Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka – The scope of the medical field is vast in India. Karnataka is the sixth largest state in India. It is the hub for many remarkable medical colleges that impart quality education in the field of medicine. There are many premier educational and research centers in the state. The state has about 186 medical colleges out of which 134 are private and 52 are government colleges. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 medical colleges in the state of Karnataka according to NIRF ranking.

 

Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka – We have listed the top Medical Colleges consisting of Government, Private, & Deemed University Medical Colleges. These reputed colleges are preferred by students when they are seeking admissions via NEET. The medical courses are recognized by the MCI, BCI, CCIM, CCH, etc. 

 

The admission into medical & dental courses of all the government & private colleges in Karnataka state are based on NEET UG score. All the state or private colleges do not have permission to organize any entrance exam for admission into medical or dental courses. We hope you check out the best medical colleges list and select the best for yourself.

 

List of Top 10 Medical colleges in Karnataka

  • Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore
  • Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
  • J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore
  • M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
  • Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
  • Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  • Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
  • BGS Medical College, Bangalore

 

1. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

 

About

It is the first self-financing private medical institute in India. It was established in the year 1953. It is situated in the Manipal University campus. The college is spread across 200 acres of campus. It provided only pre-clinical courses in the beginning but finally started full-fledged in 1969. It has collaborated with many foreign universities.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 64,45,000 7
MS 3 years 72,10,000
MD 3 years Varies according to subject

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. General Medicine
  2. Pediatrics
  3. Hospital Administration
  4. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  5. Pathology
  6. Psychiatry
  7. Emergency Medicine
  8. Community Medicine
  9. Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion
  10. Radio Diagnosis
  11. Anaesthesiology
  12. Radiotherapy
  13. Forensic Medicine
  14. Pharmacology
  15. Microbiology
  16. Physiology
  17. Respiratory Medicine
  18. Anatomy
  19. Biochemistry

 

2. St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore

 

 

About

The college was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. It is one of the most prestigious colleges in the state of Karnataka.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 26,20,800 12
MS 3 years 24,78,600
MD 3 years Varies according to subjects

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Opthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Microbiology
  2. Dermatology
  3. Pharmacology
  4. Physiology
  5. Pediatrics
  6. Pathology
  7. General Medicine
  8. Psychiatry
  9. Biochemistry
  10. Anatomy

 

3. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

 

 

About

The college was founded in 1955 by Dr. TMA Pai. It was the first self-financing college in India. It was initially affiliated to Karnataka University and then to Mysore University in the year 1965. In 1980, it got affiliated to Mangalore University.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 71,60,000 16
MS 3 years 72,10,000
MD 3 years Varies according to the subjects

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Radio Diagnosis
  2. General Medicine
  3. Pediatrics
  4. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  5. Anaesthesiology
  6. Pathology
  7. Microbiology
  8. Hospital Administration
  9. Pharmacology
  10. Radiotherapy
  11. Anatomy
  12. Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  13. Community Medicine
  14. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  15. Biochemistry
  16. Physiology
  17. Respiratory Medicine
  18. Psychiatry
  19. Forensic Medicine
  20. Emergency Medicine

 

4. J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore

 

About

The college was founded in the year 1984 and is affiliated to Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University. It aims to provide cost-effective treatment to the patients. It is amongst the top medical colleges in India.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 73,58,750 17
MS 3 years 48,37,500
MD 3 years Varies according to subjects

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Opthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  2. Pathology
  3. Psychiatry
  4. Radio-Diagnosis
  5. Anesthesia
  6. General Medicine
  7. Biochemistry
  8. Emergency Medicine
  9. Forensic Medicine
  10. TB and Respiratory Medicine
  11. Hospital Administration
  12. Pediatrics
  13. Anatomy
  14. Pharmacology
  15. Physiology
  16. Microbiology
  17. Community Medicine

 

5. M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

 

About

Ramaiah Medical College was set up in the year 1979 and has a great reputation in the field of medicine both in India and abroad. It is spread across 65 acres of campus. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 2,00,00,000 27
MS 3 years 2,25,00,000
MD 3 years 2,25,00,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Opthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Radio Diagnosis
  2. Pediatrics
  3. Biochemistry
  4. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  5. General Medicine
  6. Pathology
  7. Psychiatry
  8. Anaesthesiology
  9. Community Medicine
  10. Radiotherapy
  11. Pulmonary Medicine
  12. Anatomy
  13. Microbiology
  14. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  15. Pharmacology
  16. Physiology
  17. Emergency Medicine

 

6. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore

 

About

It is a government-run college established in the year 1955 by the Mysore Education Society. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 36,850
MS/MD 3 years Fees vary according to the field.

