not eligible for Government Quota seats in state colleges.

For Karnataka domicile students securing a "Government Quota" seat in a private college, the fee is significantly lower than the management fee. The tuition fee for these seats is currently fixed at ₹1,41,196 (approx. ₹1.41 Lakhs), providing a cost-effective pathway for local aspirants.

GMP (General Merit Private) refers to seats in private colleges reserved specifically for Karnataka domicile candidates under the private quota. OPN (Open Quota) refers to seats in private colleges open to candidates from all over India, including non-Karnataka residents, based on NEET merit.

The annual fee for Private/Management quota seats in Karnataka generally ranges from ₹12 Lakhs to ₹27.1 Lakhs, depending on the college. Top colleges like Kempegowda and MS Ramaiah typically have fees set around ₹12 Lakhs per annum for private quota seats.

Yes, most private medical colleges have an NRI quota. The fees for NRI seats vary widely, ranging from approximately ₹27 Lakhs to ₹44 Lakhs per year (or equivalent in USD). For example, Vydehi Institute charges around ₹44 Lakhs, while Al-Ameen charges ~₹27 Lakhs annually.

Karnataka has ESIC Medical Colleges in Bangalore and Gulbarga. The tuition fee for the "IP Quota" (Insured Person) and state quota in these institutions is affordable, set at ₹1,09,350 per year. These colleges also participate in All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.

Karnataka is home to prestigious Deemed Universities like Kasturba Medical College (Manipal & Mangalore), JSS Medical College (Mysore), and KS Hegde (Mangalore). These colleges conduct their own admissions via the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) and have higher fee structures, often exceeding ₹17 Lakhs per annum.

These are specific reservation categories for Karnataka domicile students:

  • 1G/1R: Category 1 (General/Rural).
  • 2A/2B: OBC Sub-categories (e.g., 2B is often for Muslim minorities).
  • 3A/3B: Other Backward Classes (e.g., Vokkaliga, Lingayat). Candidates must produce valid income and caste certificates to claim seats under these codes.

Competition is high. As per the NTA report 2025, over 1,42,000 applicants appeared for NEET in Karnataka. With a "Chance for Govt College seat" ratio of just 3%, students need high NEET scores. However, the large number of private seats (9,000+) offers good opportunities for those willing to pay higher fees.

Candidates generally need their NEET Admit Card & Score Card, Class 10th & 12th Marks Cards, Karnataka Study Certificate (for 7 years), Caste/Income Certificate (if applicable), and valid ID proof. Non-Karnataka students need their standard academic and ID documents for Open Quota registration.

Yes, Karnataka has several minority-status colleges. Muslim Minority colleges include Al-Ameen (Vijayapura) and Kanachur (Mangalore). Christian Minority colleges include St. John’s (Bangalore) and Father Muller’s (Mangalore). These institutes reserve a percentage of seats for their respective community candidates.

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