MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Karnataka is one of the leading states in India for medical education and has a strong network of government medical colleges offering MBBS courses. Admission to MBBS colleges in Karnataka is conducted through NEET UG followed by state and All India counselling.
As of 2026, Karnataka has a total of 24 Government Medical Colleges offering MBBS programs. These colleges are affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and are known for excellent academic standards, modern infrastructure, and wide clinical exposure.
The state offers a total of 4,250 MBBS seats in government medical colleges. Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore Medical College, and Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary are among the top-ranked institutions with the highest annual intake.
List of Government MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| S.No | College Name | University | Management | Estd | MBBS Seats |
| 1 | Banglore Medical College & Research Institute, Banglore | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 1955 | 250 |
| 2 | Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2006 | 200 |
| 3 | Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2007 | 200 |
| 4 | Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical sciences, Chamarajanagar | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2016 | 150 |
| 5 | Chikkballapura Institute Of Medical Sciences | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2021 | 150 |
| 6 | Chikkamagaluru Institute Of Medical Science, Chikkamagluru | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2022 | 150 |
| 7 | Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2023 | 150 |
| 8 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Banglore | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | Central Govt. | 2012 | 150 |
| 9 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | Central Govt. | 2013 | 150 |
| 10 | Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2015 | 150 |
| 11 | Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2015 | 200 |
| 12 | Hasan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hasan | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2006 | 200 |
| 13 | Haveri Institute Of Medica; Science, Haveri | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2022 | 150 |
| 14 | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 1957 | 200 |
| 15 | Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2016 | 150 |
| 16 | Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2016 | 150 |
| 17 | Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2015 | 150 |
| 18 | Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2006 | 150 |
| 19 | Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 1924 | 250 |
| 20 | Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2007 | 200 |
| 21 | Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2007 | 150 |
| 22 | Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2019 | 200 |
| 23 | Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 1961 | 250 |
| 24 | Yadgiri Institute Of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | State Govt. | 2022 | 150 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats | 4250 | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions – Karnataka MBBS Admission 2026
Karnataka has a total of 24 government medical colleges offering
MBBS courses.
There are 4,250 MBBS seats available in government medical colleges
in Karnataka.
Yes, NEET UG qualification is mandatory for MBBS admission in all
government medical colleges in Karnataka.
Top government medical colleges in Karnataka include
Bangalore Medical College,
Mysore Medical College, and
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary.
