Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
Verified state counselling dataset is published with official KEA 2026 seat matrix, fee slabs, domicile clauses, and Open private quota rules.
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012
Helpline: 080-23460460 / [email protected]
Domicile & Schooling Rule
Karnataka candidates must satisfy at least one of 15 statutory clauses (Clause A through Clause O). Clause A requires 7 consecutive academic years of schooling in Karnataka from 1st standard to 12th standard.
Academic & NEET Qualifying Criteria
Passed 10+2 / 2nd PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B of Karnataka).
Minimum 50th percentile (UR/EWS) or 40th percentile (Reserved Categories) in NEET UG 2026.
- ●Non-Karnataka candidates are strictly eligible for 'Open (OPN)' and 'NRI/Others (Q)' seats in private medical colleges.
- ●Kannada Language Test is mandatory for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates (minimum 12 out of 50 marks required).
- ●Rural & Kannada Medium parallel reservations require 10 full academic years of study in Karnataka rural/Kannada medium schools.
Government Quota in Govt Colleges
100% in GMCs (less 15% AIQ = 85%)Eligible: Karnataka Domicile Candidates
Subsidized government seats at nominal fees of ~₹59,850/year.
Government Quota in Private Colleges
40% in Private Medical CollegesEligible: Karnataka Domicile Candidates
Subsidized private seats allocated under state quota at ~₹1,44,246/year.
Private Open Quota (GMP & OPN)
40% in Private Medical CollegesEligible: Pan-India Open Merit (Non-Karnataka & Karnataka)
Open to students across India based solely on NEET All India Rank (~₹11.12 to ₹12.5 Lakhs/year).
NRI & Management Others Quota
20% in Private Medical CollegesEligible: NRI / OCI / Sponsored Candidates
Management quota seats at fee caps of ~₹35 to ₹50 Lakhs/year.
| Quota Category | Annual Tuition Fee | Scope & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges (G-Quota) | ₹59,850 per annum (All Government Medical Colleges) | State Domicile Merit |
| Private College Govt Quota (P-Quota) | ₹1,44,246 per annum (Private College Govt Quota) | Subsidized State Domicile |
| Private College Open / Management (O-Quota) | ₹11,12,000 to ₹12,50,000 per annum (Open / Private Seats) | Open Pan-India (NEET AIR Merit) |
| NRI / Others Quota (Q-Quota) | ₹35,00,000 to ₹50,00,000 per annum (NRI / Others Quota) | NRI / Sponsoring Relatives |
| Category Code | Category Name | Quota % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM | General Merit | 50% | Open to all merit candidates satisfying domicile |
| SCG / SCR / SCK | Scheduled Caste (General / Rural / Kannada) | 17% | State Scheduled Castes |
| STG / STR / STK | Scheduled Tribe (General / Rural / Kannada) | 7% | State Scheduled Tribes |
| Cat-1 | Category-1 (General / Rural / Kannada) | 4% | Most backward classes in Karnataka |
| 2A | Category 2A (General / Rural / Kannada) | 15% | Relatively more backward communities |
| 2B | Category 2B (General / Rural / Kannada) | 4% | Muslim minority community in Karnataka |
| 3A | Category 3A (General / Rural / Kannada) | 4% | Vokkaliga and allied communities |
| 3B | Category 3B (General / Rural / Kannada) | 5% | Lingayat and allied communities |
KEA Online Registration & Clause Selection
ONLINEFill online application, declare domicile eligibility clause (A-O), and generate secret verification key.
Document Verification & Verification Slip
HYBRIDOffline document verification at KEA Malleshwaram for Karnataka candidates; online verification for Non-Karnataka Open candidates.
Choice Filling & Option Entry
ONLINEEnter priority order of college codes and quota tags (G, P, O, Q) with zero restriction on option count.
Mock Allotment & Choice Reordering
ONLINEReview tentative merit allotment, analyze cutoff shifts, and edit final priority sequence.
Round 1 Seat Allotment & Choice Exercise
ONLINEExercise Choice 1 (Satisfied & Freeze), Choice 2 (Hold & Upgrade in R2), Choice 3 (Reject & R2), or Choice 4 (Exit KEA).
Round 2 & Mop-up Round Allotment
ONLINEAllotment with mandatory joining rules. Non-joining in Round 2 leads to forfeiture of ₹1 Lakh caution deposit.
⚠️ Choice 1 candidates who do not report face legal debarment and forfeiture.
Rural Service Mandate & Penalty
Duration: 1 Year Compulsory Rural Service (Karnataka Compulsory Service Training by Medical Candidates Act)
Penalty for Non-Compliance: ₹10,00,000 to ₹15,00,000 for non-compliance with rural service allocation
Executed via registered indemnity bond at the time of college admission reporting.
Internship Stipend
Monthly Stipend: ₹30,000 - ₹45,000/month during compulsory junior residency / internship
Paid during the 12-month Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) across recognized teaching hospitals in Karnataka.
KEA Verification Slip & Secret Key
MandatoryIssued by: Karnataka Examination Authority (Original Printed Slip)
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
MandatoryIssued by: National Testing Agency (NTA) (Original & Verified Printout)
SSLC / 10th Marks Card (Date of Birth Proof)
MandatoryIssued by: State Board / CBSE / ICSE (Original Certificate)
2nd PUC / 12th Marks Card
MandatoryIssued by: PU Board / CBSE / ICSE (Original Certificate)
7-Year Study Certificate (Class 1 to 12)
MandatoryIssued by: Head of Institution & BEO / DDPI Counter-signed (Original with Seal)
Karnataka Domicile / Residential Certificate
MandatoryIssued by: Tahsildar / Revenue Department (Digitally Signed e-Pramana)
Caste / Income Certificate (Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST)
Issued by: Tahsildar / Revenue Department (Valid RD Number Certificate)
Rural / Kannada Medium Study Certificates
Issued by: Head of School & BEO Counter-signed (10 Full Years Certificate)
KEA UG NEET-2026 Information Bulletin & Domicile Clauses Brochure
Published: 2026-06-15 · Verified: 2026-09-24Government of Karnataka Medical Education Fee Fixation Notification (HFW/MED)
Published: 2026-06-20 · Verified: 2026-09-24Official Seat Matrix for Government, Private, Open & NRI MBBS Seats (Round 1 & 2)
Published: 2026-07-02 · Verified: 2026-09-24Can non-Karnataka students apply for private medical colleges in Karnataka?
Yes. Non-Karnataka candidates are eligible for the 40% 'Open (OPN)' quota seats in private un-aided medical colleges across Karnataka. Admission is strictly based on NEET All India Rank through KEA counselling without any domicile requirement.
What is the fee for Open Quota seats in Karnataka private medical colleges?
For the 2026 academic session, the annual tuition fee for Open (OPN) quota seats in Karnataka private medical colleges ranges between ₹11,12,000 and ₹12,50,000 per annum, as notified by the Government of Karnataka Fee Regulation Committee.
What is the 1-year rural service bond penalty in Karnataka?
Under the Karnataka Compulsory Service Training by Candidates Act, all MBBS graduates from government colleges and government quota seats in private colleges must complete 1 year of compulsory public health service or pay a penalty of ₹10 to ₹15 Lakhs.
What is KEA Choice 2 in Round 1 counselling?
Choice 2 allows a candidate to hold their allotted Round 1 seat as a safety net while participating in Round 2 choice filling for higher preferences. If upgraded in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is automatically surrendered; if not upgraded, the Round 1 seat is retained.