Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Colleges ,Fees ,Cutoff & Admission Process

Get complete details on Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 including college list, fee structure, seat matrix, cutoff, merit list, eligibility, registration process, counselling rounds, and important dates.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 – MBBS & BDS Admission Process

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions will be conducted in multiple rounds based on NEET UG 2026 scores. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) remains the mandatory entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses across India.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the counselling process for State Quota, Private Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in Karnataka medical and dental colleges.

In this article, you will find complete information regarding eligibility criteria, counselling schedule, registration process, seat matrix, fee structure, college-wise cutoff, merit list, and required documents.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 – Overview

The KEA will conduct Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 in online mode. The admission process includes registration, document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting to the allotted college.

Important details regarding Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Counselling are provided below:

Particulars	Details
Name of Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Counselling Name	Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
Counselling Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
NEET 2026 Exam Date	21st june 2026
NEET 2026 Result Date	Expected in July 2026
Karnataka Counselling Start Date	Expected after NEET Result
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS
Total Government MBBS Seats	5,400+ Seats
Total Private MBBS Seats	13,000+ Seats
Total Government BDS Seats	180+ Seats
Total Private BDS Seats	3,200+ Seats

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The official counselling schedule will be released by KEA. Tentative dates are given below:

Event	Tentative Date
KEA Registration Begins	January–March 2026
Last Date for Registration	March 2026 (Re-open after NEET Result)
Document Verification	To be announced
Merit List Release	To be announced
Choice Filling	To be announced
Round 1 Seat Allotment	To be announced
Allotment Letter Download	To be announced
Fee Payment & Reporting	To be announced
Subsequent Rounds	As per KEA Schedule

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Private Medical Colleges

Karnataka is an Open State for NEET aspirants. Candidates from any state can participate in Karnataka MBBS counselling through KEA and apply for seats under Private, Management, and NRI Quotas.

MBBS Fee Structure in Private Medical Colleges

• Private Quota (Karnataka Domicile Candidates): ₹1.54 Lakh per annum
• Management Quota (Open for All India Candidates): ₹12.1 Lakh per annum
• St. John’s Medical College (Management Quota): ₹8.1 Lakh per annum
• Higher Fee Colleges (SDM, Adichunchanagiri, MS Ramaiah, Dayanand Sagar, Saptagiri, Khaja Banda Nawaz etc.): ₹16–25 Lakh per annum

Expected NEET Cutoff for Private MBBS Seats

• Karnataka Domicile Candidates:
  • General/OBC: 490+ Marks
  • SC/ST/Other Categories: 430+ Marks
• Other State Candidates (Management Quota): 425+ Marks
• NRI/Other Quota Seats: 150+ Marks
• Total Budget for NRI Seats: ₹90 Lakh to ₹1.2 Crore+

Hostel Fees

• Hostel Charges: Approximately ₹1.2–1.5 Lakh per annum in most Karnataka medical colleges.

How to Apply for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Follow the steps below to complete your Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration:

1. Visit the KEA Official Website and click on UG NEET 2026 Registration.
2. Select “UGCET Registered Candidates” if applicable.
3. Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and required credentials.
4. Complete the online registration form carefully.
5. Verify personal, academic, and NEET details.
6. Upload all required documents and certificates.
7. Claim reservation/category benefits if applicable.
8. Review all information before final submission.
9. Accept the declaration and lock the application form.
10. Pay the prescribed counselling registration fee.
11. Download and print the final application form for future reference.
12. Participate in choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting as per the counselling schedule.

List of Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with fees & Cutoff NEET 2026 ( Open Seat )

Below is the updated list of private medical colleges in Karnataka, recognized by NMC (National Medical Commission). The table includes the college name, establishment year, and tuition fees for private quota seats.

