How many medical colleges are in Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

Bengaluru (Bangalore) has 4 medical colleges participating in All India Quota NEET counselling, with a combined 750 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

There are 2 government medical colleges in Bengaluru (Bangalore): Esi-mc&pgims&r, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Bengaluru (Bangalore) is 750. Raja Rajeswari Medical College Bengaluru has the most seats (250) and Sri Siddhartha Academy T Begur has the fewest (150).

Medical Colleges in Bengaluru (Bangalore), All India Quota

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

750

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Deemed

Bengaluru (Bangalore) has 4 medical colleges that participate in All India Quota NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 2 deemed. These colleges collectively offer 750 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,713 beds. That averages to roughly 428 beds per institution.

Medical education in Bengaluru spans 14 years. The oldest institution, Raja Rajeswari Medical College Bengaluru, was established in 2005. The most recently established is Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute (2019).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Bengaluru. Raja Rajeswari Medical College Bengaluru has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Sri Siddhartha Academy T Begur has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 47% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Bengaluru: the majority of seats (400 of 750) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (350) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.