Updated for 2026 Admissions

Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka (2026)

Compare 74 medical colleges in Karnataka — from A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Mangalore (Estd. N/A) to institutes across Bangalore, Mangalore, Karnataka. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.

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Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka: Full List

Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.

A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Mangalore
Mangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur
Bellur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Devanhalli Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Al-Ameen Medical College Bijapur
Bijapur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Alva's Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Alva's · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital Chitradurga
Chitradurga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences
Belagavi · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
BGS Medical College and Hospital Bengaluru
Bengaluru · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences
Bidar · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Chamrajanagar · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research
Karnataka · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences
Chikkamagaluru · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute
Chitradurga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education & Research Harohalli Hubli
Hubli · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Gulbarga
Gulbarga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital and Research Institute
Farookh · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Father Mullers Medical College Mangalore
Mangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
G R Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
Karnataka · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences
Gulbarga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences
Hassan · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences
Haveri · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College JGMMMC
JGMMMC · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum
Belgaum · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
JJM Medical College Davangere
Davangere · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
JSS Medical College Mysore
Mysore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
K S Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore
Mangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
K V G Medical College Sullia
Sullia · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
K.H. Patil Institute of Medical Sciences
Karnataka · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalore
Mangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute Hubballi
Hubballi · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences
Karwar · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Mangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Khaja Bandanawaz University – Faculty of Medical Sciences Gulbarga
Gulbarga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
Kodagu · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences
Koppal · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
M S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College Kalaburagi Gulbarga
Gulbarga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences
Mandya · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Mysore Medical College and Research Instt.
Mysore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Nandi Medical College and Research Institute Chikkaballapura
Chikkaballapura · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Navodaya Medical College Raichur
Raichur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences
Raichur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Raja Rajeswari Medical College & Hospital Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre Davangere
Davangere · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre Bagalkot
Bagalkot · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Bangalore
Bangalore · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital Sattur Dharwad
Dharwad · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences
Shimoga · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Shri Atal Bihari Vajapayee Medical College and Research Institute Bengaluru
Bengaluru · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Shri B M Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre Vijayapura Bijapur
Bijapur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital Tumkur
Tumkur · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute Tumakuru
Tumakuru · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized

…and 14 more colleges in Karnataka. Browse the full Karnataka list

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are there in Karnataka?

AGS counsellors currently track 74 medical colleges in Karnataka, with the largest share in Bangalore (16 colleges).

Which are the best medical colleges in Karnataka?

Long-established options include A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Mangalore, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Devanhalli Bangalore. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.

Which entrance exams are required for medical admission in Karnataka?

MBBS / BDS / Paramedical admissions typically consider NEET. AGS helps you plan college applications around your scores and counselling rounds.

How can AGS help me get admission in Karnataka?

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When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?

Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.