BMCRI Bangalore, MAHE Manipal, St John's Bangalore, ESIC Gulbarga, and KIMS Hubli are the top MS colleges in Karnataka as per Collegedunia rankings 2026. BMCRI Bangalore tops the list with a CD Score of 976 out of 1000, followed by MAHE Manipal (971 out of 1000), St John's Bangalore (958 out of 1000), ESIC Gulbarga (898 out of 1000), and KIMS Hubli (895 out of 1000).
Key Summary
- Course Fees:
- Total Course Fees: MS course fees in Karnataka range from INR 60 K at RGES Ayurveda Gadag to INR 1.5 Cr at Ramaiah Bangalore, depending on the college and specialisation chosen.
- Government Colleges: There are 11 government MS colleges in Karnataka; course fees range from INR 81.9 K to INR 3.92 Lakh.
- Private Colleges: There are 18 private MS colleges in Karnataka; course fees range from INR 60 K to INR 1.5 Cr.
- Entrance Exams:
- NEET PG is accepted for MS admission at 21 colleges.
- Karnataka NEET PG State Counselling conducted by KEA applies for state-quota seats at 21 colleges.
- AIAPGET is accepted for MS Ayurveda admission at 8 colleges.
- Cheapest Colleges:
- RGES Ayurveda Gadag (INR 60 K)
- KIMS Koppal (INR 81.9 K)
- Muniyal Ayurveda Manipal (INR 90 K)
- Top Specialisations: MS Orthopaedics is the most widely offered specialisation across 17 colleges, followed by MS General Surgery at 16 colleges, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology at 12 colleges, MS Ophthalmology at 11 colleges, MS Anatomy at 10 colleges, and MS Otorhinolaryngology at 9 colleges.
- Placement Options:
- MS residents at Karnataka government colleges draw a monthly stipend of INR 56.25 K in the first year, rising to INR 68.75 K in the third, following the 25% hike effective August 2024, while ESIC Gulbarga and ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore pay close to INR 1 Lakh on the central scale.
- After completing MS, graduates move into Senior Residency, consultant surgeon roles across Bangalore and Manipal hospital chains, super-specialty MCh programmes, and private practice.
Top MS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| College Name | CD Overall Score (out of 1000) | CD Rank (Medical) | Type of College | Entrance Exams & Cutoff | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | 976 | 22 | Government | 1821 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MAHE Manipal | 971 | 29 | Private | 20249 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 78.15 Lakh |
| St John's Bangalore | 958 | 45 | Private |
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INR 37.35 Lakh |
| ESIC Gulbarga | 898 | 120 | Government | 8,599 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | 895 | 124 | Government | 9242 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| SIMS Shimoga | 861 | 166 | Private | 8668 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 4.36 Lakh |
| HIMS Hassan | 856 | 172 | Government | 12665 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 1.23 Lakh |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | 855 | 174 | Private | 11742 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| GIMS Gulbarga | 839 | 194 | Government | 19408 (NEET PG, MS Orthopaedics) | INR 3.73 Lakh |
| KIMS Karwar | 829 | 206 | Government | 15211 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.92 Lakh |
| FMMC Mangalore | 824 | 212 | Private | 9185 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| RIMS Raichur | 806 | 235 | Government | 19414 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | 797 | 241 | Government | 4068 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| VIMS Bangalore | 753 | 254 | Private | 17995 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore | 743 | 257 | Government | 7236 (NEET PG, MS General Surgery) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
Ques. What is the admission procedure for MS colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. MS admission in Karnataka is entirely entrance-based. Candidates must clear NEET PG conducted by NBEMS, then register for either All India Quota counselling through MCC or Karnataka state counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. KEA allots seats across Round 1, Round 2 and a mop-up round based on NEET PG rank, category and choice filling, covering government, private and deemed college seats. MS Ayurveda seats at the 8 Ayurveda colleges are filled through AIAPGET counselling conducted by AACCC. All Karnataka PG candidates sign a compulsory service bond at the time of admission.
