Best Public Health Colleges in Karnataka

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. 

The fee structure is different for different courses based on the stream and duration of the courses. Additional fees like that of hostels can also be included in the yearly fee structure if one opts for it. Once the admission cycle starts for any course, the college will give all the information about the fee structure on its official page.

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.

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or MBBS, is the premier course offered by Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research. One of the academy's most popular programs, the MBBS course has the highest fees.SDUAHER provides an MBBS curriculum that costs INR 17.6 Lacs for management seats annually and USD 45,200 for NRI seats.Postgraduate Courses: With 15 different areas to choose from, the institution provides postgraduate courses in medicine, pediatrics, radiology, dermatology, anesthesiology, and more.

Candidates need to register online on the official website of the university. Candidates must also check the eligibility criteria for the course they are applying for. DSU selects candidates based on DSAT conducted by the university for MTech, BPharm, BSc Nursing, BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc. National or state-level entrance exams such as Karnataka PGCET, MAT, CAT, NEET, COMEDK, etc. Further, aspirants are also called for personal interview round for some of the courses. Once the selection process is over, the university allots seats to the candidates based on their merit or entrance exam scores. Selected aspirants are required to pay the DSU fee to confirm their seat in the university.

The faculty members of Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences are degree holders. Most faculty members have doctorate in their specialised subject. They are well experienced in the field of research and teaching. The students get the deep knowledge of the subject they are opting for. Several guest faculty is also called in college for seminars helping students to get knowledge of the various fields.

Srinivas University - Bangalore Campus selects candidates based on their SUAT scores. The university conducts Srinivas University Admission Test for admission in UG and PG courses. The university also considers merit of the aspirants for admission. Aspirants must contact the admission office for more details on direct admission.

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.

NEET result can be checked online. The step-by-step procedure to check and download the NEET result or scorecard is given belowL

1. Visit the official website of NEET - neet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the tab indicating NEET Scorecard
3. Log in with NEET application number and date of birth
4. Download the NEET scorecard in PDF format.

Candidates must preserve the scorecard till the conclusion of their admission process.

The college offers mored than ten courses at the UG and PG level. The mode of study for various programme is full-time. The courses are offered in various specialisations. Some of the specialisations are mentioned in the points below:

• Accounting & Commerce
• Animation
• Design
• Engineering
• Hospitality & Travel
• IT & Software
• Animation
• Hospitality & Travel
• Science

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KLE University accepts various entrance exam scores for admission to different programs. The specific exam accepted for a particular programme depends on the program's requirements. For undergraduate programs, common exams include the KLE Scholastic Aptitude Test (KLE SAT), Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET), and National Eligibility Test (NEET). For postgraduate programs, common exams include the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), Common Admission Test (CAT), and Management Aptitude Test (MAT). 

Azim Premji university is a non profit privately owned university which provides premium quality education and other facilities. Fees structure of the Azim Premji university is actually expensive but financial assistance is provided to the meritorious students on the basis of their family income. Financial aid provided by the universe can make education affordable and feasible.

ICRI - Srinivas University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Life Science from a recognised board.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer with the mentioned marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University.
MBA/PGDM	Candidates must have passed their graduation from a recognised university.
BBA	Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
M.Sc.	All Life Science graduates are eligible to apply
B.A.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.

The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been rated 3.9 on placements.

MVM College of Allied Health Sciences has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

S. Nijalingappa Medical College and HSK Hospital and Research Centre has received an impressive review rating of 5 on Placements based on 2 feedback of verified Shiksha students.

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.