Overview
There are as many as 66 medical colleges in Karnataka which altogether offer 10945 total medical seats in Karnataka 2024. Of the 66 medical colleges in Karnataka, 21 are government medical colleges thus accounting for less than one-third of the total medical colleges. The rest, i.e. 45 medical colleges are private medical colleges. The total government medical seats in Karnataka 2024 are 3200 and the rest, i.e. 7745 seats are available for admission to private medical colleges in Karnataka. With so many medical colleges in Karnataka, good prospect of postgraduate medical studies is evident.
As a result, the students can pursue PG in 55 medical colleges of Karnataka which collectively offer 5,000+ seats to MD/MS/Diploma program! Of these, 20 are government medical colleges in Karnataka offering 1171 seats in PG courses and the rest are 35 private medical colleges of Karnataka with 3800+ seats. If we were to explore the status of super specialty studies, there are 23 medical colleges in Karnataka that offer around 370 seats in DM/MCH programs.
Quick Facts about Medical Colleges in Karnataka State
| Total Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 72 (13944) |
| Govt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 24 (4249) |
| Pvt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 48 (9695) |
| Govt Med College Fee | 0.65 Lacs - 1.10 Lacs |
| Pvt Med College Fee | 8.11 Lacs - 27.1 Lacs |
| Total Speciality ( MD/MS) Seats | 5874 |
| All India Quota Seats | 562 |
| State Quota Seats | 11633 |
| NEET Applicants Appeared 2025 | 142369 |
| Chance for Govt College seat | 2.98% |
| Medical University Name | Rajiv Gandhi Univ of Health Sciences, Karnataka |
| Counseling Body website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka State - Fees & Seats
Refer to the below table for Total Tuition Fees, MBBS intake, Establishment Year, Cut off for All India Quota, and State Quota Seats for every Govt Medical College in Karnataka
Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka - Fees & Seats
In the table below you can find the Total Tuition Fees, MBBS intake, Establishment Year, Cut off for All India Quota, and State Quota Seats for every Private Medical College.In Karnataka, Private Medical Colleges participate solely in State Counseling procedures and not in All India Counseling. Hence, the All India Quota cut-off detail is not available.
Study MBBS in Private Medical Colleges in India Vs MBBS Abroad
There are numerous benefits to the MBBS Abroad over studying in Private medical colleges in India. You can refer to the below table to understand the values we fetch in MBBS Abroad on various critical parameters, that are crucial before deciding the right path.
| Key Parameter | MBBS Abroad | MBBS in India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public & Private Both | Public & Private Both |
| World Ranking | Available | Not Available |
| Recognition | WHO, WFME, ECFMG, US GMC,UK etc | NMC and very few international recognition |
| Teaching Experience | Up to 200 Years | Mostly up to 10 Years |
| Tuition Fee 5/6 Years | 3-5 Lacs/Year(Affordable) | 8-15Lacs/Year(Expensive) |
| Global Exposure | Very High, Students from across world | No Exposure |
| Teaching Methodology | Small Groups of 15-20 Students in each batch, Test after every Conceptual Class | 100-150 students in a batch |
| Grading of Academics | Mostly European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) | University Level, CBME |
| Opportunities for Global Medical PG | US, CANADA, Gulf Region, UK and other European Countries incl India | Primarily India |
| Patient Interaction | Moderate to High | Very Less |
| Affiliated Hospitals | Multiple Hospitals for different speciality | College Hospital only |
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET (UG) 2026 examination on Sunday,3rd May 2026, in pen & paper mode. The examination serves as a uniform entrance examination for MBBS admission and other streams like BDS/ BAMS/ BSMS/ BUMS/ BHMS and other undergraduate medical courses across Medical Colleges in India for the 2026 Session.
