Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2026: Dates, Cutoff & Colleges

Q: Is Karnataka an Open State for NEET Counselling?

Yes, Karnataka is an Open State. Non-domicile candidates from other states can apply for the Open/Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.

Q: Who conducts the Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2026?

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the counselling for 85% state quota in Govt colleges and 100% seats in Private colleges.

Q: What is the fee for Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka?

The annual tuition fee for Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka is approximately ₹65,100 per year (ESIC colleges charge ₹1,10,100 per year).

📌 Overview

Authority

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Official Website

kea.kar.nic.in

State Quota

85%

AIQ

15%

Govt Seats

4,250

Pvt/Deemed Seats

~ 6,700

Rounds

Round 1, 2, Mop-Up & Stray

State Type

Open State

✅ Eligibility & Domicile Criteria

Category	NEET Cutoff Percentile	Criteria Notes
UR / EWS	50th Percentile	Candidate must be 17 years old by 31 Dec.
OBC / SC / ST	40th Percentile	Must have qualified 10+2 with PCB & English.
Karnataka Domicile	-	Must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years OR parents are native/govt employees.
Non-Domicile (Other States)	-	Can apply for Private seats (Open/Management Quota) in Karnataka private medical colleges.

📌 HK Quota (Article 371J): Special reservation exists for candidates from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. They must hold a valid eligibility certificate.

📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (State Quota)

Category	Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1)	Expected Safe Score
General Merit (GM)	35,000 - 40,000	590 - 610+
OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B)	45,000 - 55,000	560 - 580+
SC	1,40,000 - 1,50,000	460 - 475+
ST	1,60,000 - 1,75,000	440 - 455+

⚠️ Note: Karnataka cutoffs are highly competitive. Non-domicile candidates aiming for Open Quota seats in Private colleges generally need 550+ score for top institutions like MS Ramaiah or Kempegowda.

📅 KEA NEET Counselling Schedule 2026

Event / Activity	Expected Date	Status
Online Registration Starts	June 2026	Coming Soon
Document Verification	June 2026	Coming Soon
State Merit List Publication	July 2026	Coming Soon
Choice Filling (Option Entry)	July 2026	Coming Soon
Mock Allotment & Final Allotment	July 2026	Coming Soon

📌 Note: The official schedule will be published by KEA after the declaration of NEET UG 2026 results. Keep checking this page for live updates.

📋 Counselling Registration Process

1

Online Registration

Visit the official website (kea.kar.nic.in), click on the registration link, and fill in your personal details, category, and NEET score.
2

Upload Documents & Images

Upload required documents including a recent color photograph, signature, and category certificates as a single PDF.
3

Declaration & Submission

Review all information, accept the declaration, and submit. An application number will be generated.
4

Application Fee Payment

Pay the registration fee of ₹2,500/- via internet banking, debit/credit card. Save the payment slip.
5

Document Verification & Option Entry

After successful verification, eligible candidates can proceed to 'Option Entry' (Choice Filling) on the KEA portal.

💰 Government & Private College Fee Structure

Karnataka has different fee slabs for Govt seats, Private (Open) seats, and NRI/Management seats.

Institution Type / Quota	Annual Tuition Fee (Approx)
Government Medical Colleges	₹65,100 / annum (ESIC: ₹1,10,100)
Govt Quota Seats in Private Colleges	~ ₹1,54,321 to ₹1,83,121 / annum
Private/Open Quota Seats (GMP/OPN)	~ ₹12,00,867 to ₹25,00,000 / annum
NRI Quota Seats	₹26 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs / annum
Other / Management Seats	₹26 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs / annum

📌 For Non-Domicile Students: You can apply for the "Private Seats" (approx ₹12 Lakhs/year) and NRI seats. Govt Quota seats in private colleges are strictly for Karnataka domiciles.

📁 Documents Required for Verification

NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard

KEA Online Registration Printout

SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card

2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card

Study Certificate (7 Years for Domicile)

Caste/Income Certificate (If claiming reservation)

Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) Region Certificate (371J)

Rural/Kannada Medium Certificate (If applicable)

Valid Identity Proof

🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Karnataka (Year-wise Sequence)

🏛️ Government Medical Colleges (24 Institutions)

SN	College Name	City	Est.	Seats	Type
1	Mysore Medical College and Research Institute	Mysuru	1924	250	State Govt.
2	Banglore Medical College & Research Institute	Banglore	1955	250	State Govt.
3	Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences	Hubballi	1957	200	State Govt.
4	Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences	Bellary	1961	250	State Govt.
5	Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences	Belagavi	2006	200	State Govt.
6	Hasan Institute of Medical Sciences	Hasan	2006	200	State Govt.
7	Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences	Mandya	2006	150	State Govt.
8	Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences	Bidar	2007	200	State Govt.
9	Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences	Raichur	2007	200	State Govt.
10	Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences	Shimoga	2007	150	State Govt.
11	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College	Banglore	2012	150	Central Govt.
12	Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College	Gulbarga	2013	150	Central Govt.
13	Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences	Gadag	2015	150	State Govt.
14	Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences	Gulbarga	2015	200	State Govt.
15	Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences	Koppal	2015	150	State Govt.
16	Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical sciences	Chamarajanagar	2016	150	State Govt.
17	Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences	Karwar	2016	150	State Govt.
18	Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences	Kodagu	2016	150	State Govt.
19	Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute	Bangalore	2019	200	State Govt.
20	Chikkballapura Institute Of Medical Sciences	Chikkballapura	2021	150	State Govt.
21	Chikkamagaluru Institute Of Medical Science	Chikkamagluru	2022	150	State Govt.
22	Haveri Institute Of Medica; Science	Haveri	2022	150	State Govt.
23	Yadgiri Institute Of Medical Sciences	Yadgiri	2022	150	State Govt.
24	Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute	Chitradurga	2023	150	State Govt.