College Name	Place	Yearly Fees (₹)	Round-1 Score	Round-2 Score
St John’s Medical College	Bangalore	8,11,285	567	547
Kempegowda IMS	Bangalore	12,00,867	524	511
Vydehi IMS & RC	Bangalore	12,00,867	522	504
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College	Bangalore	12,00,867	516	493
BGS Global IMS	Bangalore	12,00,867	511	494
M.V.J. Medical College	Bangalore	12,00,867	506	485
Akash IMS & RC	Bangalore	12,00,867	503	475
East Point College	Bangalore	12,00,867	498	470
S. Nijalingappa MC & RC	Bagalkot	12,00,867	487	471
Al-Ameen Medical College	Bijapur	12,00,867	490	467
Sri Basaveshwara MCH	Chitradurga	12,00,867	485	466
JJM Medical College	Davangere	12,00,867	508	490
SSIMS	Davangere	12,00,867	500	482
Mahadevappa Rampure MC	Gulbarga	12,00,867	498	473
The Oxford MCH & RC	Bangalore	12,00,867	501	474
Father Muller	Mangalore	12,00,867	520	504
A.J. IMS & Research Center	Mangalore	12,00,867	508	489
Kanachur IMS & RC	Mangalore	12,00,867	491	465
KVG Sulia	Mangalore	12,00,867	461	460
Navodaya Medical College	Raichur	12,00,867	484	462
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences	Shimoga	12,00,867	485	465
Shridevi IMS & Research Hospital	Tumkur	12,00,867	490	463
Siddaganga Medical College	Tumkuru	12,00,867	463	470
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College	Ramanagara	12,00,867	484	461
SR Patil Medical College	Bagalkot	12,00,867	483	461
Farookh Academy Medical College	Mysore	12,00,867	458	458
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College	Bangalore	25,15,750	489	458
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences	Bangalore	22,41,500	433	343
Khaja Bande Navaz IMS	Gulbarga	16,30,715	474	433
SDM College	Dharwad	20,15,750	466	441
Adichunchanagiri IMS	Mandya	22,15,750	431	367
Dr. Chand. Dayananda Sagar Medical College	Harohalli	22,15,750	441	371
PES University Medical College	Bangalore	22,15,750	421	394
BGS Medical College	Bangalore	22,15,750	446	329
Srinivasa IMR & Research Center	Mangalore	22,15,750	477	322
Sri Madhusudan Sai Medical College	Chikballapur	22,00,750	451	390

🔹 Note: Fees are subject to change + 5% based on official KEA updates. Check with respective colleges for the latest details.

Karnataka Private Medical Colleges Round Wise Closing ranks NEET 2025 (open Seat)

Medical College	Round 1 Rank	Round 2 Rank	Round 3 Rank
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (Christian Minority)	6,250	13,706	NA
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	28,402	39,887	33,999
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	30,249	48,896	NA
Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore	31,746	48,544	NA
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	35,757	60,284	40,653
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	39,887	58,647	NA
A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	43,370	65,810	56,164
JJM Medical College, Davangere	43,640	64,695	50,727
MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, Bangalore	44,997	69,920	62,809
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	48,622	84,555	61,027
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	51,088	85,712	74,702
S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere	52,360	75,388	65,627
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi	53,903	86,635	91,687
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	54,788	92,210	66,080
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (Muslim Minority)	62,440	105,141	109,071
Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura (Muslim Minority)	64,047	95,868	91,238
Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute, Tumakuru	64,658	91,032	75,560
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	65,546	109,603	NA
Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital & Research Institute, Mysore	NA	109,892	104,305
S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot	68,105	91,013	66,133
Sri Basaveswara Medical College, Chitradurga	70,112	97,622	83,118
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga	70,410	99,719	102,349
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences, Tumakuru	70,581	102,320	108,184
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	71,717	89,509	NA
K V G Medical College, Sullia	72,558	107,163	117,899
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Mysore	72,344	104,008	103,870
S R Patil Medical College, Bagalkot	73,213	105,464	98,449
Khaja Bandanawaz University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi	85,302	157,512	137,867
SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad	97,220	144,853	134,706
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapur	119,687	230,080	133,279
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	127,838	243,417	NA
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	150,111	350,149	436,705
BGS Medical College, Bangalore	150,336	406,521	445,758
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli	153,416	301,666	NA
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur	153,800	311,795	158,722
Srinivasa Institute of Medical Research Centre, Mangalore	81,293	411,057	581,641

