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NEET Strategy: Karnataka
Complete macro analysis, AIQ cutoffs, and participating institutions for this region.
Total Institutions
48
Actively counseling (MBBS & BDS)
The Apex Cutoff
Rank 345
(Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru)
Toughest entry in state (2025)
Govt. MBBS Baseline
Rank 27,224
Most relaxed Govt seat (2025)
Deemed / Private Hubs
12 Options
Independent fee structures
Strategic Intelligence
The Institutional Density Advantage
Certain states act as massive medical hubs due to a high concentration of participating institutions. States with aggressive recent medical college expansions often present the best opportunities during Round 3 and Stray Vacancy, as newly added peripheral campuses typically close at more relaxed ranks.
Government Medical Colleges (GMC)
Note: The Latest Year Rank Range strictly reflects the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) / OPEN seats, excluding internal state domiciles and special quotas.
| Medical College | Institution Type | Latest Year Rank Range | Quotas | Special Categories | Stray History | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru | State Govt | 345 - 1,642 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru | State Govt | 896 - 13,111 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore | State Govt | 1,462 - 23,306 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | State Govt | 2,118 - 27,049 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | State Govt | 2,878 - 14,740 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore | Central Govt | 3,083 - 23,721 | AIQ IP | IP | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | State Govt | 3,611 - 20,050 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023) | View |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum | State Govt | 3,920 - 26,845 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2024, 2025) | View |
| C. Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamarajanagar | State Govt | 4,557 - 26,416 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga | State Govt | 4,858 - 18,442 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023) | View |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | State Govt | 5,444 - 26,836 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2025) | View |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan | State Govt | 6,611 - 18,762 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024) | View |
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | Central Govt | 7,981 - 14,381 | AIQ IP | IP | Yes (2022, 2023, 2025) | View |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu | State Govt | 8,907 - 26,844 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2025) | View |
| Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura | State Govt | 10,140 - 27,016 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2025) | View |
| Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag | State Govt | 10,473 - 27,224 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2025) | View |
| Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar | State Govt | 10,965 - 26,794 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2025) | View |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur | State Govt | 10,994 - 22,776 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar | State Govt | 12,215 - 21,203 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023) | View |
| Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri | State Govt | 12,288 - 23,733 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024) | View |
| Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru | State Govt | 13,274 - 22,507 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal | State Govt | 14,278 - 27,125 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri | State Govt | 14,361 - 24,244 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2025) | View |
| Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga | State Govt | 14,964 - 27,099 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
Deemed & Private Medical Universities (MBBS)
Note: The Latest Year Rank Range strictly reflects standard Management (MNG) quota seats. NRI and special internal quotas are excluded.
| Medical College | Institution Type | Latest Year Rank Range | Quotas | Special Categories | Stray History | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Deemed | 864 - 57,121 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Deemed | 2,822 - 57,207 | NRI MNG | NRI | Yes (2024) | View |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | Deemed | 15,142 - 167,972 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | Deemed | 32,284 - 404,110 | MM MNG NRI | MM, NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi | Deemed | 44,323 - 196,759 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru | Deemed | 52,875 - 139,006 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, Tumkur | Deemed | 66,842 - 402,746 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| RajaRajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru | Deemed | 74,086 - 541,606 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar | Deemed | 76,519 - 304,648 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| B.L.D.E. University, Bijapur | Deemed | 89,923 - 302,710 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College, Hubballi | Deemed | 97,664 - 394,117 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (SSIMS&RC), Bengaluru | Deemed | 119,515 - 515,863 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
Participating Dental Colleges (BDS)
Note: The Latest Year Rank Range strictly reflects standard AIQ, OPEN, and Management (MNG) quotas, excluding NRI and internal state domiciles.
| Medical College | Institution Type | Latest Year Rank Range | Quotas | Special Categories | Stray History | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESIC Dental College, Gulbarga | Central Govt | 14,558 - 56,836 | AIQ IP IPU | IP, IPU | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bengaluru | State Govt | 16,096 - 40,884 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Government Dental College and Research Institute, Ballari | State Govt | 23,133 - 60,639 | AIQ | N/A | Yes (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Deemed | 56,433 - 288,329 | MNG | N/A | Yes (2025) | View |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Deemed | 58,634 - 392,848 | MNG | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru | Deemed | 67,414 - 502,737 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
| KLE V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi | Deemed | 131,697 - 650,632 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2024, 2025) | View |
| JSS Dental College, Mysore | Deemed | 137,640 - 606,098 | MNG | N/A | Yes (2023, 2024) | View |
| Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore | Deemed | 161,097 - 758,116 | MM MNG NRI | MM, NRI | Yes (2024) | View |
| Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur | Deemed | 299,751 - 683,300 | MNG NRI | NRI | Yes (2023, 2024, 2025) | View |
State FAQ
Do I need a local domicile to get a government medical seat in this state?
No. 15% of all Government MBBS and BDS seats in this state are strictly reserved for the All India Quota (AIQ). Any student from any state can secure these seats based purely on their NEET All India Rank.
Are the cutoffs shown here for State Quota or All India Quota?
The rank ranges displayed on this platform strictly represent the open All India Quota (AIQ) and standard Management quotas. Internal state domicile cutoffs are usually lower than the AIQ cutoffs.
What should I know before moving to a different state for MBBS?
You must verify the state's Rural Service Bond policy before choice locking. Many states require graduates to serve in rural clinics for 1 to 5 years after completing their degree, with heavy financial penalties for breaking the bond.