Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27
Karnataka has 133 medical colleges — one of the highest concentrations in any Indian state. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BNYS and Nursing programmes together cover the full healthcare education spectrum. If you cleared NEET 2026, Karnataka medical admission is among the most structured in the country. This page covers what is available, what it costs, and what each type of college delivers for your career.
NEET and Medical Admission in Karnataka 2026-27
All medical admissions in Karnataka — government and private — are NEET-based. Your NEET score determines your rank in the Karnataka merit list, which drives counselling for government seats. Private college management quota uses NEET qualification (minimum marks) but not rank. Two counselling streams: KEA handles government quota seats at all colleges. College-level admission handles NRI quota and management quota seats.
RGUHS vs Deemed University — Why It Matters
Government MBBS Seats — NEET Cutoffs Karnataka 2024-25
| College | City | NEET Cutoff GM | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | Bangalore | 580+ | Rs 15,000 |
| Mysore Medical College | Mysuru | 550+ | Rs 15,000 |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | Hassan | 520+ | Rs 15,000 |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences | Shimoga | 500+ | Rs 15,000 |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | Raichur | 460+ | Rs 15,000 |
Government MBBS fees are Rs 13,000-20,000 per year. Private RGUHS college management quota: Rs 11-15 lakh per year. Deemed universities: Rs 18-25 lakh per year.
Programme Options Beyond MBBS
BDS (Dentistry, 5 years): 57 dental colleges in Karnataka. NEET-based. RGUHS affiliated. Strong career in private dental practice. See our Dental colleges page.
BAMS (Ayurveda, 5.5 years): Government BAMS colleges charge Rs 15,000-25,000 per year. AYUSH Ministry expanding career pathways.
BHMS (Homeopathy): 14 colleges in Karnataka. Lower NEET cutoff than MBBS. Career in private practice and government AYUSH services.
BSc Nursing: 113 nursing colleges. NEET not required for most. Massive global demand from Gulf, UK, Canada and Australia. See our Nursing colleges page.
Frequently Asked Questions
For General Merit government MBBS seats at BMCRI, you need 550+ NEET marks. Scores above 500 can get seats at district government colleges. SC/ST category students access government seats at significantly lower cutoffs. Verify exact 2026 cutoffs at KEA after NEET results.
RGUHS-affiliated private MBBS colleges charge Rs 11-15 lakh per year in management quota. Deemed universities (Manipal, Yenepoya) charge Rs 18-25 lakh per year. Total 5.5-year cost ranges from Rs 8 lakh at government colleges to Rs 1.4 crore at top private deemed universities.
Adichunchanagiri Ayurvedic Medical College Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
BG Nagara, Karnataka
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Mandya
Mandya, Karnataka
AGM Ayurved Medical College and Hospital Jamkhandi
Bagalkot, Karnataka
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences
Mangalore, Karnataka
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences Devanahalli
Devanahalli, Karnataka
Alva's Ayurveda Medical College
Moodbidri, Karnataka
Aroor Laxminarayana Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa
Chickmagalur, Karnataka
Bangalore Baptist Hospital College of Nursing
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bapuji Homoeopathic Medical College Davangere
Davangere, Karnataka
Basaveshwara Medical College Chitradurga
Chitradurga, Karnataka
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences
Bidar, Karnataka
BIMS (Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences)
Belagavi, Karnataka
BLDEA AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Vijayapur
Vijayapur, Karnataka
BLDEA's Medical College Vijayapur
Vijayapur, Karnataka
BMCRI (Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute)
Bangalore, Karnataka
BNM Rural Ayurvedic Medical College Bijapur
Vijayapur, Karnataka