🏢 Private Medical Colleges (~37 Institutions)

SN	College Name	City	Est.	Seats	Type
1	St. Johns Medical College (Christian Minority)	Bangalore	1963	150	Trust
2	Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College	Gulburga	1963	200	Trust
3	JJM Medical College	Davangere	1965	245	Trust
4	MS Ramaiah Medical College	Bangalore	1979	150	Trust
5	Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College	Bangalore	1980	150	Trust
6	Kempegowda Medical College	Bangalore	1980	250	Trust
7	Al-Ameen Medical College (Muslim Minority)	Bijapur	1984	150	Trust
8	Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences	Bellur	1985	250	Trust
9	Sri Siddhartha Medical College	Tumkur	1988	250	Trust
10	MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital (Tamil Minority)	Bangalore	1997	250	Trust
11	Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital	Chitradurga	1999	150	Trust
12	Father Mullers Medical College (Christian Minority)	Mangalore	1999	150	Trust
13	K V G Medical College	Sullia	1999	150	Trust
14	Khaja Bandanawaz University - FMS (Muslim Minority)	Gulbarga	2000	150	Trust
15	A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (Tulu Min.)	Mangalore	2002	250	Trust
16	Navodaya Medical College (Telugu Minority)	Raichur	2002	200	Trust
17	S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital	Bagalkot	2002	250	Trust
18	Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	Bangalore	2002	250	Trust
19	SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (Tulu Minority)	Dharwad	2003	150	Trust
20	S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	Davangere	2006	200	Trust
21	Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (Kodava Min.)	Bangalore	2011	250	Trust
22	Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre (Tulu Min.)	Mangalore	2011	250	Trust
23	Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences (Telugu Min.)	Shimoga	2012	250	Trust
24	BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences	Bangalore	2013	150	Trust
25	Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital	Tumkur	2013	250	Trust
26	The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & RC (Telugu Min.)	Bangalore	2014	200	Society
27	Akash Institute of Medical Sciences (Telugu Min.)	Bangalore	2016	250	Trust
28	Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences (Muslim Min.)	Mangalore	2016	200	Trust
29	East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	Bangalore	2017	200	Trust
30	Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences	Bangalore	2019	150	Trust
31	Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt.	Harohalli	2020	200	Trust
32	Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute	Tumakuru	2022	200	Private
33	Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital	Ramanagara	2023	150	Trust
34	Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences	Chikballapur	2023	50	Trust
35	BGS Medical College and Hospital	Bengaluru	2024	250	Private
36	PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research	Bangalore	2024	150	Trust
37	S R Patil Medical Sciences & Research Centre	Bagalkot	2024	100	Trust
38	Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hosp	Mysuru	2025	100	Trust

🎓 Deemed Universities (10 Institutions)

SN	College Name	City	Est.	Seats	Type
1	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Manipal	1953	250	Deemed
2	Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	Mangalore	1955	250	Deemed
3	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College	Belgaum	1963	250	Deemed
4	JSS Medical College	Mysore	1984	250	Deemed
5	Shri B M Patil Medical College	Vijayapura	1986	250	Deemed
6	Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College	Kolar	1986	200	Deemed
7	K.S.Hegde Medical Academy	Mangalore	1999	250	Deemed
8	Yenepoya Medical College	Mangalore	1999	250	Deemed
9	Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital (Tamil Min.)	Bangalore	2005	250	Deemed
10	Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath MC	Hubballi	2021	200	Deemed

⚠️ Deemed Universities ki counselling KEA dwara NAHI hoti hai. Inki 100% seats ki counselling MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) AIQ portal dwara ki jati hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Karnataka an Open State for NEET Counselling?

Yes, Karnataka is an Open State. Non-domicile candidates from other states can apply for the Open/Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges. However, Govt quota seats are strictly for Karnataka domiciles.

Who conducts the Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2026?

The counselling is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) through the official portal kea.kar.nic.in.

What is the HK Quota (Article 371J)?

Candidates belonging to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region have special reservation under Article 371(J). They must possess a valid eligibility certificate to claim this reservation during state counselling.

What is the annual fee for Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka?

The annual tuition fee for pure Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka is approximately ₹65,100 per year. For ESIC colleges, it is ₹1,10,100 per year.

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Karnataka NEET UG MBBS Counselling 2026

📌 Overview

✅ Eligibility & Domicile Criteria

📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (State Quota)

📅 KEA NEET Counselling Schedule 2026

📋 Counselling Registration Process

💰 Government & Private College Fee Structure

📁 Documents Required for Verification

🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Karnataka (Year-wise Sequence)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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