NEET UG 2026 · Karnataka State Quota

NEET UG 2026 Karnataka state quota cutoff & college list.

Complete closing-rank reference for all 7 Karnataka medical & dental colleges. State quota counselling is conducted by Karnataka Health Department. Data based on KHD round-1 counselling for NEET UG 2025 — adjusted with our 2026 difficulty model.

State Quota MBBS Seats
180
approx (85% bucket)
State Quota BDS Seats
90
approx
Govt MBBS Fee
₹25,000/yr
per year
Counselling Starts
June 2026
expected

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/01 — STATE OVERVIEW About Karnataka NEET counselling.

Karnataka fills its MBBS and BDS seats through two parallel processes. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) is conducted centrally by MCC and is open to candidates from any state. The remaining 85% State Quota is conducted by Karnataka Health Department, requires Karnataka domicile, and typically has lower (more accessible) closing ranks than AIQ.

Cutoff trend note: Karnataka state quota has moderate competition with good colleges.

Key things to know about Karnataka state quota

  • Bangalore Medical College is one of the top government colleges in India.
  • 85% state quota, 15% AIQ; medium competition.
  • Domicile: Permanent resident of Karnataka for 7+ years.

/02 — GOVT MBBS Karnataka Government MBBS Closing Ranks (NEET 2025).

Closing ranks show the last successful allotment in round-1 counselling. Add ~5–10% for NEET 2026 expectations due to slight difficulty change vs 2025.

CollegeTypeUROBCSCSTFees/yr
Bangalore Medical College
Bangalore
GOVT 6,500 9,000 28,000 60,000 ₹93,000
Mysore Medical College & Research Institute
Mysore
GOVT 12,000 15,000 42,000 80,000 ₹93,000

/03 — PRIVATE / DEEMED Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in Karnataka.

CollegeTypeUR Closing RankOBCSCFees/yr
St. John's Medical College
Bangalore
PRIVATE 3,500 (AIQ) 6,200 (AIQ) 20,000 (AIQ) ₹2,20,000
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Mangalore
PRIVATE 4,500 (AIQ) 8,000 (AIQ) 28,000 (AIQ) ₹16,80,000
Manipal MMMC Mangalore
Mangalore
PRIVATE 15,000 (AIQ) 21,000 (AIQ) 52,000 (AIQ) ₹17,90,000
Shri BM Patil Medical College
Vijayapura
PRIVATE 32,000 38,000 85,000 ₹14,00,000

/04 — BDSBDS Colleges in Karnataka.

CollegeTypeUR Closing RankOBCFees/yr
Government Dental College Bangalore
Bangalore
GOVT 25,000 32,000 ₹93,000

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/05 — FAQKarnataka NEET 2026 — frequently asked questions.

Who conducts NEET counselling for Karnataka?
Karnataka Health Department (KHD) conducts the NEET state quota counselling for Karnataka. The 85% state quota seats are filled through this authority, while the 15% AIQ seats are filled by the central MCC counselling.
When does Karnataka NEET 2026 counselling start?
Karnataka NEET state quota counselling typically begins June 2026, after the NTA NEET UG 2026 result is declared in mid-June 2026. Exact dates will be announced by KHD.
What are the government MBBS fees in Karnataka?
Annual government MBBS fees in Karnataka are approximately ₹25,000/yr. Private and deemed college fees range from ₹10 lakh to ₹26 lakh per year.
How many state quota MBBS seats are there in Karnataka?
Karnataka has approximately 180 state quota MBBS seats (85% of total) and ~90 BDS seats. The remaining 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC.
What domicile proof is required for Karnataka state quota?
Most states require a domicile certificate, proof of residence (5+ years typical), and proof of having completed Class 11 and 12 in the state. Check KHD's official notification for the exact list of acceptable documents.

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