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Karnataka provides more than 850 NRI seats at ten deemed institutions and 37 private medical colleges. NRI/OCI students can only apply to government medical colleges through AIQ or merit-based admission; there is no NRI quota.
| Category | Total Colleges (approx.) | NRI Quota | Annual NRI Fee | College List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 24 | No separate NRI quota | ₹64,350 – ₹65,100 | Download List |
| Private Medical Colleges | 33 | Yes, ~15% NRI (Category C) | ₹25 lakh – ₹45 lakh | Download List |
| Deemed Medical Universities | 12 | Yes, ~15–23% NRI | ₹25 lakh – ₹55 lakh | Download List |
Note: Government colleges have no dedicated NRI category – NRI/OCI candidates compete through AIQ (15%) or state merit seats. Private colleges reserve their NRI seats under “Category C,” filled via KEA counselling, and are distinct from Management/Q-quota seats. Deemed universities (Manipal/KMC, JSS Mysuru, KLE, etc.) run separate admission processes outside standard KEA counselling.
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NRI quota seats are not available at Karnataka’s government medical colleges. NRI/OCI students can apply through the All India Quota (AIQ – 15%) or qualifying state merit-based counselling and pay the same standard government fee as Indian students.
| S. No | College Name | Total MBBS Seats | Annual Fee (Indian) | AIQ Seats (Open to NRI) | Estimated Annual Fee (NRI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMCRI, Bengaluru | 250 | ₹65,100 | 38 | ₹65,100 |
| 2 | BIMS, Belagavi | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 3 | BRIMS, Bidar | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 4 | Chamarajanagar IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 5 | ESIC MC, Bengaluru | 150 | ₹1,10,100 | 23 | ₹1,10,100 |
| 6 | ESIC MC, Gulbarga | 150 | ₹1,10,100 | 23 | ₹1,10,100 |
| 7 | Gadag IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 8 | GMC, Mysore | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 9 | Gulbarga IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 10 | Hassan IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 11 | KIMS, Hubli | 200 | ₹65,100 | 30 | ₹65,100 |
| 12 | Karwar IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 13 | Kodagu IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 14 | Koppal IMS | 150 | ₹75,650 | 23 | ₹75,650 |
| 15 | MIMS, Mandya | 150 | ₹66,000 | 23 | ₹66,000 |
| 16 | Raichur IMS | 150 | ₹58,100 | 23 | ₹58,100 |
| 17 | Shimoga IMS | 150 | ₹74,100 | 23 | ₹74,100 |
| 18 | VIMS, Ballari | 200 | ₹65,100 | 30 | ₹65,100 |
| 19 | Yadgiri IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 20 | ABV Medical College, Bengaluru | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 21 | Haveri IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 22 | Chitradurga MCRI | 150 | ₹67,700 | 23 | ₹67,700 |
| 23 | Chikkamagaluru IMS | 150 | ₹65,100 | 23 | ₹65,100 |
| 24 | Chikkaballapura IMS | 100 | ₹65,100 | 15 | ₹65,100 |
Government medical colleges in Karnataka do not carry a dedicated NRI quota – NRI/OCI candidates compete through AIQ or state merit seats at annual fees of roughly ₹58,100 to ₹1,10,100. Colleges like BMCRI Bengaluru, KIMS Hubli, and VIMS Ballari stand out for their larger seat intake.
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Private medical colleges in Karnataka reserve around 15% of seats for NRI candidates under Category C, filled through KEA counselling, distinct from Management/Q-quota (open to non-NRI applicants at ₹25–35 lakh). NRI annual tuition for 2025–2026 typically ranges from ₹25 lakh to ₹45 lakh.
