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

Private MBBS colleges in Karnataka are generally expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and great placement opportunities. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with fees and median salaries -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Median Package
Father Institute of Medical Sciences Placements	INR 7 lakh	INR 4.8 lakh
Sri Siddhartha Medical College Placements	INR 13.5 lakh	INR 7.2 lakh
Father Mullers Medical College Placements	INR 6.9 lakh	INR 7.2 LPA
Yenepoya University Placements	INR 7 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA
BLDE University Placements	INR 85.5 lakh	INR 16.1 LPA

Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.

Top private MBBS colleges in Karnataka offer significant seat intakes, often ranging from 100 to 250+ seats per institution.  Given below are some of the top prvate colleges with their seat intake -

Private Colleges	NEET Seat Intake
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal MBBS Course	250
Kasturba9 John's National Academy of Health Science MBBS Course	150
JSS Medical College, Mangalore MBBS Course	250
JSS Medical College, Mysore MBBS Course	250
M S Ramaiah Medical College MBBS Course	150
Adichunchanagiri University MBBS Course	150
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College MBBS Course	250
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy MBBS Course	250
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital MBBS Course	150
BLDE University MBBS Course	250
BLDE5 Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS Course	250

Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.

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.

To join NIMHANS Bangalore after Class 12th, students must clear the accepted entrance exams with valid scores. The accepted entrance tests are INI CET, etc. Students must secure a min. of 50 to 55% aggregate in their graduation or Class 12th 

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.

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

Yes, MS Ramaiah Medical College accept NEET score for admission to the UG (undergraduate) courses. The students must have passed 2nd PUC / 12th Std /Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates). Declared as qualified in UG-NEET Examination.

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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MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is expensive fee structure as compared to other fee structures. The BTech course ranges between INR 7.2 Lacs - INR 21 lakh. The institute offers BTech specialisation in CSE, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil, Robotics, Aerospace and others. 

Dayananda Sagar University adheres to the solemn code of conduct and has committees associated with every ongoing act in the Institution. Dayananda Sagar University grievance committee and discipline committee conduct 24/7 surveillance to keep the students safe and secure inside the campus as well as outside the campus. The University serves the purpose of learning with technology and modern world techniques by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure.

 

Yes, Jain Deemed-to-be University School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences is a good college. SAHS Jain University students are taught by expert faculty members who are industry leaders of their time. There are internationally trained & experienced mentors available in the college. The placement support given by this university is quite good. 

The cut offs for 2026 are not out yet & will be updated once they are out. The cut off is different for diff. courses. The cut off is released on the basis of availability of seats & the level of completion. Once the student has cleared the cut off of a particular course, he/she moves for the further process of admission.

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

Akash Group of Institutions (AGI) in Bangalore is commonly considered a Tier 2 institution in India. Tier 2 colleges while less prominent than Tier 1 universities still provide reputable educational programs and are noted for their reasonably high academic standards and placement assistance. These colleges gives a wide range of academic demands and disciplines sometimes with low fees and more flexible admission requirements than Tier 1 institutions Many Tier 2 colleges like AGI are well regarded in local industries and offer significant employment prospects particularly in fields such as management, engineering and healthcare making them a viable alternative for students seeking quality education at moderate expenses.

Yes, Christ University Bangalore has collaborated with various companies & organisations. Christ University Bangalore has signed MoUs with several industries and universities. The below-mentioned are Christ University Bangalore Karnataka collaborations:

Christ Deemed University Bangalore Collaborations
Bodo University, Norway	Diakonhjemmet Hogskole, Norway	University of Paris-Dauphine, France
Griffith University, Australia	-	-

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.

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.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

REVA University is known for being a state private university offering a truly wide range of degree programmes through its many Departments and Schools of Study that number over 30. The university is also known for its flagship BTech and MBA programmes with the BTech course especially having over 14+ specialisations. 

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences offers UG & PG courses in the field of Medical. These are MBBS, MD & MS. All these courses are offered in affiliation with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Admission to all these courses at KIMS Bangalore is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are selected based on national-level entrance exam conducted for the respective courses, followed by KEA counselling. For detailed information around KIMS Bangalore admission process, click here.