Allied Health Sciences Admission in Bangalore 2026 — Overview
Allied Health Sciences covers the para-clinical healthcare professions that keep hospitals and diagnostic centres running alongside doctors and nurses — medical laboratory technology, radiology & imaging, optometry, operation-theatre and anaesthesia support, dialysis and cardiac care technology. Bangalore is one of India's strongest cities to study it: the city's major hospital networks — Ramaiah, St. John's, Narayana Health, Vydehi, Sapthagiri, Akash and BGS Global — each run their own Allied Health Sciences college attached to a working teaching hospital, so clinical exposure starts from year one.
Most programmes in Karnataka are affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and regulated nationally by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP). This guide lists the real Bangalore colleges, their location, courses and how to get admission — for the full course-by-course breakdown and NEET eligibility rules, see our complete Allied Health Sciences courses guide.
Bangalore has 10+ RGUHS-affiliated Allied Health Sciences colleges — from Ramaiah and St. John's to Vydehi, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Sapthagiri, BGS, Akash, East Point and the government BMCRI. Private course fees run roughly ₹1.5–6 lakh/year depending on the specific programme; government/RGUHS-quota seats cost far less. TurtleEdu compares the exact fee and current seat availability for your shortlist, free.
Allied Health Sciences Colleges in Bangalore — 2026 List
The table below lists Bangalore's main Allied Health Sciences colleges with their location and the courses each is known for. Every one of these is attached to a functioning teaching hospital, which matters more in this field than in most others — your clinical postings happen there.
| College | Area, Bangalore | Affiliation / Hospital | Key Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Allied Health Sciences (RIAHS) | New BEL Road, MSRIT Post | NAAC A++ · 900-bed Ramaiah Hospital | Cardiac Care Tech, Dialysis Therapy Tech, Radiology & Imaging Tech, Optometry, Anaesthesia & OT Tech |
| St. John's Medical College — Allied Health Programmes | Sarjapur Road, Koramangala | St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences · 1,200-bed hospital | MLT, Radiology, Dialysis Technology |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) | V.V. Puram / Banashankari | RGUHS-affiliated (est. 1980) · 1,070-bed hospital | MLT and other allied health / paramedical programmes |
| Vydehi College of Allied Health Sciences | Whitefield (EPIP Area) | NAAC A · 750-bed Vydehi Hospital | MLT, Radiology & Imaging Tech, Optometry |
| Narayana Hrudayalaya College of Allied Health Sciences | Bommasandra, Electronic City | Narayana Health hospital network | MLT, Perfusion Technology, Cardiac Care/Rehab Tech |
| Sapthagiri College of Allied Health Sciences | Hesaraghatta Main Road, Chikkasandra | RGUHS-affiliated · Sapthagiri Hospital campus | Anaesthesia & OT Tech, Medical Imaging Tech, MLT, Optometry |
| BGS College of Allied Health Sciences | Uttarahalli–Kengeri Road | RGUHS-affiliated · BGS Global Hospital campus | MLT, Perfusion Technology, Dialysis Technology |
| Akash Institute of Allied Health Sciences | Devanahalli | RGUHS-affiliated · Akash Institutions campus | MLT, Radiology, Optometry, Dialysis Technology |
| East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre | Avalahalli, Virgo Nagar | East Point Group campus | MLT, Radiology & Imaging Technology |
| Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI) | Fort, K.R. Road | Government college · KEA/state-quota seats only | MLT, Radiology & Imaging Technology |
Course availability changes by admission cycle — not every college runs every course every year. This list is for reference; TurtleEdu verifies which specific courses are open and current seat availability at each college before you apply.
Course-wise fees vary a lot — indicatively around ₹1.5–6 lakh/year at private colleges (Optometry and MLT are usually the most affordable; Anaesthesia & OT Technology, Cardiac Care and Perfusion Technology cost more), and roughly ₹0.05–2 lakh/year for government/RGUHS-quota seats such as BMCRI. These are broad indicative bands from publicly available information, not a quote — always get the exact, current-year fee for your specific course and college in writing before paying anything. Call TurtleEdu at +91 63666 14585 and we'll confirm it for your shortlist.
Courses & Eligibility
Common Allied Health Sciences courses available in Bangalore:
- B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- B.Sc Radiology & Imaging Technology (Medical Imaging Technology)
- B.Optom (Optometry)
- B.Sc Operation Theatre (OT) & Anaesthesia Technology
- B.Sc Dialysis / Renal Dialysis Technology
- B.Sc Cardiac Care / Perfusion Technology
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)*
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)*
*BPT/BOT have a different NEET requirement — see below.
Base eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board.
NEET-UG has become mandatory from 2026-27 for most notified Allied Health programmes — MLT, Radiology & Imaging Technology, Optometry, Dialysis Technology and OT Technology included. BPT and BOT are the exceptions and remain NEET-exempt, with eligibility based on 12th PCB marks instead — see our BPT admission guide. Because this is a recent regulatory change, confirm the current requirement for your specific programme with TurtleEdu before applying.
For programme-wise duration, regulator details and career outcomes, see the full Allied Health Sciences courses in Bangalore guide.
How to Get Admission — Step by Step
A legitimate Allied Health Sciences seat is paid for by bank transfer/NEFT to the college's own audited account, with a written fee receipt. Never pay cash or a "donation" to an individual or agent for a seat.
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