Medical Colleges accepting ISC in Karnataka

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. The college has been ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India with a score of 60.49. St John's Medical College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. St John's Medical College is popular for its MBBS course. Candidates can enrol in the MBBS course by taking the NEET exam.

JSS Medical college was established between 1984-85. It is a private medical college located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India. It is a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. JSS Medical college is ranked 37th by NIRF in "Medical" category in 2025. JSS medical college has a big campus spread over 43 acres & offers facilities like Hostel, Library, Sports, Medical, Research, Banking, etc. to the students.

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research has courses such as BPH, After 1th Diploma, M.Sc., MPH, DM, M.Ch., PG Diploma, MD, MS, MBBS which are primarily in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research has specializations such as BPH specializations in Public Health, After 10th Diploma specializations in Opthalmic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, MPH specializations in Public Health, DM specializations in Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Radiology, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Oncology, PG Diploma specializations in Anaesthesia, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedics, Radiology, MD specializations in Community Medicine, Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medical Science, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Anatomy, MS specializations in 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.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Adichunchanagiri University is approximately INR 96000 - INR 6750000.

East Point Group of Institutions is a well-known institution for B.Pharma, BCA, M.Com, D.Pharma, Pharm.D, B.Com, MS, M.Pharma, BBA, M.E./M.Tech, B.Tech, MBBS, MBA/PGDM, Master of Surgery, B.Sc. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, East Point Group of Institutions has a rating of 3.9 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3.6 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.9 on Infrastructure.

Yes, KS Hegde Medical Academy is a good college. The college's placements are also good. The 2024 placement details will be updated here as and when released. Meanwhile, the key highlights of KS Hegde Medical Academy placements 2023 and 2022 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	15	12
Students placed (PG-2 year)	15	5
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 4 LPA
Total students (PG-3 year)	69	107
Students placed (PG-3 year)	66	98
Median package (PG-3 year)	INR 8.64 LPA	INR 20 LPA

NOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter.

SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

The top package provided by Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research is not listed in the search results. On the other hand, the MD/MS and MBBS students received packages with median values of INR 15 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively. The highest salary offered was roughly two to three lacs per month, while the lowest was just Rs. 60,000.

Manipal College of Health Professions popular programmes are BSc & BPT. BSc Manipal College of Health Professions is available in Cardiovascular Technology,  Clinical Psychology (Hons), Exercise & Sports Sciences, & various other specialisations. Graduates of the BSc programme can find placements in traditional as well as non-traditional areas including:

• Medical manufacturing companies
• Industrial Medical Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Hospitals

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.

Jain Deemed-to-be University, SAHS direct admissions are not possible for many courses. The students must have valid scores in the accepted entrance exams for admission. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance test scores. The accepted entrance exams are JET and others. Students who wish to get admission must first reach the official site of the college. Then, click on the Apply Now tab. Then, select the course and pay the application fee. In the end, submit the application form with all the details.

JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore has been rated 4.1 on Infrastructure parameter. JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore provide good facilities all around the campus such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore has also been rated 3.5 for Campuslife.

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

Candidates can seek admission at Dayananda Sagar University or DSU by applying for the admission process through the official website. Candidates must also apply for the respective entrance exams accepted by DSU. The University considers merit based eligibility, considering Class 12 aggregate or graduation aggregate along with the valid entrance exam scores. After applying for candidature, candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit results. Post selection, candidates must appear for counselling and official document verification for the final seat allotment.  

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.

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.

Bangalore's Yenepoya University provides 71 courses at an average annual cost of INR 1,30,000. It is possible to pay the fee structure in installments and it is flexible. The following is a breakdown of fees:

• Tuition fee -  INR 3.55 lakhs.
• Security Deposit - INR 50,000
• Development Fee - INR 10,000

Numerous undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of subjects, including business, computer applications, hotel management, medicine, paramedicine, certification, degree, and diploma, are available at the institution. Courses in aviation, commerce, computer applications, hotel management, and medicine are available at various levels, including BHA, BBA, B.Com, BCA, BCA BOT, and B.P.T.