SDMCH Sattur Dharwad, KMC Manipal, BMCRI Bangalore, Ramaiah MBBS College, and St John's MBBS College are the top MBBS colleges in Karnataka. There are 74 MBBS colleges in Karnataka, of which 56 are privately owned and 18 are government-owned. Admission in the MBBS colleges is based on NEET and Karnataka NEET Counselling.
Top 10 MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2025
The top 3 MBS colleges in Karnataka are SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad, KMC Manipal, and BMCRI Bangalore. The course fee ranges from INR 3.1 Lakh (Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore) to INR 1.3 Crore (Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore). Below is the list of the top 10 MBBS Colleges in Karnataka, along with course fees and cutoff details.
| College Name | NEET Cutoff (2024) (General/GM) | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | Karnataka NEET Counselling- 37022 | INR 7.72 Lakh |
| KMC Manipal | NEET- 37269 | INR 70.89 Lakh |
| BMCRI Bangalore | NEET- 1412 | INR 3.51 Lakh |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling- 49799 | ||
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | Karnataka NEET Counselling- 14557 | INR 1.3 Crore |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | - | INR 38.79 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | NEET- 15709 | INR 3.35 Lakh |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling- 10746 | ||
| RGUHS Bangalore | - | INR 1 Lakh |
| AIMS Mandya | Karnataka NEET Counselling- 77906 | INR 7.8 Lakh |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | NEET (2023)- 21002 | INR 3.1 Lakh |
| KMC Mangalore | NEET- 30856 | INR 77.98 Lakh |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling- 53956 |
Table of Contents
- Top-ranked MBBS Colleges in Karnataka by Various Agencies
- Student Perception of Top MBBSColleges in Karnataka
- Students Rating of Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka
- Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights
- Top Govt MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2025
- Top Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2025
- Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: Admission 2025
- Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka with Lowest Fees
- Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: City-wise
- Top MBBS College in Bangalore
- Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka FAQs
Top-ranked MBBS Colleges in Karnataka by Various Agencies
The IIRF and India Today rankings for 2025 have not been released yet, so we have used the previous rankings of these colleges. Below is the list of the top 10 MBBS colleges in Karnataka, along with IIRF, India Today, College Dunia rankings, and NAAC grades.
| College Name |  IIRF(2024) |
 India Today (2024) |
 Collegedunia(2025) |
 NAAC |
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | 5 | 35 | 18 | A |
| KMC Manipal | 28 | 12 | 31 | A++ |
| BMCRI Bangalore | - | 13 | 37 | - |
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | 48 | 26 | 72 | A+ |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | 62 | 22 | 92 | A |
| MMCARI Mysore | - | - | 98 | - |
| RGUHS Bangalore | - | - | 104 | - |
| AIMS Mandya | 72 | - | 106 | A+ |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | - | - | 130 | - |
| KMC Mangalore | 30 | 56 | 134 | A |
Student Perception of Top MBBSColleges in Karnataka
Student perception regarding the top MBBS colleges in Karnataka, with overall ratings on a scale of 5, what are the most loved things, and what areas to improve, summarised from the reviews given by students or alumni of the respective colleges.
| College Name | Overall Ratings | Most Loved Things | Areas of Improvement |
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | 4.2 (8 Reviews) | Infrastructure, College Fest, and Latest Equipment | Hostel and Attendance Rules |
| KMC Manipal | 4.4 (24 Reviews) | Infrastructure, Systematic Hospitals, and Faculty | High Fees and Mess Food |
| BMCRI Bangalore | 4.1 (57 Reviews) | Faculty, Campus Life, and Hostel Fees. | Poor Infrastructure and No Canteen. |
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | 4.3 (10 Reviews) | Infrastructure, Faculties, and Research Opportunities. | Attendance and Fees Structure |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | 4.3 (22 Reviews) | Infrastructure, Social Life, and Faculty | Fee Structure and Course Structure |
| MMCARI Mysore | 4.1 (31 Reviews) | Faculty, College Fest, and. Hostel | Distance between College & Hostel and Infrastructure |
| RGUHS Bangalore | 3.8 (2326 Reviews) | Faculty and Infrastructure | Student Strength and Library |
| AIMS Mandya | 4.1 (48 Reviews) | Faculty, Infrastructure, and Curriculum | Mess Food and No Sheltered Parking |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | 3.9 (5 Reviews) | Infrastructure and Research Projects | Delays in Results and a Poor Student Support System |
| KMC Mangalore | 4.3 (43 Reviews) | Infrastructure, Faculty, and Labs | Hostel and Fee Structure |
Student Rating of Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka
Below are the current student and alumnus reviews on various parameters, including Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placement, compiled into one table on a scale of 5.
