MBBS Admission in Karnataka 2025

This article serves as a complete guide to help you understand the MBBS Admission in Karnataka in 2025 and Karnataka’s MBBS admission process for students from within the state as well as other states across India. 

Here are some of the facts that we learned from the official NEET UG channels from the year 2024.

1. Admission to any of the MBBS colleges in Karnataka is based on NEET-UG scores.
2. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the process of counseling for 85% of government colleges and all private colleges including private universities in the state of Karnataka.
3. Medical colleges in Karnataka are open to students from Karnataka and other states.

The above mentioned points apply to all the NMC approved medical colleges in Karnataka. Students should check the KEA and MCC websites for specific dates and additional requirements.

NEET-UG 2025 is the entrance exam to get admission to MBBS colleges in Karnataka for all the candidates. NEET-UG is mandatory for all students who wish to be admitted to any of the medical colleges in Karnataka, both government and private.

Let’s learn more about the admission process of Karnataka MBBS colleges in the further sections.

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According to NMC in 2025 there are 73 medical colleges in Karnataka with approximately 12,545 MBBS seats.

History of MBBS Admission in Karnataka

Let’s first have a look into the history of MBBS Admissions in Karnataka in chronological order.

Pre-2000s: Direct Admissions & State Exams

Before 2000, medical colleges in Karnataka conducted their own entrance exams or admitted students based on PUC marks. Government colleges followed state regulations, while private colleges had independent admission processes.

Early 2000s – KCET & COMEDK System

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) was introduced for government college admissions, while private colleges formed COMEDK to conduct their own entrance exam. This system standardized admissions but allowed private colleges to retain control over management seats.

2016-2019 – NEET Becomes Mandatory

NEET UG became mandatory for all medical college admissions in India in 2016 following a Supreme Court ruling that mandated NEET as the sole entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses, effectively replacing all other state-level medical entrance exams; this change came into effect for the academic year 2017 onwards.

2020-Present – Recent Trends

The Karnataka government introduced fee regulations, though private colleges continued to charge higher fees. Government medical seats were reserved 85% for Karnataka students and 15% for All India Quota (AIQ). Special reservations were provided for rural, Kannada-medium and other students with reservations.

Karnataka MBBS Admission Eligibility

According to our experts the eligibility criteria won’t change much compared to last year and most likely will remain same for the academic session 2025-26. The following was the eligibility criteria for admission to MBBS colleges from NEET 2024 for the students of Karnataka and the other states–

• Qualify in the NEET 2024 exam.
• Meet the minimum NEET 2024 cutoff percentile.
• Complete 10+2 with: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and English with a 50% percentile in PCB for the General category candidates and 40% in PCB for SC/ST category candidates.
• Be an Indian citizen (except for NRI candidates taking admission through NRI quota)
• Be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the year of admission

Facts about MBBS admission in Karnataka

• Karnataka allows all-state students to apply for MBBS seats in private colleges and deemed universities.
• 15% of government MBBS college seats in Karnataka are given through All India Counseling to the candidates.
• 85% of government MBBS college seats and 100% of private MBBS college seats in Karnataka is given to the candidates through Karnataka State Counseling.
• There are 73 medical colleges in Karnataka with 12,545 MBBS seats.
• There are two counseling authorities that take care of the entire counseling process for the MBBS candidates- MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) and KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority).

MBBS Colleges in Karnataka and Their Fee structure

There are 24 government MBBS colleges with 3800 seats and 48 private MBBS colleges with 8745 seats in Karnataka. To learn more about each of the these MBBS colleges in Karnataka check out our article on List of medical colleges in Karnataka.

Here is a list of government and private MBBS colleges in Karnataka with seats and fees per year. We have two tables 1st table is for the Karnataka government colleges and the 2nd table is for Karnataka private colleges.

We have created an article called MBBS Fee Structure in Karnataka, if you are interested in this section you’ll find that article helpful.

Note: Information present in both the tables are from last year as it is the most recent data available.

