Karnataka Private Medical Colleges | Fees | Admission Process | Seat Matrix | NEET UG 2025

Karnataka has long been a preferred destination for medical education, boasting a large number of reputable private medical colleges equipped with modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and extensive clinical exposure. This guide focuses exclusively on admissions to private medical colleges in Karnataka for the year 2025. It covers eligibility criteria, fee structures, seat matrices, the step-by-step admission process, and frequently asked questions, ensuring that aspirants have all the information they need to secure a seat in one of the state’s top private medical institutions.

Who Can Take Admission in Karnataka’s Private Medical Colleges in 2025 ?

NEET-UG Qualification:
All candidates—whether domiciled in Karnataka or from other states—must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 to be eligible for MBBS admissions in private medical colleges.

Academic Requirements:

  • Successful completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
  • At least 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for candidates belonging to reserved categories).

Age Criteria:

  • Aspirants must be at least 17 years of age by December 31, 2025.
  • The upper age limit, if any, will be as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the government’s prevailing regulations.

Domicile vs. Non-Domicile Applicants:

  • While Karnataka domicile candidates may have some reservation advantages in certain quota categories, private colleges often allocate seats to out-of-state candidates.

Medical Fitness:

  • Applicants must be medically fit and may need to submit a fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner at the time of admission.

Private Medical Colleges Fees for Karnataka 2025

Expected fees based on 2024 Fees Structure, yearly tuition fees only!

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College NameGovt (G) FeesPrivate (P) FeesOther (Q) FeesNRI (N) Fees
DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 42,12,700₹ 42,12,700
M.V.J.MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 40,12,700₹ 40,12,700
VYDEHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH CENTRE, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 45,12,700₹ 45,12,700
A.J.INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER, MANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 40,12,700₹ 40,12,700
ST JOHN’S MEDICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE0₹ 8,11,28500
SRI BASAVESHWARA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, CHITRADURGA₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
AL-AMEEN MEDICAL COLLEGE, BIJAPUR₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
S. NIJALINGAPPA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE, BAGALKOT₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
MAHADEVAPPA RAMPURE MEDICAL COLLEGE, GULBARGA₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
NAVODAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAICHUR₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 26,12,700₹ 26,12,700
FATHER MULLER INSTITUTE OF MED. EDUCATION & RESEARCH, MANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 35,12,700₹ 35,12,700
K.VENKATARAMANA GOWDA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, MANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 28,48,300₹ 28,48,300
JAYA JAGADGURU MURUGHARAJENDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE, DAVANGERE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 36,12,700₹ 36,12,700
SHYMANURU SHIVASHANKARAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, DAVANGERE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 36,12,700₹ 36,12,700
SRINIVASA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER, MANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 26,12,700₹ 26,12,700
SUBBAIAH INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, SHIMOGA₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 26,12,700₹ 28,12,700
BGS GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 40,12,700₹ 40,12,700
SHRIDEVI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, TUMKUR₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 33,12,700₹ 33,12,700
THE OXFORD MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 32,12,700₹ 32,12,700
AKASH INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 40,12,700₹ 40,12,700
KANACHUR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE, MANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 30,12,700₹ 30,12,700
EAST POINT COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTER, BANGALORE₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 33,12,700₹ 33,12,700
SIDDAGANGA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TUMAKURU₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 26,62,700₹ 26,62,700
SRI CHAMUNDESHWARI MEDICAL COLLEGE,HOSPITAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ,CHANNAPATTANA₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 27,02,700₹ 27,02,700
S.R.PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER,BADAGANDI BAGALKOTI₹ 1,54,321₹ 12,00,867₹ 27,02,700₹ 27,02,700
M.S.RAMAIAH MEDICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE₹ 1,57,371₹ 25,15,750₹ 45,15,750₹ 45,15,750
KHAJA BANDE NAVAZ INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, GULBARGA₹ 1,57,371₹16,30,715₹ 32,15,750₹ 32,15,750
ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, MANDYA₹ 1,57,371₹ 22,15,750₹ 32,15,750₹ 32,15,750
SDM COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL, DHARWAD₹ 1,57,371₹ 20,15,750₹ 30,15,750₹ 32,65,750
SAPTHAGIRI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE₹ 1,83,121₹ 22,41,500₹ 45,41,500₹ 45,41,500
DR. CHANDRAMMA DAYANANDA SAGAR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH,HAROHALLI.₹ 1,57,371₹ 22,15,750₹ 38,15,750₹ 38,15,750
SRI MADHUSUDAN SAI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CHIKKABALLAPUR₹ 750₹ 22,00,750₹ 40,00,750₹ 40,00,750
PES UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH,ELECTRONIC CITY,BANGALORE₹ 1,57,371₹ 22,15,750₹ 33,15,750₹ 33,15,750
BGS MEDICAL COLLAGE AND HOSPITAL,BANGALURU₹ 1,57,371₹ 22,15,750₹ 32,15,750₹ 32,15,750

Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with Low Fee in 2025 [Low to High]

Some private medical colleges in Karnataka offer a more affordable fee structure while maintaining quality education and infrastructure, these colleges are based on Govt (Q) Fees

  • Sri madhusudan sai institute of medical sciences and research chikkaballapur
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar medical college, bangalore
  • Kempegowda institute of medical sciences, bangalore
  • M.V.J.Medical college and research hospital, bangalore
  • Vydehi institute of medical science and research centre, bangalore
  • A.J.Institute of medical sciences & research center, mangalore
  • Sri basaveshwara medical college and hospital, chitradurga
  • Al-ameen medical college, bijapur
  • S. Nijalingappa medical college and research centre, bagalkot
  • Mahadevappa rampure medical college, gulbarga
  • Navodaya medical college, raichur

Private Medical Colleges for Karnataka Seat Matrix 2025

Although seat distribution may vary annually, below is an approximate seat matrix for the listed private medical colleges. For exact numbers, refer to the official counseling authority’s seat matrix documents released in 2024

Seat Matrix General Quota

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COLLEGE CODE & NAME1G1K1R2AG2AK2AR2BG2BK2BR3AG3AK3AR3BG3BK3BRGMGMKGMRSCGSCKSCRSTGSTKSTRTOTAL
M001MG BMC, Bangalore712314716181654122514121184
M002MG Dr.AMC, Bangalore271222181371551
M003MG KIMS, Bangalore26112231714811453
M004MG MSRMC, Bangalore2611221111913612251
M005MG KBNIMS, Gulbarga111151111
M008MG MVJMC, Channasandra, Ba14212111252132
M009MG VIMSRC, Bangalore1162222120137113154
M010MG AJIMS, Mangalore15111212351234
M020MG SBMC, Chitradurga271222181462451
M021MG MMC, Mysore511814515151152310202382148
M022MG JSSMC, Mysore121511112
M023MG AIMS, Bellur, Mandya Dist.2110122112114302611135187
M024MG MIMS, Mandya31131231415138371513611110
M025MG HIMS, Hassan3114241414138371413611109
M031MG KMC, Hubli511813515161513102013812146
M032MG JNMC, Belgaum1141119
M033MG AAMC, Vijayapur1311111111112412133
M035MG SNMC, Bagalkot3111231214302610125286
M036MG SDMCMSH, Dharwad116112231913711352
M037MG BIMS, Belgaum41412454139271613511110
M041MG VIMS, Bellary2611211117136113148
M042MG MRMC, Kalaburgi121613216
M043MG NMC, Raichur311512114
M044MG BDIMS, Bidar13112111131361136
M045MG RIMS, Raichur141122142611136
M050MG FMIMER, Mangalore141122132311233
M051MG KMC, Hampanakatta,Mang114111221151371344
M052MG YMC, Mangalore1511121123112132
M053MG KSHMA, Mangalore1411111121251132
M054MG KVGMC, Dakshina Kannad14112111212511134
M061MG JJMMC, Davangere District3110231213130251225184
M062MG SSIMS, Davangere2192212324159124169
M063MG SIMS, Shimoga4114124131413927163611111
M064MG SGIMS, Bangalore3102313141302611125186
M065MG SIMRC, Mangalore151111113411232
M066MG ESIMC, Bangalore261232118137112151
M067MG TSMC, Shimoga25122316126111144
M068MG BGSGIMS, Kengeri, Bangal116111111111191381111153
M069MG SIMSRIH, Tumkur11511111121191381452
M070MG ESIMCG, Gulbarga2111151121117
M071MG OMC, Bangalore13111211111251233
M072MG GIMS, Gulbarga15112111212512136
M073MG KPIMS, Koppal1151112121341336
M074MG GDIMS, Gadag5121344513928151371111
M075MG CIMS, Chamarajanagar4112123131513927141362108
M076MG KWIMS, Uttara Kannada51312444113837151371110
M077MG KDIMS, Madikeri3113134131414127151361111
M078MG AKIMSRC, Bangalore114111111251231
M079MG KAMC, Mangalore241111111251232
M081MG EPMC, Bangalore261122319146121152
M082MG SABVIMS, Bengaluru311213313163838141371109
M083MG CDSIMER, Harohalli Hobli,11711111218148131153
M084MG CHIMS, Chikkaballapura21023321242510115172
M085MG CMIMS, Chikkamagaluru3111213311211514027163511111
M086MG HAIMS, Haveri2111313211211513927151361109
M087MG YIMS, Yadgiri241122121351236
M089MG JGMMMC, Dharwar241111111241332
M090MG SMCRI, Tumakuru271232182371111152
M091MG SCMCHRI, Channapatna, R241111111341333
M092MG CMCRI, Chitradurga3114123141413837151361109
M093MG SMSIMSR, Muddenahalli,C12115113217
M094MG PESUIMSREB, Bangalore2412111113512135
M095MG BGSMCHB, Bangalore2712221191381352
M096MG SRPMCHRCB, Bagalkot13111211131251235
1257234652986125723124723156928136184254526329821713403862
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Seat Matrix Hyd – Kar Quota