NEET UG 2026 Tentative Exam Schedule
| EVENT | Tentative Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Notification Release | 1st Week of February 2026 |
| Start of Online Application Form | 1st Week of February 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | Last Week of March 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | Last Week of March 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Last Week of March 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip Release | Last Week of April 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Release | Last Week of April / 1st Week of May 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 3rd May 2026 (Sunday – Tentative) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Last Week of May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 1st Week of June 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration | 2nd Week of June 2026 |
NEET-UG 2025 Cut Off
Like previous years, the NEET (UG) Cut off for qualification will be 50 percentile for candidates from General category. Often the candidates confuse percentage with percentile system in this exam.
Please find the table below indicating Actual NEET UG cut off for 2023 and 2024 and NEET 2025 Cut off
| Category | Cut-off Percentile | NEET 2023 | NEET 2024 | NEET 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN / EWS | 50th | 137 | 162 | 144 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th | 107 | 127 | 113 |
| GEN / EWS (PwD) | 45th | 121 | 144 | 127 |
| SC / ST / OBC (PwD) | 40th | 107 | 127 | 113 |
Karnataka Medical Colleges Counselling
Seat allocation is being done in multiple phases both in All India counseling and State counseling of Karnataka. This is because, many seats become vacant due to withdrawal of seats by the students for not getting college of their choice, not able to arrange the funds for fees, Lack of proof of their category under which they applied etc. Once the dates for reporting to the college/ Fee deposits/Submitting documents is passed all such seats made available for the next rounds. In the below table, you can find the details for counseling rounds in All India and State counseling followed for MBBS Seat Allocation-
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Karnatakaunder the guidance of DMER, Mumbai is responsible for conducting State counseling for allocation of 85% of MBBS Seats in Govt and 100% Private Medical College under State Quota. However, MCC is the governing body for filling rest 15 % seats through All India Quota seats in Govt Medical College and 100% Seats in Deemed University. Those who qualified NEET are eligible to apply in both the counseling processes.
All India MCC Counselling Dates 2026
Below are the Important dates for the All India MCC Counselling NEET UG 2026 process
| Process | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| Seat Matrix | 18 - 19 Jul | 9 - 11 Aug | 02-Sep | 20-Sep |
| Reg | 21 - 28 Jul | 12 -18 Aug | 3 - 8 Sept | 22 - 24 sept |
| Choice Filling | 22- 28 Jul | 13 - 18 Aug | 3 - 8 Sept | 22 - 25 sept |
| Seat Allotment | 29- 30 Jul | 19 - 20 Aug | 9 - 10 Sept | 25 - 26 Sept |
| Result | 31-Jul | 21-Aug | 11-Sep | 27-Sep |
| Reporting | 1 - 6 Aug | 22 - 29 Aug | 12 - 18 Sept | 27 Sep - 3 Oct |
Karnataka State Counselling dates 2025
Below are the dates for important events for All India Counselling process
| Process | Rounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |
| Online Registration | 16-Jul | 13-16 Sep |
| Publish State Merit list | 01-Sep | 18-Sep |
| Choice filling | 16 - 19 May | 13-16 Sep |
| Allotment Result | 01-Sep | 18-Sep |
| Reporting at allotted College | 31 Aug - 04 Sep | 20-27 Sept |
Eligibility for Karnataka NEET-UG 2025 Counselling
- Your age must be no less than 17 years.
- You must have qualified the NEET exam.
- KarnatakaMBBS Cut-off 2024: 10+2 with a score of at least 50% in PCB (for general category), 45% (for general PH) and 40% for ST/SC/OBC.
- Your core subjects for 10+2 have to be Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics.
- For those who wish for state quota seat must meet the NEET domicile criteria of Karnataka.
How to Register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025
- The application is to be submitted online on the official website of KEA, Karnatakaand MCC will be providing the forms for MBBS admission in Karnataka.
- Fill the application form with all the necessary details including your personal and academic ones.
- Once you successfully fill the form, you will now be given with a unique registration ID and password which will further be used to complete the application process.
