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Why Bangalore for Medical Education?
High-quality infrastructure in both govt & private colleges.
Affiliation with multi-specialty hospitals for practical exposure.
Experienced faculty & advanced research facilities.
Strong placement and internship opportunities in India and abroad.
Cosmopolitan city lifestyle, attracting students nationwide.
Entrance Exams for Bangalore Medical Colleges
To get admission in MBBS, BDS, MD, MS programs in Bangalore, the main exam is NEET-UG for undergraduate courses and NEET-PG for post-graduate courses.
| Exam | Purpose | Eligibility | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET-UG | MBBS/BDS admission | Class 12 (PCB), 17+ years | Once a year |
| NEET-PG | MD/MS admission | MBBS degree + internship | Once a year |
| Karnataka CET (KCET) | For state quota seats | Karnataka domicile students | Once a year |
Top Government Medical Colleges in Bangalore 2025
Top Government Medical Colleges in Bangalore
According to Careermudhra, Bangalore has 3 government MBBS colleges:
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI)
ESI-PGIMSR (Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College)
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute
Additional sources list top government medical colleges by rank and fees:
| College | Type | Approx Fees (total or per year) | Entrance Exam | Ranking / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMCRI | Government | ~INR 65,100/year | NEET-UG | Top medical college in Bangalore; CD Score 1499/2000 Ranked 13th nationally in 2024 by India Today |
| ESI-PGIMSR | Government | ~INR 1.34 L (total?) | NEET-UG | CD Score 855/2000 |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute | Government | — | NEET-UG | Included in government list |
Top Private and Deemed Medical Colleges (to fill top 13)
Here’s a selected list of leading private/deemed colleges often appearing at the top:
St. John’s Medical College – Fee ~INR 26.2 L total (also ~INR 30 L total per NIRF Rank ~28 (2024)
MS Ramaiah Medical College (MSRMC) – Fee ~INR 1.3 Cr total NIRF Rank 46 (2024), India Today Rank 26
NIMHANS (Deemed) – Fee ~INR 12,200 total NIRF Rank ~4 (India, 2024)
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre – Fee up to INR 15 L–1.35 Cr total
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) – Fee ~INR 5.47 L
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College – Fee ~INR 39.76 L
MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital – Fee not specified
Raja Rajeswari Medical College (RRMC) – Fee ~INR 4.72 L
ESI-PGIMSR (reiterated, government) – Fee ~INR 1.34 L
RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) – Fee ~INR 6.35 L
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research – Mentioned among top 30 by Collegedunia CD ranking (801/2000)
Others often highly regarded: BLCMCRI, RRMCH, DSU, with CD scores and ratings listed
Summary Table: Top Government + Leading Private Colleges
| Sr. | College (Govt / Private) | Approx Fees (INR) | Entrance | Rank/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMCRI (Govt) | 65,100/year | NEET-UG | Top in Bangalore; CD 1499; India Today #13 in India (2024) |
| 2 | ESI-PGIMSR (Govt) | ~1.34 L (total?) | NEET-UG | CD Score 855 |
| 3 | ABV Medical College (Govt) | — | NEET-UG | Govt college listed |
| 4 | NIMHANS (Deemed) | 12,200 (total) | NEET-UG | NIRF 4 in India (2024) |
| 5 | St. John’s Medical College (Priv.) | ~26–30 L (total) | NEET-UG | NIRF ~28 (2024) |
| 6 | MS Ramaiah Medical College (Priv.) | ~1.3 Cr total | NEET-UG | NIRF 46; India Today 26 |
| 7 | Vydehi IMS & Research (Priv.) | up to 1.35 Cr total | NEET-UG | Large campus, super-specialities |
| 8 | KIMS (Priv.) | 5.47 L total | NEET-UG | Recognized by WHO, GMC (UK) |
| 9 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College | 39.76 L total | NEET-UG | Private college |
| 10 | RRMC (Priv.) | 4.72 L total | NEET-UG | Private |
| 11 | MVJ Medical College (Priv.) | — | NEET-UG | Mentioned in top list |
| 12 | RGUHS (Govt-affiliated) | 6.35 L total | NEET-UG | Affiliating university |
| 13 | (Further top private colleges such as PESU, BLCMCRI, RRMCH, DSU) – ranking/fees vary, usually in the ₹6 L to ₹25 L+ range. |
a) Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI)
Established: 1955
Annual Fees: ₹65,100 (approx.) for government quota seats
Affiliated Hospitals: Victoria Hospital, Bowring Hospital
Highlights: Oldest government medical college in Karnataka, known for clinical exposure.
b) Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College (ESICMC)
Annual Fees: ₹1 lakh (approx. govt quota)
Specialty: Good faculty-to-student ratio, modern labs, ESIC hospital network.
5. Top Private Medical Colleges in Bangalore 2025
a) St. John’s Medical College
Annual Fees: ₹8.1 lakh (private quota)
Placement: Average ₹4.8 LPA
Highlights: Ranked among India’s top 10 medical colleges, affordable compared to other privates.
b) M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
Annual Fees: ₹5 lakh/year (private quota), ₹45 lakh total (NRI quota)
Placement: Highest among privates – average ₹6.6 LPA
Ranking: NIRF Rank 46 (2024)
c) Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
Annual Fees: ₹12 lakh/year
Ranking: 24th nationally (Wall Street Journal/Mint)
d) Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
Annual Fees: ₹12 lakh/year
Highlights: Large teaching hospital, strong patient flow for learning.
Placement & Career Opportunities
Bangalore’s medical colleges are linked with top hospitals, research centers, and international programs.
BMCRI & Government Colleges: High success rate in NEET-PG and international licensing exams (USMLE, PLAB).
Private Colleges: Many students placed in Apollo, Fortis, Manipal Hospitals, Narayana Health, with some securing residencies abroad.
8. Admission Process Step-by-Step
Appear for NEET-UG/PG and secure qualifying marks.
Register for Karnataka NEET Counselling on KEA website.
Fill in college preferences based on rank and budget.
Seat Allotment & Fee Payment as per quota (Govt/Private/NRI).
Document Verification and admission confirmation.
FAQs
BMCRI for government and M.S. Ramaiah for private category.
Around 650+ marks for general category (Govt quota).
₹50 lakh to ₹1.2 crore total (management/NRI quota).
Yes, especially in Ramaiah, St. John’s, BMCRI, and KIMS due to strong hospital tie-ups.