Hello NEET PG aspirants. If you are looking for MD MS admission in Karnataka, it is important to know the list of MD MS medical colleges in the state for NEET PG medical admission.
In this article, we will explore the complete list of MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka that fall under KEA State Counselling. We will focus only on postgraduate medical doctorate programs — MD and MS courses — offered by medical colleges in Karnataka, which include 25 MD specializations and 5 MS specializations.
There are 58 MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka under KEA State Counselling and 11 deemed PG medical colleges where the admission process and MD MS seats are managed by MCC.
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MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka specializations ways
| SL | Specializations | No. of PG Medical colleges in Karnataka under KEA State Counselling. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.D Emergency Medicine | 17 |
| 2 | M.D Geritrics | 2 |
| 3 | M.D Hospital Administration | 4 |
| 4 | M.D Immuno Haemotology | 2 |
| 5 | M.D Biochemistry | 19 |
| 6 | M.D Dermatology | 36 |
| 7 | M.D.Pharmacology | 40 |
| 8 | M.D. Anaesthesia | 50 |
| 9 | M.D. Anatomy | 10 |
| 10 | M.D. Community Medicine | 45 |
| 11 | M.D. Family Medicine | 1 |
| 12 | M.D. Forensic Medicine | 20 |
| 13 | M.D. General Medicine | 47 |
| 14 | M.D. Microbiology | 37 |
| 15 | M.D. Paediatrics | 47 |
| 16 | M.D. Pathology | 51 |
| 17 | M.D. Physical and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 18 | M.D. Physiology | 13 |
| 19 | M.D. Psychiatry | 31 |
| 20 | M.D. Radio Diagnosis | 40 |
| 21 | M.D. Radio Therapy | 7 |
| 22 | M.D. Respiratory Medicine | 24 |
| 23 | M.D. Transfusion Medicine | 1 |
| 24 | MD. Sports Medicine | 1 |
| 25 | MD. Palliative Medicine | 1 |
| 26 | M.S.Opthalamology | 43 |
| 27 | M.S. ENT | 37 |
| 28 | M.S. General Surgery | 49 |
| 29 | M.S. Obstetrics and Gynecology | 47 |
| 30 | M.S. Orthopedics | 48 |
Karnataka offers a wide range of MD and MS postgraduate medical specializations under KEA State Counselling.
There are 17 colleges offering M.D. Emergency Medicine, 2 offering M.D. Geriatrics, 4 offering M.D. Hospital Administration, and 2 offering M.D. Immuno Haematology.
About 19 colleges provide M.D. Biochemistry, 36 offer M.D. Dermatology, and 40 offer M.D. Pharmacology.
The M.D. Anaesthesia program is available in 50 colleges, while M.D. Anatomy is available in 10 colleges.
M.D. Community Medicine is offered by 45 colleges, M.D. Family Medicine by 1, M.D. Forensic Medicine by 20, and M.D. General Medicine by 47 colleges.
There are 37 colleges offering M.D. Microbiology, 47 offering M.D. Paediatrics, and 51 offering M.D. Pathology.
M.D. Physical and Rehabilitation and M.D. Transfusion Medicine are each offered in 1 college.
M.D. Physiology is available in 13 colleges, M.D. Psychiatry in 31, M.D. Radio Diagnosis in 40, M.D. Radiotherapy in 7, M.D. Respiratory Medicine in 24, M.D. Sports Medicine in 1, and M.D. Palliative Medicine in 1 college.
For MS programs, M.S. Ophthalmology is offered in 43 colleges, M.S. ENT in 37, M.S. General Surgery in 49, M.S. Obstetrics and Gynecology in 47, and M.S. Orthopedics in 48 colleges across Karnataka.
List of MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka under KEA Counselling
| College Name | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre | Bagalkot | Pvt |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | Bangalore | Pvt |
| ESI Medical College | Bangalore | Govt |
| The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Center | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Kidwai Cancer Institute | Bangalore | Govt |
| B G S Global Institute of Medical Sciences | Bangalore | Pvt |
| East Point College of Medical Science and Research Center | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health | Bangalore | Govt |
| SDS Tuberculosis Research, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases | Bangalore | Govt |
| Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics | Bangalore | Govt |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Science | Bangalore | Govt |
| M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Bangalore | Govt |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College | Bangalore | Pvt |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | Bangalore | Pvt |
| St. John’s Medical College | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre | Bangalore | Pvt |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences | Belgaum | Govt |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences | Bellary | Govt |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | Bellur | Pvt |
| Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences | Bidar | Govt |
| Al-Ameen Medical College | Bijapur | Pvt (Minority) |
| Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences | Chamarajanagar | Govt |
| Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital | Chitradurga | Pvt |
| Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College | Davangere | Pvt |
| Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute of Medical Sciences | Davangere | Pvt |
| Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Medical College | Dharwad | Pvt |
| Dharwad Institute of Medical Health and Neuroscience | Dharwad | Govt |
| Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences | Gadag | Govt |
| ESI Medical College | Gulbarga | Govt |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences | Gulbarga | Govt |
| Khaja Bande Navaz Institute of Medical Sciences | Gulbarga | Pvt (Minority) |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College | Gulbarga | Pvt |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | Hassan | Govt |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences | Hubli | Govt |
| Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences | Koppal | Govt |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences | Madikeri | Govt |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences | Mandya | Govt |
| Yenepoya Medical College | Mangalore | Pvt |
| K.S. Hegde Medical Academy | Mangalore | Pvt (Deemed) |
| Kasturba Medical College | Mangalore | Pvt (Deemed) |
| Father Muller Institute of Medical Education and Research | Mangalore | Pvt |
| Kanachur Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre | Mangalore | Pvt |
| A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences | Mangalore | Pvt |
| Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre | Mangalore | Pvt |
| Kasturba Medical College | Manipal | Pvt (Deemed) |
| Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College | Mysore | Pvt |
| Mysore Medical College and Research Institute | Mysore | Govt |
| Navodaya Medical College | Raichur | Pvt |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | Raichur | Govt |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Science | Shimoga | Pvt |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences | Shimoga | Govt |
| K. Venkataramana Gowda Medical College and Hospital | Sullia, D.K | Pvt |
| Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital | Tumkur | Pvt |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences | Uttara Kannada | Govt |
Karnataka has a total of 58 MD MS medical colleges under KEA Counselling that include government, private, minority, and deemed universities. These colleges offer a wide range of MD and MS postgraduate medical programs across various specializations.
