Top Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2024 – List of 40 MBBS colleges

In this guide, we provide information about private medical colleges in Karnataka. We cover the following points.

1. Direct MBBS admissions:
   • Number of seats
   • Seat distribution by category
   • Fees for different categories
   • Eligibility criteria
2. Direct PG admissions:
   • Seats in colleges under RGUHS & Private Medical Deemed Universities
   • Seat distribution by category
   • Fee structure
3. Rank-wise list of medical colleges with management quota cutoff rankings

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This article is written mainly for 2 courses only, MBBS and PG Medical. Keeping in mind the requirement of students looking to study in medicine in the best Medical Colleges in Karnataka.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Admission in Top Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka – 2024

NEET UG

Qualifying NEET is a must to study medicine in India. It is the only criterion for admission to any medical course. To get MBBS admission to Rajiv Gandhi University colleges or private medical universities in Karnataka, you must qualify for NEET.

No NEET eligibility means you cannot take medical admission.

In 2023 NEET, the minimum eligibility score was:

• 720 to 137 for general/non-Karnataka students
• 136 to 107 for reserved category Karnataka students

Without qualifying for NEET, you are not eligible for medical admission in India.

Eligibility Criteria for PG Medical Admission in Top Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka -2024

NEET PG

To study any postgraduate medical course in India, securing minimum qualifying marks in NEET-PG is mandatory. MBBS graduates who completed internships must qualify NEET-PG for admission to PG medical courses in Karnataka colleges.

Even for management quota seats, qualifying NEET-PG is required. NEET-PG eligibility is compulsory for direct admission under the NRI quota as well.

For PG medical admission in any private medical college under KEA or private deemed universities, an MBBS graduate must have NEET-PG eligibility.

In NEET PG 2023, the minimum eligibility score was:

• 291 for the general category
• 257 for OBC/ST/SC
• 274 for General-PH

Note: For NEET PG 2024 cutoff scores will also be released along with results on the official website.

List of Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2024

Here in this part of the article, I will update you about the details of private medical colleges in Karnataka. Here I will also describe the colleges area-wise so that a student can be aware of all the private medical colleges in each of the locations instead of searching it separately.

There are in total 41 Private medical colleges in Karnataka (Including St Johns Medical College). The total Intake of the MBBS seats in these colleges combined comes to around 6445. I will mention brief details about each medical college, its Intake capacity, and its facilities.

Starting from Gulbarga which is an overnight journey from Bangalore via bus, and train. There are two Private medical colleges in Gulbarga, MRMC & KBN.

1. MRMC in Gulbarga / MR Medical College / Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College

MR Medical College, established in 1963, is India’s second-oldest private medical college. Located about 551 km from Bangalore, it features:

• Two teaching hospitals: Sangmeshwara and Basaveshwar
• 850-bed super specialty hospital on campus
• 150 MBBS seats and 18 postgraduate programs
• Students from various states, including Karnataka
• Well-equipped library with an annual 20 lakh budget for books
• Hostels with North and South Indian cuisine
• Affiliation with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Recognition by the NMC

NRI and 5% Q quota fees: ₹40,12,450 per year for 4.5 years.

Nearest airport: Hyderabad

2. Khaja Bandanawaz University-Faculty of Medical Sciences 

KBN Gulbarga, established in 2000, is a private medical college in Gulbarga. Key points:

• 500-bed super specialty hospital
• Admits 100 MBBS and 32 postgraduate students annually
• Granted university status in 2018-2019
• Muslim minority institution, but open to all religions
• Well-equipped library and separate hostels for boys and girls
• Fee structure:
  • NRI and Q quota: ₹32,15,500 per year for 4.5 years
  • P quota: ₹16,30,465 per year

The college offers lower fees for NRI and Q quota seats compared to other institutions.

There is One Medical College which is at a very close distance from Bengaluru in a place called Belur. It is known as AIMS.

3. Adicunchungiri Institute of Medical Sciences.

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS-Bellur) is located 133 km from Bangalore International Airport. Founded in 1985 by Sri Sri Sri Balgangadharnatha Maha Swamiji, it’s affiliated with RGUHS and recognized by MCI.

