India’s southwest State Karnataka is the top most choice for medical students to study. It has a lengthy history and diverse culture. With a large number of esteemed educational institutions, the state is a significant hub for research and education. Karnataka offers both public and private healthcare facilities, making for a rather good healthcare system. The Karnataka state government has launched a number of measures to enhance healthcare services, including the creation of new medical schools and hospitals as well as a number of health-related programmes. 

 

Karnataka has 10,995 available seats. As of 2023, 6006 seats in the PG category are available in Karnataka. Additionally, the state is home to a number of esteemed medical schools, including Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and M.S. Ramiyaha Medical College. These Top Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka are frequently recognised as the top medical schools in the country.

About Karanataka NEET

Admission Process 

State counselling for NEET UG and NEET PG is run by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Following the release of the NEET UG and NEET PG results, the counselling procedure is completed online. Candidates who have met the eligibility requirements for NEET UG and NEET PG and have qualified may register for the counselling process on the KEA website.

Eligibility Criteria For NEET UG

The minimum and maximum age requirements, educational requirements, qualifying exam subjects studied, qualifying exam status, category, and nationality are all part of the NEET 2023 eligibility requirements. Aspirants can review the prerequisites listed below, which must be met in order for them to qualify for NEET. Let’s examine the requirements for taking the NEET exam, which are listed below.

 

Parameters	Eligibility criteria
Nationality	Candidates eligible for NEET 2023 include: Indian Nationals Foreign Nationals NRI PIO OCI
Age requirement for NEET	Aspirants applying for NEET 2023 must have completed a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of admission as of 31 December 2022.
Minimum Qualification	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum marks required in the qualifying examination	General – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45%

 

Eligibility Criteria For NEET PG

Candidates are recommended to study the detailed information on eligibility requirements to determine their eligibility. A candidate can submit an application for admission after reviewing all the prerequisites. The requirements for taking the exam are listed below.

 

• Candidates who hold an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate that is recognized in accordance with the NMC Ac, 2019 and the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, both of which have been repealed
• The certificate of permanent or temporary registration for an MBBS degree issued by the NMC, the former Medical Council of India, or the State Medical Council
• Candidates may apply for the exam if they have completed an internship for one year or are anticipated to do so by March 31, 2023.

 

After Clearing NEET, the counseling is done based on their NEET UG and NEET PG scores and rankings, Candidates can select their desired medical college and course during counseling. Based on the scores, the KEA publishes a merit list, and candidates are contacted for counseling as necessary. After that, they need to turn in the original paperwork and pay the counseling charge. 

 

Following the process, the KEA publishes a seat allocation list based on the candidates’ selections and the seats that are still available at the institutions. Those who have been given a seat must arrive at the college on time and finish the admissions procedures. A candidate’s seat could be forfeited and given to another in the subsequent rounds of counselling if they don’t arrive at the college on time.

 

For seats under the 15% All India Quota and 100% including 85% State Quota of Central Institutions (ABVIMS & RML Hospital/VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital/ESIC)/ Central Universities (including DU/BHU/AMU)/AIIMS/ JIPMER and Deemed Universities, the MCC/DGHS for Undergraduate Medical Colleges conducts the counselling for successful candidates. MCC merely completes the AFMC registration process and gives AFMC Officials the data on registered Candidates for the admissions process. Any subsequent relevant classes offered by DU/BHU or other Universities may use the grade. 

List of Colleges in Karnataka

Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Here are the updated Best Government MBBS Colleges in Karnataka officially made by the NMC. To know detailed info about Government Colleges Fees Structure, Courses offered, Admission Procedure, Placement Stats, Cut-off, Facilities available and complete college List here, click the college link.

S.No.	Name of Colleges	Establishment Year	Affiliated with
1	Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences Karnataka	2021	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
2	Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur	2007	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
3	Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	1961	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
4	Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	2007	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
5	Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar	2007	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
6	Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	2006	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
7	Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	2006	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
8	Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	2006	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
9	Government Medical College, Mysore	1924	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
10	Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli	1957	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
11	Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore	1955	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
12	Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Mallasamudra, Mulgund Road, Gadag	2015	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
13	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga	2013	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
14	Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	2015	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
15	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore	2012	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
16	Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
17	Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
18	Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
19	Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	2015	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
20	Bowring & Lady Curzon Medical College & Research Institute Bangalore	2019	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
21	Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences Chikkamagaluru	2022	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

 

Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Here is the most updated list of the NMC’s official list of private medical schools in Karnataka. Click the college link for more information about private colleges, including their fees, course offerings, application process, placement statistics, cut-off points, and facilities.

 

S.No.	Name of Colleges	Establishment Year	Affiliated with
1	Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College Karnataka	2021	KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed), Belgaum
2	G R Medical College Hospital & Research Centre Mangalore	2021	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
3	Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga	1963	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
4	JJM Medical College, Davangere	1965	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
5	Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	1980	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
6	S. S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere	2006	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
7	Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore	2005	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
8	Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	2002	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
9	S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot	2002	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
10	Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	2002	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
11	A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	2002	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
12	Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore	1999	Yenepoya University (Deemed to be University)
13	MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore	1997	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
14	K. S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore	1999	NITTE (Deemed to be University)
15	Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga	1999	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
16	St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore	1963	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
17	Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	2019	Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education Tumkur
18	M. S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	1979	M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.
19	Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	1980	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
20	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	1953	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
21	K V G Medical College, Sullia	1999	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
22	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum	1963	KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed), Belgaum
23	JSS Medical College, Mysore	1984	JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru (formerly known as JSS University, Mysore)
24	Father Mullers Institute of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore	1999	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
25	Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur	1986	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
26	Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur	1984	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
27	Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur	1985	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
28	Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
29	Sambhram Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kolar	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
30	The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	2014	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
31	Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	2013	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
32	BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	2013	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
33	Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	2011	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
34	Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka	2012	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
35	Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Srinivasnagar	2011	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
36	Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore	2016	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
37	East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	2017	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
38	Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	1955	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed University), Manipal
39	Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	2000	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
40	Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar	1986	Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University), Kolar
41	SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad	2003	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Karnataka
42	Khaja Bandanawaz University	2000	Khaja Bandanawaz University
43	Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli, Hubli	2020	Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
44	Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute Tumakuru	2022	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
45	Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences Haveri	2022	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
46	Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences Yadgiri	2022	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
47	Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research	2023	Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence