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This article serves as a complete guide to help understand the MBBS Admission in Karnataka in 2024 and Karnataka’s MBBS admission process for students from within the state as well as other states across India.
- Admission is based on NEET-UG scores
- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the process
- 85% of seats are reserved for Karnataka residents
- Open to students from Karnataka and other states
This process applies to every MBBS admission in Karnataka Private College. Students should check the KEA website for specific dates and additional requirements.
Karnataka Medical Entrance Exam 2024
NEET-UG is mandatory for all medical college admissions in Karnataka.
It applies to both government and private institutions.
-> Key aspects covered:
- Seat allocation across different quotas
- Counseling authorities
- Eligibility criteria
- Application process
- How to choose and lock college preferences
- Seat allotment procedure
- Required documents for admission
-> The article explains admission routes for:
- Karnataka state students
- Non-Karnataka students
- Government medical colleges
- Private medical colleges
- Deemed university medical colleges
This information is relevant for all students pursuing MBBS in Karnataka.
NEET UG 2024 Cut-off
| Category | Cut off Score | No. of Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 720-164 | 1165904 |
| OBC | 163-129 | 100769 |
| SC | 163-129 | 34326 |
| ST | 163-129 | 14478 |
NEET UG 2024 Cutoff is higher than expected this year with 164 as the minimum score limit for the General category, check out the detailed description of the cutoff table given below:
- For the Unreserved/EWS (UR/EWS) category, the cut-off percentile is the 50th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 720 to 164. The number of candidates in this category is 1,165,904.
- For the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 100,769.
- For the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 34,326.
- For the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 14,478.
The date of declaration of the NEET UG 2024 result was 04.06.2024. and the academic session for the UG courses started on 01.10.2024. If you want to take admission to neet ug courses you have to wait for NEET UG 2025.
Contents
In our video on MBBS Admission in Karnataka given below, you will find the registration process and the steps involved.
According to NMC in 2024 there are around 70 medical colleges and 11,700 total MBBS seats in the state of Karnataka.
Eligibility for NEET 2024
The following are the MBBS Admission in Karnataka Eligibility Criteria 2024:
-> Pass the NEET 2024 exam
-> Meet minimum NEET 2024 cutoff percentile
-> Complete 10+2 with:
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
- English
- 50% in PCB (General category)
- 40% in PCB (SC/ST category)
-> Be an Indian citizen (except for NRI quota)
-> Be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year
Karnataka MBBS admission
-> Open admissions:
- Karnataka allows all-state students to apply for MBBS seats in private colleges and deemed universities.
-> Seat distribution:
- All India Counseling: 15% of government college seats
- Karnataka State Counseling:
- 85% of government college seats
- 100% of private college seats
-> College and seat numbers:
- 70 medical colleges in Karnataka
- A total of 11,700 MBBS seats are available
-> Counseling authorities:
- All India Counseling: Conducted by MCC (Medical Counseling Committee)
- Karnataka State Counseling: Conducted by KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)
How to get seat in MBBS?
Students who have qualified for NEET and meet the eligibility criteria for MBBS admission in Karnataka can apply online
- Go to the KEA website
- Apply with your NEET score
- Pay the fee
- Submit the form
- Download verification slip
- Create a password for college selection
- Choose colleges
- If allotted a seat, download the order
- Pay fees online
- Report to the allotted college
- Confirm your joining on the KEA portal
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List of Medical Colleges in Karnataka with Cut off Ranking
How many Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka?
According to the National Medical Commission report, 24 government medical colleges in Karnataka offer MBBS admission to eligible candidates. Those medical colleges are listed below:
List of Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka with Cut off ranking
The table below lists both private and deemed medical colleges in Karnataka.
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Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka
Medical Counseling Committee (MCC):
MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) handles counseling for:
- 15% All India Quota seats for MBBS/BDS in most states.
- 100% MBBS/BDS seats in certain institutions:
- BHU (Banaras Hindu University)
- AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) across India
- JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research) in Puducherry and Karaikal
- AMU (Aligarh Muslim University)
- 85% of State Quota seats are in Delhi University and IP University.
- 100% seats in the Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (plus 5% internal quota).
- 15% IP quota seats of ESIC.
- Seats in deemed universities across India.
For MBBS admission in Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka:
- All students, including those from other states, must register and attend counseling conducted by MCC.
Counselling for Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka
The NEET UG counseling process for deemed medical colleges in Karnataka involves several important steps. Candidates must follow each step carefully to ensure a smooth counseling experience and increase their chances of securing an MBBS seat.
