How many medical colleges are in Mangaluru (Mangalore)?

Mangaluru (Mangalore) has 7 medical colleges participating in Karnataka NEET counselling, with a combined 1,600 MBBS seats.

Medical Colleges in Mangaluru (Mangalore), Karnataka

Q: What is the total MBBS seat intake in Mangaluru (Mangalore)?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Mangaluru (Mangalore) is 1,600. A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre has the most seats (250) and Father Mullers Medical College has the fewest (150).

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

1,600

Private / Deemed

4 Private, 3 Deemed

Mangaluru (Mangalore) has 7 medical colleges that participate in Karnataka NEET-UG counselling, including 4 private, 3 deemed. These colleges collectively offer 1,600 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 7,069 beds. That averages to roughly 1,010 beds per institution.

Medical education in Mangaluru spans 61 years. The oldest institution, Kasturba Medical College, was established in 1955. The most recently established is Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (2016).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Mangaluru. A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Father Mullers Medical College has 150 seats.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Mangaluru: all 1,600 seats here are in private or deemed colleges. Fee structures vary significantly across institutions, so comparing the fee and cutoff data for each college is worth the effort.