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Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: Registration, Dates, Merit List, Seat Allotment & Reporting Details

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Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota seats in government, private, and minority medical and dental colleges across the state. This counselling process is exclusively for students who have qualified NEET UG 2025 and wish to pursue their undergraduate medical education in Karnataka.


As of now, the registration for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 has been closed, and the KEA will now proceed with the release of the merit list, followed by the seat allotment process. Below is the complete overview of the important phases involved.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Counselling AuthorityKarnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Exam AcceptedNEET UG 2025
Courses OfferedMBBS, BDS
Total Colleges72 (Government & Private)
Total Seats12,945
Counselling ModeOnline
Quota Covered85% State Quota, Private/Minority/Management
Official Websitekea.kar.nic.in

Registration for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026

The registration window for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 was open on the KEA official portal. During this period, candidates were required to:

  • Register online using NEET 2026 roll number and details
  • Upload scanned documents
  • Pay the counselling registration fee
  • Download the application form for verification

Candidates who failed to register during this period will not be eligible to participate in further counselling rounds unless KEA announces a fresh window.

Latest News & Notifications

KEA Round 1 NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026 Out: Last Date to Modify Options is 29 July

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Round 1 NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026 for admissions to MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BPO, Allied Health Sciences, B-Pharma, Pharm-D, Agriculture, and Veterinary courses. The mock seat allotment result was published on 25 July 2025, based on the options entered by eligible candidates up to 22 July.

Candidates can now modify, add, delete, or reorder their choices from 26 July (12:00 PM) to 29 July 2025 (5:00 PM). This is a one-time opportunity to update preferences before final seat allotment. Those who have not entered any options yet can still do so by paying Rs. 750.

The provisional seat allotment result for Round 1 will be declared on 1 August 2025, and the final allotment result will be published on 2 August 2025.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

EventDate
NEET UG 2025 Result DeclarationMay 2025
Karnataka NEET UG Registration5 July 2025 to 17 July 2025 (Extended)
Document VerificationCompleted (Post-registration)
Karnataka NEET UG Merit ListTo be announced

Round 1 Counselling Schedule

EventDate
Mock Seat Allotment Result25 July 2025
Choice Filling & Option Entry (Edit Window)26 July 2025 (12:00 PM) to 29 July 2025 (5:00 PM)
Provisional Seat Allotment Result01 August 2025 (after 11:00 AM)
Final Seat Allotment Result02 August 2025 (after 2:00 PM)
Download of Allotment LetterTo begin after 02 August 2025
Reporting to Allotted CollegesAs per schedule post allotment

Round 2 Counselling Schedule (To be updated)

EventDate
Fresh Option Entry for Round 2To be announced
Round 2 Seat Allotment ResultTo be announced
Download of Allotment LetterTo be announced
Reporting to Allotted CollegesTo be announced

Mop-Up Round Counselling Schedule (To be updated)

EventDate
Mop-Up Registration (if applicable)To be announced
Choice Filling for Mop-Up RoundTo be announced
Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment ResultTo be announced
Reporting to Allotted CollegesTo be announced

Stray Vacancy Round (To be updated)

EventDate
Notification for Stray VacancyTo be announced
Last Date for ReportingTo be announced

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Application Fee

CategoryFee (INR)
General2,500
SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD500
NRI/OCI/PIO5,500

Karnataka NEET UG Merit List 2025

The Karnataka NEET UG 2025 merit list will be released by KEA based on the NEET 2025 scores of candidates who registered and completed document verification successfully. The merit list will include:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • NEET Roll Number
  • NEET Rank
  • State Rank
  • Category
  • Eligibility for different seat types (GMP, OPN, HK, etc.)

The merit list determines eligibility for seat allotment and choice filling in the counselling process.

Karnataka NEET UG Choice Filling & Option Entry

After the merit list is released, eligible candidates can participate in option entry, where they can:

  • Log in to their KEA portal
  • Select preferred colleges and courses in the order of priority
  • Save and lock their choices within the given deadline

Candidates should research seat availability, previous year cutoffs, and college preferences before locking their options.

Karnataka NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2025

KEA will publish the Karnataka NEET UG seat allotment result for each round based on:

  • Candidate’s NEET rank
  • Preferences filled during option entry
  • Category and reservation rules
  • Availability of seats

The result will be available in the form of a PDF and candidate login. Candidates can check the allotted course and college, and proceed with further steps.

Allotment Letter & Reporting to College

Once allotted a seat, candidates must:

  1. Download the provisional allotment letter from the KEA portal
  2. Pay the admission fee as instructed
  3. Report to the allotted medical/dental college within the specified time
  4. Carry original documents for final verification at the college
  5. Confirm admission by completing institutional formalities

Failure to report within the given time may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

Documents Required for Reporting

  • NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
  • KEA Application Form
  • SSLC / 10th & 12th Marks Cards
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Domicile/Study Certificate (as applicable)
  • Caste & Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Allotment Letter
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
  • Must be registered with KEA UGCET 2026 within the official registration window.

Eligibility for Government Quota Seats

  • Study-Based Eligibility
    • Must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from recognized institutions located in Karnataka.
    • Or, the candidate must have studied for a minimum of 7 years in recognized educational institutions in Karnataka.
  • Parental Study-Based Eligibility
    • Candidate must have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from Karnataka.
    • Either parent should have studied in Karnataka for a minimum of 7 years.
  • Linguistic Minority Eligibility
    • The candidate or one of the parents must have Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava as their mother tongue.
    • The parent must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Other Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligibility for NRI/Management Quota Seats
    • Must be NEET UG 2026 qualified.
    • KEA registration is mandatory.
    • Must provide valid documentary proof as per KEA and NMC guidelines.
  • Age Limit
    • Candidate must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December 2026.
  • Academic Qualification
    • Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
    • Must have secured:
      • Minimum 50% marks in PCB (for General category),
      • 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and
      • 45% for PwD candidates.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 – Types of Seats Covered

    Government Quota Seats (G): For Karnataka domicile students in Government Medical Colleges

    Private Quota Seats (P): Open to both domicile and non-domicile students in private colleges

    NRI / Management Quota Seats (N/Q): For NRI-sponsored and management-category candidates

    Hyderabad-Karnataka Quota (HK): For eligible candidates from Hyderabad-Karnataka region 

    Religious / Linguistic Minority Quotas: Applicable in certain private minority institutions

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a highly competitive yet transparent process that determines admission to MBBS and BDS seats in the state. With registration now closed, candidates must wait for the release of the merit list and be ready for option entry and seat allotment. Those who secure a seat must complete the reporting process on time to confirm admission.

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