Step 1 – New User Registration
-> Go to the MCC website to register for NEET UG counseling 2024.
Enter the required information:
– Stream (Medical/Dental)
– NEET UG roll number
– Application number
– Your name
– Birth date
– Security pin
-> Click ‘Submit’.
-> On the agreement page, choose ‘I Agree’ to continue.
Note down the login credentials shown on the screen.
Create a password and set a security question to protect your account.
Step 2 – Submission of Personal Details
-> Enter your personal details:
– Mother’s name
– Father’s name
– Your address
-> Click ‘Submit’
Important:
You can’t change this information later
Make sure these details match the documents you’ll use for admission
Step 3 – Payment for Counselling
Registration and Tuition Fees:
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable):
-> 15% AIQ and Central Universities:
– UR candidates: INR 1,000
– Other categories: INR 500 (assumed)
-> Deemed Universities: All categories: INR 5,000
Tuition Fee (Refundable):
->15% AIQ and Central Universities:
– UR candidates: INR 10,000
– SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates: INR 5,000
-> Deemed Universities: All categories: INR 2,00,000
Payment can be made online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Step 4 – Registration Slip
After submitting your details, you’ll see a registration slip on the screen. Print this slip as you’ll need it later. Click ‘Login’ to continue.
Step 5 – Available Choices
-> The ‘Available Choices’ link activates when counseling begins.
-> You’ll see available options and their yearly fees on the left side of the screen.
-> If you pay fees for both 15% AIQ/Central Universities and Deemed Universities, you can apply for seats in both categories.
Step 6 – Selecting the choices
-> Click ‘+’ next to each preference to select choices.
-> Selected choices move from left to right side of the screen.
-> Use ‘Save & Continue’ to proceed or ‘Save & Go to Home Page’ to exit.
-> Adjust choices: Arrow buttons: Move choice up or down
-> Delete button: Remove choice
-> Drag and drop: Reorder choices
-> Click ‘Save & Continue’ when done.
Step 7 – Choice Locking
For NEET UG 2024 counseling:
-> Locking your choices is optional.
-> You can change your preferences until the deadline.
-> If you don’t lock your choices: The choices you’ve filled will be considered final.
-> They will automatically lock on the announced date.
Step 8 – Take a Printout
-> Print your filled choices. This may help you later in the NEET UG counseling process.
-> If you haven’t locked your choices yet, you can still print them after locking is done.
Step 9 – Seat Allotment
-> After each counseling round, seat allotment results are announced.
-> Results include a seat allotment list and letter.
-> The list shows the candidate’s name and roll number
-> Allotted and candidate’s category
-> Assigned college, quota, and course
-> The seat allotment letter is crucial for college admission.
-> Candidates must bring this letter and other required documents when reporting to their assigned college.
Step 10 – Reporting to the Allotted College
Report to your assigned college to finish admission:
– Download allotment order
– Pay fees
– Submit original mandatory documents
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For 2024 Karnataka NEET counseling:
- Eligible candidates must register online.
- They need to provide the necessary documents for verification.
- This is mandatory for admission to medical and dental courses.
Registration process:
- Fill in the details on the website.
- Pay registration fees.
- Receive a USERID (also called registration or application number).
- Get an SMS with the registration number.
After registration:
- Log in with the given credentials.
- Create a new password.
- Fill in additional required details.
Prepare scanned copies of:
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Signature
- NEET scorecard (PDF)
- NEET admit card (PDF)
- 10th and 12th marks cards
Candidate’s Option Entry
For MBBS admission in Karnataka private medical colleges:
- All students, whether from Karnataka or other states, must do option entry.
- Fee details for each college are shown during option entry.
- Options can only be entered once. You can change or remove options later, but you can’t add new ones.
- Only the options you enter will be considered for seat allocation.
- Because of these rules, it’s crucial to be very careful and thoughtful when entering your options for MBBS admission in Karnataka.
Check out our video given below to learn about the KEA Counseling process–
Academic Qualification and Eligibility Clauses:
Karnataka has different clauses for MBBS seat reservations. Students must mention their applicable clause when filling out the KEA form. Clause categories:
- Clause Y: Out-of-state students who completed 10th and 12th in India
- Clause Z: Foreign category students
- Clause Y: Out-of-state students with NRI sponsorship
Out-of-state students who qualified NEET under OBC, ST, or SC categories:
- Can get admission to private medical colleges through KEA counseling
- Cannot use their category privileges in Karnataka
All students fall under one clause or another. The clause will be verified during document verification.