Karnataka Government Medical Colleges and their Fee structure

Here is a list of Government MBBS colleges in Karnataka with seats and fees per year

Sl no	Karnataka Government Medical College Name	Seats	Government quota Fees/year (INR)
1	Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore	250	65,100
2	Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	150	65,100
3	Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar	150	65,100
4	Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadapura	150	65,100
5	Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Aroor	100	65,100
6	Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru	150	65,100
7	Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Guddadarangavvana	150	67,700
8	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore	150	1,10,100
9	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga	150	1,10,100
10	Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Mallasamudra, Mulgund Road, Gadag	150	65,100
11	Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150	65,100
12	Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	150	65,100
13	Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri	150	65,100
14	Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi	200	65,100
15	Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar	150	65,100
16	Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	150	65,100
17	Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	150	65,100
18	Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	150	65,100
19	Mysore Medical College and Research Instt., Mysore	200	65,100
20	Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur	150	65,100
21	Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	150	65,100
22	Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	150	65,100
23	Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	200	65,100
24	Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri	150	65,100

Karnataka Private Medical colleges and their Fee structure

Here is a list of Private MBBS colleges in Karnataka with seats and fees per year, deemed medical colleges are covered in the next section.

Sl no	Karnataka Private Medical College Name	Seats	Government quota Fees/year (INR)	Private Quota Fees/year (INR)	Management Quota Fees/year (INR)
1	Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur	250	1,57,371	22,15,750	32,15,750
2	A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	40,12,700
3	Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli, Bangalore	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	40,12,700
4	Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	30,12,700
5	Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	30,12,700
6	BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	40,12,700
7	BGS Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore	150	1,57,371	22,15,750	32,15,750
8	Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	35,12,700
9	Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli	150	1,57,371	22,15,750	38,15,750
10	East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	33,12,700
11	Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	35,12,700
12	JJM Medical College, Davangere	245	1,54,321	12,00,867	36,12,700
13	Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	30,12,700
14	Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	250	1,54,321	12,00,867	42,12,700
15	Khaja Bandanawaz University – Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150	1,57,371	16,30,715	32,15,750
16	K V G Medical College, Sullia	100	1,54,321	12,00,867	28,48,300
17	Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Gulbarga	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	35,12,700
18	M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	150	1,57,371	25,15,750	45,15,750
19	MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	40,12,700
20	Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	26,12,700
21	PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Reseach Bangalore	100	1,57,371	22,15,750	33,15,750
22	Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250	1,83,121	22,41,500	45,41,500
23	SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad	150	1,57,371	20,15,750	30,15,750
24	Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	33,12,700
25	Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	26,62,700
26	S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot	250	1,54,321	12,00,867	35,12,700
27	Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Channapatna	150	1,54,321	12,00,867	27,02,700
28	Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chikkaballapur	50	750	22,00,750	40,00,750
29	Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Srinivasnagar, mangalore	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	26,12,700
30	SR Patil Medical College and Hospital, Bilgi	100	1,54,321	12,00,867	27,02,700
31	S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	36,12,700
32	St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore	150	0	811285	0
33	Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	28,12,700
34	The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	200	1,54,321	12,00,867	32,12,700
35	Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250	1,54,321	12,00,867	45,12,700

Deemed MBBS Colleges in Karnataka and their Fee structure

The admission to deemed medical colleges in Karnataka is done by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). All students, including those from other states, must register and attend counseling conducted by MCC to get admission to the deemed medical colleges in Karnataka. There are 12 deemed MBBS colleges in Karnataka with 2600 seats.

Check out our post on Deemed medical colleges in Karnataka to get detailed information about every deemed medical college in Karnataka.

