Karnataka Counselling

KARNATAKA NEET UG 2026 COUNSELLING

Karnataka NEET UG counselling is the state-level process for allotment of undergraduate medical seats (MBBS) for candidates eligible under NEET UG. In Karnataka, undergraduate medical admissions through NEET UG are conducted in two categories:

State Quota & Private Medical Colleges All India Quota (AIQ)
TOTAL AVAILABLE SEATS : 11,144
GOVT. SEATS
PRIVATE SEATS
4,249
6,895
MCC Quota
637
State Quota
3,612
Private Open Seats
6,895
Category Seat Distribution Counselling Authority
All India Quota (AIQ) 15% of Government Medical College seats Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
https://mcc.nic.in/
State Quota (85%) 85% of Government Medical College seats Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka
https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Private/Management Colleges 100% of seats in Private Medical and Dental Colleges, including Minority Institutions Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka
https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Process

Announcement

Counselling schedule will be released on the official website.

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Registration

Candidates need to register online with required details.

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Choice Filling

Fill and lock choices of preferred colleges and courses.

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Seat Allotment

Seat allotment will be done based on merit, choices & availability.

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Reporting

Report to the allotted college and complete the admission.

Round Wise Counselling Process
Round 1
  • Registration
  • Document Verification
  • Choice Filling & Locking
  • Seat Allotment
  • Reporting to College
Round 2
  • Fresh Registration
  • Document Verification
  • Choice Filling & Locking
  • Seat Allotment
  • Reporting to College
Round 3
  • Fresh Registration
  • Document Verification
  • Choice Filling & Locking
  • Seat Allotment
  • Reporting to College
Stray Round
  • Registration
  • Document Verification
  • Choice Filling & Locking
  • Seat Allotment
  • Reporting to College
NEET UG 2026 QUALIFYING CUT-OFF
CATEGORY NEET CUTOFF PERCENTILE NEET 2025
Unreserved 50th Percentile 720-144
SC/ST/OBC 40th Percentile 143-113
Unreserved-PH 45th Percentile 143-127
SC/ST/OBC-PH 40th Percentile 126-113
*Cut-off marks are indicative and subject to change based on exam difficulty and performance

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
  • Candidate must be at least 17 years old as on 31st Dec 2026.
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
  • Minimum 50% marks for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwD category).
  • Candidate must qualify NEET UG 2026.
Documents Required

NEET UG 2026

Admit Card & Score Card

10th & 12th

Marksheet and Certificate

Domicile

Certificate (If Applicable)

Caste Certificate

(If Applicable)

ID Proof

(Aadhar/PAN/Passport)

Passport Size

Photographs
Medical Colleges in Karnataka
MEDICAL INSTITUTE Est. Year
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru 1980
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru 1980
M.V.J Medical College & Research Hospital, Hoskote 1997
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru 2002
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Mangalore 2002
St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru 1963
Shri Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital, Medehalli 1999
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur 1984
S Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot 2002
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga 1963
Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur 2002
Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore 1999
K Venkataramana Gowda Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore 1999
Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College, Davangere 1965
Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute Of Medical Sciences, Davangere 2006
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Center, Mangalore 2011
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Shimoga 2007
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru 2013
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur 2013
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Anekal 2014
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru 2016
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore 2016
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bidarahalli 2017
Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute, Tumkur 2022
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Ramanagara 2023
S R Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi 2024
M.S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru 1979
Khaja Bande Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Gulbarga 2000
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya 1985
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Hubli 2003
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru 2011
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar institute of Medical Education and Research, Kanakapura 2020
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Thirnahalli 2023
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Electronic City 2024
Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital & Research Institute, Kadanahalli 2020
Our Counselling Services

Personalised Counselling

College & Course Selection

Choice Filling Assistance

Document Verification Support

Seat Allotment Guidance

Complete Admission Support