Medical Colleges in Karnataka
    State: Karnataka

    Taluk General Hospital, Bhadravathi, Karnataka-577301

    KarnatakaNBE - Government Institute

    Taluk General Hospital, Bhadravathi, Karnataka-577301 is located in undefined.

    Sir CV Raman General Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka-560038

    KarnatakaNBE - Government Institute

    Sir CV Raman General Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka-560038 is located in undefined.

    District Hospital, Navanagar Bagalkot, Karnataka-587103

    KarnatakaNBE - Government Institute
    400 Beds

    District Hospital, Navanagar Bagalkot, Karnataka-587103 is located in undefined. Has 400 beds.

    Nandi Medical College and Research Institute (Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences), Chikkaballapur

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteGeetanjali University , Udaipur
    360 Beds

    Nandi Medical College and Research Institute (Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences), Chikkaballapur is located in undefined. Has 360 beds.

    General Hospital, Kanakapura Taluq, Karnataka-562117

    KarnatakaNBE - Government Institute

    General Hospital, Kanakapura Taluq, Karnataka-562117 is located in undefined.

    Navodaya Medical College, Raichur logo

    Navodaya Medical College, Raichur

    KarnatakaPrivate Institute (State University)Geetanjali University , Udaipur
    1,110 Beds

    Navodaya Medical College, Raichur is located in undefined. Has 1110 beds.

    Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore logo

    Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore

    KarnatakaPrivate Institute (State University)Geetanjali University , Udaipur
    1,250 Beds

    Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore is located in undefined. Has 1250 beds.

    JJM Medical College, Davangere logo

    JJM Medical College, Davangere

    KarnatakaPrivate Institute (State University)Geetanjali University , Udaipur
    1,930 Beds

    JJM Medical College, Davangere is located in undefined. Has 1930 beds.

    MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

    KarnatakaState Private University
    1,331 Beds

    MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore is located in undefined. Has 1331 beds.

    General Hospital, Tiptur, Karnataka-572201

    KarnatakaNBE - Government Institute

    General Hospital, Tiptur, Karnataka-572201 is located in undefined.

    Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026 – MBBS, KEA Counselling & Admission Guide

    Karnataka is one of India's leading destinations for MBBS admission, home to a large network of government, private, and deemed medical colleges spread across cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, and Hubli. From Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute to renowned deemed universities like KMC Manipal and St. John's Medical College, the state offers a wide range of options for NEET UG aspirants. You can explore the complete, filterable list of Karnataka medical colleges — by type, city, and university — right above.

    How MBBS Admission Works in Karnataka

    Unlike many states, Karnataka's counselling is conducted primarily by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), not just MCC. KEA manages state quota seat allotment for government and private medical colleges based on NEET UG rank and Karnataka domicile eligibility, while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles All India Quota seats in government colleges and deemed university admissions. Government medical colleges in Karnataka are affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

    Government vs Private vs Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka

    • Government medical colleges offer the most affordable MBBS fees and are highly competitive among NEET toppers with Karnataka domicile
    • Private medical colleges provide seats through management and NRI quota, with comparatively higher fees but wider seat availability
    • Deemed universities operate independently with 100% seats filled via MCC, known for strong infrastructure and clinical exposure

    Karnataka's Rural Service Bond

    A distinctive rule for MBBS students admitted under government quota (including in private colleges): a mandatory one-year rural health service after graduation, or a financial penalty in case of non-compliance. This is unique to Karnataka's medical education framework and something aspirants should factor into their college choice.

    Courses Offered

    Beyond MBBS, medical institutions in Karnataka also offer BDS, BAMS, BHMS at the undergraduate level and MD/MS, MDS, DNB at the postgraduate level.

    Plan Your Karnataka MBBS Admission

    Use MedicalSeat's NEET UG College Predictor to estimate your admission chances across Karnataka's medical colleges based on your NEET rank, category, and domicile status — and filter the list above by Government, Private, or Deemed to compare your options directly.

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