Karnataka Private Medical Colleges 2026: Fees and Closing Ranks

Karnataka Private Medical Colleges

Check Karnataka MBBS Cut-Off 2026 and private medical universities’ annual fees, including Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 closing ranks. Explore detailed admission data for St John’s Medical College, MS Ramaiah, PES University, SDM College, Kempegowda Institute, and other top private medical colleges in Karnataka.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 – Overview

ParticularsDetails
Name of ExaminationNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Counselling NameKarnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
Counselling AuthorityKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
NEET 2026 Exam DateMay 2026 (Tentative)
NEET 2026 Result Date14th June 2026 (Tentative)
Karnataka NEET Counselling Start DateTo be announced
Courses OfferedMBBS, BDS
Total Government MBBS Seats5,422
Total Private MBBS Seats13,639
Total Government BDS Seats185
Total Private BDS Seats3,220

Karnataka MBBS Cut-Off & Private Universities

SNCollege NameYearly FeesRound-1 RankRound-2 RankRound-3 Rank
1St John’s Medical College₹8,11,285625013706
2Kempegowda IMS₹12,00,867284023988733999
3Vydehi IMS & RC₹12,00,8673024948896
4Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Med. Coll.₹12,00,867357576028448881
5BGS Global IMS (+100)₹12,00,867398875864752630
6M.V.J. Medical Coll.₹12,00,867449976992071995
7Akash IMS & RC₹12,00,867486228455561027
8East Point College (+50)₹12,00,867547889221089369
9The Oxford MCH & RC (+50)₹12,00,867510888571291238
10S. Nijalingappa MC & RC₹12,00,867681059101399395
11S R Patil Medical College₹12,00,86773213106113100337
12Al-Ameen Medical College₹12,00,867640479586897979
13Sri Basaveshwara MCH₹12,00,8677011297622
14JJM Davangere₹12,00,867436406469550727
15SSIMS Davangere (+50)₹12,00,867523607538874263
16Mahadevappa Rampure (+50)₹12,00,867539038663593984
17Father Muller, Mangalore₹12,00,8673174648544
18A.J. IMS & Research Center₹12,00,867433706581066155
19Kanachur IMS and RC (+50)₹12,00,86762440105141113183
20KVG Sulia₹12,00,86772558107163117899
21Farookh Academy (+50)₹12,00,867109892131152
22Navodaya Med. Coll. (+50)₹12,00,86771717103797
23Sri Chamundeshwari (+50)₹12,00,86772344104008107720
24Subbaiah Institute of Med.₹12,00,8677041099719106278
25Shridevi IMS & Rch. Hospital₹12,00,86770581102320107588
26Siddaganga Med. Coll. (+50)₹12,00,867646589103279194
27M.S.Ramaiah Med. Coll. (+50)₹25,15,75065546105157
28PES University (+50)₹22,15,750127838243417162080
29Sapthagiri Institute of Med. Sc.₹22,41,500150111350149461050
30BGS Medical College₹22,15,750150336406521429546
31Sri Madhusudan Sai₹22,00,750119687230080133279
32SDM College₹20,15,75097220144853137110
33Khaja Bande Navaz IMS₹16,30,71585302105378144372
34Dr. Chand. Dayananda Sagar₹22,15,750153416301666149193
35Adichunchanagiri IMS₹22,15,750153800311795361383
36Srinivasa IM. Rch. Center₹22,15,75081293411057610009

Karnataka Medical Admission Process (Step by Step)

Step No.ProcessDetails
1Qualify NEET-UGAppear and qualify NEET-UG conducted by National Testing Agency with required percentile.
2Online RegistrationRegister on the official KEA website during counselling registration period. Fill personal, academic & NEET details.
3Upload DocumentsUpload required documents (NEET scorecard, 10th/12th marks card, caste certificate, domicile proof, etc.).
4Document VerificationAttend document verification (online/offline as notified by KEA). Eligibility clauses are verified here.
5Option Entry (Choice Filling)Log in and select preferred medical/dental colleges and courses in order of priority.
6Mock AllotmentKEA releases mock allotment result. Candidates can modify choices based on expected seat allotment.
7Final Seat AllotmentKEA publishes seat allotment result based on NEET rank, category, and choices filled.
8Seat ConfirmationChoose one of the options (Confirm, Upgrade, Reject, etc.) as per KEA guidelines.
9Fee PaymentPay the prescribed admission fee online within the given deadline.
10Reporting to CollegeDownload allotment letter and report to the allotted college with original documents for admission confirmation.

Karnataka MBBS/BDS Counselling Fees (State Quota)

CategoryRegistration Fee (Non-Refundable)Security Deposit (Refundable)
Karnataka SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD₹500₹5,000 (approx.)
Karnataka General/2A/2B/3A/3B₹1,000₹10,000 (approx.)
Non-Karnataka candidates₹2,000(Not clearly fixed — may vary)
NRI / NRI Ward / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals₹5,000(Not typically applicable for state quota)

Total Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with MBBS & BDS Seats (2026)

CategoryNumber of CollegesMBBS SeatsBDS Seats
Private Medical Colleges (Open & Management Quota)32+13,6393,220
Government Medical Colleges325,422185

Documents Required for Karnataka Medical Counselling

Sl. No.Document NamePurpose
1NEET-UG Admit CardProof of appearing in NEET
2NEET-UG Scorecard / Rank CardProof of qualification & rank
310th Marks Card / SSLC CertificateProof of date of birth
412th Marks Card / 2nd PUCProof of educational qualification
5Study Certificate (1st to 12th)To claim Karnataka domicile eligibility
6Transfer Certificate (TC)Required at time of admission
7Caste Certificate (if applicable)For SC/ST/OBC category claim
8Income Certificate (if applicable)For fee concession / reservation
9Domicile CertificateFor Karnataka quota eligibility
10Aadhaar CardIdentity proof
11Passport Size PhotographsFor admission records
12Rural / Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable)For specific reservation benefits
13Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) Certificate (if applicable)For regional reservation
14PwD Certificate (if applicable)For disability quota

Conclusion

Karnataka remains one of the most preferred destinations for MBBS aspirants due to its large number of private medical colleges and universities. The state offers a wide range of options, with annual fees starting from around ₹8 lakh and going above ₹25 lakh in premium institutions. Candidates participating in NEET UG counselling should carefully analyze Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 closing ranks along with the fee structure before making their choices. Reviewing previous years’ cut-offs can help students shortlist colleges and improve their chances of securing admission in their preferred medical institution.