There are 5 MD Hospital Administration colleges in Karnataka out of 69 PG Medical colleges in Karnataka. Out of these, 3 colleges participate under KEA counselling and 2 colleges participate under MCC counselling (Deemed Universities).
These colleges collectively offer around 20 postgraduate seats in the discipline of Hospital Administration, distributed across management, open, and NRI quotas. Admissions are based on NEET PG 2025 scores through KEA (State) and MCC (All India) counselling.
List of MD Hospital Administration Colleges in Karnataka 2025
| College Name | Location | Affiliated Authority |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | Bangalore | KEA |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | Bangalore | KEA |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital | Dharwad | KEA |
| Kasturba Medical College | Manipal | MCC (Deemed) |
| JSS Medical College | Mysuru | MCC (Deemed) |
There are only five medical colleges in Karnataka that offer the M.D. in Hospital Administration program. Out of these, three colleges come under KEA counselling, and all are private institutions — M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, and SDM College of Medical Sciences. There is no government medical college in Karnataka offering M.D. in Hospital Administration under the KEA quota.
In addition, there are two prominent deemed universities in Karnataka that provide this course through MCC counselling — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and JSS Medical College, Mysuru.
All these colleges are located in major academic and healthcare hubs of the state — Bangalore, Dharwad, Manipal, and Mysuru — ensuring broad clinical exposure, structured administrative training, and access to tertiary-care hospital systems.
MD Hospital Administration Fees in Karnataka
| College | Quota | Annual Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | OPN | 15,40,750 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | GMP | 13,88,744 |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad | GM | 7,14,030 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Management | 17,10,000 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysuru | Management | 9,50,000 |
NRI Fee – KMC Manipal
| Fee Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition + Other (3 Years) | 1,26,200 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 200 |
Among KEA institutions, SDM Dharwad offers the most affordable fee at ₹7.14 lakh per year. Vydehi and Ramaiah charge higher due to their Bengaluru location and infrastructure.
Within the MCC segment, KMC Manipal is premium at ₹17.1 lakh annually, while JSS Mysuru offers a lower management fee bracket at ₹9.5 lakh.
MD Hospital Administration Cutoff in Karnataka (KEA)
KEA MD Hospital Administration Round 1 Closing Rank, Opening Rank, quotas, and fees
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Quota | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 42,923 | 1,19,898 | GMP | 13,88,744 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 49,943 | 54,296 | OPN | 15,40,750 |
| SDM Medical College, Dharwad | 54,524 | 1,03,437 | OPN | 7,14,030 |
Round 1 admissions favored higher NEET PG scorers, especially for Ramaiah (closing within 55,000 rank). Vydehi and SDM filled their GMP and OPN seats early.
KEA MD Hospital Administration Round 2 Closing Rank, Opening Rank, quotas, and fees
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Quota | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM Medical College, Dharwad | 58,375 | 1,20,286 | GM | 7,83,858 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 71,082 | 71,082 | OPN | 15,40,750 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | 89,977 | 89,977 | GM | 7,83,858 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 98,556 | 1,21,824 | GMP | 13,88,744 |
Cutoffs expanded as vacant seats were reshuffled under the GM and GMP categories. Ramaiah remained competitive, closing around rank 71,000, while Vydehi extended up to 1.21 lakh.
KEA MD Hospital Administration MOP-UP Round Closing Rank, Opening Rank, quotas, and fees
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Quota | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM Medical College, Dharwad | 52,401 | 52,401 | GMP | 7,14,030 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 80,759 | 80,759 | GMP | 13,88,744 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 1,17,019 | 1,17,019 | OPN | 15,40,750 |
Mop-up allotments witnessed single-seat movements, especially in Ramaiah and Vydehi, showing a drop in closing ranks. SDM continued as a consistent fill at ~52,000 rank.
KEA MD Hospital Administration Stray Vacancy Round Closing Rank, Opening Rank, quotas, and fees
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Quota | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM Medical College, Dharwad | 52,401 | 52,401 | GMP | 7,14,030 |
Only SDM Dharwad participated in stray rounds. All remaining KEA institutions closed admissions by the mop-up phase.
Across all rounds, SDM Dharwad consistently held mid-tier cutoffs, while Ramaiah maintained its position as the top closing college under KEA in this branch.
MD Hospital Administration Cutoff in Karnataka (MCC – Deemed Universities)
The MCC All India Counselling 2024 featured Kasturba Medical College (Manipal) and JSS Medical College (Mysuru). Both recorded limited seats under the Management/Paid quota.
| College | Round | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Quota | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Round 1 | 54,296 | 77,894 | Management | 17,10,000 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysuru | Round 1 | 64,042 | 64,042 | Management | 9,50,000 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Round 2 | 77,894 | 82,112 | Management | 17,10,000 |
KMC Manipal had multiple seat allotments across both rounds, with closing ranks improving from 54,000 to 82,000.
JSS Mysuru maintained a steady OBC/General allotment near 64,000 rank, demonstrating balanced intake through MCC.
Deemed college cutoffs are significantly lower (better) than KEA cutoffs due to limited seat strength and higher academic reputation.
Wrap-Up
Karnataka remains one of the few states offering M.D. Hospital Administration across both private and deemed universities.
- Best Value Option: SDM Dharwad (KEA) – ₹7.1 lakh fee.
- Top Premium Option: KMC Manipal (MCC) – ₹17.1 lakh fee.
- Bangalore Advantage: M.S. Ramaiah and Vydehi provide metro-level exposure in hospital systems management.
| MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka specializations |
|---|
| M.D Emergency Medicine |
| M.D. Geriatrics |
| M.D Hospital Administration |
| M.D Immuno Haemotology |
| M.D.Biochemistry |
| M.D.Dermatology |
| M.D.Pharmacology |
| M.D. Anaesthesia |
| M.D. Anatomy |
| M.D. Community Medicine |
| M.D. Family Medicine |
| M.D. Forensic Medicine |
| M.D. General Medicine |
| M.D. Microbiology |
| M.D. Paediatrics |
| M.D. Pathology |
| M.D. Physical and Rehabilitation |
| M.D. Physiology |
| M.D. Psychiatry |
| M.D. Radio Diagnosis |
| M.D. Radio Therapy |
| M.D. Respiratory Medicine |
| M.D. Transfusion Medicine |
| MD. Sports Medicine |
| MD. Palliative Medicine |
| M.S.Opthalamology |
| M.S. ENT |
| M.S. General Surgery |
| M.S. Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| M.S. Orthopedics |
FAQs
1. How many colleges offer MD Hospital Administration in Karnataka in 2025?
Five colleges offer MD Hospital Administration in Karnataka in 2025 — three under KEA and two under MCC.
2. Which counselling authority handles private medical colleges in Karnataka?
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) handles private medical college admissions in Karnataka.
3. Which counselling authority manages Deemed University admissions?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages Deemed University admissions at the national level.
4. Which college has the lowest annual fee for MD Hospital Administration in Karnataka?
SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, has the lowest annual fee of ₹7.14 lakh.
5. Which college charges the highest annual fee for this course?
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, charges the highest annual fee of ₹17.1 lakh.
6. What is the total number of MD Hospital Administration seats in Karnataka?
Karnataka offers around 20 MD Hospital Administration seats across all participating colleges.
