Established in 1955, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) is the premier government medical institution in Karnataka and one of the most prestigious in India. Originally started as a private medical school by the Mysore Education Society, it was handed over to the Government of Mysore (now Karnataka) in 1957.

Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institute admits 250 MBBS students annually through NEET-UG, alongside a vast array of postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) programs.

5.5 years MBBS, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a mandatory 1-year rotating internship.

Around ₹3.5 Lakhs for the entire MBBS course

• Separate residential blocks are available for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and intern students.
• A 3,000 sq. meter facility with a vast collection of medical literature. It includes a Digital Library with over 80 computer nodes and high-speed Wi-Fi for accessing online journals.
• An advanced simulation lab (established with alumni and donor support) providing hands-on training in microsurgery, laparoscopy, and other surgical techniques.
• Specialized museums for Anatomy (histology and osteology) and Forensic Medicine.
• A large centrally located auditorium for cultural festivals (like “Cobalt Skies”) and academic seminars.

To get into Bangalore Medical College (BMCRI) for MBBS, you must clear NEET UG, register for counseling via Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for State Quota, and Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)  for All India Quota (depending on seat type), then participate in document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment based on your rank, with a high score (around 550-650+) needed for government seats.