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Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2025 registration has concluded. The counselling is likely to begin from the fourth week of July 2025. It will commence in 4 stages of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting. The respective counselling process will commence for the admission to various MBBS, BDS, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda courses across government and private medical colleges of Karnataka.
The Karnataka MBBS admission process for 2025 has officially commenced, opening the gateway for thousands of aspiring medical students to secure a seat in government and private medical colleges across the state, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the entire admission process is based on NEET 2025 scores and includes registration, document verification, and multiple rounds of counselling.
This is a detailed guide to help you navigate the Karnataka MBBS admission 2025 process including eligibility, counselling, key dates, reservation criteria, cutoff trends and more.
Overview of Karnataka MBBS Admissions 2025
The overview of Karnataka MBBS admissions 2025 has been given below:
Feature | Details |
Admission Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
Eligibility Exam | NEET UG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) |
Total MBBS Seats | Approx. 10,000+ |
Participating Colleges | 60+ (government & private) |
Mode of Application | Online |
Seat Distribution | Government Quota, Private Quota, NRI Quota, Others |
Karnataka MBBS Admission Dates 2025
The Karnataka MBBS admission dates has been given below:
Event | Date |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result Declaration | June 14, 2025 |
Karnataka MBBS Counselling Commencement | Fourth week of July 2025 |
Counselling Stages:
The counselling stages of Karnataka MBBS Admissions are as follow:
- Registration
- Choice Filling
- Seat Allotment
- Reporting
Karnataka MBBS Admission Eligibility
To apply for MBBS in Karnataka, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:
Criterion | Details |
Nationality | Indian Nationals / OCI / NRI candidates |
NEET UG | Must qualify NEET 2025 with minimum required percentile General: 50th percentile OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile |
Age Limit | Minimum 17 years by 31 December 2025 |
Domicile Criteria | For Government Quota seats, candidates should be a resident of Karnataka or have studied in Karnataka for a minimum number of years. Non-domicile candidates can apply under the private/NRI quota. |
Karnataka MBBS Seat Allocation 2025
Karnataka offers over 10,000 MBBS seats, categorized in the following order:
Seat Type | % Allocation |
Government Quota (in Govt Colleges) | 85% |
All India Quota | 15% |
Private College – Karnataka Domicile | 40% |
Private College – Open Category | 30% |
NRI/Management Quota | 15-25% |
Others (Special Quotas) | Varies |
Top Medical Government Colleges
Top Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka are as follows:
College | Location | Annual Intake |
Bangalore Medical College | Bengaluru | 250 |
Mysore Medical College | Mysuru | 150 |
KIMS | Hubballi | 150 |
BMCRI | Bengaluru | 250 |
VIMS | Ballari | 150 |
Karnataka MBBS Cutoff 2024 (Expected Trends for 2025)
Here’s a quick look at the expected NEET scores needed for Karnataka MBBS admissions based on past year trends:
Category | Government College Cutoff | Private College Cutoff |
General | 565–610 | 460–500 |
OBC | 550–590 | 440–480 |
SC | 420–470 | 360–400 |
ST | 400–450 | 330–380 |
Cutoffs may vary with seat availability, difficulty level of NEET, and number of applicants.
Documents Required for Verification for Karnataka MBBS Admissions
The following documents are required for the verification during Karnataka MBBS Admissions:
- NEET 2025 Scorecard
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
- Transfer Certificate
- Domicile/Study Certificate (if applicable)
- Income & Caste Certificate (for reservation)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photographs
Reservation Policy
Karnataka MBBS admission follows the reservation policy laid down by the state government:
Category | Reservation Percentage |
SC | 15% |
ST | 3% |
OBC (Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | 32% |
Special Categories (PwD, NCC, Defence quota, etc.) |
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Tips for Karnataka MBBS Aspirants
The following tips can help MBBS aspirants do well during their admission:
- Complete your KEA registration and document verification on time.
- Keep checking KEA’s official site for seat matrix and counselling schedule.
- Prioritize colleges based on fees, faculty, clinical exposure, and location.
- If you don’t get a seat in the first round, try in second or mop-up rounds.
Karnataka remains one of the top destinations for medical education in India, with its robust infrastructure and affordable government medical colleges. Whether you’re aiming for a merit-based government seat or a private college through KEA counselling, timely application, document readiness, and NEET score are the key factors in securing an MBBS seat in 2025.