Here is the list of deemed medical colleges in Karnataka along with MBBS seats and fees for the entire duration of the course-

Sl no	Deemed medical college name	Seats	Management Quota Fees/year	NRI Quota Fees/year
1	Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura	200	INR 18,00,000	INR 25,00,000
2	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum	200	INR 18,30,000	$ 45,500
3	JSS Medical College, Mysore	250	INR 19,86,400	INR 34,00,000
4	JGMM Medical College, Hubballi	150	INR 17,60,000	$ 40,000
5	Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	250	INR 17,80,000	$ 37,100
6	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	250	INR 17,80,000	$ 37,100
7	K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore	250	INR 17,56,000	INR 28,00,000
8	Raja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru	250	INR 23,00,000	$ 55000
9	SDU (Sri Devaraj URS Medical College), Kolar	200	INR 17,60,000	$ 45,200
10	Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore	150	INR 18,96,000	$ 51498
11	Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	200	INR 18,96,000	$ 51498
12	Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore	250	INR 23,00,000	N/A

Karnataka MBBS Registration 2025

There were two counseling processes for getting admission to Karnataka medical colleges in 2025. 1st one was MCC counseling process and the 2nd one was KEA counseling process.
You can register to MCC counseling if you want a deemed medical college or a few specific government medical colleges (15%) in Karnataka or You can register to KEA counseling if you want any of the private medical colleges or most of the government medical colleges (85%) in Karnataka.

Lets follow the steps required for both of them in the table given below-

MCC Registration & Admission process	KEA Registration & Admission process
Step 1: Registration – Visit the MCC website. – Enter NEET details (Roll No., Application No., DOB, Security Pin). – Submit and agree to terms. – Set a password & security question.	Step 1: Registration – Visit the KEA website. – Fill in the required details. – Pay the registration fee. – Receive a USERID (registration number) via SMS.
Step 2: Personal Details Submission and Payment – Enter Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, and Address. – Ensure accuracy; details cannot be changed. – Registration Fee: ₹5,000 (non-refundable). – Security Deposit: ₹2,00,000 (refundable). – Pay online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.	Step 2: Login, Document Upload & Verification slip – Log in with credentials. – Create a new password. – Fill in additional required details. – Upload scanned documents: – Left-hand thumb impression – Signature – NEET scorecard & admit card (PDF) – 10th marks card, Aadhaar card – Download the verification slip which includes the Security Key and Password
Step 3: Choice Availability – Available colleges & fees list appears. – If paid for both AIQ & Deemed, both options are available.	Step 3: Option Entry – Enter preferred MBBS colleges and courses. – Review fee details for each college. – Options can be modified or removed, but new ones cannot be added after submission during option entry of second round onwards.
Step 4: Selecting Choices and Choice locking – Click ‘+’ to add preferred colleges. – Use drag & drop to adjust order. – Click ‘Save & Continue’. – Choices auto-lock on the deadline if not manually locked.	Step 4: Seat Allotment & Confirmation – KEA processes seat allocation based on merit and preferences. – If allotted a seat, confirm by paying the required fee. – Download the admission order. – Report to the assigned college within the timeframe. – Click Joining report by login to KEA website.
Step 5: Print Choice List, Seat Allotment and College Reporting – Print final choices for reference. – Check results online. – Download allotment letter. – Visit allotted college with documents. – Pay fees and complete admission formalities.	Step 5: Reporting to College – Submit documents and complete admission formalities. – Confirm your joining on the KEA portal.

Karnataka MBBS seats for Domicile and Non-domicile students

MBBS Seats in Karnataka for State students

Karnataka Domicile Students Can Apply for the Following Category Of Seats In Karnataka:

1. 85% of seats in Govt Colleges are Under KEA Counselling.
2. Govt quota seats in Private colleges are under KEA Counselling.
3. Private quota seats in the GMP category are under KEA Counselling.
4. Govt quota seats in Deemed University are under KEA Counselling.
5. 15% of seats in Govt Colleges are under MCC Counselling.
6. Management quota & NRI quota seats in Deemed Universities are under MCC Counselling.
7. NRI & Others quota seats in Private colleges are under KEA Counselling.

MBBS Seats in Karnataka for Other States students

Karnataka Non-Domicile Candidates Can Apply for the Following Category of seats in Karnataka:

• Private seats in the open category are under KEA Counselling.
• Management quota & NRI quota seats in Deemed Universities are under MCC Counselling.
• NRI & Others quota seats in Private colleges are under KEA Counselling.

