Medical Colleges in Karnataka
    State: Karnataka
    Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore logo

    Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    1,993 Beds
    249 Seats

    Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore is located in undefined, Bangalore. Offers 249 seats. Has 1993 beds.

    Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore logo

    Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

    KarnatakaDeemedManipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
    1,290 Beds
    250 Seats

    Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore is located in undefined, Dakshina Kannada. Offers 250 seats. Has 1290 beds.

    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal logo

    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

    KarnatakaDeemedManipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
    2,032 Beds
    250 Seats

    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal is located in undefined, UDUPI. Offers 250 seats. Has 2032 beds.

    Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore (Prev. Government Medical College, Mysore) logo

    Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore (Prev. Government Medical College, Mysore)

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    1,050 Beds
    150 Seats

    Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore (Prev. Government Medical College, Mysore) is located in undefined, Mysore. Offers 150 seats. Has 1050 beds.

    Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi logo

    Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    1,200 Beds
    200 Seats

    Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi is located in undefined, DHARWAD. Offers 200 seats. Has 1200 beds.

    Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya logo

    Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    850 Beds
    150 Seats

    Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya is located in undefined, MANDYA. Offers 150 seats. Has 850 beds.

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore logo

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    530 Beds
    125 Seats

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore is located in undefined, Bangalore. Offers 125 seats. Has 530 beds.

    Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan logo

    Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    150 Beds
    150 Seats

    Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan is located in undefined, Hassan. Offers 150 seats. Has 150 beds.

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga logo

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    480 Beds
    100 Seats

    Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga is located in undefined, Gulbarga. Offers 100 seats. Has 480 beds.

    Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur logo

    Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur

    KarnatakaGovernment InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    500 Beds
    150 Seats

    Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur is located in undefined, RAICHUR. Offers 150 seats. Has 500 beds.

    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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