BMCRI Bangalore Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), established in 1955, is a premier government medical college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Located on Krishna Rajendra Road, near City Market, BMCRI is one of Karnataka’s top 10 medical colleges, offering undergraduate (MBBS, B.Sc.), postgraduate (MD, MS, PG Diploma, M.Sc.), super-specialty (DM, M.Ch.), diploma, and certificate courses in Medicine, Nursing, and Paramedical streams. Spanning a 200-acre campus, BMCRI is associated with teaching hospitals like Victoria Hospital (1,000+ beds), Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals (686 beds), Minto Eye Hospital (300 beds), and a PMSSY Super-Specialty Hospital (203 beds), providing extensive clinical exposure. Admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, primarily through NEET UG for MBBS, NEET PG for MD/MS/PG Diploma, NEET SS for DM/M.Ch., and RGUHS entrance tests for Nursing and Paramedical courses. Counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ, 15%) and Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for State Quota (85%). Applications are online via the official BMCRI website or respective counselling portals. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for BMCRI admission 2025.

BMCRI Admission Highlights 2025

BMCRI Admission 2025 Dates

BMCRI MBBS Admission 2025

BMCRI offers a Full Time MBBS program for 5.5 years, including a 1-year compulsory internship. Admission is based on NEET UG scores, followed by MCC (AIQ, 15%) or KEA (State Quota, 85%) counselling. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 70,170/year. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI B.Sc. Admission 2025

BMCRI offers a Full Time B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Echo Cardiology, Respiratory Care Technology, Radiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Technology) for 3–4 years. Admission is based on KCET or Class 12 merit (CBSE 12th/ISC/Karnataka 2nd PUC), followed by KEA counselling. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 50,600 total. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2025

BMCRI offers a Full-Time B.Sc. Nursing program for 4 years at the Government College of Nursing, Victoria Hospital campus. Admission is based on NEET UG scores (from 2021 onwards), followed by KEA counselling. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 50,600 total. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI MD/MS Admission 2025

BMCRI offers Full Time MD (e.g., General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology) and MS (e.g., General Surgery, Orthopedics) programs for 3 years in 16 specializations. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, followed by MCC (50% seats) or KEA (50% seats) counselling. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025. Fees range from INR 37,020–2,64,000/year. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI PG Diploma Admission 2025

BMCRI offers Full Time PG Diploma courses (e.g., Radiology, Anesthesia) for 2 years. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, followed by MCC or KEA counselling. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 56,770/year. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI DM/M.Ch. Admission 2025

BMCRI offers Full Time DM (e.g., Cardiology, Neurology) and M.Ch. (e.g., Urology, Plastic Surgery) programs for 3 years with a total intake of 12 seats. Admission is based on NEET SS scores, followed by MCC counselling. Eligibility requires an MD (Medicine/Pediatrics for DM) or MS (Surgery for M.Ch) degree. Fees are approximately INR 3,42,450/year. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI M.Sc. Nursing Admission 2025

BMCRI offers a Full Time M.Sc. Nursing program for 2 years. Admission is based on the RGUHS entrance test, followed by KEA counselling. Eligibility requires a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC) and 1-year work experience. Fees are approximately INR 56,770/year. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI Diploma/Certificate Admission 2025

BMCRI offers Full Time Diploma (e.g., DMLT, DMXT) and Certificate courses in Paramedical streams for 8 months to 3 years at Bowring Hospital. Admission is based on the RGUHS Paramedical entrance test or Class 12 merit, followed by counselling. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 10,000–20,000 total. More details are tabulated below:

BMCRI Admission Process 2025

The step-by-step admission process for BMCRI admission 2025 is as follows:

Step 1: Online Registration

• For MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing: Register for NEET UG at www.nta.ac.in (March 1–30, 2025).
• For MD/MS/PG Diploma: Register for NEET PG at www.nbe.edu.in (April 1–May 7, 2025).
• For DM/M.Ch.: Register for NEET SS at www.nbe.edu.in (January–February 2025).
• For B.Sc., Nursing, Diploma/Certificate: Apply online at www.bmcribengaluru.karnataka.gov.in (Student Section) or www.rguhs.ac.in.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form

• Log in to the respective portal, fill personal, academic, and exam details (e.g., Class 12 for MBBS, MBBS for MD/MS).
• Select exam centers for NEET UG/PG/SS or RGUHS entrance.

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Upload photograph, signature, Class 12 mark sheet, MBBS degree (for PG), MD/MS degree (for SS), and other certificates (10–200 KB, JPG/PDF).

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

• NEET UG: INR 1,700 (General), INR 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD).
• NEET PG/SS: INR 4,250 (General/OBC), INR 3,250 (SC/ST/PwD).
• B.Sc./Nursing/Diploma: INR 500–1,000 (varies).
• Payment modes: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).

Step 5: Appear for the Entrance Exam

• NEET UG (MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing): May 4, 2025 (180 MCQs, 720 marks, 3 hours).
• NEET PG (MD/MS/PG Diploma): June 15, 2025 (200 MCQs, 3 hours).
• NEET SS (DM/M.Ch.): March 29–30, 2025 (150 MCQs, 2.5 hours).
• RGUHS Entrance (Nursing, Paramedical): July 2025 (100 MCQs, 2 hours).
• B.Sc.: KCET or Class 12 merit.

Step 6: Counselling

• For MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, MD/MS, PG Diploma: Register for MCC (AIQ) or KEA (State Quota) counselling at www.mcc.nic.in or www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in (July–August 2025). Pay counselling fee (INR 1,000–5,000), lock BMCRI as a choice, and attend 4 rounds + mop-up.
• For DM/M.Ch.: Attend MCC counselling.
• For B.Sc, M.Sc. Nursing, Diploma/Certificate: Attend KEA or RGUHS counselling at BMCRI campus.

Step 7: Final Admission

• Check merit list/cutoff on www.mcc.nic.in, www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, or www.bmcribengaluru.karnataka.gov.in.
• Report to BMCRI by September 2025, submit original documents, and pay course fee (e.g., MBBS: INR 70,170/year) via DD or online transfer.