| S.No | College Name | Total MBBS Seats | Annual Fee (General) | NRI Seats (Cat. C) | Annual NRI Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. C. D. Sagar Institute of Medical Education (Hubli) | 150 | ₹22,15,750 | 22 | ₹38,15,750 |
| 2 | GR Medical College Hospital (Mangalore) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 23 | ₹32,65,500 |
| 3 | Siddhaganga Medical College (Tumakuru) | 150 | ₹12,00,117 | 23 | ₹28,61,950 |
| 4 | Adichunchanagiri Institute (Bellur) | 150 | ₹22,15,750 | 23 | ₹32,15,750 |
| 5 | Basaveshwara Medical College (Chitradurga) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 15 | ₹30,12,700 |
| 6 | BGS Global Institute (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹40,12,700 |
| 7 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar MC (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 15 | ₹35,12,700 |
| 8 | East Point College (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹33,12,700 |
| 9 | Sri Siddhartha Medical College (Tumkur) | 150 | ₹17,75,000 | 23 | ₹40,00,000 |
| 10 | Sri Siddhartha Institute (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹17,75,000 | 23 | ₹40,00,000 |
| 11 | JJM Medical College (Davanagere) | 245 | ₹12,00,867 | 37 | ₹36,12,700 |
| 12 | KVG Medical College (Sullia) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 15 | ₹28,48,300 |
| 13 | Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (Bengaluru) | 250 | ₹12,00,867 | 12 | ₹42,12,700 |
| 14 | MS Ramaiah Medical College (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹25,15,750 | 22 | ₹45,15,750 |
| 15 | Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College (Gulbarga) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 23 | ₹35,12,700 |
| 16 | Sri BM Patil Medical College (Bijapur) | 200 | ₹19,00,000 | 30 | ₹28,50,000 |
| 17 | Shridevi Institute (Tumkur) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 23 | ₹33,12,700 |
| 18 | SS Institute (Davanagere) | 200 | ₹12,00,867 | 30 | ₹36,12,700 |
| 19 | S. Nijalingappa Medical College (Bagalkot) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 38 | ₹35,12,700 |
| 20 | Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute (Chikkaballapura) | 50 | ₹22,00,750 | 8 | ₹40,00,750 |
| 21 | Sri Chamundeshwari MC (Mysuru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 23 | ₹27,02,700 |
| 22 | Vydehi Institute (Bengaluru) | 250 | ₹12,00,867 | 37 | ₹45,12,700 |
| 23 | Navodaya Medical College (Raichur) | 200 | ₹12,00,117 | 30 | ₹26,12,700 |
| 24 | The Oxford Medical College (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹32,12,700 |
| 25 | Akash Institute (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹40,12,700 |
| 26 | Subbaiah Institute (Shimoga) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 30 | ₹28,12,700 |
| 27 | AJ Institute (Mangaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹40,12,700 |
| 28 | SDM College (Dharwad) | 150 | ₹20,15,750 | 23 | ₹32,65,750 |
| 29 | Srinivas Institute (Mangaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹26,12,700 |
| 30 | MVJ Medical College (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹40,12,700 |
| 31 | Rajarajeswari Medical College (Bengaluru) | 250 | ₹23,50,000 | 38 | ₹36,52,000 |
| 32 | Sapthagiri Institute (Bengaluru) | 150 | ₹22,41,500 | 23 | ₹45,41,500 |
| 33 | Father Muller Medical College (Mangaluru) | 150 | ₹12,00,867 | 22 | ₹35,12,700 |
Private medical colleges in Karnataka reserve 8–38 NRI seats per college, with fees ranging from roughly ₹25 lakh to ₹45 lakh annually. MS Ramaiah, Sapthagiri, and Vydehi are among the most sought-after, given their location and reputation. All private-college fees are approved by the Karnataka Private Medical Educational Institutions Fee Fixation Committee – students should confirm the latest figures during KEA counselling.
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Deemed medical universities in Karnataka – such as Manipal (KMC), JSS Mysuru, and KLE – conduct their own admission process outside standard KEA state counselling and typically offer some seats through MCC. NRI annual fees at deemed universities range from about ₹25 lakh to ₹55 lakh, occasionally quoted in USD (roughly $20,000–$30,000+) by some institutions.
