Diploma
at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Fees
Fees at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve various components. The tuition fee is typically around INR 60,000 per year. Additional fees include an admission fee of approximately INR 10,000, and examination fees may vary per year. Hostel fees are roughly INR 40,000 per annum, with monthly mess bills ranging from INR 3,000 to 5,000. The total cost for the entire MBBS course can range from INR 2,50,000 to INR 6,50,000, depending on living arrangements and other personal expenses.
Financial aid is accessible through scholarships like SSP, FFE, NSP, and more, which are available for both merit-based and income-based applicants. Internship stipends are provided, typically around INR 30,000 to 35,000 per month. Students from certain categories, such as SC/ST, may receive substantial fee exemptions, with full tuition waivers available for those who meet specific income criteria.
About Diploma
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore, offers 21 full-time Diploma specialisations spanning clinical PG fields like Anaesthesia, Child Health and Ophthalmology, plus allied-health streams such as Medical Laboratory, X-Ray and Operation Theatre Technology. Each diploma runs for 2 years, with total fees ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 70,000. BMCRI ranks 34 in an external review site’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for the allied-health diplomas are open through June 2026, with merit lists expected in July 2026. For the clinical PG diplomas, NEET PG registration is underway, and counselling will follow in October 2026.
Key Points
- Clinical diplomas are trained inside attached government tertiary-care hospitals
- Two entry routes: NEET PG for clinical, 10+2 merit for allied-health
- Hands-on rotations in haematology, pathology, radiology and anaesthesia
- Specialisations cover surgical, diagnostic and public-health fields
- Allied-health technician diplomas need no entrance examination
BMCRI Diploma Fees 2026
Being a government institution, BMCRI keeps diploma fees nominal. Clinical PG diplomas cost the most, while allied-health technician courses are the most affordable. The table below clubs specialisations by total fee for the full 2-year course.
- Examination, laboratory material and hostel charges are payable separately.
- Fees follow state government norms and may be revised periodically.
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
BMCRI Diploma Admission 2026
Clinical PG diplomas admit MBBS graduates through NEET PG followed by state counselling, while allied-health diplomas use direct 10+2 merit. The combined timeline across both tracks is shown below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Allied-Health Applications Open | June 2026 |
| NEET PG Registration | June 2026 |
| Allied-Health Merit List | July 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | September 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | October 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August to November 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET PG | July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Clinical PG diplomas need an MBBS degree, valid medical council registration and NEET PG qualification.
- Completed internship before admission is mandatory for clinical diplomas.
- Allied-health diplomas require 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board.
Admission Process
- Clinical aspirants register for and appear in NEET PG, then join state counselling.
- Allied-health aspirants apply directly and are shortlisted on 10+2 merit.
- Shortlisted candidates attend document verification with original certificates.
- Pay the prescribed fees to confirm the allotted seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- MBBS doctors seeking quick PG specialisation in Karnataka
- Science 10+2 students wanting low-cost paramedical careers
- Candidates valuing government tertiary-hospital clinical training
- Aspirants needing affordable Bangalore-based medical diplomas
✗ Skip if
- You want a full MD or MS degree
- You need private-college brand and corporate placements
- You plan a career outside the medical field
- You want a degree-level qualification over a diploma
BMCRI Diploma Scholarships 2026
Diploma students can access merit, state and central scholarships along with bank education loans. Reserved-category and Karnataka-domicile candidates benefit most from state support.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 | Top academic and entrance-exam performers |
| State Scholarship | Variable | Eligible Karnataka residents and reserved categories |
| Central Scholarship | As per Ministry norms | Eligible central government beneficiaries |
| Education Loan | Up to INR 15-20 lakhs | Through authorised banks |
- Loan repayment schedules are flexible and begin after course completion.
BMCRI Diploma FAQs
Ques. Which BMCRI diplomas accept students directly after 12th?
Ans. The allied-health diplomas, namely Medical Laboratory Technology, X-Ray Technician, Operation Theatre Technology and Health and Sanitary Inspector, admit students on 10+2 science merit with no entrance exam. The clinical diplomas need an MBBS first.
Ques. Do the clinical PG diplomas require NEET PG?
Ans. Yes. Diplomas such as Anaesthesia, Child Health, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology are open only to MBBS graduates who qualify NEET PG and obtain a seat through Karnataka state counselling.
Ques. Can an allied-health diploma holder study further afterwards?
Ans. Yes. Technician diploma graduates can progress to a relevant B.Sc in allied health sciences or take up direct employment in hospitals, diagnostic centres and research laboratories.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at BMCRI?
Ans. Hostel facilities are available, but charges are not part of the course fee and are payable separately, usually in monthly installments, by students who opt for them.
Ques. What is the difference between the Ophthalmology and DOMS diplomas?
Ans. Both are 2-year postgraduate ophthalmology diplomas for MBBS doctors with identical fees. DOMS, the Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery, places added emphasis on surgical training, while the Diploma in Ophthalmology is the broader clinical eye-care qualification.