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College1H1KH1RH2AH2AKH2ARH2BH2BKH2BRH3AH3AKH3ARH3BH3BKH3BRHGMHGMKHGMRHSCHSCKHSCRHSTHSTKHSTRHTOTAL
M001MG BMC, Bangalore1211712217
M002MG Dr.AMC, Bangalore111115
M003MG KIMS, Bangalore11114
M004MG MSRMC, Bangalore1315
M005MG KBNIMS, Gulbarga141110142125
M008MG MVJMC, Channasandra, Ba1113
M009MG VIMSRC, Bangalore111115
M010MG AJIMS, Mangalore1113
M020MG SBMC, Chitradurga111115
M021MG MMC, Mysore111113112113
M022MG JSSMC, Mysore11
M023MG AIMS, Bellur, Mandya Dist.11417
M024MG MIMS, Mandya2151110
M025MG HIMS, Hassan111411110
M031MG KMC, Hubli11111412113
M032MG JNMC, Belgaum0
M033MG AAMC, Vijayapur112
M035MG SNMC, Bagalkot114118
M036MG SDMCMSH, Dharwad11125
M037MG BIMS, Belgaum111429
M041MG VIMS, Bellary3114123141513927141371110
M042MG MRMC, Kalaburgi2511211141251339
M043MG NMC, Raichur12112211113411132
M044MG BDIMS, Bidar31112212131302611134185
M045MG RIMS, Raichur41024342926111241184
M050MG FMIMER, Mangalore123
M051MG KMC, Hampanakatta,Mang11114
M052MG YMC, Mangalore213
M053MG KSHMA, Mangalore1113
M054MG KVGMC, Dakshina Kannad1113
M061MG JJMMC, Davangere District2428
M062MG SSIMS, Davangere112116
M063MG SIMS, Shimoga114129
M064MG SGIMS, Bangalore111418
M065MG SIMRC, Mangalore112
M066MG ESIMC, Bangalore11114
M067MG TSMC, Shimoga1214
M068MG BGSGIMS, Kengeri, Bangal1214
M069MG SIMSRIH, Tumkur1214
M070MG ESIMCG, Gulbarga151111213136111139
M071MG OMC, Bangalore1113
M072MG GIMS, Gulbarga310124341302510126185
M073MG KPIMS, Koppal111912111211312926132583
M074MG GDIMS, Gadag123219
M075MG CIMS, Chamarajanagar21131210
M076MG KWIMS, Uttara Kannada11412110
M077MG KDIMS, Madikeri11131119
M078MG AKIMSRC, Bangalore1113
M079MG KAMC, Mangalore1113
M081MG EPMC, Bangalore11114
M082MG SABVIMS, Bengaluru21141110
M083MG CDSIMER, Harohalli Hobli,11114
M084MG CHIMS, Chikkaballapura13116
M085MG CMIMS, Chikkamagaluru11131119
M086MG HAIMS, Haveri2131119
M087MG YIMS, Yadgiri311012321211302512125185
M089MG JGMMMC, Dharwar1113
M090MG SMCRI, Tumakuru111115
M091MG SCMCHRI, Channapatna, R1113
M092MG CMCRI, Chitradurga111312110
M093MG SMSIMSR, Muddenahalli,C11
M094MG PESUIMSREB, Bangalore1113
M095MG BGSMCHB, Bangalore111115
M096MG SRPMCHRCB, Bagalkot1113
TOTAL3315118721331533154027347216413482456310979
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Seat Matrix Special Quota