Key facts:

• 150 MBBS seats
• 82 postgraduate seats
• 705-bed teaching hospital
• One of Karnataka’s early medical colleges
• Same management as BGS Hospital and BGS Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru

Fee structure (per annum for 4.5 years):

• NRI and Q quota: ₹34,15,500
• P quota: ₹18,15,500

Medical Colleges in Bijapur (Karnataka). There are two Private Medical Colleges in the historic city of Gol Gumbaz and Buland Darwaza. This place is also approximately an overnight journey from Bengaluru. Both are very old Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka. One is a Private Medical Deemed University and the other is under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences

4. Al-Ameen Medical College and Hospital, Bijapur

Al Ameen Medical College, established in 1984 in Bijapur, spans 200 acres. It offers:

• 150 MBBS seats
• 116 postgraduate seats
• 500-bed super specialty hospital
• Specialized women’s hospital

The college is affiliated with RGUHS and admissions are handled by Karnataka Examination Authority. It attracts students from across India.

Key details:

• Located 549 km from Bangalore
• On-campus hostels for both genders
• NRI/Q quota fee: ₹30,12,450 per year for 4.5 years

5. BM Patil Medical College and Research Center / BLDE University.

BLDE University is a private medical institution in Bijapur (Vijayapura), 536 km from Bangalore.
Key points:

• 35-year-old deemed university
• 150 MBBS seats, 145 postgraduate seats
• 1000-bed multispecialty hospital
• Fees: ₹17 lakhs/year (Management), ₹25 lakhs/year (NRI)
• On-campus hostel: ₹1.25 lakhs/year
• One-time processing fee: ₹15,000
• 2023 cut-off ranks: General – 30181, NRI – 49347

Private Medical College in Belgavi / Belgaum

6. JLN Medical College / KLE Medical College

• Established in 1963, one of Karnataka’s oldest private medical colleges.
• Affiliated with KLE Academy of Higher Education.
• 1,250-bed super-specialty hospital handling emergencies and complex surgeries.
• Located in Belgaum, accessible from Panaji (Goa) and Hubli (Karnataka).
• Intake: 250 MBBS seats and 233 postgraduate seats.
• MBBS fees: ₹18 lakhs per year (general management), ₹40 lakhs per year (NRI).
• Seat allotment through MCC’s centralized counseling process.

List of Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka, Mangalore district. 

There are in total Eight Private Medical Colleges in Mangalore. Among these medical colleges, 4 medical colleges are under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and 4 are private Medical Deemed Universities.

7. Father Mullers Medical College

• Established in 1999, a private medical college in Mangalore.
• Affiliated with RGUHS, recognized by NMC, and NAAC-A accredited.
• 750-bed teaching hospital.
• MBBS intake: 150 seats; Postgraduate intake: 106 seats.
• Located 369 km from Bangalore, well-connected by transport.
• Under KEA; MBBS NRI category fees: ₹30.12 lakhs per year for 4.5 years.

8. Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.

• Established in 2016 in Mangalore.
• Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
• Received NMC recognition in 2021 for 150 MBBS students.
• Has a 300-bedded super specialty hospital.
• Medical college is on a 25-acre, Wi-Fi-enabled campus.
• Well-established library with books and journals.
• MBBS fee structure: ₹32,12,450 per annum.
• Post-graduation courses are yet to begin.
• Separate hostels for boys and girls are available on campus.

9. AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre / AJIMS

• Established: 2002 by Laxmi Memorial Trust in Mangalore.
• Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
• Recognition: Recognized by NMC.
• MBBS Intake: 150 seats.
• Post-Graduation Intake: 125 seats across various branches.
• Super Specialty Courses: Available after Post Graduation in multiple fields.
• Teaching Hospital: 1,000-bed super specialty hospital on a 35-acre campus.
• Location: Picturesque campus in Mangalore, well-connected by train, flight, and bus.
• Committees: Various committees (anti-ragging, UG & PG curriculum, blood bank, grievances) involving professors, staff, and post-grad students for student welfare.
• Counseling: Admission through KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority), applicable for NEET-qualified students nationwide.
• Fees (NRI Quota): ₹40,12,450 per annum for MBBS under NRI and Q quota, payable for 4.5 years.