- Remember you are supposed to be very meticulous while filling your details otherwise there are chances of your application getting rejected.
Documents Required for Counselling
The documents that are mandatory to be produced for DME KarnatakaUG counseling and admission process are illustrated below. Candidates must note that unavailability of any of the documents is likely to lead to the cancellation of the KarnatakaMBBS admission process.
- 10th and 12th standard certificate
- 10th and 12th standard mark sheet
- NEET hall ticket
- NEET Score card
- Birth certificate
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID)
- 10 Passport sized photographs (The photograph must be the same as those used in the NEET application form and hall ticket)
- Fee payment receipt
- Printout of the MP MBBS admission form
Documents that are subject to applicability
- Reservation category certificate
- Domicile certificate
- PWD (Persons With Disability) certificate
- Gap period affidavit
- Income certificate
- Freedom fighter certificate
To apply to the MBBS seats in Karnataka through state quota, the candidate must fulfill any of the following conditions.
- He/she must have studied for a minimum period of 7 years from a Karnataka institution
- He/she must have passed 11th and 12th standard from an educational institution in Karnataka and his/her parents must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years
- He/she along with either of the parents have Kannada, Tulu or Kodava as mother tongue. In such case, they must undergo a language test to prove eligibility
- He/she must be the son/daughter of defense personnel who happen to have passed 11th and 12th standard from an educational institution in Karnataka
Reservation Policy in Karnataka
All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
Vertical Reservation
Below is the category-wise reservation under All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2025 applicable for 15% Seats in all State Gov Medical Colleges, 100% Seats in AIIMS and Central Universities' Medical Colleges in Karnataka.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Un-Reserved | 40% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 8% |
| SC | Scheduled Cast | 15% |
| OBC | Other Backward Cast | 27% |
| EWS | Economical Weaker Section | 10% |
Horizontal Reservation
Below is the sub-category of reservation applicable within each category of reservation in all All India Quota's MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2025
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| PwD | Person with Disability | 5% |
Karnataka State Quota Seats
Vertical Reservation
Below is the Reservation Policy applicable for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in State Govt Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh under State Quota Seats.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 17% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 7% |
| CAT 1 | OBC Sub Cat 1 | 4% |
| CAT 2A | OBC Sub Cat 2A | 15% |
| CAT 2B | OBC Sub Cat 2B | 4% |
| CAT 3A | OBC Sub Cat 3A | 4% |
| CAT 3B | OBC Sub Cat 3B | 5% |
| GM | General Merit | 44% |
Horizontal Reservation
Below is the sub-category of reservation applicable within each category in all Government Medical Colleges of Karnataka.
| Sub-Cat | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| R | Rural Candidates | 15% |
| K | Kannada Medium Candidates | 5% |
Local Quota Reservation
Local native quota is applicable in medical colleges located in six districts of Bidar, Koppal, Gulbarga, Raichur, Yadgir, and Bellary.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | For local candidates of above-mentioned districts | 50% |
| ST, SC & OBC | - | 20% |
Reservation in Private Medical Colleges
Below is the quota in various types of private medical colleges in Karnataka for NEET UG 2025.