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COLLEGE CODE & NAMEAGLCAPDJKNCCPHS-GSPOXDTOTAL
M001MG BMC, Bangalore11112
M002MG Dr.AMC, Bangalore134
M003MG KIMS, Bangalore33
M004MG MSRMC, Bangalore134
M005MG KBNIMS, Gulbarga11
M008MG MVJMC, Channasandra, Ba213
M009MG VIMSRC, Bangalore134
M010MG AJIMS, Mangalore11
M020MG SBMC, Chitradurga134
M021MG MMC, Mysore189
M023MG AIMS, Bellur, Mandya Dist.156
M024MG MIMS, Mandya178
M025MG HIMS, Hassan178
M031MG KMC, Hubli19111
M032MG JNMC, Belgaum1113
M033MG AAMC, Vijayapur213
M035MG SNMC, Bagalkot156
M036MG SDMCMSH, Dharwad33
M037MG BIMS, Belgaum1618
M041MG VIMS, Bellary111912
M042MG MRMC, Kalaburgi1315
M043MG NMC, Raichur314
M044MG BDIMS, Bidar167
M045MG RIMS, Raichur167
M050MG FMIMER, Mangalore22
M051MG KMC, Hampanakatta,Mang314
M052MG YMC, Mangalore22
M053MG KSHMA, Mangalore123
M054MG KVGMC, Dakshina Kannad213
M061MG JJMMC, Davangere District156
M062MG SSIMS, Davangere415
M063MG SIMS, Shimoga1618
M064MG SGIMS, Bangalore516
M065MG SIMRC, Mangalore123
M066MG ESIMC, Bangalore1135
M067MG TSMC, Shimoga22
M068MG BGSGIMS, Kengeri, Bangal33
M069MG SIMSRIH, Tumkur314
M070MG ESIMCG, Gulbarga134
M071MG OMC, Bangalore22
M072MG GIMS, Gulbarga167
M073MG KPIMS, Koppal1719
M074MG GDIMS, Gadag167
M075MG CIMS, Chamarajanagar117110
M076MG KWIMS, Uttara Kannada167
M077MG KDIMS, Madikeri1618
M078MG AKIMSRC, Bangalore123
M079MG KAMC, Mangalore213
M081MG EPMC, Bangalore314
M082MG SABVIMS, Bengaluru1179
M083MG CDSIMER, Harohalli Hobli,33
M084MG CHIMS, Chikkaballapura14117
M085MG CMIMS, Chikkamagaluru1168
M086MG HAIMS, Haveri1111610
M087MG YIMS, Yadgiri167
M089MG JGMMMC, Dharwar22
M090MG SMCRI, Tumakuru33
M091MG SCMCHRI, Channapatna, R22
M092MG CMCRI, Chitradurga178
M093MG SMSIMSR, Muddenahalli,C112
M094MG PESUIMSREB, Bangalore22
M095MG BGSMCHB, Bangalore33
M096MG SRPMCHRCB, Bagalkot22
TOTAL11102410258578324

