How many medical colleges are in Belagavi (Belgaum)?

Belagavi (Belgaum) has 2 medical colleges participating in Karnataka NEET counselling, with a combined 450 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Belagavi (Belgaum)?

There is 1 government medical college in Belagavi (Belgaum): Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences.

Medical Colleges in Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

450

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Deemed

Belagavi (Belgaum) has 2 medical colleges that participate in Karnataka NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 deemed. These colleges collectively offer 450 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 2,140 beds. That averages to roughly 1,070 beds per institution.

Medical education in Belagavi spans 43 years. The oldest institution, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, was established in 1963. The most recently established is Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (2006).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Belagavi. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences has 200 seats. Government colleges account for 44% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Belagavi: the majority of seats (250 of 450) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (200) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.