| College Name |  Academics |
 Faculty |
 Infrastructure |
 Accommodation |
 Social Life |
 Placement |
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| KMC Manipal | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| BMCRI Bangalore | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| MMCARI Mysore | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| RGUHS Bangalore | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| AIMS Mandya | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | - | - |
| KMC Mangalore | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS Colleges in Karnataka | 74 |
| Number of Private MBBS Colleges | 56 |
| Number of Government MBBS Colleges | 18 |
| Top MBBSCollege | SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad |
| Top MBBS Specialisations | General |
| Total Fees Range | INR 3.1 Lakh (Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore) -INR 1.3 Crore (Ramaiah MBBS College) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | NEET(UG) & Karnataka NEET (UG) |
Top Govt MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2025
There are 18 government colleges for MBBS. The fee ranges from INR 1 Lakh (RGUHS Bangalore) to INR 7.8 Lakh (AIMS Mandya). Here is the list of the top 10 government MBBS colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | Total Course Fee | City |
|---|---|---|
| MMCARI Mysore | INR 3.35 Lakh | Mysore |
| RGUHS Bangalore | INR 1 Lakh | Bangalore |
| AIMS Mandya | INR 7.8 Lakh | Mandya |
| ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore | INR 1.34 Lakh | Bangalore |
| KIMS Hubli | INR 3.2 Lakh | Hubli |
| BIMS Belagavi | INR 3.29 Lakh | Belagavi |
| MIMS Mandya | INR 2.86 Lakh | Mandya |
| HIMS Hassan | INR 2.73 Lakh | Hassan |
| ESIC MBBS College, Gulbarga | INR 5.16 Lakh | Gulbarga |
| VIMS Bellary | INR 3.26 Lakh | Bellary |
Top Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2025
There are 56 private colleges for MBBS. The fee ranges from INR 3.1 Lakh (Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore) to INR 1.3 Cr (Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore). Here is the list of the top 10 private MBBS colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | Total Course Fee | City |
|---|---|---|
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | INR 7.72 Lakh | Dharwad |
| KMC Manipal | INR 70.89 Lakh | Manipal |
| BMCRI Bangalore | INR 3.51 Lakh | Bangalore |
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | INR 1.3 Cr | Bangalore |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | INR 38.79 Lakh | Bangalore |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | INR 3.1 Lakh | Bangalore |
| KMC Mangalore | INR 77.98 Lakh | Mangalore |
| KBNIMS Gulbarga | INR 81.54 Lakh | Gulbarga |
| PESU Bangalore | - | Bangalore |
| SIMS Shimoga | INR 3.2 Lakh | Shimoga |
Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: Admission 2025
MBBS colleges in Karnataka accept exams such as the NEET and participate in Karnataka NEET counselling. The following lists the top 10 MBBS colleges in Karnataka, along with their cutoff and eligibility criteria.
| College Name | Exam Accepted | Cutoff (Gen/GM) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | Karnataka NEET Counselling | 37022 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| KMC Manipal | NEET | 37269 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| BMCRI Bangalore | NEET | 1412 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling | 49799 (MBBS) | ||
| Ramaiah MBBS College, Bangalore | Karnataka NEET Counselling | 14557 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| MMCARI Mysore | NEET | 15709 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling | 10746 (MBBS) | ||
| RGUHS Bangalore | NEET | - | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| AIMS Mandya | Karnataka NEET Counselling | 77906 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | NEET | - | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology |
| KMC Mangalore | NEET | 30856 (MBBS) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with 50% Marks in Aggregate |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling | 53956 (MBBS) |
Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka with Lowest Fees
RGUHS Bangalore has the lowest fee amounting to INR 1 Lakh, followed by ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore (INR 1.34 Lakh) and CIMS Chamarajnagar (INR 2.62 Lakh). Below is the list of the top 10 MBBS colleges with low-cost fees in Karnataka.
