MBBS Private Colleges In Karnataka

Karnataka is one of India’s leading states in medical education, with a large number of well-established private MBBS colleges that attract students from across the country. The state has over 40 private medical colleges, all approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), offering high-quality education, experienced faculty, and excellent clinical exposure.

The MBBS program in Karnataka follows the standard 5.5-year format, including 1 year of internship. Admission to private colleges is based strictly on NEET-UG scores, with seats divided into three categories:

  • Government/KEA Quota (Category A)

  • Private/Management Quota (Category B)

  • NRI/Institutional Quota (Category C)

The tuition fees vary by quota:

  • Category A: ₹1–1.5 lakhs/year

  • Category B: ₹7–10 lakhs/year

  • Category C: ₹25–40 lakhs/year

Prominent private medical colleges include Kasturba Medical College (Manipal & Mangalore), JSS Medical College (Mysore), St. John’s Medical College (Bangalore), and MS Ramaiah Medical College (Bangalore).

Karnataka’s strong academic ecosystem, transparent admission process through KEA counseling, and abundant MBBS seats make it one of the top destinations for aspiring doctors in India.

S.NoCollege NameLocationGovt. Quota Fees (A Cat.)Management Quota (B Cat.)NRI Quota Fees (C Cat.)
1Kasturba Medical College (KMC) – ManipalManipal₹1.41 Lakhs₹14.4 Lakhs₹36.2 Lakhs
2Kasturba Medical College – MangaloreMangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹14.4 Lakhs₹36.2 Lakhs
3JSS Medical CollegeMysuru₹1.41 Lakhs₹14.4 Lakhs₹38.0 Lakhs
4MS Ramaiah Medical CollegeBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹40.0 Lakhs
5St. John’s Medical College (Christian Minority)Bangalore₹6.3 Lakhs₹6.3 Lakhs (Fixed)₹25.0 Lakhs
6KLE University’s JN Medical CollegeBelgaum₹1.41 Lakhs₹17.1 Lakhs₹44.0 Lakhs
7SDM College of Medical SciencesDharwad₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
8KS Hegde Medical AcademyMangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹17.2 Lakhs₹34.0 Lakhs
9Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical SciencesMandya₹1.41 Lakhs₹9.94 Lakhs₹30.0 Lakhs
10MVJ Medical College and Research HospitalHoskote, Bangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.92 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
11Father Muller Medical CollegeMangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
12AJ Institute of Medical SciencesMangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹36.0 Lakhs
13Vydehi Institute of Medical SciencesBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.92 Lakhs₹40.0 Lakhs
14RajaRajeswari Medical College & HospitalBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.92 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
15BGS Global Institute of Medical SciencesBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.92 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
16Navodaya Medical CollegeRaichur₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹36.0 Lakhs
17Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical CollegeBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
18Oxford Medical CollegeBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
19East Point College of Medical SciencesBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs
20Sapthagiri Institute of Medical SciencesBangalore₹1.41 Lakhs₹10.9 Lakhs₹35.0 Lakhs

 

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    FAQs

    Karnataka has over 40 private medical colleges, all approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

    Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to all MBBS seats in Karnataka, including management and NRI quotas.

    The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts counseling for all government and private MBBS seats in Karnataka.

    Approximately ₹1.41 lakhs per year for Karnataka-domicile students.

    • KMC Manipal & Mangalore

    • MS Ramaiah Medical College

    • St. John’s Medical College

    • JSS Medical College

    • KLE JNMC Belgaum

    Yes, if the college is NMC-approved, the degree is valid for PG and job opportunities anywhere in India and abroad.

    It varies, but generally 350–500+ marks are required for a good private college seat.

    You must:

    • Qualify NEET-UG

    • Register on the KEA website

    • Participate in counseling for your eligible seat category.