| College Category | Mgmt Quota | NRI Quota | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Medical Colleges | 55% | 15% | 5% |
| Religious & Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges | 55% | 15% | 5% |
| Rest Pvt Medical Colleges | 40% | 15% | 5% |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Abbreviation
Below is the Codes for Karnataka State Quota Counselling MBBS Seats Allocation in NEET UG 2025
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 1G | OBC Category 1 General |
| 1H | OBC Category 1 General Hyderabad |
| 1K | OBC Category 1 General Kannada |
| 1KH | OBC Category 1 General Kannada Hyderabad |
| 1R | OBC Category 1 General Rural |
| 1RH | OBC Category 1 General Rural Hyderabad |
| 2AG | OBC Category 2A General |
| 2AH | OBC Category 2A Hyderabad |
| 2AK | OBC Category 2A Kannada |
| 2AKH | OBC Category 2A Kannada Hyderabad |
| 2AR | OBC Category 2A Rural |
| 2ARH | OBC Category 2A Rural Hyderabad |
| 2BG | OBC Category 2B General |
| 2BH | OBC Category 2B Hyderabad |
| 2BK | OBC Category 2B Kannada |
| 2BKH | OBC Category 2B Kannada Hyderabad |
| 2BR | OBC Category 2B Rural |
| 2BRH | OBC Category 2B Rural Hyderabad |
| 3AG | OBC Category 3A General |
| 3AH | OBC Category 3A Hyderabad |
| 3AK | OBC Category 3A Kannada |
| 3AKH | OBC Category 3A Kannada Hyderabad |
| 3AR | OBC Category 3A Rural |
| 3ARH | OBC Category 3A Rural Hyderabad |
| 3BG | OBC Category 3B General |
| 3BH | OBC Category 3B Hyderabad |
| 3BK | OBC Category 3B Kannada |
| 3BKH | OBC Category 3B Kannada Hyderabad |
| 3BR | OBC Category 3B Rural |
| 3BRH | OBC Category 3B Rural Hyderabad |
| AGL | Anglo Indian |
| CAP | Central Armed Forces |
| DEF | Defence |
| GM | General Merit |
| GMH | General Merit Hyderabad |
| GMK | General Merit Kannada |
| GMKH | General Merit Kannada Hyderabad |
| GMR | General Merit Rural Area |
| GMRH | General Merit Rural Hyderabad |
| JK | Jammu Kashmir Migrants |
| NCC | National Cadet Corps |
| PHM | Physically Handicapped |
| S-G | Scouts and guides |
| SCG | Schedule Caste General |
| SCH | Schedule Caste Hyderabad |
| SCK | Schedule Caste Kannada Medium |
| SCKH | Schedule Caste Kannada Hyderabad |
| SCR | Schedule Caste Rural Area |
| SCRH | Schedule Caste Rural Hyderabad |
| SPO | Sports |
| STG | Scheduled Tribe General |
| STH | Scheduled tribe Hyderabad |
| STK | Scheduled tribe Kannada |
| STKH | Scheduled tribe Kannada Hyderabad |
| STR | Scheduled tribe Rural |
| STRH | Scheduled tribe Rural Hyderabad |
| XD | Ex-Defence |
| OPN | Open |
| GMP | General Merit Private |
| GMPH | General Merit Private Hyderabad |
| RC | Roman Catholic |
| D | Defence |
| MK | Minority Kodava language |
| MA | Minority Anglo-Indian |
| ME | Minority Telugu Language |
| MU | Muslim |
| MC | Minority Christian |
| MM | Minority Muslim |
Your Chance to get a MBBS Seat in Karnataka
The most difficult time for any of the students is to wait after NEET till the counseling process to know whether he/she is getting a college of his/her choice or not? Sometimes this dilemma continues for a couple of months due to multiple rounds of counseling. It has become more difficult due to parallel counseling of All India Quota and various States due to COVID-19. The counseling process is very complex where 550+ Govt. and Private colleges offer 83000+ Seats and fee variation is also huge that ranges from less than 1 Lac to 2.5 Cr for the course.
Dreams shatter when any silly mistake in choice filling or wrong selection of college leads to getting a poorly ranked college. Imagine getting paid seats or no seats at all due to lack of genuine guidance!
MOKSH AI-based MBBS college predictor predicts your chances of getting an MBBS seat in Karnataka State Medical colleges in All India Counselling NEET-UG 2024 and Karnataka State Counselling NEET-UG 2024 under various Seat categories like Govt., Management, or NRI Seat. For assessing your chances of getting a seat, the MOKSH Predictor algorithm takes categories/sub-categories or various Quotas into consideration as per Govt. regulations. It also takes into account historical data published by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) or State Dept. responsible for counseling Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
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