NEET Counselling in Karnataka 2026

NEET Counselling Karnataka 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Guide

Planning to pursue MBBS in Karnataka? The NEET Counselling in Karnataka 2026 is one of the most preferred options due to:

✔ Large number of medical seats
✔ Availability of government + private colleges
✔ Transparent counselling process

Top colleges include:

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Kasturba Medical College Manipal
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

Who Conducts NEET Counselling in Karnataka?

NEET counselling in Karnataka is conducted by:

Karnataka Examinations Authority – for State Quota & Private Colleges
Medical Counselling Committee – for All India Quota (15%)

Types of NEET Counselling in Karnataka

1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%

Conducted by MCC
Open to all India candidates

2. Karnataka State Quota – 85%

Conducted by KEA
Preference for domicile candidates

3. Private & Management Quota

Available in Karnataka
Higher fees but more seat

4. Deemed Universities

Conducted by MCC
Includes top private institutions

NEET Counselling Process in Karnataka

Step 1: Registration

Visit KEA website
Fill counselling application form
Pay registration fee

Step 2: Document Verification

Physical or online verification
Submission of required certificates

Step 3: Choice Filling

Select preferred colleges
Lock choices carefully

Karnataka offers many options—strategic choice filling is key.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

Based on rank + preferences
Results published online

Step 5: Reporting & Admission

Confirm seat
Pay fees
Join college

NEET Counselling Karnataka 2026 Schedule (Expected)

Event	Tentative Date
Registration	July 2026
Document Verification	July 2026
Choice Filling	July–August 2026
Round 1 Result	August 2026
Round 2	August–September 2026
Mop-Up Round	September 2026

NEET Cutoff for Karnataka Colleges (Expected 2026)

Karnataka offers moderate cutoffs with good opportunities.

Category	Expected Marks	Expected Rank
General	600 – 630	Top 20,000
OBC	590 – 620	Top 25,000
SC	480 – 520	Top 80,000
ST	450 – 500	Top 1,00,000

Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka

1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Premier government college
High patient exposure

2. Kasturba Medical College Manipal

Top deemed university
Excellent infrastructure

3. Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

Reputed government institution
Affordable fees

MBBS Fees in Karnataka

College Type	Annual Fees
Government Colleges	₹60,000 – ₹1.5 Lakhs
Private Colleges	₹7 – ₹12 Lakhs
Deemed Universities	₹15 – ₹25 Lakhs

Documents Required for Karnataka Counselling

NEET Admit Card
NEET Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
ID Proof
Passport Size Photos

NEET Counselling Strategy for Karnataka

✔ Consider Private Colleges

Karnataka offers many private seats → higher chances

✔ Apply Through KEA

Single platform for multiple colleges

✔ Plan Budget

Fees vary significantly across quotas

Use Predictors Before Counselling

Before filling choices, use:

NEET Rank Predictor
NEET College Predictor

Helps you shortlist realistic options.

Expert NEET Counselling in Karnataka

Mediyatra provides end-to-end counselling support for Karnataka admissions.

Services:

College selection
Choice filling strategy
Admission guidance

Call/WhatsApp: +91 98 218 22739

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Karnataka open for non-domicile students?

Yes, especially in private and deemed colleges.

Q2. Is Karnataka good for MBBS?

Yes, it offers a wide range of colleges and opportunities.

Q3. What is safe score for Karnataka MBBS?

Around 600+ for General category.

Q4. Are private colleges available in Karnataka?

Yes, Karnataka has one of the highest numbers of private medical colleges.