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Medical Colleges In Karnataka

Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2025 – Government and Private MBBS Colleges

Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka: Complete List

Karnataka is home to 57 medical colleges, including 19 government, 30 private, and 9 deemed institutions, all approved by the NMC and admitting students through NEET. These colleges collectively offer around 6,995 MBBS seats, with 2,750 seats in government colleges and 4,245 seats in private and deemed institutions, making Karnataka one of the leading states for medical education in India. If you are looking for Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka whether government or private, this comprehensive guide will help you find the right MBBS college based on rankings, cut-off scores, and facilities.

List of Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka – Government & Private

Below is a list of top medical colleges in Karnataka based on NIRF rankings, academic reputation, and NEET cut-off scores.

Top Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Location	Establishment	Seats	NEET Cut-off Rank (Gen)
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI)	Bangalore	1955	250	6,496
Mysore Medical College & Research Institute	Mysore	1924	150	8,500
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)	Hubli	1957	200	6,809
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS)	Bellary	1961	200	9,200
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS)	Mandya	2006	150	10,500

Top Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Location	Establishment	Seats	NIRF Rank
Kasturba Medical College (KMC)	Manipal	1953	250	9
St. John's Medical College	Bangalore	1963	150	14
JSS Medical College	Mysore	1984	200	17
MS Ramaiah Medical College	Bangalore	1979	150	21
Yenepoya Medical College	Mangalore	1999	150	30

New Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Several new medical colleges in Karnataka have been established in recent years to expand medical education opportunities:

College Name	Location	Establishment	Seats
Chikkaballapur Institute of Medical Sciences	Chikkaballapur	2022	150
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences	Mangalore	2021	150
ESIC Medical College	Kalaburagi	2023	100
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences	Koppal	2021	150

List of All Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Here is a comprehensive list of medical colleges in Karnataka, along with their establishment year and annual intake, all of which accept NEET scores for admission:

S. No	College Name	Location	Establishment	Annual Intake
1	Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute	Bangalore	1955	250
2	Mysore Medical College & Research Institute	Mysore	1924	150
3	Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences	Hubli	1957	200
4	Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences	Bellary	1961	200
5	Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences	Belagavi	2006	150
6	Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences	Bidar	2007	150
7	Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences	Chamrajnagar	2016	150
8	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College	Bangalore	2012	150
9	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College	Gulbarga	2013	150
10	Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences	Gadag	2015	150
11	Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences	Gulbarga	2015	150
12	Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences	Hassan	2006	150
13	Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences	Karwar	2016	150
14	Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences	Kodagu	2016	150
15	Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences	Koppal	2015	150
16	Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences	Mandya	2006	150
17	Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences	Raichur	2007	150
18	Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences	Shimoga	2007	150
19	Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences	Yadgiri	2022	150
20	Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute	Bangalore	2019	150
21	Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences	Haveri	2022	150
22	Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute	Chitradurga	2023	150
23	Kasturba Medical College	Manipal	1953	250
24	Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore	1955	250
25	St. John's Medical College	Bangalore	1963	150
26	JSS Medical College	Mysore	1984	200
27	MS Ramaiah Medical College	Bangalore	1979	150
28	Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences	Bangalore	1980	150
29	Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	Bangalore	2000	250
30	AJ Institute of Medical Sciences	Mangalore	2002	150
31	Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College	Kolar	1986	150
32	Father Muller Medical College	Mangalore	1991	150
33	RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital	Bangalore	2005	150
34	Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	Bangalore	2011	150
35	Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	Mangalore	2009	150
36	The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre	Bangalore	2013	150
37	Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College	Bangalore	1981	100
38	Al-Ameen Medical College	Bijapur	1984	100
39	Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital	Chitradurga	2001	100
40	Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College	Gulbarga	1963	150
41	Navodaya Medical College	Raichur	2001	150
42	S. Nijalingappa Medical College	Bagalkot	2002	150
43	SDM College of Medical Sciences	Dharwad	2004	150

Karnataka is a top destination for medical education, with institutions offering excellent academic training, research opportunities, and clinical exposure. Whether you aim for government medical colleges in Karnataka or private MBBS colleges, ensure you check the list of medical colleges in Karnataka with cut-off ranking to make an informed decision.

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FAQs on Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2025 – Government and Private MBBS Colleges

1. Which are the top medical colleges in Karnataka government rank-wise?

The top government medical colleges in Karnataka ranked based on their academic excellence, infrastructure, and NEET cut-offs are:

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya

2. What are the top government medical colleges in Karnataka?

The best government medical colleges in Karnataka include BMCRI Bangalore, Mysore Medical College, KIMS Hubli, and VIMS Bellary.

3. What are the best private medical colleges in Karnataka?

Top private medical colleges include KMC Manipal, St. John’s Medical College, JSS Medical College, and MS Ramaiah Medical College.

4. What is the NEET cut-off for government medical colleges in Karnataka?

The NEET cut-off for BMCRI Bangalore is around 6,496 (General category), while for KIMS Hubli, it is around 6,809.

5. What is the NEET cut-off for private medical colleges in Karnataka?

For KMC Manipal, the cut-off is around 12,241 (General), while for St. John's Medical College, it is around 14,000.

6. How many new medical colleges are there in Karnataka?

Recently added medical colleges include Chikkaballapur Institute of Medical Sciences (2022) and Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (2021).

7. How many medical colleges in Karnataka?

Karnataka has a total of 57 medical colleges, which include 19 government medical colleges, 30 private medical colleges, and 9 deemed universities.

8. Which medical college has the lowest cut-off in Karnataka?

Typically, newer government colleges have slightly lower cut-offs compared to BMCRI and KIMS.

9. What is the total MBBS seat intake in Karnataka?

Karnataka has over 10,000+ MBBS seats across government and private medical colleges.

10. What is the fee structure for private medical colleges in Karnataka?

The fee for private medical colleges ranges from ₹10-20 lakhs per annum for management quota seats and ₹1-2 lakhs per annum for government quota seats.