MBBS Fees in Karnataka 2026 — Complete Breakdown
Government MBBS: ₹50K - ₹1.2L/year (~₹5L total). Private — Government Quota: ₹85K - ₹1.5L/year. Private — Management Quota: ₹17L - ₹38L/year (₹75L - ₹1.8Cr total). NRI Quota: $25-40K/year. Talk to a TurtleEdu counsellor for live seat & fee info: +91 63666 14585.
Government MBBS Fees Karnataka 2026
Karnataka government medical colleges admit through KEA UGNEET counselling with extremely low tuition. All seats fill on NEET-UG merit.
| Government College | Tuition / Year | Total 4.5 Years | Hostel / Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College (BMCRI) | ₹70,000 | ₹3.5 L | ₹85,000 |
| Mysore Medical College & Research Institute | ₹65,000 | ₹3.3 L | ₹75,000 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Hubli) | ₹60,000 | ₹3.0 L | ₹70,000 |
| Government Medical College Bellary | ₹55,000 | ₹2.75 L | ₹65,000 |
| Government Medical College Hassan | ₹50,000 | ₹2.5 L | ₹60,000 |
| SIMS Shimoga / VIMS Bellary | ₹50,000 | ₹2.5 L | ₹55,000 |
| ESIC Kalaburagi / Mandya / Chamarajanagar | ₹50,000 | ₹2.5 L | ₹50,000 |
Private Medical Colleges — Government Quota Fees
Private medical colleges in Karnataka allocate ~40-45% of seats under "Government Quota" via KEA. Fees are subsidised compared to management quota.
| Private College (Govt Quota) | Tuition / Year | Total 4.5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's Medical College | ₹1.5 L | ₹7.5 L |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | ₹1.3 L | ₹6.5 L |
| JSS Medical College Mysuru | ₹1.2 L | ₹6.0 L |
| Father Muller Medical College | ₹1.1 L | ₹5.5 L |
| Akash / RRMCH / Sapthagiri / MVJ | ₹95K - ₹1.1 L | ₹4.75 L - ₹5.5 L |
| Sri Siddhartha / Subbaiah / Adichunchanagiri | ₹85K - ₹1.0 L | ₹4.25 L - ₹5.0 L |
Management Quota MBBS Fees Karnataka 2026
Approximately 35-40% of seats in Karnataka private medical colleges are under "Management Quota" — filled directly by the college from candidates with valid NEET-UG scores. Fees are decided by the Karnataka Fee Committee.
| Private College (Mgmt Quota) | Tuition / Year | Total 4.5 Years | + Hostel / Mess |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Medical College | ₹38 L | ₹1.71 Cr | + ₹3.5 L |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | ₹35 L | ₹1.58 Cr | + ₹3.3 L |
| JSS Medical College Mysuru | ₹30 L | ₹1.35 Cr | + ₹3.0 L |
| Father Muller Medical College | ₹25 L | ₹1.13 Cr | + ₹2.8 L |
| KIMS Bengaluru (Kempegowda) | ₹22 L | ₹99 L | + ₹2.5 L |
| Akash / RRMCH / Sapthagiri / MVJ | ₹20 L | ₹90 L | + ₹2.5 L |
| Sri Siddhartha / Adichunchanagiri / Subbaiah | ₹17 - 19 L | ₹77 - 86 L | + ₹2.2 L |
Karnataka management quota fees are fully bank-routed — cheque, NEFT, RTGS or UPI to the college's official bank account, with formal receipt + admission letter. Any college asking for cash, capitation or undeclared payment is engaged in illegal capitation, which is punishable under Karnataka Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1984.
NRI Quota MBBS Fees Karnataka 2026
| Private College (NRI Quota) | Tuition / Year (USD) | Equivalent (INR/Year) |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's / M.S. Ramaiah | $40,000 | ₹33 L |
| JSS Medical / Father Muller | $32,000 | ₹26.5 L |
| KIMS Bengaluru / Akash / RRMCH | $27,000 | ₹22.5 L |
| Sapthagiri / MVJ / Sri Siddhartha | $25,000 | ₹20.5 L |
Education Loans for MBBS Karnataka 2026
Most public & private banks offer secured + unsecured education loans for MBBS in Karnataka. Key options:
- SBI Scholar Loan — up to ₹30 lakh, 8.55% interest, no collateral for loans <₹7.5L, 15-year repayment, moratorium during course + 1 year.
- Bank of Baroda Education Loan — up to ₹40 lakh for premier colleges, 8.95%, 15-year repayment.
- HDFC Credila / Avanse — NBFC loans up to ₹50 lakh, faster processing but 10-12% interest.
- Canara Bank Vidya Turant — pre-approved 24-hour loans up to ₹30 lakh for MBBS / B.Tech.
Scholarships Available
- Karnataka State Government Scholarship — via Karnataka Vidya Vahini portal (epass.karnataka.gov.in). Pre-matric, post-matric, EBC, minority categories.
- Central Sector Scholarship — National Scholarship Portal (NSP). For students in top 80% of class 12 with family income <₹8L.
- Minority Pre/Post-matric — for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students.
- PMSSS (PM Special Scholarship Scheme) — for J&K and Ladakh students studying MBBS outside the UT.
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