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Karnataka · 12 Deemed Colleges · NEET 2026

Deemed Medical Colleges in
Karnataka 2026

Complete guide to all 12 deemed medical colleges in Karnataka. Deemed/paid seat fees ₹17.80L–₹24.50L/year. A subsidized government quota exists — but only at 6 of the 12 colleges, so check before assuming it applies to yours.

Fee Snapshot — Karnataka 2026
Cheapest — Kasturba Medical College
₹17.80L/yr
Mangalore & Manipal, tied
Most Expensive — Raja Rajeswari, Bengaluru
₹24.50L/yr
₹1.10Cr over 4.5 yrs
Govt Quota (only 6 of 12 colleges)
~₹1.41L/yr
Via KEA, Karnataka domicile
Deemed/Paid & NRI Seats
Direct-to-university
No domicile, NEET-score based
12
Deemed Colleges
8
Cities
₹17.80L/yr
Cheapest (Kasturba)
6 of 12
Colleges w/ Govt Quota
4.5 Yrs
Tuition-Fee Duration
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A Government Quota Exists — But Not at Every College

Unlike Kerala or Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka's subsidized government quota (~₹1.41L/yr) only exists at 6 of the 12 deemed colleges — about 189 seats total, via KEA. The rest is direct-to-university admission. See which colleges have it →

Complete List

All 12 Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026 (Deemed/Paid Seat Fee Shown)

#College NameCityAnnual Fee (₹)4.5-Yr Total
1 Kasturba Medical College Mangalore ₹1,780,000 ₹80.10L
2 Kasturba Medical College Manipal ₹1,780,000 ₹80.10L
3 K S Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore ₹1,800,000 ₹81.00L
4 Sri Siddhartha Medical College Tumkur ₹1,845,000 ₹83.03L
5 Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education Bangalore ₹1,897,000 ₹85.37L
6 BLDE University Bijapur ₹1,900,000 ₹85.50L
7 JGMM Medical College Hubballi ₹1,900,000 ₹85.50L
8 Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum ₹1,915,000 ₹86.18L
9 Sri Devaraj URS Medical College Kolar ₹1,960,000 ₹88.20L
10 JSS Medical College Mysore ₹2,200,000 ₹99.00L
11 Yenepoya Medical College Mangalore ₹2,300,000 ₹103.50L
12 Raja Rajeswari Medical College & Hospital Bengaluru ₹2,450,000 ₹110.25L
Note: Fees shown are the deemed/paid seat rate — the bulk of each college's intake, filled through direct university admission. Government quota (₹1.41L/yr, only 6 of 12 colleges) and NRI quota (higher, separate) are the other two tiers. Tuition is charged for 4.5 academic years only under NMC rules; hostel, mess and other charges are additional.
By City

City-Wise Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026

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Mangalore

Kasturba Medical College, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Yenepoya Medical College

3 Colleges
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Bengaluru

Sri Siddhartha Academy, Raja Rajeswari Medical College

2 Colleges
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Other Cities

Manipal, Tumkur, Bijapur, Hubballi, Belgaum, Kolar, Mysore

7 Colleges
Admission Process

Karnataka Deemed College Admission — How It Works 2026

1
Qualify NEET 2026

Score above the qualifying percentile. Every seat — deemed/paid, NRI, or government quota — requires a valid NEET UG score.

2
Choose Your Route

Government quota (6 colleges only) goes through KEA state counselling. Deemed/paid and NRI seats go direct-to-university.

3
Apply to University (Most Seats)

For deemed/paid or NRI seats, apply directly on each university's admission portal with your NEET scorecard.

4
Register on KEA (Govt Quota Only)

If targeting government quota at an eligible college, register on the KEA portal for Karnataka-domicile counselling.

5
Document Verification

Whichever route, report with original documents for verification before seat confirmation.

6
Pay Fees & Join

Pay the annual fee to the official college/university account and join the MBBS program.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Karnataka has pushed for a 25% government-quota carve-out in deemed colleges, but implementation is uneven — currently around 189 seats (roughly 25% government quota fee structure) exist at only 6 of the 12 deemed colleges. Always confirm whether your target college is one of them before budgeting around the cheap fee.
No — despite similar deemed-university status, KMC Manipal's Round 1 closing rank has been around AIR 40,000 (highly competitive), while JSS Mysore's AIQ general cutoff has closed as low as AIR 117,000-168,000 in recent cycles — a much more accessible option.
Not universally. Karnataka's government-quota carve-out in deemed colleges is smaller (~189 seats total) and limited to 6 of 12 colleges, unlike Kerala (50% of every college) or UP (85% of every college).
Tuition is charged for 4.5 academic years only (internship year is tuition-free under NMC rules). Total ranges from about ₹80.10L (Kasturba Medical College) to ₹1.10Cr (Raja Rajeswari Medical College) for deemed/paid seats.
Yes — all 12 deemed universities listed here are NMC (National Medical Commission) approved. The degree is valid for NEET PG, the NExT licensing exam, and medical practice across India.

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