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by MS colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. NEET PG is the primary entrance exam, accepted at 21 of the 29 MS colleges in Karnataka, including BMCRI Bangalore, MAHE Manipal, St John's Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, and Ramaiah Bangalore. Karnataka NEET PG State Counselling conducted by KEA governs the state-quota seats at those same 21 colleges, using Karnataka's own GM, 2AG, 2BG, 3AG, 3BG, SCG and STG category codes. AIAPGET is the entrance route for MS Ayurveda specialisations such as Shalya Tantra and Prasuti Tantra at the 8 Ayurveda colleges.
Ques. Which is the cheapest MS college in Karnataka?
Ans. RGES Ayurveda Gadag is the cheapest MS college in Karnataka with total course fees of INR 60 K for MS Shalya Tantra. It is followed by KIMS Koppal at INR 81.9 K, the most affordable allopathic option in the state, and by a group of seven Ayurveda colleges charging INR 90 K each. Among the larger government medical colleges, HIMS Hassan is the most affordable at INR 1.23 Lakh, while BMCRI Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, MMCARI Mysore and several others sit at INR 3.7 Lakh.
Ques. Is direct admission available for MS in Karnataka?
Ans. No. Direct admission is not available for MS at any college in Karnataka. The National Medical Commission mandates that all MD and MS seats, including management quota and NRI quota seats at private and deemed institutions such as MAHE Manipal, Ramaiah Bangalore and SDM Dharwad, be filled only through NEET PG merit and centralised counselling conducted by MCC or KEA. Any agent or consultancy promising a guaranteed MS seat without a NEET PG rank is operating outside the law, and such admissions are cancelled by the NMC.
Student Perception of top MS Colleges in Karnataka
St John's Bangalore records the highest overall rating among the top 10 MS colleges in Karnataka at 4.3 out of 5, while KIMS Hubli, SIMS Shimoga, GIMS Gulbarga, KIMS Karwar and MAHE Manipal share the highest academics rating at 4.3. SIMS Shimoga and KIMS Karwar also top the faculty rating at 4.3, and across the state clinical exposure and patient inflow draw the strongest praise while hostel accommodation and mess food attract the most criticism. The table below shows the student perception data collected from the reviews published on each college page.
| College Name | Overall Rating | Academics Rating | Faculty Rating | Most Liked Things | Areas of Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Bangalore | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | Expansive and well-maintained campus with the highest infrastructure rating in the state, clinical postings starting from second year, strong mentorship and extracurricular culture | High tuition fees flagged as the single most consistent complaint, average mess food quality, demanding workload |
| BMCRI Bangalore | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | Faculty rated among the best in the state, five attached hospitals giving very high patient inflow for clinical postings, new air-conditioned building with fully equipped labs | No proper sports ground, canteen unavailable or under repair, batch size of around 250 making lectures hard to follow |
| MAHE Manipal | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 | Strong infrastructure and laboratories, wide sports facilities and open campus space, industry practitioners teaching as faculty | Strict gate timings for college and hostel, high cost of living in and around the campus town |
| SIMS Shimoga | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | Lecturers with strong subject knowledge, well-stocked library with individual study compartments, transparent NEET-merit admissions and an on-campus hospital | Small classrooms, ragging reported as affecting first-year students, limited sports facilities and road noise from the main-road location |
| KIMS Hubli | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 | Experienced and helpful faculty, very high patient inflow giving strong clinical exposure, well-planned green campus with a placement rating of 4.6 | Old college building with summer ventilation problems, hostels needing renovation, food quality below expectations and limited city recreation |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | Helpful and talented faculty, spacious lecture halls with well-equipped labs, strong and diverse patient flow in the attached hospital | College and hospital located 4 km apart as the most-cited structural issue, three students per hostel room with poor food and hygiene, overcrowded transport and minimal sports funding |
| KIMS Karwar | 4.0/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | Highly qualified faculty, beach located 200 m from campus, revised CBME curriculum with early clinical exposure and a placement rating of 4.6 | Weakest accommodation rating in the state at 3.1 with monsoon rainwater leakage, compulsory mess charges with limited vegetarian options, hospital lacking MRI and super-specialty cover |
| ESIC Gulbarga | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Rated as having the best infrastructure among government medical colleges in the state, air-conditioned campus, English-medium teaching suiting students from mixed backgrounds | Hostel curfew at 9:30 PM with fines, limited North Indian food options, almost no extracurricular activities and limited cadaver access |
| HIMS Hassan | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 | Well-maintained 58-acre campus, 750-bed teaching hospital giving extensive patient exposure from second year, calm climate | Substandard hostel facilities with little cuisine variety, no sports ground on campus, strict attendance with heavy assignments and overly lecture-based teaching |
| GIMS Gulbarga | 3.9/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 | Strong clinical practice in the attached hospital, supportive and highly qualified professors, rigorous internal assessment and a safe disciplined campus | No playground on campus, parking and water supply issues, language barrier with Kannada-speaking patients for out-of-state candidates and the lowest social life rating in the set |
Placements and Post-MS Opportunities at MS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
ESIC Gulbarga and ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore pay the highest MS resident stipend in the state at close to INR 1 Lakh per month on the ESIC central scale, roughly double the Karnataka government scale of INR 56.25 K rising to INR 68.75 K after the 25% hike effective August 2024. A government seat in Karnataka therefore pays more than almost every private seat, where published stipends run between INR 30 K and INR 45 K, and MAHE Manipal reports the highest package in the state at INR 57 Lakh. The table below shows the stipend and placement outlook at the top 10 MS colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | Post-MS Stipend/Package | Post-MS Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3); placement rating 4.5 | Senior Residency across Bangalore government hospitals, Karnataka Health Services specialist cadre, MCh super-specialty entry and faculty tracks |
| MAHE Manipal | Highest package INR 57 Lakh; PG resident stipend reported around INR 45 K per month | Consultant surgeon roles across the Manipal Hospitals network, international fellowships, DM and MCh super-specialty programmes and in-house faculty positions |
| St John's Bangalore | Not Published; placement rating 4.3 | Consultant posts in Bangalore corporate and mission hospitals, rural service placements through the St John's network, super-specialty entry and academic medicine |
| ESIC Gulbarga | Close to INR 1 Lakh per month (ESIC central scale); 2-year bond with INR 10 Lakh penalty | Specialist posts across ESIC hospitals nationwide, Senior Residency in central government hospitals, consultant roles in private hospitals after bond completion |
| KIMS Hubli | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3); placement rating 4.6, joint highest in the state | Senior Residency at KIMS Hubli and north Karnataka government hospitals, district specialist posts, MCh super-specialty programmes |
| SIMS Shimoga | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3); placement rating 4.3 | Senior Residency in Karnataka teaching hospitals, consultant surgeon roles in central Karnataka, private practice and super-specialty entry |
| HIMS Hassan | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3) | Senior Residency at the attached 750-bed teaching hospital, district hospital specialist posts, teaching roles in pre-clinical and para-clinical departments |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | PG resident stipend reported around INR 30 K per month | Consultant posts across Bangalore private hospital chains, Senior Residency applications at government colleges, super-specialty entry and private practice |
| GIMS Gulbarga | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3); placement rating 4.3 | Senior Residency in Kalyana Karnataka government hospitals, district specialist cadre posts, private practice across the Gulbarga region |
| KIMS Karwar | INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month (Karnataka government scale, Year 1 to Year 3); placement rating 4.6, joint highest in the state | Senior Residency in coastal Karnataka government hospitals, consultant posts in Mangalore and Goa hospital networks, super-specialty programmes |
Scholarship Details for MS Colleges in Karnataka
Karnataka operates no scholarship scheme dedicated to MS or MD postgraduates, and the monthly PG stipend of INR 56.25 K to INR 1 Lakh serves as the primary financial support for residents across the state. MAHE Manipal runs the only substantive institutional PG medical scholarship found, offering a 100% fee waiver to top-ranked candidates, though its published waiver tiers cover non-clinical MD branches rather than clinical MS specialisations. The table below shows the scholarship position at the top 10 MS colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | Scholarship Scheme | Financial Benefit | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship available to SC, ST, OBC and minority candidates | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; SSP benefit INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year | SSP eligibility is caste and income gated and is not specific to postgraduate medical study |
| MAHE Manipal | MAHE Merit Scholarship for PG Medical, Dental and Super Specialty Programmes | 100% fee waiver for top-ranked candidates in MD Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology and Microbiology; 50% for MDS; 25% for MD Community Medicine, Hospital Administration and Palliative Medicine | The published waiver tiers cover non-clinical MD branches only, with no tier for clinical MS specialisations such as General Surgery or Orthopaedics. First-year fees are payable upfront and refunded within two months |
| St John's Bangalore | Merit-based and need-based institutional aid; participates in the National Scholarship Portal | Fee reduction possible from the second year for financially disadvantaged students | No PG-specific scheme is published; bank loan tie-ups are available and high tuition is the most common student complaint |
| ESIC Gulbarga | No dedicated PG scheme; ESIC central stipend is the primary support | Close to INR 1 Lakh per month | Highest stipend in the state, offset by a 2-year service bond carrying an INR 10 Lakh penalty with bank guarantees payable at the start of Year 2 and Year 3 |
| KIMS Hubli | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities available to eligible candidates | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; minorities scheme gives tuition reimbursement plus INR 10 K to INR 20 K maintenance at PG level | The minorities scheme carries an income cap of INR 2.5 Lakh for professional courses and excludes holders of other central government scholarships |
| SIMS Shimoga | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship available to eligible categories | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; SSP benefit INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year | Course fees of INR 4.36 Lakh sit above the INR 3.7 Lakh charged by most Karnataka government medical colleges |
| HIMS Hassan | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship available to eligible categories | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; SSP benefit INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year | At INR 1.23 Lakh, HIMS Hassan is the most affordable large government medical college for MS in Karnataka |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | No dedicated PG scholarship scheme published | Not Published | The reported PG stipend of around INR 30 K per month is among the lowest in the state, against course fees of INR 41.64 Lakh |
| GIMS Gulbarga | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship available to eligible categories | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; SSP benefit INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year | Candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka region may also access regional development board education support |
| KIMS Karwar | No dedicated PG scheme; Karnataka government stipend is the primary support. SSP Post-Matric Scholarship available to eligible categories | Stipend INR 56.25 K to INR 68.75 K per month; SSP benefit INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year | A compulsory mess charge of around INR 3.5 K per month applies to hostel residents |
Top Government MS Colleges in Karnataka
BMCRI Bangalore leads the government MS colleges in Karnataka with a CD Score of 976, ahead of ESIC Gulbarga at 898 and KIMS Hubli at 895. Fees across the 11 government colleges range from INR 81.9 K at KIMS Koppal to INR 3.92 Lakh at KIMS Karwar, with most of the group clustered at INR 3.7 Lakh. The table below lists the government MS colleges in Karnataka with their popular courses and fees.
| College Name | Popular MS Course | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| ESIC Gulbarga | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| HIMS Hassan | MS Anatomy | INR 1.23 Lakh |
| GIMS Gulbarga | MS General Surgery | INR 3.73 Lakh |
| KIMS Karwar | MS Orthopaedics | INR 3.92 Lakh |
| RIMS Raichur | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore | MS Orthopaedics | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| CIMS Chamarajnagar | MS Orthopaedics | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Koppal | MS Orthopaedics | INR 81.9 K |
Top Private MS Colleges in Karnataka
MAHE Manipal tops the private MS colleges in Karnataka with a CD Score of 971, followed by St John's Bangalore at 958 and SIMS Shimoga at 861. Fees across the 18 private colleges range from INR 60 K at RGES Ayurveda Gadag to INR 1.5 Cr at Ramaiah Bangalore, the widest spread in the state, driven by the gap between Ayurveda seats and deemed-university allopathic seats. The table below lists the private MS colleges in Karnataka with their CD Scores, popular courses and fees.
| College Name | CD Overall Score | Popular MS Course | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAHE Manipal | 971 | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | INR 78.15 Lakh |
| St John's Bangalore | 958 | MS Orthopaedics | INR 37.35 Lakh |
| SIMS Shimoga | 861 | MS Ophthalmology | INR 4.36 Lakh |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | 855 | MS General Surgery | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| FMMC Mangalore | 824 | MS Orthopaedics | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| VIMS Bangalore | 753 | MS General Surgery | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| SDM Dharwad | 562 | MS General Surgery | INR 71.55 Lakh |
| BGS & SJB Bangalore | 559 | MS Ophthalmology | INR 23.52 Lakh |
| JJM Davangere | 551 | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | INR 41.64 Lakh |
| Ramaiah Bangalore | 546 | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | INR 1.5 Cr |
Cheapest MS Colleges in Karnataka
RGES Ayurveda Gadag is the cheapest MS college in Karnataka at INR 60 K, followed by KIMS Koppal at INR 81.9 K and a group of seven Ayurveda colleges charging INR 90 K each. HIMS Hassan at INR 1.23 Lakh is the most affordable large government medical college, against INR 1.5 Cr at Ramaiah Bangalore at the other end of the range. The table below lists the MS colleges in Karnataka sorted from the lowest course fees upwards.
| College Name | Cheapest MS Course | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| RGES Ayurveda Gadag | MS Shalya Tantra | INR 60 K |
| KIMS Koppal | MS Orthopaedics | INR 81.9 K |
| Muniyal Ayurveda Manipal | MS Shalya Tantra | INR 90 K |
| SDM Trust Ayurvedic Bagalkot | MS Prasuti Tantra And Stri Roga | INR 90 K |
| Karnataka Ayurveda Mangalore | MS Shalya Tantra | INR 90 K |
| NK Jabshetty Ayurvedic Bidar | MS Shalya Tantra | INR 90 K |
| BMJA Gadag | MS Rasashastra | INR 90 K |
| Shri JG Ayurvedic Belgaum | MS Shalya Tantra | INR 90 K |
| SKAMCH Bangalore | MS Prasuti Tantra And Stri Roga | INR 90 K |
| HIMS Hassan | MS Anatomy | INR 1.23 Lakh |
| BMCRI Bangalore | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| ESIC Gulbarga | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| RIMS Raichur | MS General Surgery | INR 3.7 Lakh |
MS Admission in Karnataka 2026
NEET PG is the dominant entrance route for MS admission in Karnataka, accepted at 21 of the 29 colleges, while AIAPGET covers the 8 Ayurveda institutions. Karnataka NEET PG State Counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, handles state-quota seats at all 21 allopathic colleges and uses Karnataka's own GM, 2AG, 2BG, 3AG, 3BG, SCG and STG category codes rather than the central category set. The tables below show the exam-wise and college-wise admission details.
MS Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exams
NEET PG covers the widest set of MS seats in Karnataka at 21 colleges, with KEA state counselling running in parallel for the same institutions and AIAPGET applying at the 8 Ayurveda colleges. The table below shows the entrance exams accepted along with their tentative 2026 dates.
| Exam Name | No. of Colleges | Tentative Dates (2026) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET PG | 21 | Exam: June 2026 (Tentative); Result: July 2026 (Tentative) | National postgraduate medical entrance conducted by NBEMS for MD, MS and PG Diploma admission. Scores feed both All India Quota counselling through MCC and Karnataka state counselling through KEA. |
| Karnataka NEET PG State Counselling (KEA) | 21 | Registration: August 2026 (Tentative); Round 1 Allotment: September 2026 (Tentative) | Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority for state-quota seats at government colleges and state-quota plus management seats at private and deemed colleges, across Round 1, Round 2 and a mop-up round. |
| AIAPGET | 8 | Exam: July 2026 (Tentative); Counselling: September 2026 (Tentative) | All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test conducted by NTA, with counselling by AACCC for MS Ayurveda specialisations such as Shalya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra and Rasashastra. |
MS Colleges in Karnataka: Admission 2026
Eligibility for MS admission in Karnataka requires an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college, completion of a one-year compulsory rotating internship, and permanent registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council, while the Ayurveda institutions require a BAMS degree with NCISM registration instead. Every PG candidate admitted in Karnataka also signs a compulsory service bond under the Karnataka Compulsory Service Training Act 2012. The table below lists the exams accepted and eligibility criteria at each college.
| College Name | Exams Accepted | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| MAHE Manipal | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| St John's Bangalore | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| ESIC Gulbarga | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| KIMS Hubli | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| SIMS Shimoga | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| HIMS Hassan | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| GIMS Gulbarga | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| KIMS Karwar | NEET PG, KEA Karnataka PG Counselling | MBBS + 1-year Internship + NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
Top MS Specialisations in Karnataka
MS Orthopaedics is the most widely offered specialisation in Karnataka at 17 colleges, narrowly ahead of MS General Surgery at 16 colleges, with MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology at 12 colleges and MS Ophthalmology at 11 colleges. MS Anatomy is offered at 10 colleges and MS Otorhinolaryngology at 9, while the MS Ayurveda specialisations run at the 8 AIAPGET colleges. The table below shows the specialisation-wise college count across Karnataka.
| Specialisation | No. of Colleges | Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| MS Orthopaedics | 17 | BMCRI Bangalore, St John's Bangalore, MMCARI Mysore |
| MS General Surgery | 16 | BMCRI Bangalore, MMCARI Mysore, SIMS Shimoga |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 12 | BMCRI Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, MAHE Manipal |
| MS Ophthalmology | 11 | MMCARI Mysore, HIMS Hassan, SIMS Shimoga |
| MS Anatomy | 10 | BMCRI Bangalore, HIMS Hassan, ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore |
| MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 9 | BMCRI Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, MMCARI Mysore |
| MS Ayurveda (Shalya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra, Rasashastra) | 8 | RGES Ayurveda Gadag, Muniyal Ayurveda Manipal, SKAMCH Bangalore |
MS General Surgery Colleges in Karnataka
The table below shows the 2025 closing cutoffs and course fees for the top MS General Surgery colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | 2025 Cutoff | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | 1,218 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | 1,415 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| SIMS Shimoga | 2,556 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 4.36 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | 3,530 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| HIMS Hassan | 4,068 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 1.23 Lakh |
MS Orthopaedics Colleges in Karnataka
The table below shows the 2025 closing cutoffs and course fees for the top MS Orthopaedics colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | 2025 Cutoff | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | 1,860 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | 3,006 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | 4,137 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| SIMS Shimoga | 6,635 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 4.36 Lakh |
| Ramaiah Bangalore | 7,539 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 1.5 Cr |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Colleges in Karnataka
The table below shows the 2025 closing cutoffs and course fees for the top MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | 2025 Cutoff | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BMCRI Bangalore | 1,142 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| MMCARI Mysore | 1,943 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| KIMS Hubli | 2,368 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.7 Lakh |
| GIMS Gulbarga | 2,740 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 3.73 Lakh |
| SIMS Shimoga | 2,936 (KEA 2025, GM, Round 1) | INR 4.36 Lakh |
MS Colleges in Karnataka: FAQs
Ques. How many MS colleges are there in Karnataka?
Ans. There are 29 MS colleges in Karnataka covered in this listing, comprising 11 government colleges and 18 private colleges. The government group includes BMCRI Bangalore, ESIC Gulbarga, KIMS Hubli, HIMS Hassan, GIMS Gulbarga, KIMS Karwar, RIMS Raichur, MMCARI Mysore, ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore, CIMS Chamarajnagar, and KIMS Koppal. The private group covers MAHE Manipal, St John's Bangalore, SIMS Shimoga, Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore, FMMC Mangalore, VIMS Bangalore, SDM Dharwad, BGS & SJB Bangalore, JJM Davangere, Ramaiah Bangalore, and 8 Ayurveda colleges admitting through AIAPGET.
Ques. What is the NEET PG cutoff for MS colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. For MS General Surgery under Karnataka KEA state counselling in 2025, BMCRI Bangalore closed at 1,218 for GM category candidates in Round 1 and MMCARI Mysore at 1,415, making them the most competitive options in the state. SIMS Shimoga closed at 2,556, KIMS Hubli at 3,530, and HIMS Hassan at 4,068. Private colleges close at wider ranks, with JJM Davangere at 5,504, FMMC Mangalore at 6,149, Kempegowda KIMS Bangalore at 6,752, and VIMS Bangalore at 7,245. Under All India Quota, BMCRI Bangalore closed at 1,821 for General category candidates in Round 3.
Ques. Which is the best government MS college in Karnataka?
Ans. BMCRI Bangalore is the best government MS college in Karnataka with a CD Score of 976 and a Collegedunia rank of 22 in India, offering MS General Surgery at INR 3.7 Lakh with the state's toughest KEA cutoff of 1,218. It also holds India Today rank 14 and is rated first in Bangalore, with students citing five attached hospitals giving exceptional patient inflow. ESIC Gulbarga follows with a CD Score of 898 and pays the highest stipend among government colleges at close to INR 1 Lakh per month.
Ques. Which is the best private MS college in Karnataka?
Ans. MAHE Manipal is the top-ranked private MS college in Karnataka with a CD Score of 971 and a NAAC A++ grade, and its constituent Kasturba Medical College Manipal holds NIRF Medical rank 10 in India, the strongest national position in the state. It reports the highest package in Karnataka at INR 57 Lakh, at fees of INR 78.15 Lakh. St John's Bangalore is the strongest alternative with a CD Score of 958, NIRF Medical rank 30, and the highest overall student rating in the state at 4.3.
Ques. What are the popular MS specialisations offered in Karnataka?
Ans. MS Orthopaedics is the most widely available specialisation, offered at 17 colleges, closely followed by MS General Surgery at 16 colleges. MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology is offered at 12 colleges and MS Ophthalmology at 11 colleges, while MS Anatomy runs at 10 colleges and MS Otorhinolaryngology at 9. The MS Ayurveda specialisations, including Shalya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, and Rasashastra, are offered at 8 Ayurveda colleges admitting through AIAPGET.
Ques. What stipend do MS students receive in Karnataka?
Ans. MS residents at Karnataka government medical colleges such as BMCRI Bangalore, KIMS Hubli and MMCARI Mysore receive INR 56.25 K in the first year, INR 62.5 K in the second, and INR 68.75 K in the third, following a 25% hike applied by the Medical Education Department with effect from August 2024. ESIC Gulbarga and ESI-PGIMSR Bangalore pay close to INR 1 Lakh per month on the ESIC central scale, the highest in the state. Published private college stipends are considerably lower, running between INR 30 K and INR 45 K per month, which means a Karnataka government seat generally pays more than a private one.
Ques. Is there a compulsory service bond for MS admission in Karnataka?
Ans. Yes. Under the Karnataka Compulsory Service Training by Candidates Completed Medical Courses Act 2012, every PG candidate must serve one year in a government hospital in an urban area, and this applies across government, private and deemed colleges under all quotas. Candidates admitted to government seats, including All India Quota PG seats, must serve a minimum of three years in government service, while in-service candidates serve ten years. The penalty for not serving is INR 50 Lakh for a PG degree, and a separate discontinuation bond of INR 10 Lakh applies to candidates who leave the course midway.
Ques. Is a scholarship available for MS students in Karnataka?
Ans. Karnataka has no scholarship scheme dedicated to MS or MD postgraduates, and the monthly PG stipend is the primary financial support for residents across the state. MAHE Manipal offers the only substantive institutional PG medical scholarship, granting a 100% fee waiver to top-ranked candidates, though its published tiers cover non-clinical MD branches such as Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology rather than clinical MS specialisations. Eligible candidates can also apply for the Karnataka SSP Post-Matric Scholarship worth INR 2 K to INR 30 K per year, or the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities, which covers tuition reimbursement plus INR 10 K to INR 20 K maintenance at postgraduate level subject to an income cap of INR 2.5 Lakh.
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