Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026

As per official data, Karnataka has 37 Private Medical Colleges offering MBBS admission in 2026 with a total intake of 7,045 MBBS seats. These seats are available across Private Medical Colleges. Admission is carried out through KEA State Counselling (for private colleges) strictly based on NEET UG merit.

Information retrieved from official notifications of National Medical Commission (NMC), Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), and Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Updated for NEET UG 2026: This page lists all private MBBS colleges in Karnataka approved by NMC.

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Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Quick Facts: Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026

  • Total Private MBBS Colleges: 37
  • Total Private MBBS Seats: 7,045
  • College Types: Private Medical Colleges
  • Top Private College:St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
  • Admission Authority: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)
  • NEET UG Requirement: Mandatory for all candidates

As per the latest guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC), Karnataka has 37 private medical colleges offering the MBBS course for the academic year 2026. Together, they offer a total of 7,045 MBBS seats, making Karnataka one of the largest hubs for private medical education in India.

Private MBBS admissions in Karnataka are conducted through KEA state-level counselling for government and management quota seats. There is no separate All India Quota (AIQ) in private (non-deemed) medical colleges under KEA. Admissions are strictly based on NEET UG rank, and direct or offline admissions are not permitted.

Category A seats are government-fee seats allotted through KEA and are primarily meant for Karnataka domicile candidates. Category B (Management) and Category C (NRI) seats are open to both Karnataka and non-Karnataka students from Round 1 of counselling, subject to availability and counselling rules.

List of Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Complete List of Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
S.No. State Medical College University Management Estb MBBS Seats
1KarnatakaAdichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, BellurAdichunchanagiri UniversityTrust1985250
2KarnatakaA J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, MangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2002250
3KarnatakaAkash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, DevanahalliRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2016250
4KarnatakaAl-Ameen Medical College, BijapurRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1984150
5KarnatakaBasaveswara Medical College & Hospital, ChitradurgaRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1999150
6KarnatakaBGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2013150
7KarnatakaBGS Medical College and HospitalAdichunchanagiri UniversityPrivate2024250
8KarnatakaDr B R Ambedkar Medical College, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1980150
9KarnatakaDr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & ResearchDayananda Sagar University, BangaloreTrust2020200
10KarnatakaEast Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2017200
11KarnatakaFarooqh Academy of Medical Education Hospital & Research InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaPrivate2025100
12KarnatakaFather Mullers Medical College, MangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1999150
13KarnatakaG R Medical College Hospital & Research CentreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2021150
14KarnatakaJJM Medical College, DavangereRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1965245
15KarnatakaKanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, MangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2016200
16KarnatakaKempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1980250
17KarnatakaKhaja Bandanawaz University – Faculty of Medical Sciences, KalaburagiKhaja Bandanawaz UniversityTrust2000150
18KarnatakaK V G Medical College, SulliaRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1999150
19KarnatakaMahadevappa Rampure Medical College, KalaburagiRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1963200
20KarnatakaM S Ramaiah Medical College, BangaloreM.S. Ramaiah University of Applied SciencesTrust1979150
21KarnatakaMVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1997250
22KarnatakaNavodaya Medical College, RaichurRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2002200
23KarnatakaPES University Institute of Medical Sciences, BangalorePES UniversityPrivate2024150
24KarnatakaSapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2011250
25KarnatakaSDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, DharwadShri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara UniversityTrust2003150
26KarnatakaShridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, TumakuruRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2013250
27KarnatakaSiddaganga Medical College & Research Institute, TumakuruRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaPrivate2022200
28KarnatakaS. Nijalingappa Medical College, BagalkotRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2002250
29KarnatakaSri Chamundeshwari Medical College & Research InstituteRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2023150
30KarnatakaSri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & ResearchSri Sathya Sai University for Human ExcellenceTrust202350
31KarnatakaSrinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, MangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2011250
32KarnatakaSR Patil Medical College & HospitalRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2024100
33KarnatakaS S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, DavangereRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2006200
34KarnatakaSt. John’s Medical College, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust1963150
35KarnatakaSubbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, ShivamoggaRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2012250
36KarnatakaThe Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaSociety2014200
37KarnatakaVydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, BangaloreRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, KarnatakaTrust2002250
Total MBBS Seats 7045

Data Compiled & Verified By:
V4Edu NEET Counsellor Team, Senior Education Consultants with 23+ years of experience in NEET UG Counselling across India, including Karnataka.

Data Sources:
Information presented on this page has been carefully compiled and cross-verified against official publications and portals including the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

College MBBS seats data is based on official counselling notifications issued by NMC, NTA, and KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority). Seat numbers may change as per government or regulatory authority updates.

Students can also check the complete Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 , MBBS Seat Matrix in Karnataka , Private MBBS Colleges in Karnataka , MBBS Fee Structure in Karnataka , and Karnataka NEET MBBS Cutoff for detailed admission guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Karnataka has 37 private MBBS colleges in 2026, all approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

A total of 7,045 MBBS seats are available in private medical colleges of Karnataka for NEET UG 2026.

Yes, qualifying NEET UG is mandatory for admission to all private MBBS colleges in Karnataka.

KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) conducts counselling for private medical colleges in Karnataka.

Yes, non-Karnataka domicile candidates can apply for Category B (Management) and Category C (NRI) seats through KEA and MCC counselling.

Category A seats are government-fee seats (mainly for Karnataka domicile), Category B are management quota seats, and Category C are NRI quota seats in private medical colleges.

There is no AIQ in private (non-deemed) colleges under KEA.

Top private MBBS colleges in Karnataka include St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, JSS Medical College, Mysore, and M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore.
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