Medicine & Health Sciences Colleges in Bangalore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

It is estimated that joining the top MD colleges in Karnataka can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh are mentioned below:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
JSS Medical College Fees	INR 30,000
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy Fees	INR 30,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Fees	INR 75,000
Yenepoya Fees	INR 30,000 - INR 90,000
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research Fees	INR 45,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Yes, candidates who have completed the MBBS are eligible for an MD, which is a post-graduate degree. It is comparable to a doctorate in India and the UK. Similarly, MS is a post-graduate degree available to individuals in the medical industry. Candidates must pass the NEET-PG entrance exam if they want to pursue an MS, MD, or medical diploma.

Further, the eligibility criteria required to pursue MD is given below:

• Candidates must have earned their MBBS from an accredited institution.

• He or she ought to have received at least a 50% on the MBBS.

• Candidates must have finished a one-year required internship.

As per NIRF ranking 2024, NIMHANS emerged to be as the top MD college in Karnataka. Listed below are the colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
NIMHANS Ranking	4	4	4
Kasturba Medical College Ranking	10	9	9
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Ranking	14	19	28
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Ranking	31	30	33
JSS Medical College Ranking	34	37	39

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Yes, there are many private MD college in Karnataka. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kasturba Medical College Manipal Admission	INR 10.95 Lacs - INR 63.21 lakh
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Admission	INR 3 Lacs - INR 33 lakh
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Admission	INR 10.95 Lacs - INR 63.21 lakh
JSS Medical College Admission	INR 30,000 - INR 1.01 Cr.
M S Ramaiah Medical College Admission	INR 3.84 Lacs - INR 22.17 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.

NIMHANS Bangalore is famous for its popular programmes which are MD & DM. MD & DM students are today working in top organisations, hospitals, etc. Some of them have even started their own clinical practice. Some of the alumni are today working as doctors in the NIMHANS Bangalore attached hospital. 

NIMHANS Medical College Bangalore conducts workshops like the 9th National Workshop on Research Methodology in Psychosocial Issues. 

No, the MD course in India cannot be pursued via distance or online mode. It is a full-time, practical-intensive postgraduate programme regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

It involves hospital rotations, clinical practice, and hands-on training under supervision. Any MD degree pursued via non-traditional modes will not be recognised or valid for medical practice or employment in India.

Yes, there are many government MD colleges in Karnataka. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIMHANS Admission	INR 1.5 lakh
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Admission	INR 1.14 Lacs - INR 3.42 lakh
Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College Admission	INR 3.09 Lacs - INR 21.42 lakh
Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital Admission	INR 15 Lacs - INR 1.95 Cr.
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences Admission	INR 1.17 Lacs - INR 3.42 lakh

In India, for government MD programs (Doctor of Medicine), passing an entrance exam is the standard requirement. There is no national exam for MD admissions, but most universities rely on entrance exams like NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate Courses). There might be a few exceptions where some private medical colleges  consider alternative selection methods for a small number of their MD seats (management quota) but this is not common.  These alternative methods could involve previous academic performance, interviews, or written tests. 

According to NIRF ranking 2024, NIMHANS emerged to be as the top MD college in Karnataka secured 4th position followed by St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences and Kasturba Medical College.

No, admissions without NEET is not possible. The mode of MS Ramaiah Medical College course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are NEET, NEET PG, and others. Students who wish to get admission must first reach the official website of the entrance exam. Then, appear for the entrance test. Then, take part in the counselling process. Then, submit the fee at the allotted and selected college

Yes some private colleges are mentioned below -

• St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
• JSS Medical College
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
• SGT University, Gurgaon
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
• Saveetha University
• Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences

Yes, some of them are mentioned below -

• JIPMER Puducherry
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
• MUHS
• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
• Grant Medical College

Of course, you can. But it would need a few more steps. You would need to meet the eligibility criteria for medical school, which typically includes passing entrance exams like NEET (in India). 

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Yes, BTech is one of the popular programme offered at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. The institute offers BTech programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and others. The course has wide curriculum and proper understanding from experts. 

Yes, East Point Group of Institutions has all the qualities of a tier 1 college. East Point Group of Institutions offers UG, PG, and other programmes to students. These courses are given across the Engineering, Health Sciences, and various other streams. The flagship programmes available at the college are B.E. and BSc. East Point Group of Institutions Bangalore awards scholarships to students as financial assistance. East Point Group of Institutions has various colleges under it. There are value-added programmes available for students, who opt for the “PROFESSIONAL TRACK” and are designed in alignment with market demands and emerging technological advancements.

Though currently Akash Group of Institutions is only a growing college in Bangalore it is not the best among all. It has a good academic stream, especially in Engineering and Management it has not reached the stature or placement records like RV College of Engineering or BMS College of Engineering which has average placements of around INR 8-12 LPA. Currently, Akash Group has a relatively strong building foundation but it does not have the same stronghold in terms of industry networks and alumni connections.

SAHS Jain Deemed-to-be University has a state of the art infra. Jain Deemed-to-be University, SAHS has various modern classrooms, conference halls, & provides various other facilities to undergraduate & postgraduate students.

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre provides scholarships to the deserving students. It includes Federal or State Grants, University Scholarships or Outside Scholarships. The institute offers various scholarships mentioned below: 

• Kingsters Scholarships
• Federal Grant Programmes
• State Scholarships

Padmashree Institute of Management & Sciences has a campus size of 35+ acres. The campus is located in Bangalore. The campus has libraries, hostel, transport, internet etc. facilities. The PIMS hostel can accommodate upto 2,000 students with separate blocks for boys & girls. There are 7 buses given to the UG/ PG students to travel around the campus free of cost. Good location, safe environment & proper facilities make the campus a good place for the students.

Christ College, Bangalore is famous for its MBA, BTech, and Law courses as the university is ranked by NIRF for these streams. Also these course students are placed in top companies such as Sandisk, McKinsey & Co, Vedanta, Engagely AI, and others. Yes, Christ University is a good university which is renowned for its placements and infrastructure. 

Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore is a well-known institution for B.Sc, PG Diploma, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore has course specializations in Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology, Community Medicine, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Karnataka College of Pharmacy is approximately INR 64290 - INR 590000.

Direct admission is usually not possible for the UG/ PG courses at REVA University. Admission to REVA University courses are entrance-based. Students are selected based on a valid score of REVA CET exam, which is conducted at the university-level for admission to all courses. Candidates either have to qualify for REVA CET or submit the scores of any other relevant entrance exam at the time of registering for their desired courses.

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research has courses such as B.Sc., PG Diploma, DM, M.Ch. which are primarily in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Perfusion Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Anaesthesia Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, PG Diploma specializations in Cardiological / CTVS Nursing, Anaesthesia, Cardiology, DM specializations in Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology.

Acharya Institute of Health Sciences is a private institute and offer quality education to the students. AIHS is approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Karnataka State Nursuing Counsil and Indian Nursing Council. AIHS provides hands-on experience through extensive clinical training at leading hospitals, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The institute has highly qualified and experienced faculty members.