Best MBBS Colleges in Mangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

According to NIRF ranking 2025, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore is the only MBBS college in Mangalore ranked "35" by government of India. In the 'Medical' category, Kasturba Medical College ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2025.

There are about 8 top Medical colleges in Mangalore, and all of which are privately owned. NEET is the only accepting entrance exam in the top MBBS colleges in Mangalore.

Top colleges are Kasturba Medical College, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Yenepoya (Deemed to be university), Father Mullers Medical College, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, etc.

All the top MBBS colleges in Mangalore are privately owned. Candidates can below some of the top private college for MBBS in Mangalore with tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Admission	INR 43.95 lakh
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy Admission	INR 80.01 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Admission	INR 1.05 Cr.
Father Mullers Medical College Admission	INR 6.35 lakh
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Admission	INR 6.35 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, its can be observed as pursuing MBBS in Mangalore Medical colleges can be expensive as all 8 colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	INR 6.91 lakh
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy	INR 7.05 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university)	INR 7.05 lakh
Father Mullers Medical College	INR 6.91 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

The eligibility criteria for MBBS at K.S. Hedge Medical Academy are as follows: 

1) Student have passed 10+2 with 50% marks and studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as main subjects.

2) Candidates must qualify NEET PG with good rank.

3) Cutoff for the previous year is 24952-53277 rank

Mangalore has approximately 7 to 8 major National Medical Commission (NMC)-approved medical colleges, all of which are private or deemed universities. Fees vary extensively based on the admission quota (Government quota, private/KEA quota, management quota, or NRI quota). Listed below are somew of the top colleges with their fees.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MBBS Course	INR 6.91 lakh
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy MBBS Course	INR 7.05 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) MBBS Course	INR 7.05 lakh
Father Mullers Medical College MBBS Course	INR 6.91 lakh
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS Course	INR 6.91 lakh

Scholarships depend on varios factors. Some of them are -
Karnataka domicile students
Minority scholarships (in some colleges like Father Muller/Yenepoya)
Government schemes
Merit-based scholarships
Private management quota usually has limited scholarships.
Source: External site and may vary.

There are some private MBBS colleges like KMC Mangalore, Father Mullers Medical College, have lower tuition fees as compared to highest average salary offered, making it the great ROI. Listed below are some colleges with fees and average salary -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Kasturba Medical College Placements	INR 6.91 lakh	INR 9.2 LPA
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy Placements	INR 7.05 lakh	INR 4 LPA
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Placements	INR 7.05 lakh	INR 4.48LPA
Father Mullers Medical College Placements	INR 6.91 lakh	INR 7.2 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

According to external websites, the General category closing ranks at KMC Mangalore in 2025 were about 52,466 in Round 1, 57,121 in Round 2, and 42,695 in Round 3. These are not official numbers, and the sites show slightly different figures. So use them only as a rough guide.

To qualify for NEET, you need the 50th percentile if you are in the General category. For SC, ST, and OBC, you need the 40th percentile.

In recent years, seats have closed at around rank 50,000 to 60,000.

RGUHS usually conducts supplementary exams a few months after the main exams. Students are not allowed to progress to the next phase until they clear all subjects of the current phase. There is a maximum time limit (usually 8 to 9 years from the date of admission) to complete the MBBS degree.

Yes, absolutely. NEET is the only entrance exam accepted for MBBS admissions across all medical colleges in Karnataka, whether government or private. There is no state-level medical entrance exam in Karnataka. Your NEET score and All India Rank (AIR) determine which college and which quota seat you are eligible for. Without a valid NEET scorecard, you cannot apply for MBBS anywhere in Karnataka colleges.

Yes, there are many scholarships provided for MBBS students in Karnataka. Some of the scholarships under Karnataka government are Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students, OBC Scholarships as well as minority scholarships. Scholarships are also provided by Central Government through National Scholarship portal as well. Private colleges also have their own merit scholarships.

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.

KMC Manipal MBBS seat allotment is entirely entrance based. Kasturba Medical College MBBS seat intake is 250 which is alloted to the aspirants based on rank obtained by them in the NEET UG.

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.

Marks needed for MBBS depend on your state quota. In Delhi best colleges need 620 - 630 marks for General category.

In some states like Himachal Pradesh it can be around 550.

For All India Quota you should aim for 600+ and recent trends show 620 is usually safe.

Yes, it is possible to find work as an MBBS graduate without undertaking a postgraduate (PG) pathway.  

MBBS graduates can work as general practitioners. Medical officers in hospitals and clinics, or within government health services are also options.  

There are also opportunities available in public health, research, and healthcare administration/public service. Most commonly the work opportunities are available through a pharmaceutical agency, medical writing, and health insurance companies.

According to NIRF ranking 2025, NIMHANS Bangalore emerged as the top Medical college in Karnataka, followed by KMC Manipal and St. John's Medical College. Listed below are the top MBBS colleges in Karnataka along with their NIRF ranking 2024 and 2025:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
NIMHANS Bangalore Ranking	4	7
KMC Manipal Ranking	9	10
St. John's Medical College Ranking	28	30
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Ranking	33	35
JSS Medical College, Mysore Ranking	39	37
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Ranking	46	50

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

Yes, candidates can begin applying for MBBS at St John's Medical College before Class 12 board exam result is announced. NEET-UG registration begin during these exams are ongoing and KEA counselling is also open to such candidates.

The below mentioned is the fee structure for various courses at M S Ramaiah Medical College:

Course	Govt Quota Fee	Private Quota	NRI / Others Quota
MBBS	The fee is as per the orders of government of Karnataka	25,00,000 Per Annum	45,00,000 Per Annum

For last year, the closing rank for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery was 6483 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute.

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