MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Medical Undergraduate

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is the premier 5.5-year medical degree (including 1 year internship) for becoming a doctor in India. Admission is exclusively through NEET UG, with Karnataka having 81+ medical colleges including government, private and deemed university institutions. Government MBBS fees range from Rs 15,000-50,000 per year, while private colleges charge Rs 5-25 lakh per year. Top institutions include BMCRI Bangalore, Mysore Medical College, Kasturba Medical College Manipal and Mangalore, St John's Medical College and JSS Medical College Mysore. After MBBS, graduates can practise as general physicians or pursue MD/MS specialisation through NEET PG. Starting salaries for MBBS doctors range from Rs 5-10 LPA, with specialists earning Rs 15-50 LPA. Karnataka's strong medical education infrastructure makes it one of India's top destinations for MBBS aspirants.