Major government medical colleges in Karnataka include Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary, Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, and Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences.
Popular private medical colleges include Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, St. John’s Medical College, and Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences.
Karnataka also hosts reputed minority and deemed universities such as Al-Ameen Medical College, Khaja Bande Navaz Institute of Medical Sciences, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, and Kasturba Medical College (Mangalore and Manipal).
These institutions play a major role in offering MD MS admission in Karnataka for NEET PG aspirants through KEA State Counselling. Students can choose from a variety of government and private medical colleges depending on their NEET PG rank, specialization preference, and budget.
Also See: Stipend for PG Medical Students
Top 10 MD MS Colleges in Karnataka (With Fees and Closing Ranks 2025)
Choosing the right MD/MS college is one of the most important steps in your NEET PG journey. Based on the latest KEA NEET PG 2025 data, here are the top 10 MD MS medical colleges in Karnataka that offer MD/MS seats under KEA counselling, along with their latest closing ranks and annual tuition fees.
| Rank | College Name | Notable PG Courses | Closing Rank | Average Annual Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore | MD General Medicine, MD Radiodiagnosis, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 8,696 | ₹1,24,150 |
| 2 | Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), Mysore | MD General Medicine, MD Paediatrics, MS Surgery | 9,633 | ₹1,24,150 |
| 3 | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli | MD Anaesthesia, MS Orthopaedics, MD Radiodiagnosis | 16,553 | ₹1,24,150 |
| 4 | St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore | MD Radiodiagnosis, MD Paediatrics, MD Dermatology | 28,827 | ₹12,40,775 |
| 5 | M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | MD General Medicine, MD Anaesthesia, MD Psychiatry | 86,428 | ₹8,08,858 |
| 6 | Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore | MD Dermatology, MD General Medicine, MS ENT | 92,975 | ₹7,83,858 |
| 7 | Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore | MD Paediatrics, MD Dermatology, MD General Medicine | 59,472 | ₹7,83,858 |
| 8 | Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Medical College, Dharwad | MD General Medicine, MD Anaesthesia, MD Dermatology | 83,004 | ₹7,83,858 |
| 9 | J.J.M. Medical College (JJMMC), Davangere | MD General Medicine, MS Surgery, MD Anaesthesia | 1,00,420 | ₹7,83,858 |
| 10 | Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | MD Dermatology, MD Anaesthesia, MD General Medicine | 92,917 | ₹7,83,858 |
Key Insights:
- Government Colleges (BMCRI, MMC, KIMS) offer the lowest fees (~₹1.2 lakh per year) and attract top NEET PG rank holders.
- Private Colleges like Ramaiah, Vydehi, and St. John’s have higher fees but offer excellent infrastructure and hospital exposure.
- Father Muller and SDM Dharwad remain consistent choices for students seeking strong clinical exposure in coastal Karnataka.
- Closing ranks vary widely depending on the course, quota, and category.
NEET PG KEA Admission: Things to Remember
We have already shared a detailed guide on NEET PG Medical MD MS Admission in Karnataka.
In this section, let’s look at a few important things to remember for KEA NEET PG Counselling 2025.
The NEET PG KEA admission process can be confusing and time-consuming. Karnataka has one of the most detailed and complex state counselling procedures in India. Both registration and document verification require close attention.
If you plan to participate in KEA NEET PG Counselling 2025, take time to understand the complete process — including round-wise seat allotment rules, category-wise quotas, and penalty conditions before locking your choices.
If you find the process overwhelming, you can also seek help from a professional paid counselling service. We’ve explained how to choose the right one in our detailed guide — Best NEET PG Counselling Services.
KEA NEET PG 2025 Notification – Key Highlights You Should Know
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the PGET-2025 Notification for MD/MS admissions in Karnataka.
