Medical Colleges in Chitradurga, Karnataka

Chitradurga has 2 medical colleges that participate in Karnataka NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 299 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,190 beds. That averages to roughly 595 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 450 beds while private institutions provide 740.

Medical education in Chitradurga spans 24 years. The oldest institution, Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, was established in 1999. The most recently established is Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute (2023).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Chitradurga. Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital has the highest intake at 150 seats, while Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute has 149 seats. Government colleges account for 50% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Chitradurga: the majority of seats (150 of 299) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (149) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.