Online Medical Sick Leave Certificate in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi and everywhere in between.
Being unwell is hard enough without arranging paperwork in person. You can request an online medical sick leave certificate in Karnataka from home, and a registered doctor reviews your symptoms and the dates you need.
If the doctor agrees a certificate is appropriate, you'll receive it digitally.
Some straightforward requests take about 40 minutes. It depends on your information and on the doctor's assessment and availability.
Before You Apply, Ask Your Employer Two Things
- From which day of absence do they need a certificate?
- What should it show: only the dates, or the reason as well?
Across Karnataka
Tech offices in Bengaluru and Mysuru
Large tech employers mostly handle leave through an HR portal. Some only need a certificate for longer absences.
Mangaluru, Udupi and the coast
Port, refinery and hospital jobs often run on shifts. If you work in Manipal's hospitals or colleges, they'll have their own process for sick leave.
Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi and Kalaburagi
Manufacturing units, traders and government offices are big employers in north Karnataka. Ask your office or supervisor how they want medical leave documented.
Karnataka Government Employees
Leave for state government staff comes under the Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR), and departments may specify where a medical certificate should come from.
Students
Engineering colleges under VTU, medical and nursing colleges under RGUHS, and the state universities each have their own attendance and exam rules. Missing an exam usually needs more paperwork than missing a class, so ask your college early.
How It Works
Share how you feel
Your symptoms, when they started, and the leave dates you need.
Pay
₹649 onwards, shown before you pay.
Doctor checks it
A registered doctor reviews your request and may call you if something's unclear.
Certificate sent to you
If approved, it arrives digitally with the doctor's registration details.
Coastal Monsoon Fevers
Udupi and Dakshina Kannada get very heavy monsoon rain. Leptospirosis, dengue and malaria rise, and Mangaluru has long dealt with urban malaria. A fever with chills needs a malaria test. A fever with muscle pain after floodwater exposure needs an in-person check.
Workers From Other States
Bengaluru and the coastal and industrial towns employ millions of workers from other states. If you fall ill far from family, applying online gets the paperwork started, and the doctor will tell you if you need to be seen in person.
Hampi and Heritage Tourism
Hampi, Badami and Mysuru draw visitors all year. Guides, drivers and hotel staff work long hours in the heat. If you fall ill, a certificate for missed days can help with your employer.
A Nurse's Request
A nurse at a private hospital in Mangaluru catches a fever with chills in the monsoon. The hospital needs a certificate. She applies and mentions the chills. The doctor advises a malaria test first, then reviews the case once the report is in.
Karnataka Through the Year
- March to May: heat in north Karnataka, often above 42°C
- June to September: heavy monsoon on the coast and in the Malnad, with leptospirosis and dengue
- October and November: retreating rains and Dasara
- December to February: pleasant weather across most of the state
Bengaluru's IT Workforce
Most IT companies in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru follow standard HR leave policies. Many accept a digital certificate for short illness. Check how many days you can take before a certificate is needed.
Related Pages
Sick Leave in Bangalore
More detail for Bangalore.
Bangalore Page →Medical Certificate in Karnataka
Other certificates for the state, such as fitness and recovery.
Karnataka Page →Caretaker Certificate
If you took leave to care for someone.
Caretaker Page →Form 1A in Karnataka
The RTO medical form for a licence.
Form 1A Page →Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work outside Bengaluru?
Yes. The process is online, so it works anywhere in Karnataka, as long as the doctor can reach you.
Can a state government employee use this for formal leave?
Ask your department. Leave falls under the KCSR, and some offices want a certificate from a particular source.
I study at a VTU college. Will this cover a missed exam?
That depends on your college and university rules. Check what they accept before applying.
I work shifts at the port or a plant. When can I apply?
Any time. Send the form after your shift and the doctor reviews it when available.
Can I choose how many days of leave?
Share the dates you'd like covered. The number of days is the doctor's decision.
How much does it cost?
Prices begin at ₹649.
Is it guaranteed once I've paid?
No. Every request goes through a doctor's review and may be declined.
I have a fever with chills in Mangaluru. What should I do?
Get a malaria test first. Then you can request a certificate.
I'm from another state and work in Bengaluru. Can I apply?
Yes, as long as you're in India and can take a call.
I'm a guide in Hampi and fell ill. Can I apply?
Yes. Mention the symptoms and the exact dates when you apply.
My Bengaluru company wants a certificate after two days. When should I apply?
Apply as soon as you know you'll be out longer.
Can I apply from Hubballi or Dharwad?
Yes. Anywhere in Karnataka works.
Is the reviewing doctor in Karnataka?
A registered doctor reviews your request. They may work from another state.
Unwell Anywhere in Karnataka?
Start your request online and a registered doctor will review it.
Issued only when the doctor finds it medically appropriate, subject to availability. Your employer or college decides whether to accept it.