The state of Karnataka, which is in the southwest of India, has become a centre for healthcare and medical education in the nation. The state is known for its intellectual excellence, and its educational institutions have a rich historical and cultural heritage. The state of Karnataka is renowned for having a reasonably good healthcare system with both public and private healthcare services.

The enormous number of medical seats available is one of the main reasons Karnataka is so well-known in the field of medical education. The state has the second-highest number of MBBS and PG medical seats in the nation. Tamil Nadu tops the list with the most MBBS seats, although Karnataka also has 10,995 seats available. As of 2023, Karnataka would have the most PG seats, with 6006 seats available.

State counselling for NEET UG and NEET PG is run by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). After the NEET UG and NEET PG results are released, the counselling process is started online. On the KEA official website, qualifying applicants who have passed the NEET UG and NEET PG exams can register for the counselling process.

Based on their NEET UG and NEET PG scores and rankings, students can select their desired medical college and course during counselling. Based on the scores, the KEA publishes a merit list, and candidates are contacted for counselling as necessary. After that, they need to turn in the original paperwork and pay the counselling charge. Following the process, the KEA publishes a seat allocation list based on the candidates’ selections and the seats that are still available in the institutions.

Candidates who receive a seat are required to be at the college on time and complete the admissions procedures. It is crucial to be aware that a candidate’s seat could be forfeited and given to another in the subsequent rounds of counselling if they fail to arrive at the college on time.

In addition to the KEA, the MCC/DGHS for Undergraduate Medical Colleges also offers counselling to successful applicants for seats under the 15% All India Quota and 100%, including the 85% State Quota of Central Institutions, including ABVIMS & RML Hospital, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, ESIC, Central Universities (including DU/BHU/AMU), AIIMS, JIPMER, and Deemed Universities.

It is important to note that Karnataka boasts a number of esteemed medical colleges, both public and private, that provide students with a top-notch medical education. 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 not only has a top-notch medical education system, but it also has many top-notch hospitals that provide cutting-edge medical services. In order to guarantee that residents of rural areas have access to high-quality healthcare, the state government has also opened a number of health clinics and centres there.

Karnataka’s development into a centre of medical education and healthcare is evidence of its dedication to offering its inhabitants high-quality education and healthcare services. Karnataka is well-positioned to remain a leader in medical education and healthcare in the years to come thanks to its well-established medical school system, first-rate healthcare facilities, and proactive government efforts.

Top Government Colleges of Karnataka

1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore 
2. Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru 
3. Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli                     
4. Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary 
5. Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya 
6. Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi
7. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 
8. Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 
9. Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga 
10. Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga
11. Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar 
12. Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur 
13. Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag 
14. Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu
15. Koppal Institute of Medical
16. Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar 
17. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Gulbarga 
18. Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli 
19. Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore 
20. Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan 
21. Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamrajanagar
22. Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore 

These government medical colleges offer a diverse range of medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and many other postgraduate and super-specialty courses. They have a highly experienced and qualified faculty that provides excellent training to students. These colleges also have modern infrastructure, advanced labs, and libraries to facilitate research and development. They have well-equipped hospitals with state-of-the-art technology, providing students with hands-on clinical experience. Admission to these colleges is based on NEET scores, and the fees are affordable compared to private medical colleges. These colleges also provide internships with a monthly stipend of INR 20,000-45,000.

Private Medical Colleges of India

1. St.  Johns medical college 
2. MS Ramaiah. Medical College 
3. Vaidehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre 
4. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
5. BGS Globsl Institute of Medical Sciences 
6. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
7. MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital 
8. Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College 
9. Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
10. Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
11. Sri NiwasInstitute of Medical Research Centre 
12. A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore 
13. JJM Medical College 
14. The Oxford Medical College Hospita and Research Centre
15. East Point College of Medical Sciences  and Research Centre
16. Al Ameen Medical College
17. Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga
18. Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences
19. S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences and Rsearch Centre
20. Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
21. Kanachur Institute of Medical  Sciences
22. Shri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital
23. S. Nijalingappa Medical College, and HSK Hospital and research Centre, Bagalkot
24. GR medical college Hospital and research centre,
25. K.V.G. Medical College 
26. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
27. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
28. Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
29. Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
30. K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
31. K.S. Medical College and Research Center, Bangalore
32. The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore
33. East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore

These private medical colleges offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine and healthcare. They have experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, and advanced lab facilities to provide quality education to students. Admission to these colleges is based on the NEET exam score and the fees are higher than government medical colleges. These colleges provide excellent clinical exposure to students and have affiliated hospitals for practical training. They also provide internships with stipends ranging from INR 20,000-50,000 per month.