MBBS Admission in Karnataka 2026
Counselling, Fees & Cutoff Guide
via KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)
MBBS Admission Karnataka — Quick Facts
| Counselling Authority | KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) |
| Official Portal | kea.kar.nic.in |
| Government Colleges | 18 |
| Private Colleges | 40 |
| Total Seats | 12,000+ |
| Govt College Fees/yr | Rs. 25,000–50,000 |
| Private College Fees/yr | Rs. 9L–25L |
| Domicile Requirement | Class 10 or 12 studied in Karnataka OR parents resident 7+ yrs |
| Counselling Rounds | 3 |
| Special Quota | Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) region special quota for 6 districts |
NEET Cutoff for Karnataka Government MBBS 2026
| Category | Expected Marks Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 520–640 | State quota, domicile required |
| OBC | 490–600 | OBC-NCL certificate required |
| SC | 460–550 | SC category reservation |
| ST | Lower than SC by ~20 | ST reservation — varies significantly |
| EWS | Similar to OBC range | Income < Rs. 8L, EWS certificate |
* Expected cutoffs based on 2024–25 trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs released after counselling rounds.
Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| # | College | Type | Fees/yr | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute | Government | ~Rs. 30K/yr | 250 |
| 2 | Mysore Medical College & Research Institute | Government | ~Rs. 30K/yr | 250 |
| 3 | Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore | Government | ~Rs. 28K/yr | 150 |
| 4 | M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | Deemed | ~Rs. 18L/yr | 150 |
| 5 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Deemed | ~Rs. 20L/yr | 150 |
Karnataka MBBS — Key Points to Know
KEA handles both government and private college counselling through single portal
Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) region reservation for students from 6 backward districts
Management quota in private colleges: 40% seats outside CET
Karnataka has the largest number of private medical colleges in India
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 — Timeline
Documents Required — Karnataka NEET Counselling
NEET 2026 Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Marks Cards from Karnataka Board/CBSE
Karnataka Domicile / Parent Resident Certificate
Category Certificate + Caste Validity
Aadhaar Card
Photographs
SC/ST/OBC Certificate from Tahsildar
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