10. Srinivas Medical College / Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center

• College Name: Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)
• Location: Mangalore (overnight journey from Bangalore), well-connected by various transport means
• Established: 2011 by the Srinivas Group, which also manages Srinivas University
• MBBS Intake: 150 students annually
• Post-Graduation Intake: 52 students across Clinical and Non-Clinical branches
• Post-Graduation Seats:
• Initially 18 seats in 9 branches until 2020
• Expanded to 52 seats in 7 new clinical branches in 2020
• Teaching Hospital: 635 beds attached to the college
• Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
• Recognition: NMC
• MBBS NRI Quota Fees (2020): ₹42,12,450 for 4.5 years
• Counseling for UG & PG Seats: Conducted through KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)

11. Yenepoya Medical College

Establishment & Affiliation:

• Yenepoya Medical College was established in 1999 in Mangalore under RGUHS with 100 MBBS seats.
• Gained permission for Postgraduate courses in 2005.
• Currently a Deemed University under Yenepoya University.

Intake Capacity:

• 150 MBBS seats.
• 102 Postgraduate seats across 20 branches.

Hospital Facilities:

• 1000-bed Superspeciality Hospital attached with high patient intake.
• NAAC-accredited college and NABH-accredited hospital.

Advanced Medical Equipment:

• Equipped with a 3 Tesla MRI machine, enhancing diagnosis and treatment capabilities.

Hostel & Campus Amenities:

• Separate hostels for boys and girls with both AC and non-AC rooms.
• Wifi-enabled campus, restaurants, cafeteria, and sports complex.
• PG students have air-conditioned hostel rooms.

Library Resources:

• Library with over 30,000 books.
• Subscriptions to various e-learning portals.

Counseling Process:

• Counseling for MBBS and PG seats is conducted by MCC.
• NEET-qualified students in any category are eligible to apply.

Fees Structure:

• MBBS fees (2020): Rs 17.5 lakh/year for 4 years, Rs 10 lakh for the 5th year (Total: Rs 80 lakh).
• NRI fees: $189,000 USD (First year: $57,000; Remaining years: $33,000/year).

12. KS Hegde Medical College / NITTE University Mangalore

• KS Hegde Medical Academy was established in 1999 by the Late CJ KS Hegde, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and Lok Sabha Speaker.
• The college is affiliated with KSHEMA, a deemed medical university in Mangalore.
• It offers 150 seats for MBBS and 137 seats for postgraduate courses.
• Provides super-specialty courses in various branches.
• All courses are recognized by the NMC.
• The college is attached to a 1000-bed NABH-accredited super-specialty hospital on campus.
• Admissions for MBBS, PG, and Superspeciality courses are based on NEET merit.
• Students can apply through MCC counseling, and seats are allocated based on merit.
• NRI fees for MBBS: approx. ₹1.22 crore for the entire course.
• Management quota fees for MBBS: approx. ₹67 lakhs.
• Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on campus near the hospital.
• AC hostel fees: approx. ₹1 lakh per annum, with food and mess charges extra.

13. Kasturba Medical College Manipal

• KMC (Kasturba Medical College), Manipal, was the first private medical college in India, established in 1953.
• Intake capacity:
• 250 MBBS seats
• 247 postgraduate seats
• Super-specialty courses are also available.
• The college is attached to a 1200-bed super specialty hospital.
• It is a deemed private medical college, and admissions are done through centralized MCC counseling.
• Fees:
• Indian Management Quota MBBS: ₹71 lakhs for the entire course (payable over 4.5 years in installments).
• NRI Quota MBBS: $229,700 (for 15% seats).
• Hostel fees: ₹1,20,000 per annum.

14. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

• KMC Mangalore has two campuses under the same management and university.
• The distance between the 1st and 2nd KMC campus is around 60 km.
• Established in 1955, KMC Mangalore is a 60-year-old private medical college.
• MBBS intake: 250 seats.
• Postgraduate intake: 173 seats.
• Seat counseling is done by MCC through centralized counseling for Deemed Universities.
• The fee structure is the same for both campuses.

15. KVG Medical College, Sullia

• K Venkatarammanna Gowda (KVG) Medical College and Hospital was established in 1999 in Sullia, South Karnataka, near Mangalore.
• The medical college has a 600-bed super specialty hospital on its campus, mainly serving the rural population in the surrounding area.
• Annual intake:
• 100 MBBS students
• 60 PG students
• The college has a specialized OBG department.
• The medical college offers multiple courses on the same campus.
• It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the NMC.
• Admissions for MBBS and PG courses are done through the KEA allotment process.
• The NRI fee structure for MBBS is ₹32,62,450 per annum.

16. Navodaya Medical College, Raichur

• NMC Raichur (established in 2000) is located near Hyderabad airport, within overnight travel distance from Bangalore.
• The college is affiliated with RGUHS and recognized by MCI.
• Annual intake:
• MBBS: 150 students
• PG: 101 students
• The campus includes a 1200-bed super specialty hospital, with 80% of the beds reserved for underprivileged patients, providing free treatment.
• Lab and diagnostic services are available at subsidized rates.
• More than 15 institutions are managed under a single organization.
• Separate hostels for boys and girls are available on the campus.
• Counseling for UG and PG courses is conducted by KEA.
• The NRI fee for MBBS is ₹31,12,450 per annum.

17. Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences and Research center

• Subbaiah Medical College is located in Shimoga, approximately 263 km away from Bangalore.
• Established in the academic year 2011-2012.
• The campus covers an area of 35 acres.
• The teaching hospital has 700 beds, with basic OPD diagnostic tools available.
• The college offers 150 MBBS seats.
• Postgraduate courses have not started as of 2021.
• Affiliated with RGUHS and recognized by MCI.
• NRI fees for MBBS are Rs 33,12,450 per annum.
• Students are advised to check the miscellaneous fees and hostel fees before choosing Subbaiah Medical College.

List of best Medical Colleges in Karnataka, Davangree district

There are two private medical colleges in the Knowledge city of Karnataka known as Davangree district. Both the colleges are managed by the same management. Both the colleges can be considered as better than the best in Karnataka. One among them was established in early 1960.

18. JJM Medical College

• Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJM), Davangere:
• Established in 1965 by philanthropists from Davangere.
• Leadership under Dr. Shamanur Shivshankarappa Ji.
• Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
• Recognized by the NMC.
• Key Features:
• Student Intake:
  • 245 students for MBBS.
  • 223 students for postgraduate programs.
• Teaching Hospitals:
  • Bapuji Hospital: 1,930-bed super-specialty hospital.
  • Government Hospitals: Tied up with District CG Hospital, SS General Hospital, STJ General Hospital.
  • These hospitals provide excellent clinical exposure due to high patient flow.
• Patient-Student Ratio:
  • Unmatched patient exposure, comparable to government medical colleges.
• Location:
• In the heart of Davangere town, opposite SS Mall.
• Hostel Facilities:
• Separate hostels for boys and girls, located within walking distance from the college.
• NRI Fee Structure for MBBS:
• ₹45,12,450 per annum for a duration of 4.5 years.

