250 New Government MBBS Seats Likely in Karnataka for 2025-26: DME

Karnataka is likely to see a significant rise in the number of government MBBS seats in the academic year 2025-26. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has announced that around 200 new MBBS seats are expected to be added across government medical colleges in the state.

Two New Government Medical Colleges Proposed

Two new government medical colleges have been proposed in Ramanagara and Kanakapura. If these colleges receive approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC), they could add approximately 200 to 250 MBBS seats. These colleges were not approved by the NMC in 2024, but officials are optimistic about getting the nod this year.

Karnataka’s Total Government MBBS Seat Pool May Reach 12,795

Currently, Karnataka offers 12,545 total MBBS seats, out of which 3,500 are in government medical colleges. With the addition of 200-250 new seats, the government MBBS seat count could rise significantly, creating more opportunities for NEET UG aspirants within the state.

Among government colleges, the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute holds the highest number of MBBS seats at 250, while the Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences offers the lowest at 100.

Karnataka: A Unique State Offering Govt Quota in Deemed Universities

Interestingly, Karnataka remains one of only two states in India, alongside Jharkhand, that offer government quota MBBS seats in Deemed Universities. These 189 MBBS seats are available in six Deemed Universities in the state. These seats allow eligible students to pursue medical education at comparatively lower costs than full-paid private seats.

This move has proven to be a game-changer for many students who fall just short of government college cut-offs but still want to continue their MBBS journey.

Seat-wise Distribution of Karnataka Government Medical Colleges (2025-26)

Here is a detailed list of the 24 government medical colleges in Karnataka and the MBBS seats currently available in each:

Medical College Name	Total MBBS Seats
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore	250
Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum	150
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar	150
Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamarajanagar	150
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura	100
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru	150
Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga	150
ESIC Medical College, Bangalore	150
ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga	150
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag	150
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	150
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri	150
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli	200
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar	150
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	150
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	150
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	150
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore	200
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur	150
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	150
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	150
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	200
Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri	150
Total	3800

Note: As per the NMC, Karnataka currently has 22 approved government medical colleges. The above table includes a total of 24 colleges and seat count, which assumes the addition of 2 proposed colleges, Ramanagara and Kanakapura, if they receive NMC approval.

What This Means for NEET Aspirants

If the projected seats are approved in time, more students will get the chance to study MBBS in affordable government colleges. This expansion is crucial given the rising demand for medical education and the limited number of government seats across India.

Aspiring NEET candidates are advised to stay updated with official announcements from DME Karnataka and MCC regarding counselling dates and eligibility for newly added seats.

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