| College Name | Total Course Fee | CIty |
|---|---|---|
| RGUHS Bangalore | INR 1 Lakh | Bangalore |
| ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore | INR 1.34 Lakh | Bangalore |
| CIMS Chamarajnagar | INR 2.62 Lakh | Chamarajnagar |
| HIMS Hassan | INR 2.73 Lakh | Hassan |
| KIMS Koppal | INR 2.83 Lakh | Koppal |
| MIMS Mandya | INR 2.86 Lakh | Mandya |
| RIMS Raichur | INR 2.94 Lakh | Raichur |
| SIMS Shimoga | INR 3.02 Lakh | Shimoga |
| Kodagu Institute of MBBS Sciences, Madikeri | INR 3.03 Lakh | Madikeri |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | INR 3.1 Lakh | Bangalore |
Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka: City-wise
Bangalore, Mangalore, and Mysore are the topmost preferred cities for MBBS Colleges. Below is the list of the top 10 cities and their top colleges.
Top MBBS College in Bangalore
There are 18 MBBS colleges in Bangalore, of which 16 are privately owned and 02 are government-owned. The fee ranges from INR 1 Lakh (RGHUS) to INR 1.3 Cr (MSRMC Bangalore). Below is the list of the top 10 MBBS colleges in Bangalore, along with their course fee and cutoff details.
| College Name | NEET Cutoff (2024) | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | Bangalore city | INR 3.51 Lakh |
| MSRMC Bangalore | Mathikere | INR 1.3 Cr |
| St John's MBBS College, Bangalore | Koramangala | INR 38.79 Lakh |
| RGUHS | Jayanagar | INR 1 Lakh |
| Bowring and Lady Curzon MBBS College & Research Institute, Bangalore | 1, Lady Curzon Rd, Shivaji Nagar<br> India | INR 3.1 Lakh |
| ESI Post Graduate Institute of MBBS Science & Research, Bangalore | Rajajinagar<br> India | INR 1.34 Lakh |
| PES University Bangalore | kathreguppe | - |
| RRMCH | 2nd Floor, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,<br> India | INR 1.18 Cr |
| Sapthagiri NPS University | 14/5, Chikkasandra, Hesarghatta Main Road<br> India | - |
| EPGI, Bangalore | Thambuchetty Palya | INR 6.88 Lakh |
Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka FAQs
Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by the MBBS colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. NEET and Karnataka NEET Counselling are considered by most of the colleges in Karnataka. Below is the list of entrance exams accepted by MBBS Colleges in Karnataka.
| Exam Name | Total Number of colleges accepting the Exam | Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| NEET | 70 | SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad, KMC Manipal, BMCRI Bangalore |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling | 68 | SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad, KMC Manipal, BMCRI Bangalore |
Ques. Which MBBS Colleges in Karnataka are affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore?
Ans. 44 MBBS colleges in Karnataka are affiliated with the Karnataka Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Below is the list of 05 colleges.
Ques. Which are the most popular affiliations in Karnataka?
Ans. The most popular affiliation in Karnataka is the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore; a total of 44 MBBS colleges are affiliated with this. The table below contains the popular affiliations and the number of MBBS colleges affiliated with them.
| Affiliations | Total No. of MBBS Colleges |
|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore | 44 |
| Sri Devaraj URS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Kolar | 01 |
| Sri Siddhartha University, Tumkur | 01 |
| Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya | 01 |
| Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur | 01 |
| Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad | 01 |
Ques. How many MBBS colleges in Karnataka are MCI-approved?
Ans. There are a total of 62 MBBS colleges in Karnataka approved by the MCI. Herein, we mentioned the top 5 MCI-approved colleges along with their total course fee.
| Colleges Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| SDMCH Sattur, Dharwad | INR 7.72 Lakh |
| KMC Manipal | INR 70.89 Lakh |
| BMCRI Bangalore | INR 3.51 Lakh |
| Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | INR 1.3 Cr |
| St John's Medical College, Bangalore | INR 38.79 Lakh |
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