Check out our article on this specific topic called MBBS Admission in Karnataka for Other States students

Documents Required

Original documents (along with attested photocopies of documents) for admission to undergraduate medical courses for admission to 15% of total seats on an All-India basis required at the time of joining an allotted Medical / Dental College are as mentioned below:

• NEET 2025 Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.
• NEET 2025 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.
• Date of Birth Certificate (if Matric Certificate does not bear the same)
• Class 10th Certificate
• Class 10+2 Certificate & Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
• Eight (8) Passport-size photographs, the same as affixed on the application form.
• Provisional allotment letter generated online.
• Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving License/ Passport).

MBBS fees in Karnataka Private colleges

MBBS fees in Karnataka Private colleges range from 8.11 lakhs to 25 lakhs per year.

Below, in the tabular column is the MBBS fees in Karnataka private medical colleges.

Karnataka Private College Name	P Quota Fee
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
M.V.J. Medical College And Research Hospital, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
A.J. Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Mangalore	INR 12,00,867
St John’s Medical College, Bangalore	INR 8,11,285
Sri Basaveshwara Medical College And Hospital, Chitradurga	INR 12,00,867
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur	INR 12,00,867
S. Nijalingappa Medical College And Research Centre, Bagalkot	INR 12,00,867
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	INR 12,00,867
Father Muller Institute Of Med. Education & Research, Mangalore	INR 12,00,867
K. Venkataramana Gowda Medical College And Hospital, Mangalore	INR 12,00,867
Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College, Davangere	INR 12,00,867
Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute Of Medical Sciences, Davangere	INR 12,00,867
Srinivasa Institute Of Medical Research Center, Mangalore	INR 12,00,867
Subbaiah Institute Of Medical Science, Shimoga	INR 12,00,867
BGS Global Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Shridevi Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Hospital, Tumkur	INR 12,00,867
The Oxford Medical College Hospital And Research Center, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Akash Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Kanachur Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, Mangalore	INR 12,00,867
East Point College Of Medical Sciences And Research Center, Bangalore	INR 12,00,867
Siddaganga Medical College And Research Institute, Tumakuru	INR 12,00,867
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital Science And Research, Channapattana	INR 12,00,867
S.R. Patil Medical College Hospital And Research Center, Badagandi Bagalkot	INR 12,00,867
Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mandya	INR 22,15,750
SDM College Of Medical Sciences And Hospital, Dharwad	INR 20,15,750
Sapthagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	INR 22,41,500
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute Of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli	INR 22,15,750
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Chikkaballapur	INR 25,00,750
PES University Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research, Electronic City, Bangalore	INR 22,15,750
BGS Medical College And Hospital, Bangalore	INR 22,15,750

Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka (NIRF Ranking)

Following are the top 6 Medical colleges in Karnataka based on the NIRF ranking 2024

• National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
• Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

NEET UG cutoff score 2024

Here are the tables for the Cut-off Percentile, Revised Cut-off Score, and Original Cut-off Score from last year. With these you will have an idea of what your 2025 NEET Score should be to qualify.

Cut-off Percentile 2024

Category	Cut-off Percentile
UR/EWS	50th
OBC/SC/ST	40th
UR/EWS-PwD	45th
OBC/SC/ST-PwD	40th

Cut-off Score (Revised) 2024

Category	Cut-off Score (Revised)
UR/EWS	720-162
OBC/SC/ST	161-127
UR/EWS-PwD	161-144
OBC/SC/ST-PwD	143-127

Cut-off Score (Original) 2024

Category	Cut-off Score (Original)
UR/EWS	720-164
OBC/SC/ST	163-129
UR/EWS-PwD	163-146
OBC/SC/ST-PwD	145-129

Wrap up

In this post you learned about the medical colleges in Karnataka, their types, their counseling process, their fees, the best medical colleges among them according to the NIRF rankings for medical colleges. Finally we gave you the cut off percentile and score of last year for reference.

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