Question 1

Who founded KVG Medical College and what does KVG stand for?

Accepted Answer

KVG stands for Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda — the visionary founder and Founder President of the Academy of Liberal Education (R), Sullia. He established the KVG Education Trust in Sullia, Dakshina Kannada, which now operates 14 institutions on a contiguous campus — one of the largest multi-disciplinary educational campuses in India. KVGMCH was established in 2002 as the medical college under this trust. Dr. Gowda's mission was to bring world-class education to the Western Ghats region and serve the rural communities of coastal Karnataka.

Question 2

Is KVGMCH a government or private college?

Accepted Answer

KVGMCH is a private medical college affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru, sponsored by the Academy of Liberal Education (R), Sullia. Admissions for all MBBS seats (Government, Management, NRI quota) are through KEA Karnataka. It is NOT a government college.

Question 3

How many MBBS and PG seats does KVGMCH Sullia have?

Accepted Answer

KVGMCH has 100 NMC-approved MBBS seats — smaller than most Karnataka private colleges (which typically have 150). PG (MD/MS) courses span 19 specialties with approximately 75 total seats, including General Medicine (9), General Surgery (8), Paediatrics (6), OBG (6), Orthopaedics (5), and many other specialties including the unique MD Emergency Medicine (2 seats) and MD Respiratory Medicine (2 seats).

Question 4

What is the MBBS fee at KVGMCH Sullia?

Accepted Answer

Government quota: approximately ₹1,53,571/year. Management quota: approximately ₹12,00,117/year. NRI quota: check KEA/KVGMCH website for current rates. Intern stipend: ₹25,000/month.

Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NIRF (Medical — Overall) (2024)	#43 Overall among Indian Medical Colleges (NIRF 2024) — KVGMCH's highest-ever national ranking
Edufever (NEET 2024 KEA counselling preference) (2024)	Open Management Ranking: #46 \| Karnataka State Ranking: #52 \| Karnataka State Management Ranking: #22

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#43 Overall among Indian Medical Colleges (NIRF 2024) — KVGMCH's highest-ever national ranking

Open Management Ranking: #46 | Karnataka State Ranking: #52 | Karnataka State Management Ranking: #22

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