Check the list of top 10 private medical colleges in Karnataka with fees & cutoff details. Some of the best private medical colleges in Karnataka are Kasturba Medical College, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, JSS Medical College, etc. Admission to Karnataka private medical colleges is based on NEET/ NEET SS/ NEET PG scores.
Karnataka features over 80 medical colleges that offer admissions to courses like MBBS, BDS, MD and others. Out of these, more than 50 colleges are owned by private organisations and around 20 are government-owned. The admission to these colleges is carried out through NEET UG scores and the counselling process. Candidates who obtain less than 500 NEET scores can aim for private medical colleges in Karnataka to pursue their medical career. Some of the best colleges where candidates can seek admission are Kasturba Medical College, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, JSS Medical College, etc. Read further to know the top 10 private medical colleges in Karnataka with fees & cutoff details, along with the admission criteria.
- Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with Fees
- Best Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka: NEET Cutoff Rank
- Admission Criteria for Karnataka's Private Medical Colleges
- NEET College Predictor 2026
Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with Fees
Have a look at the fee details of the top 10 private medical colleges in Karnataka in the table below-
| Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka | Location | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Manipal | 43.95 lakh |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | Bengaluru | 30 lakh |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | Bengaluru | 1.25 crore |
| Kasturba Medical College | Mangaluru | 6.91 lakh |
| JSS Medical College | Mysuru | 6.91 lakh |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Belgaum | 86.4 lakh |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences | Bengaluru | 6.91 lakh |
| Father Muller Medical College | Mangaluru | 6.91 lakh |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | Bengaluru | 6.91 lakh |
| KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) | Mangaluru | 7.05 lakh |
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Best Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka: NEET Cutoff Rank
The admission to undergraduate courses in Karnataka medical colleges is carried out on the basis of NEET rank. Check below the NEET cutoff in terms of last round closing rank of private medical colleges in Karnataka-
| Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka | NEET Cutoff (Last Round Closing Rank in 2025) |
|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | 31834 |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | 13357 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | 10962 |
| Kasturba Medical College | 42695 |
| JSS Medical College | 167972 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | 115620 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences | 23432 |
| Father Muller Medical College | 20155 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | 16640 |
| KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) | 139006 |
Admission Criteria for Karnataka's Private Medical Colleges
Candidates need to fulfil the given eligibility criteria for admission to private medical colleges in Karnataka-
- Class 12 passed with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
- Should be of minimum 17 years.
- Must have cleared the NEET exam.
- Allotted seat through Karnataka NEET UG Counselling.
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NEET College Predictor 2026
Candidates can use the NEET College Predictor by Shiksha.com to know their chances of getting into Karnataka private medical colleges.
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