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Fees
Fees at St John's Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a comprehensive annual payment of 8 lakh INR. This amount encompasses tuition fees, hostel charges, library fees, newspapers, WiFi, registration fees, admission fees, and development fees. Hostel and mess fees are a part of the overall annual fee, specifically 1 lakh INR per annum.
The college offers scholarships to selected students based on financial need, which cover either the entire academic year or half of it, following an interview process. Additionally, there is a 10% fee increment each year for incoming batches.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, offers MBBS across a 4.5-year program followed by a mandatory 1-year internship, affiliated with RGUHS. Admission is through NEET-UG and KEA counselling, with all 150 seats allotted strictly on merit with no management or NRI quota. The program fee totals INR 38.31 Lakhs for 4.5 academic years. The college is ranked 30th in NIRF Medical 2025, making it one of South India’s premier private medical institutions.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA Counselling Registration begins 21 July 2026.
Key Points
- Mandatory 2-year rural or mission hospital service bond required after graduation.
- All 150 seats filled through KEA merit counselling with zero management or NRI quota.
- Nine distinct seat categories in KEA allotment including North Indian and Dalit Christian quotas.
St Johns MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fees (includes admission fee and refundable deposit) | INR 8.11 lakhs |
| Annual Fees (Year 2 onwards) | INR 7.58 lakhs per year |
| Hostel and Mess | INR 1.30–1.60 lakhs per year (mandatory) |
| Total Academic Fees (4.5 years) | INR 38.31 lakhs |
- Year 1 includes a one-time admission fee of INR 29,350 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 14,000.
- Hostel and mess charges are mandatory and payable separately from the academic fee total.
- Government-regulated AIQ fee structure via MCC differs from the KEA-regulated fee above.
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St Johns MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration | February 8 to March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | July 20, 2026 |
| KEA Seat Matrix Verification | July 18 to 19, 2026 |
| KEA Counselling Registration and Payment | July 21 to August 6, 2026 |
| KEA Choice Filling and Locking | July 22 to August 7, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 |
- Students must sign a 2-year rural service bond affidavit on INR 100 stamp paper at KEA document verification.
- AIQ seats (15%) are allotted through MCC counselling on the mcc.nic.in portal separately from KEA.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or II PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/EWS category (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD-General).
- NEET-UG 2026 qualification required with the prescribed minimum percentile score.
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile cutoff for the general or reserved category.
- Register for MCC counselling for AIQ seats or KEA counselling for Karnataka and minority category seats.
- Complete document verification at KEA centres and sign the mandatory rural service bond affidavit.
- Pay the first-year fee to secure the allotted seat at St. John’s Medical College.
- Report to the college for enrollment and commence classes in October 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want MBBS from a top NIRF-ranked missionary medical college in Bangalore.
- You are comfortable committing to a 2-year rural service bond after graduation.
- You prefer fully merit-based KEA admission with no donation or management quota.
- You qualify under the RC minority or Karnataka state category with a strong NEET score.
✗ Skip if
- You need a management or NRI quota seat and cannot secure KEA merit allotment.
- You are unwilling to commit to a 2-year rural service bond after MBBS.
- You prefer a college outside Karnataka or without a mandatory service obligation.
St Johns MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per NSP norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with qualifying family income |
| Karnataka State Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students with qualifying income |
| Central Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | As per central norms | Minority community students below prescribed income ceiling |
| Institutional Need-Based Bursary | As decided by institution | Meritorious students with demonstrated financial hardship |
- NSP scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal each academic year.
- Students should check with the SJNAHS financial aid office for institutional bursary application windows.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, St John's Medical College Bangalore ranks 89 out of 632 colleges in India and 6 in state Karnataka for its MBBS program.
- 22 out of 54 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
- 13 out of 44 under The Week Medical Ranking 2025.
- 30 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 5 out of 23 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2022.
- 33 out of 57 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
Read more on St John's Medical College Bangalore Rankings here
St Johns MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the rural service bond requirement for MBBS at St. John’s Medical College?
Ans. St. John’s requires all MBBS graduates to complete a 2-year rural or mission hospital service bond before their degree and NOC are released. Graduates who fail to fulfil the bond are liable for a financial penalty. The bond affidavit on INR 100 stamp paper is submitted at KEA document verification before the seat is confirmed.
Ques. Does St. John’s Medical College have a management quota for MBBS?
Ans. No. St. John’s does not offer any management quota or NRI quota seats for MBBS. All 150 seats are allotted through KEA merit-based counselling across nine seat categories including RC All India Open Merit, RC Karnataka, Religious Sisters, Dalit Christian, Tribal, and Karnataka State Open Merit. No donation-based admission is available.
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at St. John’s and how is it paid?
Ans. The total academic fee for the 4.5-year MBBS program is INR 38,31,335. Year 1 fees of INR 8,11,160 are payable to KEA at the time of seat allotment. Subsequent years are INR 7,58,050 per year payable to the college. Mandatory hostel and mess charges of INR 1,30,000 to 1,60,000 per year are payable separately.
Ques. What NEET score is needed for MBBS at St. John’s through KEA counselling?
Ans. Based on 2025 KEA data, the closing AIR for All India Open Merit seats was around 27,458 and for RC Karnataka seats around 1,45,000. Cutoffs vary significantly by seat category. Candidates should target a strong NEET score and PCB aggregate to compete for the RC All India and Karnataka State Open Merit categories.
Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for MBBS at St. John’s?
Ans. Yes. St. John’s accepts students from outside Karnataka under the RC All India Open Merit and RC North Indian seat categories within the KEA quota. AIQ seats (15% of total) are also available through MCC counselling. However, the majority of seats are under Karnataka and RC-Karnataka categories requiring domicile or religious minority credentials.
Ques. What are the career options after MBBS from St. John’s Medical College?
Ans. After completing the 1-year internship and fulfilling the 2-year rural bond, graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or diploma specializations. The SJNAHS campus offers PG medical programs across multiple specialties. Graduates may also opt for government hospital positions, research roles, or clinical practice in Karnataka and other states after NMC registration.