Best MBBS Colleges in Bangalore: Fees, Admissions 2026, Courses

St. John's Medical College is the top Medical college in Bangalore according to NIRF ranking 2025 under the Medical category. 

In 2025, St. John's Medical College fell 9 ranks to #28 rank in the 'Medical' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. 

Government MBBS colleges in Bangalore, such as Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, differ from private colleges primarily through extremely low fees of INR 90,000, higher patient loads offering superior clinical exposure, and strictly merit-based admission. Conversely, private colleges like St. John's Medical College offer better infrastructure, but higher fees of INR 30 lakh and, in some cases, management quotas.

Candidates can check the table below for the top government MBBS colleges in Bangalore with tuition fees and MBBS seat intake -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	MBBS Seat Intake
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital	INR 1.1 Cr	250
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College	INR 6.35 lakh	150
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences	INR 90,000	3,450
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.69 lakh	250

Source: Offical sources and may vary.

M. S. Ramaiah Medical College is the top private MBBS college in Bangalore have tuition fees of INR 6.6 LPA. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with their average placement package -

College Name	Median Placement Package
St. John's Medical College	INR 5.5 LPA
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College	INR 6.6 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Listed below are some of the top Bangalore MBBS colleges with a fee range of INR 1-3 Lacs -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.9 lakh
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.9 lakh
Bowring and Ladycurzon Medical college and Research Institute	INR2.69 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

The St. John's Medical College MBBS fees for the academic year 2026 is INR 35.82 lakh. The MBBS fees mentioned above is a combination of total tuition and hostel fees. 

Other fees charged by St. John's Medical College from its MBBS students are currently unknown.

Hi, listed below are the top MBBS colleges in Bangalore that students have rated the highest for their infrastructure quality:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Infrastructure Rating
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research	INR 6.35 lakh	5.0/5.0
Bowring and Ladycurzon Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.69 lakh	5.0/5.0
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences	INR 30 lakh	4.7/5.0
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 6.35 lakh	4.6/5.0
M S Ramaiah Medical College	INR 6.35 lakh	4.3/5.0

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Yes, it can be observed that studying MBBS in Bangalore can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee in between INR 5-7 lakh. However, candidates can see the table below for the best MBBS colleges in Bangalore with low cost:

College Name	Tuition Fee
RGUHS	INR 90,000
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.69 lakh
Bowring and Ladycurzon Medical College and Research Institute	INR 2.69 lakh
ESIC Medical College and PGImsR and Model Hospital	INR 4.94 lakh
East Point Group of Institutions	INR 6.35 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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MBBS admission in Bangalore colleges is mainly through NEET UG scores, followed by state-level counselling managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, which involves registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment based on rank, and final fee payment and reporting to the allotted college. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to MBBS colleges in Bangalore is to pass Class 12 boards with an aggregate of 45-50% marks in PCB. 

Source: Official site and may vary.

Private MBBS colleges in Karnataka are generally expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and great placement opportunities. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with fees and median salaries -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Median Package
Father Institute of Medical Sciences Placements	INR 7 lakh	INR 4.8 lakh
Sri Siddhartha Medical College Placements	INR 13.5 lakh	INR 7.2 lakh
Father Mullers Medical College Placements	INR 6.9 lakh	INR 7.2 LPA
Yenepoya University Placements	INR 7 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA
BLDE University Placements	INR 85.5 lakh	INR 16.1 LPA

Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.

East Point Group of Institutions offers Degree and Diploma courses including 29 UG and 26 PG courses. Additionally, it also has After 10th Diploma, Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. East Point Group of Institutions has specializations such as MS specializations in Orthopaedics, M.Pharma specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, VLSI Design, Construction Engineering, B.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, MBA/PGDM specializations in Sales & Marketing, Master of Surgery specializations in Nuclear Medicine and B.Sc. specializations in Cardiology, Anaesthesia Technology, Radiology & Imaging Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Perfusion Technology..

Hi, please refer below for the top MBBS colleges in Bangalore list according to NIRF ranking 2025 under the Medical category:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
St. John's Medical College Ranking	19	28	30
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Ranking	43	46	50

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Bangalore has about 20+ MBBS colleges including both private and government colleges. The top colleges are St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, and many others.
NEET is the most accepting entrance exam in the best MBBS colleges in Bangalore.

Yes, Given below are the RGUHS MBBS colleges in Bangalore that offer quality education at affordable cost:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
RGUHS Fees	INR 90,000	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top private MBBS colleges in Karnataka offer significant seat intakes, often ranging from 100 to 250+ seats per institution.  Given below are some of the top prvate colleges with their seat intake -

Private Colleges	NEET Seat Intake
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal MBBS Course	250
Kasturba9 John's National Academy of Health Science MBBS Course	150
JSS Medical College, Mangalore MBBS Course	250
JSS Medical College, Mysore MBBS Course	250
M S Ramaiah Medical College MBBS Course	150
Adichunchanagiri University MBBS Course	150
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College MBBS Course	250
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy MBBS Course	250
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital MBBS Course	150
BLDE University MBBS Course	250
BLDE5 Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS Course	250

Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.

Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a distinguished institution offering BPT, B.Sc, M.Ch, DM, MBBS, MD, MS. Students can choose these programs to launch their careers in the Medicine & Health Sciences field. Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is known for its dedicated and experienced faculty members committed to delivering these courses. Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has received an impressive review rating of 3.6 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has earned ratings of 3.3 for Campus Life, 3.7 for Placements, 4.4 for Faculty, and 3.1 for Infrastructure.

Yes, joining the top Medical colleges in Karnataka can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are the colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
BLDE University MBBS	INR 85.5 lakh	INR 16.1 LPA
JSS Medical College, Mysore MBBS	INR 83.25 lakh	INR 13.55 LPA
Kasturba Medical College Manipal MBBS	INR 43.95 lakh	INR 9.2 LPA
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore MBBS	INR 43.95 lakh	INR 9.2 LPA
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital MBBS	INR 1.06 Cr	INR 9 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Unfortunately no it is not possible to go for an MBBS degree in India without passing NEET exam. NEET is required for admission to MBBS courses in all Indian medical institutes.

Marks needed for MBBS depend on your state quota. In Delhi best colleges need 620 - 630 marks for General category.

In some states like Himachal Pradesh it can be around 550.

For All India Quota you should aim for 600+ and recent trends show 620 is usually safe.

Yes, it is possible to find work as an MBBS graduate without undertaking a postgraduate (PG) pathway.  

MBBS graduates can work as general practitioners. Medical officers in hospitals and clinics, or within government health services are also options.  

There are also opportunities available in public health, research, and healthcare administration/public service. Most commonly the work opportunities are available through a pharmaceutical agency, medical writing, and health insurance companies.

The application fees to study MBBS at RGUHS Bangalore is 1,000 rupees.

Our college fee structure is cash and online net banking. For additional fees, we have to give only in cash. Yes, there is some discount for SC and ST students. The fees are not expensive in our college because it is a government college. There are some late fees also when you have delayed paying the payments of your course as it is fixed by the government of India.

Students who wish to get admission in the Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science and Research Center must have an MBBS degree from an institution/ university recognised by the Medical council of India (MCI). The accepted entrance tests are NEET, NEET PG, etc. 

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.