Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore
Lily Sankhil
By Lily Sankhil
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March 24, 2025

Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore 2025 | Eligibility & Fee

There are many well-established public and private renowned top medical colleges in Bangalore for students desiring to pursue medical degrees.

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Looking at some top medical colleges in Bangalore we have Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, St. John Medical College, MS Ramaiah Medical College, East Point College of Medical Sciences and research center and many more. Students aspiring for higher degrees in the medical field can study many popular medical courses like MBBS, MD, MS, B.sc nursing, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, and BPT, along with diploma and certificate courses. Colleges offer top medical UG and PG medical courses with many popular specializations like surgical oncology, spinal surgery, forensic pathology, interventional cardiology, intensive care medicine, etc. Colleges offer medical courses like MBBS for 5.5 years, BDS for 5 years, BPT and B.sc nursing for 4 years, and  MD/MS courses for 3 years. Admission to these medical courses will be strictly based on the NEET UG and PG entrance tests and counseling. 

Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore 2025

College 

Type 

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Private 

Bangalore medical college and research institute 

Public 

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Private 

St.johns medical college 

Private 

National institute of mental health and neuroscience 

Public 

MS Ramaiah Medical College 

Private 

East point college of medical sciences and research center 

Private 

Dr. B R Ambedkar medical college 

Public 

Rajarajeshwari medical colleges and hospital 

Private 

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

KIMS, located in Bangalore, was set up in 1980. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and is also recognized by the Medical Council of India. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science has been ranked 24th in the medical category by the MINT and Wall Street Journal.

university offers an MBBS program of 4.5 years with 1 year of internship. The total seat intake of the MBBS course is 250. PG courses such as MD/MS are for 3 years with a total seat intake of 187. Students can opt for various specializations such as anatomy, physiology, general medicine, general surgery, anaesthesiology, and more.

Admission to Kempe Gowda Institute of Medical Science for the batch 2025-26 is expected to start on 15 May 2025*. Selection will be strictly based on NEET scores and counseling. All those aspiring for admission to various medical courses can visit the college website and access the application form with the required credentials. The forms should be submitted before 30 May 2025*.

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Eligibility Criteria 

  • For The MBBS admission students must complete 17 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission. 

  • Those who passed the 12th examination conducted by any reputed educational board or Karnataka board must have chosen physics, chemistry, and biology as optional subjects.

  • The minimum required mark for OBC/GEN is 50% and 40% for ST/SC.

  • Applicants for MD/MS courses must have an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college. Which is affiliated with any university recognized by the Medical Council of India.

  • Students must have completed their one year of rotating internship and registered their MBBS degree with the state medical council.

  • Selection of the students for any medical courses in KIMS will be based on NEET UG and PG examinations. 

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS Fee Structure 

  • Fee structure for MBBS admission 2024-25

Particulars 

GEN/OBC-SC/ST

Tuition fee 

INR 141621

Total 1st year MBBS fee 

INR 211621

2nd-year MBBS fee

INR 207621

3rd-year MBBS fee

INR 207621

4th-year MBBS fee

INR 207621

5th-year MBBS fee

INR 103811

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 

Bangalore medical college and research institute (BMCRI) commenced in 1955, as a private medical school. In 1996 it was affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science. The college offers UG and PG medical courses like MBBS, BSc Nursing, MS, MD, Mch, DM, Diploma & fellowship programs. With popular specializations such as general medicine, microbiology, forensic medicine, radio diagnosis, anatomy, orthopedics, cardiology, and more. Its total seat intake for the MBBS course is 250. Students will have to appear for entrance exams like NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, and PGET KEA.

Bangalore Medical College admission for the upcoming session 2025-26 is expected to open from 30th April 2025*. NEET UG examination is scheduled for 4th May 2025. Students interested in applying for admission to any medical courses can fill out the application form from the university's official website. It is advisable for all applicants to submit the form before the expected deadline of 30th May 2025*.

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Eligibility Criteria

  • Selection of the students for medical courses will be based on the marks obtained in the NEET UG and PG examinations and counseling.

  • Students who have completed 12th grade from a recognized educational board with a minimum 50% mark in physics, chemistry, and biology will be eligible for MBBS admission.

  • Those desiring for admission in PG medical courses must have a registered MBBS degree and have completed one year of internship. 

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Fee Structure 

  • Students can check the fee structure of the desired course from the college's official page.

Fee structure for 1st year MBBS course 2024-25

Particulars 

Fee 

Tuition fee 

INR 50000

Medical examination fee 

INR 150

Laboratory fee 

INR 500

Caution deposits 

INR 1000

Admission fee

INR  500

Registration fee

INR 3000

Sports fee 

INR 900

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

VIMS &RC founded in 2000 is located in Whitefield, Bangalore, India. It is an autonomous institute supported by the Srinivasa Trust. VIMS has been recognized by the National Medical Commission. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore. Students can pursue courses such as MBBS, MD/MS, DM/Mch, fellowship courses, PhD, allied health science, physiotherapy BPT, basic B.sc nursing, and bachelor in pharmacy. VIMS offers medical Specialities like cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, plastic surgery, cardiac surgery, nephrology, urology, neurosurgery, medical oncology, and more.

Admission for UG and PG courses at Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre is expected to begin from 30th April 2025*. Students admitted for any courses can download and fill out an application form uploaded on the university's official website. Final submission of the filled application can be anticipated for 30th May 2025*.

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the MBBS course.

  • Must be 10+2 qualified with 50% marks obtained in physics, chemistry, biology, and English for the GEN/OBC category and 40% for ST/SC.

  • Students must qualify for NEET UG for admission with 50% for GEN, and 40% for SC/ST.

  • Common counseling in all medical educational institutions based on the merit list of the NEET examination.

  • Admission for PG courses like MD/MS Would require a student with a registered MBBS degree issued by NMC, MCI, and completion of a one-year internship before the cutoffs for a particular admission session. 

  • Must have qualified for the NEET PG entrance examination.

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Fee Structure 

  • VIMS MBBS fee structure (Approx.)

Course 

Govt. Fees

Management Quotas Fee

MBBS 

INR 1,54,321

INR 12,00,867

MD general medicine 

-

INR 13,88,744

MS general surgery 

-

INR 13,88,744