Karnataka Private Medical Colleges Last Year 2025 Cutoff For Domicile Students

College Name	State Quota Fees (₹)	GM Score	Management Quota Fees (₹)	GMP Score
St John’s Medical College	1,57,000	516	8,11,285	509
Kempegowda IMS	1,57,000	506	12,10,867	468
Vydehi IMS & RC	1,57,000	506	12,10,867	467
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College	1,57,000	500	12,10,867	465
BGS Global IMS	1,57,000	494	12,10,867	459
M.V.J. Medical College	1,57,000	489	12,10,867	452
Akash IMS & RC	1,57,000	484	12,10,867	447
East Point College	1,57,000	478	12,10,867	440
S. Nijalingappa MC & RC	1,57,000	473	12,10,867	434
Al-Ameen Medical College	1,57,000	467	12,10,867	427
Sri Basaveshwara MCH	1,57,000	462	12,10,867	421
JJM Medical College	1,57,000	456	12,10,867	414
SSIMS	1,57,000	451	12,10,867	408
Mahadevappa Rampure MC	1,57,000	455	12,10,867	401
The Oxford MCH & RC	1,57,000	448	12,10,867	394
Father Muller	1,57,000	449	12,10,867	388
A.J. IMS & Research Center	1,57,000	449	12,10,867	381
Kanachur IMS & RC	1,57,000	443	12,10,867	375
KVG Sullia	1,57,000	449	12,10,867	368
Navodaya Medical College	1,57,000	457	12,10,867	362
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences	1,57,000	446	12,10,867	355
Shridevi IMS & Research Hospital	1,57,000	440	12,10,867	349
Siddaganga Medical College	1,57,000	463	12,10,867	342
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College	1,57,000	458	12,10,867	336
SR Patil Medical College	1,57,000	453	12,10,867	329
Farookh Academy Medical College	1,57,000	439	12,10,867	323
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College	1,57,000	473	25,15,750	316
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences	1,57,000	468	22,41,500	309
Khaja Bande Navaz IMS	1,57,000	462	16,30,715	303
SDM College	1,57,000	457	20,15,750	296
Adichunchanagiri IMS	1,57,000	451	22,15,750	290
Dr. Chand. Dayananda Sagar Medical College	1,57,000	446	22,15,750	283
PES University Medical College	1,57,000	440	22,15,750	277
BGS Medical College	1,57,000	462	22,15,750	270
Srinivasa IMR & Research Center	1,57,000	453	22,15,750	264
Sri Madhusudan Sai Medical College	1,57,000	451	22,00,750	257

Karnataka Private Medical Colleges Other Quota Seats fees & Cutoff NEET 2025 Valid for all

College Name	Fees (₹)	NEET UG 2025 Cutoff
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	40,11,950	147
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	36,11,950	128
Al-Ameen Medical College	27,11,950	170
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences	42,86,950	172
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College	35,11,950	229
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	35,11,950	124
Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore	35,11,950	285
JJM Medical College, Davangere	39,11,950	159
KVG Medical College, Sullia	35,12,650	143
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences	32,11,950	116
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences	43,11,950	202
M.V.J. Medical College & Research Hospital	40,11,950	141
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College	39,11,950	129
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	27,36,950	181
S.R. Patil Medical College	30,11,950	138
S. Nijalingappa Medical College & Research Centre	40,11,950	113
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital	38,61,950	115
S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences, Davangere	36,11,950	118
Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute	28,61,950	299
Sri Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital	35,11,950	172
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College	30,01,950	173
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences	29,11,950	170
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre	36,11,950	118
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	44,11,950	148
Farookh Academy of Medical Education	36,11,950	176
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences	34,15,000	161
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & Research	38,15,000	162
BGS Medical College	35,15,000	125
Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences	32,15,000	139
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College	45,15,000	315
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences	39,15,000	116
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre	45,40,750	153
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital	35,15,000	273
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences	45,00,000	297
Srinivasa Institute of Medical Research Centre	28,25,000	156

Karnataka Private Medical College Cutoff 2024 (Open Seat)