Seat Matrix NRI Quota

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COLLEGE CODE & NAMENRIOTHTOTAL
M002 Dr.AMC, Bangalore23730
M003 KIMS, Bangalore23730
M004 MSRMC, Bangalore23730
M005 KBNIMS, Gulbarga22830
M008 MVJMC, Channasandra, Bangalore23730
M009 VIMSRC, Bangalore381250
M010 AJIMS, Mangalore23730
M011 SJMC, Bangalore000
M020 SBMC, Chitradurga22830
M023 AIMS, Bellur, Mandya Dist.381250
M033 AAMC, Vijayapur23730
M035 SNMC, Bagalkot371249
M036 SDMCMSH, Dharwad23730
M042 MRMC, Kalaburgi22830
M043 NMC, Raichur301040
M050 FMIMER, Mangalore23730
M054 KVGMC, Dakshina Kannada15520
M061 JJMMC, Davangere District371249
M062 SSIMS, Davangere301040
M064 SGIMS, Bangalore381250
M065 SIMRC, Mangalore23730
M067 TSMC, Shimoga301040
M068 BGSGIMS, Kengeri, Bangalore23730
M069 SIMSRIH, Tumkur22830
M071 OMC, Bangalore23730
M078 AKIMSRC, Bangalore23730
M079 KAMC, Mangalore22830
M081 EPMC, Bangalore23730
M083 CDSIMER, Harohalli Hobli, Kanaka22830
M090 SMCRI, Tumakuru22830
M091 SCMCHRI, Channapatna, Ramanag23730
M093 SMSIMSR, Muddenahalli,Chikkaba8210
M094 PESUIMSREB, Bangalore15520
M095 BGSMCHB, Bangalore22830
M096 SRPMCHRCB, Bagalkot15520

Seat Matrix Private Quota

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COLLEGE CODE & NAMEGMPGMPHMAMCMEMEHMKMMMMHMUOPNRC2RC3RC4RC5RC6RC7RC8TOTAL
M002MP Dr.AMC, Bangalore2752860
M003MP KIMS, Bangalore2842860
M004MP MSRMC, Bangalore2842860
M005MP KBNIMS, Gulbarga133541383
M008MP MVJMC, Channasandra, Bangalor107541182
M009MP VIMSRC, Bangalore18119018137
M010MP AJIMS, Mangalore117541082
M011MP SJMC, Bangalore92910251010101055150
M020MP SBMC, Chitradurga2842860
M023MP AIMS, Bellur, Mandya Dist.46846100
M033MP AAMC, Vijayapur116541182
M035MP SNMC, Bagalkot47846101
M036MP SDMCMSH, Dharwad2852760
M042MP MRMC, Kalaburgi942960
M043MP NMC, Raichur1657316110
M050MP FMIMER, Mangalore117541082
M054MP KVGMC, Dakshina Kannada1841840
M061MP JJMMC, Davangere District4584598
M062MP SSIMS, Davangere3763780
M064MP SGIMS, Bangalore46846100
M065MP SIMRC, Mangalore117541183
M067MP TSMC, Shimoga1497314110
M068MP BGSGIMS, Kengeri, Bangalore2752860
M069MP SIMSRIH, Tumkur2752860
M071MP OMC, Bangalore116551082
M078MP AKIMSRC, Bangalore107551183
M079MP KAMC, Mangalore106551182
M081MP EPMC, Bangalore2752860
M083MP CDSIMER, Harohalli Hobli, Kanak2852760
M090MP SMCRI, Tumakuru2852760
M091MP SCMCHRI, Channapatna, Raman107541182
M093MP SMSIMSR, Muddenahalli,Chikkab92920
M094MP PESUIMSREB, Bangalore1831940
M095MP BGSMCHB, Bangalore2852760
M096MP SRPMCHRCB, Bagalkot1931840

Admission Process for 2025

  1. Qualify NEET-UG:
    • Appear for the NEET-UG 2025 exam and obtain the minimum required percentile as prescribed by the NMC.
  2. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Registration:
    • For admissions in Karnataka private medical colleges, candidates typically register with the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) counseling portal.
    • Non-domicile candidates or NRI candidates may have separate or additional procedures as per college and KEA guidelines.
  3. Verification of Documents:
    • After online registration, you’ll be required to upload or present essential documents (Class 10 & 12 marksheets, NEET-UG scorecard, ID proof, domicile certificate if applicable, category certificate, etc.) for verification.
  4. Choice Filling & Counseling:
    • Based on merit and NEET-UG scores, eligible candidates can fill their college and course preferences.
    • The KEA will then allot seats as per rank, preference, and seat availability in each round of counseling.
  5. Seat Allotment & Fee Payment:
    • If you are allotted a seat, pay the prescribed tuition fee to confirm your admission.
    • Retain your fee receipt and allotment letter for subsequent procedures.
  6. Reporting to the College:
    • Report to the allotted medical college with the necessary documents and fee payment proof within the given timeframe to finalize your admission.
    • Failure to report within the deadline can result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is NEET-UG mandatory for admission to private medical colleges in Karnataka?
A: Yes, NEET-UG is compulsory for MBBS admissions across India, including private colleges in Karnataka.

