Karnataka State Government Medical Colleges & New MBBS Seats in 2025​

 

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) oversees 85% of government admissions and 100% of private medical seats. The General Merit (GM) category has the highest seat reservation in government colleges, with 44% of seats across various Karnataka State Medical colleges.

MBBS Seats in Karnataka 2024-25

Karnataka offered 12,395 MBBS seats across 71 medical colleges for the 2024-25 academic year. After approval from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), an estimated 1,500 new MBBS seats are expected to be added in 2025, marking a significant milestone for medical education in the state.

Out of the total 12,395 MBBS seats:

• 85% of seats (9,282 seats) were available for state counselling.
  
  
• 15% of seats (3,113 seats) were available for MCC counselling.
  
  

This article provides a detailed breakdown of the seat distribution across Karnataka State Medical Colleges.

Karnataka State Medical Colleges Seat Distribution Breakdown

A total of 65 Karnataka State Medical Colleges, under five institute types and six quotas, participated in KEA NEET UG counselling 2024. Seats were available under 76 categories and subcategories.

Breakdown by Institute Type:

50% of the seats were available in Private Institutes, 32% in Government Institutes, 15% in State Private Universities, 2% in Deemed Universities, and 1% in Government ESIC Institutes.

Breakdown by Quota:

Government Quota held the largest share of seats (57%), followed by Private Quota – GMP (11%), Private Quota – Minority (10.7%), NRI Quota (9.5%), Private Quota – Open (8.6%), and Management Quota (3%).

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New Medical Colleges in Karnataka for 2025-26

Three new medical colleges were approved by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Karnataka, and the National Medical Commission (NMC):

• BGS Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru North – 150 MBBS seats.
  
  
• PES University Institute of Health Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru – 100 MBBS seats.
  
  
• S R Medical College, Bagalkot – 100 MBBS seats.
  
  

Additionally, two new colleges in Ramanagara and Kanakapura are set to begin operations from the 2025-26 academic year, adding 250 MBBS seats. Overall, Karnataka is expected to add 1,850 new MBBS seats in 2025.

 
Increased Opportunities for Medical Aspirants in Karnataka

With increased MBBS seats in Karnataka, aspiring medical students have a higher chance of securing admission. The state's medical infrastructure is witnessing significant growth, with government policies aimed at strengthening medical education and healthcare services.

Additionally, Karnataka remains one of the few states that offer subsidized MBBS seats at Deemed Universities. These seats, available at six Deemed Universities in the state, provide opportunities for students who may not secure government quota seats but still wish to pursue medical education at a relatively lower cost.

Category-wise Seat Distribution for Karnataka State Medical Colleges

Seats were available for Karnataka State Medical Colleges across 76 categories. Here is a seat distribution of the top 10 categories with the most seats.

The new MBBS seats in 2025 (1,850 seats) across Karnataka State Medical Colleges extend opportunities to candidates across all categories. Candidates must regularly check the official website for all the latest updates and news.

Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix

Round-Wise Cutoffs for Government Medical Colleges 2024

Admission to Karnataka government medical colleges is highly competitive, with cutoffs varying across rounds. Below is the round-wise NEET cutoff data for some of Karnataka's top government medical colleges for the General Merit (GM) category under the government quota.

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

Shri Atal Bihari Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore

MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli

Key Takeaways

• The Karnataka government has added 450 new MBBS seats in 2025 to increase accessibility to medical education.
  
  
• Bangalore Medical College remains one of the most competitive institutions, with cutoff ranks below 5,000 for early rounds.
  
  
• Private medical colleges with government quota seats have significantly higher fees, with institutions like MS Ramaiah Medical College charging above ₹80 lakh for MBBS.
  
  
• Cutoffs generally rise in later rounds, indicating increased competition for government quota seats.

 

With Karnataka set to gain 1,850 new MBBS seats in 2025, the state is reinforcing its position as a leader in medical education. The increased seats will benefit aspiring doctors and enhance the state's healthcare infrastructure. Candidates should remain informed about updates related to seat allocation, counselling processes, and admission guidelines to secure their place in a Karnataka medical college.

Expanding Government MBBS seats in Karnataka aligns with India's broader goal of improving healthcare accessibility. The rise in the total MBBS seats in India 2025 will allow more students to enter the medical profession. With several new medical colleges opening and existing ones expanding their intake, Karnataka remains at the forefront of medical education in India. For NEET aspirants aiming for government medical colleges, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a seat in one of the best institutions in the country.

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