College Name	Round 1 AIR	Round 2 AIR
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore	6696	11483
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	24675	32632
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	26659	38530
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore	27826	53571
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	29631	53817
Sri Madhusudan Sai Inst. of Medical Sciences & Research, Chikkballapur	32034	193122
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	32065	55777
A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	34065	62531
MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore	34508	62802
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	36912	87006
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	37398	81599
JJM Medical College, Davangere	39489	69712
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi	41544	81690
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	43015	100663
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Mangalore	46153	112438
S S Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere	47359	90404
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore	48710	117540
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur	53743	117292
Sri Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga	56426	112388
S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot	58578	107262
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	59509	123084
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	60274	127070
Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru	61425	105023
K V G Medical College, Sullia, Mangalore	62416	125737
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	62644	118321
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Bangalore-Mysore NH 275	63534	116278
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	63851	152068
S R Patil Medical College, Bagalkot	64851	133093
Khaja Bandanawaz University, Gulbarga	82915	178537
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad	107915	169478
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	112745	402131
BGS Medical College, Bangalore	119095	469973
PES University, Bangalore	146769	279838
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education, Hubli	165389	355106
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur	171890	362924

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Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility for Government MBBS Seats

• The candidate must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from an institution located in Karnataka. Additionally, he/she should have studied for a minimum period as prescribed under the relevant Karnataka domicile eligibility clauses, or
• The candidate must have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from an institution located in Karnataka. Also, either of the candidate’s parents should have studied for the required period in Karnataka as per KEA eligibility norms, or
• The candidate and either parent should have Kannada/Tulu/Kodava as their mother tongue, and the parent must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Karnataka NEET UG Reservation Categories – Abbreviations, Meaning & Full Forms

Abbreviation	Full Form / Category	Meaning
GM	General Merit	Open category candidates without reservation benefits
SC	Scheduled Caste	Reserved category notified by Government of India
ST	Scheduled Tribe	Reserved tribal communities
Cat-1	Category 1	Karnataka backward class reservation category
2A	Category 2A	Backward Classes reservation category
2B	Category 2B	Backward Classes category, mainly certain minority communities
3A	Category 3A	Backward Classes reservation category
3B	Category 3B	Backward Classes reservation category
GMK	General Merit Kannada	General category under Kannada medium quota
1G	Category 1 General	Cat-1 candidates competing for General reserved seats
1K	Category 1 Kannada	Cat-1 candidates under Kannada quota
2AG	Category 2A General	2A candidates under General reservation seats
2AK	Category 2A Kannada	2A candidates under Kannada quota
2BG	Category 2B General	2B candidates under General reservation seats
2BK	Category 2B Kannada	2B candidates under Kannada quota
3AG	Category 3A General	3A candidates under General reservation seats
3AK	Category 3A Kannada	3A candidates under Kannada quota
3BG	Category 3B General	3B candidates under General reservation seats
3BK	Category 3B Kannada	3B candidates under Kannada quota
SCG	Scheduled Caste General	SC candidates under General reservation seats
SCK	Scheduled Caste Kannada	SC candidates under Kannada quota
STG	Scheduled Tribe General	ST candidates under General reservation seats
STK	Scheduled Tribe Kannada	ST candidates under Kannada quota
GMR	General Merit Rural	General category under Rural quota
1R	Category 1 Rural	Cat-1 candidates under Rural quota
2AR	Category 2A Rural	2A candidates under Rural quota
2BR	Category 2B Rural	2B candidates under Rural quota
3AR	Category 3A Rural	3A candidates under Rural quota
3BR	Category 3B Rural	3B candidates under Rural quota
SCR	Scheduled Caste Rural	SC candidates under Rural quota
STR	Scheduled Tribe Rural	ST candidates under Rural quota
GMP	General Merit PH	Persons with Disabilities under General category
1P	Category 1 PH	Category 1 candidates with disability
2AP	Category 2A PH	Category 2A candidates with disability
2BP	Category 2B PH	Category 2B candidates with disability
3AP	Category 3A PH	Category 3A candidates with disability
3BP	Category 3B PH	Category 3B candidates with disability
SCP	Scheduled Caste PH	SC candidates with disability
STP	Scheduled Tribe PH	ST candidates with disability
HK	Hyderabad-Karnataka Quota	Reservation for Kalyana Karnataka region candidates
KK	Kalyana Karnataka	New name for Hyderabad-Karnataka region quota
NCC	National Cadet Corps	Special reservation category
EXS	Ex-Serviceman	Children of defence/ex-servicemen
CAP	Children of Armed Personnel	Defence quota
PH	Persons with Disability	Benchmark disability reservation
JK	Jammu & Kashmir Migrants	Reserved category where applicable
SNQ	Supernumerary Quota	Tuition fee concession quota in private colleges

