Best Paramedical colleges in Karnataka 2026
255 Paramedical colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹4,800 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.
Paramedical colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Paramedical colleges | 255 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,800 – ₹1.81 Cr |
| Government / Private | 41 / 214 |
| NIRF-ranked | 15 of 255 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81.25 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] |
Top 25 Paramedical 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
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1955
9.9 Fees from ₹3.39 L 79 courses -
3
Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.8 Fees from ₹20.6 L NIRF #84 Highest ₹81.25 L 296 courses -
4
St John's Medical College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹38.31 L NIRF #30 73 courses -
5
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute - [MMCARI]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1924
9.8 Fees from ₹3.22 L 33 courses -
6
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1996
9.8 Fees from ₹68,000 130 courses -
7
PES University - [PESU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹22.1 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹65 L 76 courses -
8
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institution
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2019
9.7 Fees from ₹53,910 18 courses -
9
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences - [KIMS]
Hubli, Karnataka · Government · est. 1957
9.6 Fees from ₹40,000 40 courses -
10
Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences - [KBNIMS]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2000
9.6 Fees from ₹7.87 L 30 courses -
11
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences - [BIMS]
Belagavi, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.6 Fees from ₹3.29 L 27 courses -
12
Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
13
Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
14
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences(Autonomous) - [MIMS]
Mandya, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹2.91 L 21 courses -
15
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.5 Fees from ₹2.42 L NIRF #1150 175 courses -
16
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹25,500 30 courses -
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18
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences - [VIMS]
Bellary, Karnataka · Government · est. 1996
9.4 Fees from ₹3.22 L 22 courses -
19
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences - [GIMS]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2013
9.4 Fees from ₹3.03 L 27 courses -
20
CMR University (City Campus - HRBR Layout)
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹3.05 L Highest ₹18 L 66 courses -
21
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
Madikeri, Karnataka · Government · est. 2016
9.3 Fees from ₹4.24 L 21 courses -
22
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences
Bidar, Karnataka · Government · est. 2007
9.3 Fees from ₹3.22 L 19 courses -
23
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences - [KIMS]
Karwar, Karnataka · Government · est. 2016
9.3 Fees from ₹3.31 L 19 courses -
24
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences - [RIMS]
Raichur, Karnataka · Government · est. 2007
9.3 Fees from ₹3 L 20 courses -
25
K.H Patil Institute of Medical Sciences Gadag
Gadag, Karnataka · Government · est. 2014
9.3 Fees from ₹3.58 L 22 courses
Showing 25 of 255. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 255 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Karnataka the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,800 to ₹1.81 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 41 of these are government-run and 214 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. 15 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 Paramedical colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 255 Paramedical colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 41 are government and 214 are private.
What is the fee for Paramedical colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,800 to ₹1.81 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka for Paramedical?
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] has the highest student rating among the Paramedical colleges listed here, in Bangalore.
What is the highest package from Paramedical colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.