MBBS admission in Karnataka State students
Karnataka Domicile Students Can Take Admission In Following Category Of Seats In Karnataka :
- 85% Seats in Govt Colleges Under KEA Counselling
- Govt seats in Private colleges under KEA Counselling
- Private seats in the GMP category under KEA Counselling
- Govt seats in Deemed University under KEA Counselling
- 15% seats in Govt Colleges under MCC Counselling
- Management quota & NRI quota seats in Deemed Universities ( MCC Counselling)
- NRI & Others quota seats in Private colleges ( KEA Counselling)
Karnataka MBBS Admission for Other States
Karnataka Non-Domicile Candidates Can Be Admitted In The Following Categories:
- Private seats in the open category under KEA Counselling
- Management quota & NRI quota seats in Deemed Universities ( MCC Counselling)
- NRI & Others quota seats in Private colleges ( KEA Counselling)
Post allotment procedure
KEA conducts at least 4 rounds of counseling for MBBS admission in Karnataka private colleges.
Post-allotment process:
- NRI/higher fee students: Pay fees and submit original documents to the college.
- P category students: May submit documents at the KEA counseling center.
Seat allocation rules:
- If you don’t report after the first round, you can join the second round.
- If you don’t report after the second round, you’re out of future rounds.
- These rules may change yearly.
Switching between MBBS and BDS:
- No MBBS seat? You can apply for BDS.
- Got a BDS seat? You can still try for MBBS in later rounds.
Documents Required
Original documents (along with attested photocopies of documents) for admission to undergraduate medical courses for admission to 15% of total seats on an All-India basis required at the time of joining an allotted Medical / Dental College are as mentioned below:
- NEET 2024 Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.
- NEET 2024 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.
- Date of Birth Certificate (if Matric Certificate does not bear the same)
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 10+2 Certificate & Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
- Eight (8) Passport-size photographs, the same as affixed on the application form.
- Provisional allotment letter generated online.
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport).
MBBS fees in Karnataka private colleges
MBBS fees in Karnataka Private colleges: ₹8.11 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year
Exception: Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (private) charges about ₹750 per year for government quota, one of the lowest fees.
Below, in the tabular column, the MBBS fees in Karnataka private medical colleges are listed for your reference:
Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka (NIRF Ranking)
Following are the top best 6 Medical colleges in Karnataka as of 2024 based on the NIRF ranking 2024
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
- Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
- JSS Medical College, Mysore
- M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
These colleges are good options for students seeking MBBS admission in Karnataka.
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Career Opportunities for MBBS Graduates
- Medical Practice: Work in hospitals, or clinics, or start your own practice.
- Specialization: Pursue further studies (MD/MS) in specific medical fields.
- Research: Work in medical research institutions or pharmaceutical companies.
- Teaching: Become professors or lecturers in medical colleges.
- Public Health: Work in health departments or organizations focused on community health.
- Healthcare Administration: Manage hospitals or health facilities.
- Medical Writing: Write for medical publications or websites.
- Entrepreneurship: Start your own healthcare businesses or clinics.
Key Takeaway
Let’s have a quick recap of what you learned what you learned from this article-
- Karnataka allows non-state students in private and deemed universities.
- Two main processes:
- MCC counseling: For 15% All-India quota in government colleges and management/NRI seats in deemed universities.
- KEA counseling: For private college seats (open/NRI/management quotas).
- General steps:
- Online registration
- Choose colleges
- Upload documents
- Pay fees
- Wait for seat allotment
- Report to allotted college
- Seat allotment based on:
- NEET scores
- Eligibility criteria
- Chosen quota category
- Tips:
- Plan carefully
- Apply on time
- Prepare correct documents
- Follow procedures closely
- Karnataka has about 11,700 MBBS seats across 70 medical colleges, offering opportunities for non-state students.
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FAQs
Q1: How to get admission to a private medical college in Karnataka?
A: To get into MBBS programs in Karnataka, you have to:
– Take the NEET exam
– Score well enough to qualify
– Meet other requirements set by the National Medical Commission
– Apply for admission
The better you score on NEET, the higher your chances of getting admitted.
Q2: What are the fees of MBBS in a private college in Karnataka?
A: The average fee of private MBBS colleges in Karnataka is 11 Lakhs/year.
Q3: Can I get private medical college in 200 marks in Karnataka?
A: Yes, you can but the fees will be on the higher side.
Q4: Is KCET compulsory for MBBS?
A: No, KCET is not required for MBBS. Only NEET UG is compulsory for MBBS.
Q5: Which MBBS private college has lowest fees?
A: JSS Medical College, Mysore has the lowest fees (INR 5,22,900) compared to other medical colleges in Karnataka
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