Bengaluru, Karnataka
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka·Estd. 2012
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Bengaluru is a medical institution established in 2013 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, run as a public sector undertaking under the Employees' State Insurance framework. It offers MBBS at the undergraduate level and postgraduate MD/MS programmes through its PGIMSR wing, all regulated by the NMC, with admission via NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate seats. The attached ESIC hospital provides extensive clinical training. For NEET aspirants targeting ESIC Medical College Bengaluru admission 2026, key concerns include eligibility, NEET cutoff trends, fee structure, seat matrix and the counselling-based admission process. This page compiles the courses offered, eligibility, fee structure, admission process, seats and facilities for the 2026 session, helping medical aspirants in Karnataka evaluate this government-sector option with accurate, verified information.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 13 · MS 3
A complete list of programmes on offer — 21 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
16 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 553 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 1,649 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 6,253 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 15,381 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 17,558 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 22,585 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 43,956 | 2024 |
| Pharmacology | 47,605 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 51,756 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 74,790 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 82,047 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 84,806 | 2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 92,996 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt |
|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹1.09 L |
MD
₹2.5 L / year
MS
₹2.5 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
KEA
85% state quota
Admission to ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a government college, seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota and the 85% state quota. The All India Quota is counselled online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while the state quota is counselled by the Karnataka State NEET-UG Counselling. Both run in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR closed near rank 553 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR has 150 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Karnataka state quota.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹1.09 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 16 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR is a government medical college in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Karnataka State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹1.14 L per month in the first year, rising to about ₹1.14 L by the third year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹10 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR has an attached teaching hospital of around 530 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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