Most Important Categories for Karnataka MBBS/BDS Cutoffs

• GM – General Merit
• 2A – Category 2A
• 2B – Category 2B
• 3A – Category 3A
• 3B – Category 3B
• SC – Scheduled Caste
• ST – Scheduled Tribe
• HK/KK – Kalyana Karnataka Quota
• SNQ – Supernumerary Quota (low-fee seats in private colleges)
• PH – Persons with Disability
• NCC – National Cadet Corps
• EXS – Ex-Serviceman Quota

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Process

• The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 process will be conducted in multiple stages, including registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting to the allotted college. Each stage is crucial for securing admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Karnataka.

How to Apply for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026?

Registration

• To participate in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026, candidates must complete online registration through the official KEA portal.
• Step 1: Visit the official website and select “UGCET/UGNEET 2026 Registration”. Enter personal details such as candidate name, address, category, PwD status, educational qualifications, date of birth, and other required information. The Application ID and Password will be sent to the registered mobile number.
• Step 2: Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
• Step 3: Pay the registration/counselling fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Step 4: Save and print the completed application form for future reference.
• The information submitted in the Karnataka NEET 2026 application form will be considered final. Requests for changes after submission may not be entertained by KEA.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Fees

Category	Registration Fee (₹)
NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals	₹2,000
General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B	₹1,000
SC / ST / Category-I / PwD	₹500

List of Registered Candidates

• After completion of registration, KEA will publish the list of registered candidates along with the schedule for document verification. Candidates must complete verification to participate in further counselling rounds.

Document Verification

• Document verification will be conducted according to the candidate’s rank and category. Candidates should check the allotted verification date, time, and venue before reporting.
• Physical Verification is generally required only for Karnataka domicile candidates and candidates claiming special category reservations. Other candidates may not require physical verification as per KEA guidelines.
• Candidates must carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies. After successful verification, candidates will receive an Acknowledgement Slip.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required

1. Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Application Form
2. Proof of Registration Fee Payment
3. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
4. NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result
5. Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
6. Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
7. Study Certificate
8. Valid Photo Identity Proof
9. Recent Passport-Size Photographs
10. Caste Certificate / Income Certificate (if applicable)
11. Rural Study Certificate (if applicable)
12. Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if applicable)
13. Hyderabad-Karnataka Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
14. Parent’s Study Certificate / Domicile Certificate / Employment Certificate (if applicable)

Secret Key and Choice Filling

After successful verification, eligible candidates will receive a Secret Key. This key is mandatory for accessing the KEA Option Entry Portal and participating in choice filling.

Candidates can enter an unlimited number of college and course preferences during Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026. The options saved before the deadline will be considered for seat allotment. Candidates should carefully prioritize their preferences based on their rank and budget.

Seat Allotment

KEA will release the Karnataka NEET 2026 Seat Allotment Result based on the candidate’s NEET rank, category, reservation status, and choices filled.

Post-Allotment Process

Candidates allotted a seat must confirm their willingness to accept the seat through the KEA portal, pay the prescribed admission fee, download the admission order, and report to the allotted college within the specified deadline to complete the admission process.

