Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College Bangalore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

BRAMC Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by NEET UG for MBBS and BDS, and by NEET PG for MD and MS programmes. KEA Karnataka manages state-quota counselling for both undergraduate and postgraduate seats.

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted for each programme family at BRAMC.

BRAMC Courses and Fees

BRAMC offers over 30 programmes spanning undergraduate medical, dental, paramedical, and postgraduate disciplines. The fee structure varies by programme and quota category. All fees below reflect the General/Government Quota total for the full course duration, as per the 2026 fee schedule.

Management Quota and NRI Quota fees are considerably higher. The Management/NRI Quota total fee for MBBS is INR 1,58,03,775, and for BDS is INR 24,34,750. Aspirants should verify the latest fee structure on the KEA Karnataka portal before applying.

BRAMC Admission Process

Admission to all medical and dental programmes at BRAMC is governed by NEET scores. The college follows the Karnataka state quota seat matrix: 85% state quota seats are filled by KEA Karnataka, and 15% AIQ seats are filled by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) under the Directorate General of Health Services.

MBBS Admission

Eligibility for MBBS requires completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects, a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and a valid NEET UG score.

• Registration on the KEA Karnataka portal
• Document verification and choice filling
• Seat allotment based on NEET rank and category
• Reporting to the allotted college with original documents
• Payment of fees and confirmation of admission

The NEET UG 2026 General Merit (GM) closing rank for BRAMC MBBS was 45,574 in Round 1 and 51,307 in Round 2. Reserved category closing ranks ranged up to 1,19,920 (ST Category). Aspirants from Karnataka must confirm eligibility under Karnataka state domicile rules through the KEA portal.

BDS Admission

BDS admission follows the same NEET UG-based KEA counselling process as MBBS. Eligibility is identical: 10+2 PCB with minimum 50% marks and a valid NEET UG score. BDS closing ranks are generally higher (less competitive) than MBBS within the same college.

MD and MS Admission

PG programme admission is through NEET PG, conducted by the National Board of Examinations. KEA Karnataka manages state quota allotment for MD and MS seats. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a mandatory one-year internship completion before the KEA counselling cutoff date.

Competitive clinical specialties such as Dermatology, General Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology command the highest NEET PG scores. Non-clinical specialties such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology have comparatively lower cutoffs at BRAMC.

Allied Health and Nursing Programmes

B.Sc Nursing, BPT, B.Sc allied health programmes, and GNM admissions are based on 10+2 merit, processed through the RGUHS and KEA Karnataka. Minimum eligibility is 10+2 with PCB and 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).

BRAMC Placements and Career Outcomes

BRAMC is a teaching hospital-based medical college. Like all government-regulated medical colleges in India, it does not conduct conventional campus placements. Graduates are absorbed into the healthcare ecosystem through NEET PG, NEET SS, government health service examinations, and private practice.

The primary goal for most BRAMC MBBS graduates is clearing NEET PG to secure an MD or MS seat. BRAMC’s own postgraduate programme spans high-demand clinical disciplines including General Medicine, General Surgery, Dermatology, and Radiodiagnosis, as well as non-clinical disciplines. Graduates who secure clinical PG seats at government hospitals in Karnataka draw a stipend of INR 70,000 to 80,000 per month during residency.

BRAMC Campus and Infrastructure

The BRAMC campus spans 25 acres in Bangalore, Karnataka. The attached Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College Hospital (BRAMCH) is a 570-bed tertiary care teaching hospital that supports clinical training for MBBS, BDS, BPT, and allied health students.

The college has a faculty strength of 355 plus members across medical, dental, and paramedical departments. Laboratories include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology blocks equipped for undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Residential facilities include separate boys and girls hostels with 170 rooms. Hostels are furnished and include a mess facility, gymnasium, sports areas, and round-the-clock security. Day-scholar students have access to the campus canteen and library.

BRAMC vs KIMS Bangalore vs M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Aspirants who qualify for BRAMC through KEA counselling often compare it with other private medical colleges in Bangalore. KIMS and Ramaiah are two of the most searched alternatives in the same city, though Ramaiah sits in a higher competitive tier.

BRAMC suits aspirants with NEET UG ranks in the 45,000 to 1,20,000 range under Karnataka state quota. KIMS draws a similar applicant base but has a larger hospital and marginally lower (more competitive) closing ranks. Ramaiah commands significantly lower closing ranks and has a larger tertiary care hospital with a stronger NIRF position. Aspirants with NEET ranks below 20,000 can aim for Ramaiah. Those in the 30,000 to 80,000 range typically compare BRAMC alongside KIMS and other Bangalore private colleges.