19. SSIMS, Davangree

• Full Name: Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), also known as SS Institute Medical Sciences, Davangere.
• Established: 2006, located on the Bangalore-Bombay Highway, 1 km from Davangere town.
• Campus Area: Spread across more than 100 acres.
• Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
• Recognition: Courses recognized by the NMC.
• Ownership: Owned by Dr. Shamanur Shivshankarappa Ji.
• Architecture: Modern infrastructure with high standards of education and patient care.
• Teaching Hospital:
• 1,200-bed multispeciality teaching hospital.
• Renowned as the best hospital in the region, outside Bangalore.
• Equipped with modern and sophisticated medical equipment.
• Handles complex radiological diagnoses, surgeries, road accidents, and burn cases.
• Receives referrals from neighboring hospitals.
• Collaborates with:
  • Narayana Hrudalaya Hospitals for Cardiology,
  • Fortis Hospital for Urology,
  • Sparsh Hospitals for Bone and Spine surgeries.
• Over 3,000 outpatients are seen monthly, similar to JJM Medical College.
• MBBS Intake: 150 seats.
• Postgraduate Intake: 67 seats.
• Superspecialization Courses: Offered in Cardiology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, and Urology.
• Facilities:
• Air-conditioned lecture halls, seminar rooms, and a well-stocked library.
• ATM facilities (Bapuji Bank and Axis Bank) within the hospital premises.
• Well-maintained canteen serving North and South Indian cuisine.
• Hostel: Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with two types of rooms.
• NRI Fees for MBBS: Approximately ₹45,12,450 per annum.
• Ranking: Considered among the top medical colleges in Karnataka.

List of Medical Colleges in Karnataka, Chitradurga district

There is only one private medical college in Chitradurga known as Sri Basaveshwara.

20. Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital Chitradurga

• Sri Basaveshwara Medical College was established in 1999.
• Located approximately 236 km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Bombay Highway.
• The college is about 70 km from the town of Davangere.
• It has a 500-bed super specialty hospital attached to the medical college.
• The intake capacity is 100 seats for MBBS and 40 seats for post-graduation.
• The college does not offer super specialty branch courses.
• Students from across the country study at the college.
• Separate hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls.
• NRI fees and quota fees for MBBS are ₹40,12,450 per annum.

List of Medical Colleges in Karnataka, Tumkuru district

There are three Private Medical Colleges in Tumkuru. Tumkur is a place approximately 70-75 km away from the center of Bangalore. There are two Deemed Universities affiliated to Siddhartha University Tumkur and one private Medical College under KEA.

21. Sri Siddhartha Medical College , Tumkur

Here’s the information about Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, summarized in bullet points:

• Location: 90 km from Bangalore.
• Year of Establishment: 1988, with over 30 years of legacy.
• Affiliation: Initially under RGUHS, now a Deemed University, affiliated to Siddhartha University (Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur).
• MBBS Intake: 150 seats.
• Post-Graduation Intake: 48 seats.
• Hospital Facility: 850-bed super-specialty hospital on campus.
• Counseling Authority: MCC handles MBBS and PG seat counseling.
• Bank Guarantee Requirement: Students allotted seats through MCC must provide a bank guarantee for the remaining fee for 3.5 years in the prescribed format.
• Hostel Facility: Available on campus.

MBBS Fee Structure:

• Indian Students: Approx. ₹15,75,000 per annum (payable for 4.5 years).
• NRI Students: Approx. $51,000 per annum.
• Miscellaneous Fees:
• One-time non-refundable developmental fee: ₹2,00,000 (during admission).
• Miscellaneous fee: ₹87,000.
• Hostel caution deposit: ₹1,00,000.

Hostel Fee:

• MBBS Students: Approx. ₹1,25,000 per annum.
• PG Students: Approx. ₹1,75,000 per annum.

22. Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences / Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education

• Institution: Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), a constituent college of Sri Siddhartha Medical College.
• Location: Neelmangla, on the highway between Bangalore and Tumkuru.
• Establishment Year: 2019.
• MBBS Intake: 150 seats.
• Affiliation: Deemed University under Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education.
• Post-Graduation: Not available yet (first MBBS batch has not passed).
• Hospital: Super specialty hospital with 750 beds on the same campus.
• Facilities: ATM, hostels, and modern infrastructure.
• Hostel Fee:
• Caution deposit: ₹2 lakhs.
• Annual fee: ₹1,25,000.
• Fee Structure:
• MBBS through MCC Counselling: ₹11 lakhs per annum.
• A Bank guarantee is required for fees of the remaining 3.5 years.
• NRI fee for MBBS: USD 50,949 per annum (approx. ₹41 lakhs INR).

23. Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital