Students opting for the medical stream can choose to become doctors and make a difference in the lives of people. After getting a medical degree, they can choose to specialize in various fields and become pediatricians, gynecologists, ENT specialists, endocrinologists, diabetologists, orthopaedists, and cardiologists.
Karnataka has a number of medical colleges across its various towns and cities that offer medical courses. Besides scoring high marks, students have to pass certain rigorous tests and meet specific guidelines specified by the colleges. Based on our own surveys, special techniques, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top 10 medical colleges in Karnataka.
Established on 30th June 1953, under the guidance of T.M.A. Pai, Kasturba Medical College is a constituent unit of the Manipal University, Manipal.
Established in 1979. Ramaiah Medical College (RMC) was established with the vision of providing quality education to all. The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and it is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, which is also known as BMCRI, was established as a private college in 1955 by Dr. Mekhri and Dr. Shivram.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi is a constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research was established in 1963. The college is recognized by the Medical Council of India.
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru was established in the year 1980 by the Vokkaligara Sangha and is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and recognized by Medical Council of India.
Established on June 1, 1996, at Bengaluru by the Government of Karnataka, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka is a premier Health Science University offering various courses in the field of medicine for deserving aspirants.
Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru was established in 1955. It is a constituent institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The college was recongized Medical Council of India in 1958.
Sri Siddhartha Medical College was established in the year 1988 by Sri Siddhartha Educational Society (SSES). The college is situated in the outskirts of Tumakuru city. The college is affiliated Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education.
Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2000 by the Khaja Education Society. The is recognized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India and approved by MCI, New Delhi and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences is the first modern medicine Medical College established under the aegis of the SDM Educational Society. Recognized by the MCI, New Delhi and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.