Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Public
Total Courses
17 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
17 CoursesMD Paediatrics
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Community Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Pharmacology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Orthopaedics
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/MS Anatomy
MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year
MD Respiratory Medicine
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Ophthalmology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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
MD Pathology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Microbiology
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
MD Biochemistry
MBBS with valid NEET PG score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | 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/MS Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score; internship completed by March 31 of admission year |
MD Respiratory Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Ophthalmology 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 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 |
MD Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 1.23L | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 68.4K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 40.9K | MBBS with valid NEET PG score |
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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) | 119 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Central Government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST students in Central Government-funded institutions.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
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 |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
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.
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.
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.
Hostel & Accommodation
Campus Gallery
Hostel
Infrastructure
Campus
Events
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The MBBS tuition fee is ₹1,09,350 per year for all students — one of the lowest in any government medical college in India. There is no management or NRI quota. Additional hostel, mess, caution deposit, and examination fees are charged separately.
ESIC Medical College Gulbarga is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, Karnataka for both MBBS (UG) and MD/MS (PG) programmes.
Yes, ESIC Medical College Gulbarga is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 150 MBBS seats annually.
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