Q: Can out-of-state students apply to private medical colleges in Karnataka?
A: Absolutely. Non-domicile students can apply under management, NRI, or other institutional quotas.

Q: What is the typical annual fee range for private MBBS seats in Karnataka?
A: The fees generally range from ₹ 1,54,321 – ₹ 42,12,700 depending on the institution and quota.

Q: Do Karnataka private medical colleges offer reservation benefits?
A: Certain private colleges may have specific reservation policies for Karnataka domicile or reserved category students, but these policies can vary by institution.

Q: What documents are required for admission?
A: Commonly required documents include Class 10 & 12 marksheets, NEET-UG scorecard, birth certificate, identity proof (Aadhaar/passport), domicile certificate (if applicable), and category certificate (if applicable).

Q: How many rounds of counseling are usually conducted?
A: Typically, there are multiple counseling rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, etc.) until all seats are filled.

Q: Are there any fee concessions for meritorious or reserved category students?
A: Certain colleges or trusts may offer scholarships or financial aid, but this varies. Check the college’s official website or scholarship portals.

Q: Can I take an education loan to cover my MBBS fees?
A: Yes, many banks and financial institutions offer education loans for medical courses, subject to eligibility and credit checks.

Q: Can I list multiple colleges during the choice-filling process?
A: Yes, you can prioritize multiple colleges in order of preference. The allotment depends on your rank and seat availability.

Q: Do private medical colleges in Karnataka provide hostel facilities?
A: Most do. Hostel fees are typically separate from tuition, so verify the exact costs and availability.

Q: Is a one-year internship mandatory after completing MBBS?
A: Yes, a compulsory one-year rotating internship is part of the MBBS curriculum as mandated by the NMC.

Q: Is the admission process entirely online?
A: Registration, choice filling, and seat allotment are generally conducted online through KEA or other official portals. Document verification may occur both online and in person.

Q: How competitive is it to get a seat in these private colleges?
A: While private colleges have more seats compared to government colleges, competition remains high due to the NEET-UG requirement and rising number of applicants.

Q: Can I change my allocated seat in subsequent counseling rounds?
A: If you participate in further rounds and meet the criteria, you may upgrade your seat or be allotted a different college based on vacancy and preference.

Q: Do these colleges have modern infrastructure and clinical facilities?
A: Reputed private medical colleges in Karnataka are generally well-equipped with advanced labs, libraries, hospital tie-ups, and technology-driven infrastructure.

Q: Are there penalty fees if I decide to withdraw after seat allotment?
A: Most colleges have a refund policy, but you may lose a portion of your fees or face penalty charges depending on the institution’s rules and the timing of withdrawal.

Q: Do these colleges conduct additional entrance tests besides NEET-UG?
A: Generally, NEET-UG is the sole mandatory entrance exam for MBBS in Karnataka’s private medical colleges.

Q: When do classes typically start for MBBS programs?
A: Academic sessions usually commence post counseling rounds, often by August or September, but exact dates can vary.

Q: Is it possible to do a branch change after starting MBBS?
A: MBBS is a single program without specialization until postgraduate level. Branch specialization happens later during PG courses like MD/MS.


Conclusion

Karnataka’s private medical colleges offer a blend of quality education, state-of-the-art facilities, and extensive clinical exposure—making the state an attractive destination for MBBS aspirants. By qualifying NEET-UG 2025, diligently participating in the counseling conducted by KEA, and staying informed about seat matrices, fee structures, and admission deadlines, you can secure a seat that aligns with your career aspirations. Plan effectively, gather all necessary documents, and keep track of important dates to embark on a promising medical education journey in Karnataka.