Complete admission guide for Karnataka 85% state quota. Check official registration process, counselling schedule, domicile rules, and college-wise expected cutoff ranks.
Status: Open State (Only Karnataka Domicile candidates eligible for government quota seats; however, candidates from all over India are eligible to apply for Private Open (O-Quota) seats in private medical colleges).
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is responsible for conducting the MBBS/BDS/AYUSH state quota admissions in 2026. State quota admissions represent 85% of all medical seats in the state, with the remaining 15% administered centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ).
For Government quota: Candidate must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years. For Private Open seats: No domicile restriction; candidates nationwide are eligible.
Admissions are conducted in multiple online rounds. Below is the standard flow of rounds for Karnataka NEET UG admission:
Register on the official Karnataka portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee along with uploading required passport photos and signatures.
Documents are verified online or at designated nodal centers. A state merit list is then published displaying your state rank.
Select your preferred medical and dental colleges in order of preference. Candidates must lock choices before the last date.
Seats are allotted based on NEET score, state rank, and choice locks. Report to the allotted college for medical checkup and fee submission.
Based on previous allotment trends, here is the expected cutoff rank and score required to secure a seat in government and private colleges:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Govt Colleges) | Expected Cutoff (Private Colleges) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 610+ (Govt), 540+ (Private Open) | 610+ (Govt), 540+ (Private Open) |
| OBC | 600+ (Govt), 535+ (Private Open) | 600+ (Govt), 535+ (Private Open) |
| SC | 500+ (Govt), 430+ (Private Open) | 500+ (Govt), 430+ (Private Open) |
| ST | 510+ (Govt), 440+ (Private Open) | 510+ (Govt), 440+ (Private Open) |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) | 250 | 1955 |
| Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) | 150 | 1924 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli | 200 | 1957 |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore | 150 | 1963 |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 150 | 1979 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 150 | 1980 |
Get answers to the most common queries regarding Karnataka MBBS & BDS state quota admission counselling.
Yes, Karnataka is an open state. Outside state candidates can register with KEA to compete for the Open (O-Quota) seats in Karnataka's private medical colleges.
Yes, admissions to St. John's Medical College are conducted strictly through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling based on NEET scores.
As per state regulations, candidates admitted to government seats are required to sign a bond to serve 1 year of compulsory rural service in Karnataka.
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