As per Notification No. ED/KEA/ADMN/PGNEET MD-MS/2025, dated 03 October 2025, KEA is inviting online applications from NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates for PG Medical Degree and Diploma courses for the academic year 2025–26.
Admissions will be conducted for:
- Government Medical Colleges
- Government Quota seats in Private and Minority Medical Colleges
- Private seats in Private, Minority, and Private University Medical Colleges (KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK, and others)
- In-service seats for Karnataka government doctors in DNB and Diploma (NBEMS) programs
KEA NEET PG 2025 Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 4th October 2025, 11:00 AM
- Registration End Date: 9th October 2025, 11:00 AM
- Mode of Application: Online via the official KEA website — https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA/pgetmed2025
KEA NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2025 with the following percentiles:
- General/EWS: 50th percentile
- PwD: 45th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
- General/EWS: 50th percentile
- Only candidates who complete online registration and document verification are eligible for seat allotment.
- Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for state reservation but can apply under open and management quota seats.
- In-service Karnataka doctors can apply for DNB and Diploma (NBEMS) courses as per Government Order No. HFW 882 HSH 2021, dated 10 January 2022.
Important Instructions for KEA NEET PG 2025
- KEA will conduct all rounds of NEET PG counselling (including Stray Vacancy Round) entirely in online mode, as per the NMC’s directive (letter dated 24 July 2023).
- Candidates must carefully read the KEA Information Bulletin 2025 to understand eligibility, reservation categories, and seat classification before applying.
- Only those who complete document verification will be eligible to participate in the seat allotment process.
- Merely qualifying NEET PG 2025 does not guarantee admission unless all eligibility and documentation requirements are fulfilled.
- For official updates, candidates must refer only to KEA’s website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA/pgetmed2025
KEA Contact Information
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560012
Phone: 080-23460460 (5 Lines)
Email: keauthority-ka@nic.in
Final Advice for Aspirants
Before you register, read the official KEA notification carefully and prepare all required documents in advance.
Understand the eligibility rules, quota system, and round-wise seat retention policies before choosing your college.
If you’re unsure about any step, it’s better to seek professional guidance than make errors that could cost you your seat or invite penalties.
Wrap up
Karnataka continues to be one of India’s most sought-after destinations for postgraduate medical education, offering a wide range of MD and MS specializations through 58 colleges under KEA State Counselling and 11 deemed universities under MCC. The state’s medical institutions — from top government colleges like Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and Mysore Medical College, to reputed private colleges like M.S. Ramaiah, St. John’s, and Vydehi — provide excellent academic exposure, clinical training, and infrastructure.
However, the KEA NEET PG counselling process can be complex, especially for first-time applicants. Aspirants should carefully understand the eligibility criteria, quota system, and round-wise counselling rules before registering. Staying updated with KEA notifications, preparing documents in advance, and reviewing previous year cut-offs will help candidates make informed decisions.
Whether you are aiming for a government seat or exploring private and minority quota options, strategic planning and timely registration are key to securing a postgraduate medical seat in Karnataka. With proper research and guidance, NEET PG 2025 aspirants can achieve their dream of pursuing an MD or MS degree from one of Karnataka’s leading medical colleges.
FAQs on MD MS Medical Colleges and NEET PG Counselling in Karnataka 2025
1. How many MD MS medical colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 58 MD/MS medical colleges in Karnataka under KEA State Counselling and 11 deemed universities under MCC counselling.
2. What is the official website for KEA NEET PG counselling 2025?
The official website for KEA NEET PG 2025 registration and updates is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA/pgetmed2025.
3. When did KEA NEET PG 2025 registration start?
KEA NEET PG 2025 registration started on 4th October 2025 at 11:00 AM and will close on 9th October 2025 at 11:00 AM.
4. Who is eligible for KEA NEET PG 2025 counselling?
Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2025 with at least the 50th percentile (General/EWS), 45th percentile (PwD), or 40th percentile (SC/ST/OBC) are eligible to apply.
5. Can non-Karnataka students participate in KEA NEET PG counselling?
Yes, non-Karnataka students can apply for open, management, and NRI quota seats. However, they are not eligible for state reservation benefits.
6. What are the major government medical colleges for MD MS in Karnataka?
Top government colleges include Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Mysore Medical College (MMC&RI), KIMS Hubli, VIMS Bellary, and Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences.
7. Which are the best private medical colleges for MD MS in Karnataka?
Reputed private colleges include M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, St. John’s Medical College, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, and Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences.
8. What is the counselling process for KEA NEET PG 2025?
The process includes online registration, document verification in Bangalore, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college. All rounds, including the stray vacancy round, are conducted online by KEA.
9. What are the penalties for cancelling an allotted seat in KEA counselling?
If a candidate cancels after Round 1, a penalty of ₹25,000 applies. Cancelling before the Mop-Up Round may cost ₹7 lakh, and cancelling after Mop-Up can attract penalties up to ₹18 lakh.
10. How should candidates prepare for KEA NEET PG counselling 2025?
Aspirants should read the official KEA notification, understand seat categories, prepare original documents in advance, and regularly check KEA’s website for updates and announcements.