Karnataka NEET UG Govt Medical Colleges Fees NEET 2026

College Name	Annual Tuition Fee (₹)
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	65,100
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	65,100
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar	65,100
Bowring & Lady Curzon Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	65,100
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura	65,100
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru	65,100
Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamarajanagar	65,100
Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga	67,700
ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore	1,10,100
ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga	1,10,100
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag	65,100
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	65,100
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	65,100
Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Haveri	65,100
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi	65,100
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttara Kannada	65,100
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri	65,100
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	65,100
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	65,100
Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysuru	65,100
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur	65,100
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga	65,100
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	65,100
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari	65,100
Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri	65,100

Karnataka Government Medical Colleges List & Cutoff NEEET 2024 ( State Local )

College Name	ESTD	MBBS Intake	NEET 2024 GM AIR	NEET 2024 GM Score
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	1955	250	4156	687
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	2019	150	8836	676
Government Medical College, Mysore	1924	150	10746	673
ESI Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore	2012	150	14475	666
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli	1957	200	14570	666
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	2006	150	21609	656
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	2006	150	22621	655
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	1961	200	23708	654
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	2015	150	24659	652
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	2007	150	25640	651
Hasan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hasan	2006	150	26027	651
ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga	2013	150	29549	646
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag	2015	150	35480	640
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Chamrajnagar	2016	150	41470	634
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur	2007	150	42868	632
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura	2021	100	44262	631
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar	2007	150	44323	631
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	2015	150	45888	629
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	2016	150	46799	628
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar	2016	150	47830	627
Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkamagaluru	2023	150	53971	621
Haveri Institute Of Medical Sciences, Haveri	2023	150	56639	619
Yadgiri Institute Of Medical Sciences, Yadgiri	2023	150	60179	615
Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga	2024	150	62947	613

Karnataka NEET UG Govt Medical Colleges Overall Cutoff NEET 2024 ( State Local )

CATEGORY	MARKS	RANK	CATEGORY	MARKS	RANK
GM	542	54450	2BH	506	81272
GMK	510	78488	2BR	523	68282
GMR	525	67897	SCH	408	176215
GMH	517	73068	SCR	407	177018
GMKH	501	85807	STR	490	94750
GMRH	501	86150	2BRH	497	88757
1G	533	60790	3AG	540	55554
1H	495	90383	3AR	522	69204
SCG	430	151320	3BG	538	57451
SCKH	406	179036	3BH	503	84218
2AG	521	69974	3BR	522	68677
2AR	519	71606	3AH	493	92720
2AH	499	87129	3ARH	488	96535
2ARH	494	91297	STG	488	96417
2BG	520	70241	STH	404	181062

Karnataka NEET UG Private Medical Colleges Govt Quota Cutoff NEET 2023 ( State Local )

CATEGORY	MARKS	RANK
OPN	583	28489
GM	525	66504
GMPH	468	114167
GMP	469	113353
GMH	488	96355
MEH	205	514551
GMRH	402	183031
1H	509	79433
2AG	509	78975
2AR	495	90836
2AH	499	87835
2ARH	496	89623
2BG	516	73682
2BH	491	94248
SCH	370	221486
SCR	400	189268
3AH	500	86543
3AG	527	67319
3BG	526	66364
3BH	510	78203
3BR	499	87203
STG	470	112396
STRH	451	130645

Karnataka Govt Medical Colleges Seat Matrix

Name of College	Seat Matrix
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore	250
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	150
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences,Bidar	150
Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka	150
Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences	100
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore	100
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Gulbarga	100
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Mallasamudra, Mulgund Road, Gadag	150
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	150
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi	200
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar	150
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	150
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal	150
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya	150
Mysore Medical College and Research Instt. (Prev.name Government Medical College), Mysore	150
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences,Raichur	150
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences,Shimoga	150
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute	150
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	150

Karnataka Private Medical College MBBS Seat Matrix

Name of College	Seat Matrix
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur	150
A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	150
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli, Bangalore, Karnataka	150
Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur	150
Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga	150
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	150
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	150
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli, Hubli	150
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	150
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore	150
G R Medical College Hospital & Research Centre	150
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College JGMMMC	150
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum	200
JJM Medical College, Davangere	245
JSS Medical College, Mysore	200
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore	150
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	250
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	250
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	150
Khaja Bandanawaz University – Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore	150
K V G Medical College, Sullia	100
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Gulbarga	150
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	150
MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore	150
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	200
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore	250
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad	150
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura(Bijapur	200
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	150
S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot	250
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar	150
Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Srinivasnagar, mangalore	150
Sri siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	150
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	150
S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere	200
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore	150
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka	200
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	150
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250
SR Patil Medical College	150

