Karnataka (Bengaluru)– The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the college-wise fee structure for MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026-27 academic year. The rates have been set by Government Order No. MED 207 RGU 2026 dated August 14, 2026, and the fee list was published on August 17, 2026.
Background
According to the government orders, the fee structure has been finalized following consensus meetings held under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary, Medical Education Department, on 12-06-2026, involving representatives of private medical college associations in the state- the Karnataka Private Medical & Dental Colleges’ Association (KPCF), the Association of Minority Professional Colleges of Karnataka (AMPCK), and the Karnataka Religious and Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges’ Association (KRLMPCA) — regarding seat-sharing and fee arrangements for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses for 2026-27.
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Fee Structure Highlights
The notification covers 68 medical colleges across four categories- Government, Minority (Linguistic/Religious), Private Unaided, and Private/Deemed University — with separate fee slabs for Government-quota, Private-quota, Management quota, and NRI-quota seats.
Government Medical Colleges
- Government-quota MBBS fee: ₹64,350 per year for most government colleges; ₹1,09,350 per year for ESI Medical Colleges (Bengaluru and Gulbarga)
- Management-quota fee (under KPCF/KRLMPCA/AMPCK seat-sharing arrangement) at several government colleges (e.g., Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, Hubli, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Raichur, Gulbarga, Koppal): ₹25,09,350 per year, applicable to both management and NRI-category seats.
- ESI Medical College seats under the “All India and State Quota” carry a fee of ₹1,00,000 per year.
Minority Colleges
- Government-quota fee: ₹1,53,571 per year
- Private-quota fee: ₹12,00,117 per year
- Management/NRI-quota fees range from roughly ₹27 lakh to ₹44 lakh per year, depending on the college (e.g., St John Medical College’s private-quota fee stands out separately at ₹8,10,535, with nil government/management fee shown)
Private Unaided Colleges
- Government-quota fee: ₹1,53,571 per year
- Private-quota fee: ₹12,00,117 per year
- Management/NRI-quota fees range from about ₹26.3 lakh to ₹43.1 lakh per year
Private / Deemed Universities
- Fees vary significantly by institution, with government/private-quota fees ranging from ₹0 to over ₹6 lakh, and management/NRI-quota fees going up to ₹45 lakh per year at some deemed universities (e.g., PES University Institute of Medical Sciences, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences)
Special Mention: Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra (SJM) Institutions, Chitradurga
A separate order (No. MED 213 RGU 2026, dated 13-08-2026) fixes the governmentquota fee for institutions under Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra University, Chitradurga, for 2026-27:
| Course | Government Quota Fee | Management/NRI Quota Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS – Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital | ₹22,50,000 | ₹34,50,000 |
| BDS – JJM Dental College | ₹4,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
Important Note
The government order clarifies that the fees prescribed do not apply to NRI and other management-quota seats, and institutions are directed to consider the willingness of the concerned management before finalizing such seats — with the fee for such seats not to exceed ₹45,00,000 per year.
What This Means for Candidates
- Candidates participating in KEA’s 2026-27 MBBS/BDS counseling should refer to their allotted college’s fee category (Government/Minority/Private Unaided/Deemed University) to estimate the applicable annual fee.
- Fees are per annum and subject to further clarification/circulars from KEA and the Medical Education Department.
- Candidates are advised to check the official KEA website for the complete, updated fee structure and any subsequent revisions before choice filling.
Note: This report is based on the official Government Orders and the KEA fee notification for MBBS 2026-27. Candidates should verify the latest fee details directly on the official KEA portal
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