| S.No | University Name | Total MBBS Seats | Annual Fee (General) | NRI Seats | Annual NRI Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 250 | ₹17.8 lakh | 38 | ₹39.1 lakh |
| 2 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 250 | ₹17.8 lakh | 38 | ₹25 – ₹30 lakh Verify at admission |
| 3 | JSS Medical College, Mysuru | 250 | ₹18.5 lakh | 38 | ₹39.6 lakh |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi (KLE) | 200 | ₹19 lakh | 30 | ₹39.1 lakh |
| 5 | Jagadguru G. M. Medical College, Hubballi (KLE) | 150 | ₹19 lakh | 23 | ₹39.1 lakh |
| 6 | Sri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur (BLDE) | 200 | ₹19 lakh | 30 | ₹25 lakh |
| 7 | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar | 200 | ₹18.3 lakh | 30 | ₹38.9 lakh |
| 8 | Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | 150 | ₹17.75 lakh | 23 | ₹40 – ₹43 lakh |
| 9 | Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | 150 | ₹17.75 lakh | 23 | ₹40 – ₹45 lakh |
| 10 | Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru | 150 | ₹22 lakh | 23 | ₹45 – ₹55 lakh Top of range |
| 11 | KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru (NITTE) | 150 | ₹17.7 lakh | 23 | ₹28 lakh |
| 12 | Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru | 250 | ₹23.5 lakh | 38 | ₹36.5 lakh |
Deemed universities in Karnataka reserve roughly 23–38 NRI seats each, with fees ranging from ₹25–55 lakh annually. Kasturba Manipal, JSS Mysuru, and Yenepoya Mangaluru remain top preferences due to global recognition and advanced infrastructure. Since deemed universities run their own admission processes, students should always verify current-year fees directly with the institution before applying.
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Government, private, and deemed medical colleges in Karnataka all admit NRI students, but eligibility and quota rules differ significantly by institution type.
NRI quota seats are not available at Karnataka’s government medical colleges. NRI/OCI students may apply through the All India Quota (AIQ – 15%) alongside other applicants nationwide.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
| NEET-UG | Mandatory qualification |
| Academic Qualification | English, physics, chemistry, and biology in class 12 from an accredited board |
| Minimum Marks | 50% PCB for General/EWS (relaxation as per NEET regulations) |
| Age Limit | At least 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of admission |
| NRI Proof | Not required (No NRI quota available; apply via AIQ) |
Private medical colleges (Category C, filled via KEA counselling) and deemed universities (own admission process) in Karnataka offer NRI quota seats to qualified NRI, OCI, and PIO applicants who meet NEET and NRI documentation requirements.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
| NEET-UG | Mandatory qualification |
| Academic Qualification | Class 12 with PCB and English from accredited international boards (equivalency may be needed for IB, AP, or U.S. high school) |
| Minimum Marks | As per NTA NEET eligibility percentile rules |
| Age Limit | At least 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of admission |
| NRI Proof | A sponsor’s passport or visa, an embassy certificate, a sponsorship affidavit, and evidence of relationship (parent, sibling, uncle, aunt, etc.) are all necessary |
Students must have their NEET scorecard, KEA/MCC allotment letter, passport, NRI sponsor’s passport or visa, sponsorship affidavit, relationship proof, and Embassy/Consulate NRI certificate ready in order to be admitted to Karnataka medical colleges under the NRI quota.
In Karnataka, NRI MBBS admission is handled by KEA and recognised universities, and it involves registration, document verification, and option filling.
NEET-UG qualification is required for all Indian, NRI, and OCI students. NEET rank and percentile determine admission prospects across every quota.
Register on kea.kar.nic.in for AIQ, private Category C (NRI), and Management/Q-quota seats. For deemed universities (Manipal, JSS, KLE, etc.), register directly with the university or via mcc.nic.in where applicable.
Upload personal, academic, and NRI/category documents. Verify all information carefully, then submit the application before the deadline.
Based on NEET scores, KEA (or the respective university) publishes the merit list. Counselling is open only to shortlisted candidates.
NEET rank, category eligibility, seat availability, and college preferences are all taken into consideration when allocating seats.
Download the allotment letter, pay the required fee only through official bank channels, and confirm admission.
Visit the designated college or university, submit original paperwork, and complete the verification process.
As per counselling guidelines, candidates can take part in Round 2/Mop-Up rounds for better college alternatives.
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Background
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Background
Aisha qualified for the NRI quota through her parents but was unsure whether to target a government medical college or a deemed university in Karnataka. Her family wanted the best balance between tuition fees, infrastructure, and future career opportunities.
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Aisha successfully secured admission to a reputed Karnataka medical college under the NRI quota. Understanding the differences in seat distribution, fee structure, and counselling process enabled her family to make a confident and well-informed admission decision.
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