Best Public Health & Management Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

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 

KMC Manipal is a good college that is ranked 12th by India Today 2024 under the Medical category. Over the years, NIRF has ranked this college under the Medical category. This year as well, the college was ranked 10th by NIRF 2025 under the Medical category. KMC Medical College has an alumni base of over 14,500 students. These students are today working in top hospitals and are living a good life. The future ahead seems strong with KMC Manipal.

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.

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.

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. 

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

ISBR Business School is a premier B school located in Electronic City, Bangalore. It is approved by AICTE, AIU, and accredited by the NBA. It is one of the academic units of ISBR Institutions. ISBR is listed among the Top Business Schools of the Country and approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. According to the institute, the primary motive is to prepare students for life and establish them as leaders who are capable of influencing the world with their passion and success.

Some top recruiters of Bapuji Dental College and Hospital (BDCH) include: 

L&T, Tata Motors, Reliance, BHEL, NTPC, Professor, Assistant. 

BDCH is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS). It offers Bachelor's, Masters, and Doctoral degree programs. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

PES Bangalore offers courses at the UG, PG and PhD level across the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Design, Management and Commerce, Economics and many more, The University offers these courses on the basis of merit and various accepted entrance exams. PES Bangalore fee structure includes a tuition fees ranging from INR 1.9 Lacs to INR 20 Lakh. In comparison to other universities, the cost of academia is higher. However, the University various other facilities apart from academia which is worth the cost being paid. 

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research is considered one of the best institutions for medical sciences, owing to its strong affiliations, quality education, and recognition from esteemed organizations within the medical field.

EduKart.com is a well-known institution for MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, M.J.M.C, LL.M, PG Diploma, M.Sc, M.A, CFA, ITIL, Certificate, M.Com, UG Diploma, B.A, BBA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, EduKart.com has a rating of 3.8 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3 on Campus Life, 3 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

The placement percentge has not been released for the batch 2025. More than 3,000 companies visited the institute campus and presented over 2,500 job offers to the Engineering batch 2025.

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.

The IIHMR Bangalore the highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 24 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	the highest Package (2023)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA

Yes, Manipal school of Allied Health Sciences is as good as Manipal School of Life Sciences as both of them offer multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The admission criteria is also similar. The salary offered is also similar to what other universities offer. The facility infrastructure of both the colleges is good. There are only a few differences in the fees for some of the courses which may also depend on the number of years or number of courses given. But the factor of what school may be good can also depend on the student as every student is different which may also create difference in their college and school life.