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Karnataka neet counselling Minority Religious College

Name of College	Establishment Year
Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	2000
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur	1984
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore	1999

Karnataka neet counselling Linguistic Minority Medical College

Name of College	Establishment Year
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Mangalore	2002
M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore	1997
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	2000
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore	2002

Karnataka neet counselling Linguistic Minority Dental Colleges

Name of College	Establishment Year
Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore	1992-93
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	2002-03
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	1991-92
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Coorg	1999-2000
Navodaya Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	2006-07
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore	2003-04

Karnataka Dental Colleges with Fees Details NEET 2026

College Name	Annual Fees (₹)
Academy of Medical Education Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	3,12,700
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere	3,17,700
College of Dental Sciences, Davangere	3,17,700
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	5,02,700
Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	3,17,700
Dr. M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore	4,87,700
H.K.D.E.T.’s Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute, Humnabad	2,12,700
H.K.E. Society’s S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research	3,17,700
K.L.E.S. Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	4,12,700
K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, K.G.F.	3,01,700
K.Venkataramana Gowda Dental College & Hospital, Sullia	2,72,700
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	4,07,700
Maratha Mandal’s Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belagavi	3,42,700
P.M. Nadagouda Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot	3,12,700
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Dental College, Bangalore	5,62,700
S.B. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Bidar	2,47,700
Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shivamogga	3,12,700
Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Dental College & Hospital, Chitradurga	2,62,700
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	3,97,700
Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	3,12,700
Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan	3,33,700
Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore	5,37,700
A.E.C.S. Maruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore	2,37,700
Al-Ameen Dental College, Vijayapura	2,37,700
Srinivasa Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	3,62,700
Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Shivamogga	2,37,700
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	5,12,700
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	6,42,700

Conclusion :

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), is one of the most important admission processes for students seeking MBBS and BDS seats in the state. Through this counselling process, candidates can secure admission to Government Medical Colleges, Private Medical Colleges, Dental Colleges, and Deemed Universities across Karnataka.

With a large number of medical and dental seats available and the advantage of Karnataka being an open state for private college admissions, NEET-qualified candidates from across India have excellent opportunities to pursue medical education here. Aspirants should carefully monitor the counselling schedule, seat matrix, fee structure, eligibility criteria, merit list, and cutoff trends to make informed choices during every round of counselling.

A well-planned counselling strategy, timely registration, and smart college preferences can significantly improve the chances of securing a seat in a preferred medical or dental college through Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who conducts Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private colleges across the state.Can students from other states participate in Karnataka NEET Counselling?

Yes. Karnataka is an open state for private medical and dental colleges, allowing eligible NEET-qualified candidates from other states to participate in counselling for private and management quota seats.What is the fee for Karnataka private MBBS colleges under the state quota?

The annual tuition fee for most Karnataka private medical colleges under the state quota is approximately ₹1.57 lakh per year, subject to revision by the authorities.What are the documents required for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026?

Candidates generally need their NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, identity proof, passport-size photographs, category certificates (if applicable), and other supporting documents prescribed by KEA.How many rounds are conducted in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling?

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling usually consists of Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, depending on seat availability.Is domicile required for admission to Karnataka private medical colleges?

No. Karnataka domicile is generally required for government quota benefits, but candidates from other states can apply for private and management quota seats through KEA counselling.What is the minimum NEET score required for Karnataka private MBBS colleges?

The cutoff varies every year based on factors such as seat availability, number of applicants, category, and difficulty level of NEET. Candidates should refer to previous-year cutoffs for guidance.Are management quota seats available in Karnataka MBBS colleges?

Yes. Most private medical colleges in Karnataka offer management quota seats, which are allotted through the KEA counselling process.