Best Medical colleges in Karnataka 2026
249 Medical colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹2,000 and ₹1.81 Cr in the first year, and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Medical colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 249 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹1.81 Cr |
| Government / Private | 53 / 196 |
| NIRF-ranked | 26 of 249 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81.25 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] |
Top 25 Medical colleges in Karnataka
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1
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1974
10.0 Fees from ₹2.73 L NIRF #7 82 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Science - [IISc]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1909
10.0 Fees from ₹8.38 L NIRF #2 85 courses -
3
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1969
9.9 Fees from ₹5.9 L NIRF #2025 190 courses -
4
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1955
9.9 Fees from ₹3.39 L 79 courses -
5
Kristu Jayanti University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1999
9.9 Fees from ₹3.8 L NIRF #34 130 courses -
6
Ramaiah Medical College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
9.8 Fees from ₹1.45 Cr NIRF #50 41 courses -
7
Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.8 Fees from ₹20.6 L NIRF #84 Highest ₹81.25 L 296 courses -
8
St John's Medical College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹38.31 L NIRF #30 73 courses -
9
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute - [MMCARI]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1924
9.8 Fees from ₹3.22 L 33 courses -
10
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1996
9.8 Fees from ₹68,000 130 courses -
11
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS]
Mandya, Karnataka · Government · est. 1986
9.8 Fees from ₹7.83 L 22 courses -
12
PES University - [PESU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹22.1 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹65 L 76 courses -
13
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institution
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2019
9.7 Fees from ₹53,910 18 courses -
14
Bangalore University - [BU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1964
9.7 Fees from ₹24,450 NIRF #201 Highest ₹15 L 184 courses -
15
ESI - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science & Research - [ESI-PGIMSR]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1961
9.7 Fees from ₹5.74 L 17 courses -
16
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences - [KIMS]
Hubli, Karnataka · Government · est. 1957
9.6 Fees from ₹40,000 40 courses -
17
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1992
9.6 Fees from ₹19.2 L 11 courses -
18
Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences - [KBNIMS]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2000
9.6 Fees from ₹7.87 L 30 courses -
19
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences - [BIMS]
Belagavi, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.6 Fees from ₹3.29 L 27 courses -
20
Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
21
Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
22
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences(Autonomous) - [MIMS]
Mandya, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹2.91 L 21 courses -
23
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.5 Fees from ₹2.42 L NIRF #1150 175 courses -
24
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences - [HIMS]
Hassan, Karnataka · Government · est. 2006
9.5 Fees from ₹2.73 L 22 courses -
25
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹25,500 30 courses
Showing 25 of 249. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 249 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Karnataka the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹1.81 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 53 of these are government-run and 196 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 26 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medical colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 249 Medical colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 53 are government and 196 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹1.81 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka for Medical?
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] has the highest student rating among the Medical colleges listed here, in Bangalore.
What is the highest package from Medical colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.