Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
34 Courses
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga - Overview
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About Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga (also known as ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Kalaburagi) is a centrally funded government medical institution established in 2013 under the administrative control of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India (ESI Act No. 34 of 1948). It is one of the 20 ESIC Medical Colleges nationwide and is the second ESIC Medical College in Karnataka after ESIC Medical College, Bengaluru (est. 2012). The ESIC Complex, Gulbarga was formally inaugurated on 01 February 2014 by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, then UPA Chairperson. The complex is situated within the sprawling Gulbarga University Campus on Sedam Road and is spread over 50.26 acres in a serene, pollution-free environment on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city in North Karnataka. The complex uniquely houses a Medical College, Hospital, Dental College & Nursing College — all under one roof — along with a world-class air-conditioned amphitheatre (2,000-seat capacity), PRB Building, separate hostels for boys and girls, residential quarters (Type I–VI), community centre, and playground. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It started admissions with 100 MBBS seats in 2013-14, expanded to 125, and currently admits 150 MBBS students annually. The college has 279 faculty members and a student count of 499+. The attached ESIC Hospital, Gulbarga is a 630+ bedded (originally 470 beds, currently sanctioned for 630 beds) multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital equipped with 10 Operation Theatres (4 modular German OT machines + 6 modular OTs), ICU, MICU, NICU, PICU, SICU, Blood Bank, CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray machines, centralized laboratories, and a centralized pharmacy. The hospital serves the Hyderabad-Karnataka region catering to both ESIC-insured persons (IP beneficiaries) and the general public. The campus is approximately 9.4 km from Kalaburagi Airport (KLB) and 6.8 km from Gulbarga Railway Station.
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga Courses
34 CoursesMD Respiratory Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pathology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Paediatrics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Ophthalmology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Community Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS General Surgery
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD General Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score; ESIC IP children given preference under ESIC quota
MD Physiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Orthopaedics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pharmacology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Microbiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD/MS Anatomy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year
MD Biochemistry
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score; ESIC IP children given preference under ESIC quota
MD/MS Anatomy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year
MD General Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MD Respiratory Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Ophthalmology 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS General Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD General Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 1.09L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score; ESIC IP children given preference under ESIC quota |
MD Physiology 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD/MS Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year |
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 1.09L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31 of admission year; valid NEET UG score; ESIC IP children given preference under ESIC quota |
MD/MS Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year |
MD General Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
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Placement Highlights 2025
MBBS graduates primarily pursue NEET PG for postgraduate specialisation. ESIC graduates have strong absorption into the ESIC hospital network across India, Central Government Health Services (CGHS), Railway Hospitals, and Armed Forces. Formal placement statistics not published by ESIC.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
ESIC Hospitals — All India Network | N/A |
Central Government Health Services (CGHS) | N/A |
Railway Hospitals (Ministry of Railways) | N/A |
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National Ranking (2024)
All India Ranking: ~181 | Karnataka State Ranking: ~20
MBBSCouncil India Rank (NEET 2024 counselling preference) (2024)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
National Ranking (2024) | 119 |
MBBSCouncil India Rank (NEET 2024 counselling preference) (2024) | All India Ranking: ~181 | Karnataka State Ranking: ~20 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Central Government scholarship for meritorious students pursuing undergraduate professional courses, disbursed through NIC.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarship for meritorious students pursuing undergraduate professional courses, disbursed through NIC. | Students with top NEET scores from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Central Government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students in Central Government-funded institutions. | SC/ST students with valid caste certificate and meeting income criteria (Central Government SC/ST norms) | Full tuition fee reimbursed |
ESIC IP Children Scholarship / Fee Concession ESIC provides fee concessions and priority in seat allocation for wards of insured persons. The fee of ₹1,09,350/year is uniformly subsidised for all admitted students — one of the lowest in any government medical college in India. | Children of ESIC-insured persons (IP beneficiaries) who secure admission through the ESIC quota | Subsidised / fee concession as applicable under ESIC norms |
ESIC IP Children Scholarship / Fee Concession ESIC provides fee concessions and priority in seat allocation for wards of insured persons. The fee of ₹1,09,350/year is uniformly subsidised for all admitted students — one of the lowest in any government medical college in India. | Children of ESIC-insured persons (IP beneficiaries) who secure admission through the ESIC quota | Subsidised / fee concession as applicable under ESIC norms |
Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Central Government scholarship for meritorious students pursuing undergraduate professional courses, disbursed through NIC. | Students with top NEET scores from families with annual income below ₹8 lakhs | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Central Government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students in Central Government-funded institutions. | SC/ST students with valid caste certificate and meeting income criteria (Central Government SC/ST norms) | Full tuition fee reimbursed |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Auditorium
World-class centrally air-conditioned amphitheatre with 2,000-seat capacity spread across 4 floors, including a banquet hall, meeting hall, AV room, and green rooms — suitable for large academic conferences, convocations, and public events.
Library
Central library located on the ground floor of the Medical College Building, equipped with 5,300+ books, Indian and foreign journals, e-library, HELINET (Health Library Network) access, audio-visual aids, and digital library resources. Provides separate reading rooms for students and teaching staff.
Hostel
Comfortable and well furnished independent hostel wings for boys and girls with all the amenities is provided to the students at the ESICMC Kalaburagi Campus. Separate hostels for Medical and Paramedical students is available with a total accomodation facility of 1226 and 1188 students respectively.
Teaching Hospital (ESIC Hospital, Kalaburagi)
630+ bedded (originally 470, now sanctioned 630) multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital with 10 OTs (4 imported German modular OT machines + 6 modular OTs), ICU, MICU, NICU, PICU, SICU, Blood Bank, CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Centralized Labs (Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology — 24x7), Centralized Pharmacy, and 24x7 Emergency / Casualty services. Serves both ESIC insured persons (IP beneficiaries) and general public of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. Specialties include General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology & STD, Psychiatry, TB & Chest, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Dental Surgery, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine.
Lecture Halls
5 centrally air-conditioned gallery-type lecture halls with all modern teaching facilities for UG students, including audio-visual aids, interactive boards, and good acoustics. 2 examination halls with seating capacity of 250 and 120 respectively.
Laboratories & Museums
Fully equipped departmental laboratories for Pre-Clinical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), Para-Clinical (Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine), and Clinical disciplines. 6 departmental museums with adequate specimens, models, and charts for visual learning.
Hostel & Accommodation
Campus Gallery
Infrastructure
Hostel
Events
Campus
College Building
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ESIC Gulbarga offers MD and MS postgraduate programmes in 15 specialties including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and ENT.
Yes. After completing the MBBS internship, graduates must fulfil a compulsory rural service bond as per ESIC policy. Skipping the mandatory service attracts a financial penalty. PG residents also have a bond obligation. ESIC provides a deferment policy for graduates wishing to pursue PG/Super-Specialty studies before completing the bond.
Yes, ESIC Medical College Gulbarga is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 150 MBBS seats annually.
The ESIC Complex Gulbarga is unique in housing a Medical College, Hospital, Dental College, and Nursing College all within a single 50.26-acre campus in the Gulbarga University Campus. It also features a world-class air-conditioned amphitheatre with 2,000-seat capacity (spread across 4 floors with a banquet hall, meeting hall, AV room, and green rooms), residential quarters for faculty (Type I–VI), community centre, and playground.
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026