Medical Colleges in Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka

Bengaluru (Bangalore) has 17 medical colleges that participate in Karnataka NEET-UG counselling, including 3 government, 14 private. These colleges collectively offer 3,400 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 12,242 beds. That averages to roughly 720 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,526 beds while private institutions provide 10,716.

Medical education in Bengaluru spans 69 years. The oldest institution, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, was established in 1955. The most recently established is BGS Medical College and Hospital (2024).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Bengaluru. Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli has the highest intake at 250 seats, while St. Johns Medical College has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 18% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Bengaluru: the majority of seats (2,800 of 3,400) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (600) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.