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. General Medicine
  2. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Pediatrics
  4. Radio Diagnosis
  5. Pulmonary Medicine
  6. Anesthesiology
  7. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  8. Psychiatry
  9. Pathology
  10. Preventive and Social Medicine
  11. Physiology
  12. Radiotherapy
  13. Forensic Medicine
  14. Pharmacology
  15. Microbiology
  16. Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  17. Biochemistry

 

7. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

 

About

The college was established in the year 2000 and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. It is situated in a lush green campus of 65 acres with a pleasant surrounding. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services to society.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years  6 months 3,00,420
MS 3 years 3,69,750
MD 3 years 16,98,000

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  2. Microbiology
  3. Radiotherapy
  4. Hospital Administration
  5. Pathology
  6. Psychiatry
  7. Emergency Medicine
  8. Pulmonary Medicine
  9. Anaesthesiology
  10. Biochemistry
  11. Forensic Toxicology
  12. General Medicine
  13. Pediatrics
  14. Pharmacology
  15. Physiology
  16. Radio Diagnosis
  17. Community Medicine
  18. Anatomy

 

8. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

 

 

About

It is one of the best medical colleges in Karnataka. It was founded in the year 1980 by the Vokkaligara Sangha. The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The college has two campuses- Puram campus and Banashankari campus. It offers a bachelor and master’s course in the field of Medical Science.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 5,15,700
MS 3 years 18,50,700
MD 3 years Varies according to subject

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. General Medicine
  2. Anaesthesiology
  3. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  4. Radio Diagnosis
  5. Pulmonary Medicine
  6. Biochemistry
  7. Emergency Medicine
  8. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  9. Microbiology
  10. Pediatrics
  11. Pathology
  12. Pharmacology
  13. Physiology
  14. Psychiatry
  15. Community Medicine
  16. Anatomy

 

9. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore

 

 

About

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College was established in 1981 by Ananda Social and Education Trust. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of HealthSciences, Bangalore. The associated hospital is 600 bedded and is located on the campus. The college is spread across 25 acres of campus.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 4,99,200
MS 3 years 15,63,000
MD 3 years Varies according to subjects

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
  5. ENT
MD

  1. Anesthesiology
  2. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  3. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  4. Biochemistry
  5. General Medicine
  6. Microbiology
  7. Pediatrics
  8. Pathology
  9. Pharmacology
  10. Physiology
  11. Radio Diagnosis
  12. Community Medicine
  13. Anatomy

 

10. BGS Medical College, Bangalore

 

 

About

It is one of the premier medical colleges in India. It was established in 1973 and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to MBBS courses is strictly on the basis of the NEET ranking. The admission to postgraduate courses is on the basis of NEET PG.

 

Popular Courses Course Duration Full Course Fee Ranking (NIRF)
MBBS 5 years 6 months 2,30,000
MS 3 years
MD 3 years

 

Courses Offered

 

MS

  1. General Surgery
  2. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  3. Orthopedics
  4. Ophthalmology
MD

  1. Pharmacology
  2. Microbiology
  3. Radio-Diagnosis
  4. General Medicine
  5. Anaesthesiology
  6. Bio-Chemistry
  7. Physiology
  8. Anatomy
  9. Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
  10. Pediatrics
  11. Community Medicine
  12. Pathology

 

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List of Top 50 Medical Colleges in Karnataka

  1. Devraj URS Medical College, Kolar
  2. Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur
  3. Mysore Medical College, Mysore
  4. Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore
  5. Yenopoya Medical College, Mangalore
  6. Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
  7. AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore
  8. KVG Medical College, Mangalore
  9. MVJ Medical College, Bangalore
  10. Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
  11. Basaveshwara Medical College, Bagalkot
  12. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
  13. MVJ Medical College, Hosakote
  14. Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga
  15. Subbaiah Medical College, Shimoga
  16. JJMC Medical College, Davangere
  17. SSIMC Medical College, Davangere
  18. Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya
  19. Hassan Medical College, Bangalore
  20. Raichur Medical College, Raichur
  21. Gulbarga Medical College, Gulbarga
  22. Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaynagar
  23. Coorg Institute of Medical Sciences, Coorg
  24. Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Science, Chamarajnagar
  25. Sapthagiri Medical College, Bangalore
  26. Oxford Medical College, Bangalore
  27. East Point Medical College, Bangalore
  28. Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Center, Tumkur
  29. ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga
  30. Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga
  31. Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga
  32. Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya
  33. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
  34. ESIC- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bangalore
  35. Bangalore Group of Institutions, Bangalore
  36. NITTE University, Mangalore
  37. Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Mangalore
  38. Sri Siddhartha University, Tumkur
  39. Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Tumkur
  40. BLDE University, Bijapur
  41. Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur
  42. Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences
  43. Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum
  44. Swapni International Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  45. Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore
  46. Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore
  47. Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College, Davangere
  48. Government Medical College, Bellary
  49. Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
  50. S Nijalingappa Medical College