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MBBS Seats in Karnataka 2025

Saksham Tiwari • 5 Mins read • 24 Apr 25

MBBS Seats in Karnataka

Are you planning to apply for MBBS this year and curious about how many seats are available in Karnataka? You’re in the right place. For the 2024-25 academic year, MBBS seats in Karnataka have reached 12,545 across 73 medical colleges, making the state a major hub for medical education.

Out of these 12,545 seats, around 9,045 seats, or approximately 75% of the seats, are available through state counselling, while 3,500 seats, approximately 25%, are reserved for MCC counselling.

With 1,500 new seats expected in 2025, the number of MBBS seats in Karnataka is expected to increase. This blog will cover the complete breakdown of total MBBS seats in Karnataka and what to expect.

Quick Highlights

Particulars	Details
Total MBBS Seats in Karnataka	12,545
Government Medical Colleges	22
Private Medical Colleges	51
Seat Allotment	Seats allotment is done after NEET counselling.
Official Government Website	http://kea.kar.nic.in/

What are the total MBBS seats in Karnataka?

This academic year, 73 medical colleges feature 12,545 seats for education in Karnataka. Medical students choose Karnataka because governmental and private educational institutions operate medical programs in the state. The Karnataka medical seats available for state counselling are 9,045, and the national MCC counselling provides 3,500 seats.

Detailed Government Colleges Seat Matrix

Government medical colleges throughout Karnataka provide students access to quality education and reasonable fees. The total number of government medical seats in Karnataka forms a major segment, allowing diverse students to enroll in MBBS education. These colleges. Government colleges deepen Karnataka's medical education landscape through state counseling procedures covering most available MBBS positions.

S.No	College Name	Total Seat
1	Mysore Medical College, Mysore	150
2	Bangalore Government Medical College, Bangalore Urban	250
3	Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubli Dharwad	200
4	Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Science, Bellary	200
5	Belgaum Institute of Medical Science, Belgaum	150
6	Hassan Institute of Medical Science, Hassan	150
7	Mandaya Institute of Medical Science, Mandaya	150
8	Bidar Institute of Medical Science, Bidar	150
9	Raichur Institute of Medical Science, Raichur	150
10	Shimoga Institute of Medical Science, Shimoga	150
11	Gadag Institute of Medical Science, Gadag	150
12	Gulbarga Institute of Medical Science, Gulbarga	150
13	Koppal Institute of Medical Science, Koppal	150
14	Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Science	150
15	Kodagu Institute of Medical Science, Kodagu	150
16	Karwar Institute of Medical Science, Karwar	150
17	Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College, Bangalore Urban	100
18	Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Science, Chikkaballapura	150
19	Chitradurga Medical Science, Chitradurga	150
20	Yadgir Institute of Medical Science, Yadgir	150
21	Haveri Institute of Medical Science, Haveri	150
22	Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Science, Chikkamagaluru	150
23	ESIC and PGIMSR Banglore	150
24	ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga	150

Detailed Private Colleges Seat Matrix

The total number of MBBS seats in Karnataka benefits from private college participation, providing their students with contemporary facilities. Private college seat availability is essential to widen medical education opportunities throughout Karnataka. Many students enroll in these colleges despite higher tuition costs because they offer a wide selection of specializations and extensive facilities. Every year, Karnataka private colleges maintain their important role in addressing medical seat shortages in the state.

S.No	College Name	Total Seats
1.	Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga	150
2.	JJM Medical College, Devananagere	245
3.	Dr Ambedkar Medical college, Banglore Urban	150
4.	Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore Urban	250
5.	Sri Basaveshwara Medical College of Science, Chitradurga	150
6.	KV Gowda Medical College, Dakshina Kannada	100
7.	Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot	250
8.	SS Institute of Medical Science, Davangere	200
9.	BGS Global Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore Urban	150
10.	Shridevi Institute of Medical Science, Tumkur	150
11.	East Point Medical College, Bangalore Urban	150
12.	GR Medical College, Dakshina Kannada	150
13.	Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumkur	150
14.	Shri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Mysore	150
15.	SR Patil Medical College, Bagalkot	100

Seat reservation in Gujarat MBBS Admission 2025

Karnataka follows a clear reservation system for MBBS seats to ensure fair chances for students from different backgrounds. This applies to government and private colleges under the 85% state quota.

Here’s how medical seats in Karnataka are divided:

15% All India Quota - Open to all India, handled by MCC
85% state quota - For Karnataka, handled by KEA
Private College Seats - Includes Government, Private & Management Quotas
NRI/Foreign Quota - Reserved for NRI, PIO, and foreign nationals.

Karnataka Medical Seat Reservation 2025 (Expected)

Category	Reservation
SC	15%
ST	3%
OBC - Cat 1	4%
OBC - Cat 2A	15%
OBC - Cat 2B	4%
OBC - Cat 3A	4%
OBC - Cat 3B	5%
EWS	10%
Hyderabad Karnataka Region	8%
Persons with disabilities	5%
Kannada Medium Students	1%

Top medical colleges in Karnataka for MBBS

Karnataka has a high priority status among MBBS students who choose the state because it has many available seats alongside its technologically advanced medical schools with excellent academic structures. Students who take the NEET exam select Karnataka for their selection because it contains both public and private medical institutions in a balanced proportion annually. The numerous Karnataka MBBS seats available for admissions serve applicants well as they start their journey in medicine.

S.No	College	City
1	Mysore Medical College	Mysore
2	Bangalore Government Medical College	Bangalore Urban
3	Karnataka Institute of Medical Science	Hubli Dharwad
4	Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Science	Bellary
5	Belgaum Institute of Medical Science	Belgaum
6	Hassan Institute of Medical Science	Hassan
7	Mandaya Institute of Medical Science	Mandaya
8	Bidar Institute of Medical Science	Bidar
9	Raichur Institute of Medical Science	Raichur

Want to get an MBBS seat in Karnataka? Here’s what you should know!

Obtaining an MBBS seat in Karnataka presents significant barriers; however, proper actions and regular information updates will enhance your admission opportunities. The following tips can serve as your guidelines:

Students need excellent preparation in NEET UG to get medical seats in Karnataka.
Follow official sources for information about counselling sessions and all updates to statements and documents.
Your success rate in obtaining an MBBS seat will improve by appearing in both State Quota and All India Quota counselling sessions.
Select medical colleges for admission based on both your NEET percentile rankings and available seat numbers during the choice filling stage.

Conclusion

The target state for medical candidates should be Karnataka, which offers 12,545 medical seats throughout government and private establishments across the region. Students now have a higher opportunity to obtain admission. Manifold support from the state enables many students to reach their aspirations because it provides ranked institutions and powerful reservation regulations. The critical components for achievement in NEET UG success include passing the exam and staying aware during counselling.