The Karnataka NEET UG counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority is an online process where all admissions are held at one place. Admissions for MBBS and BDS courses are taking place in three rounds, plus an additional round for the remaining seats. In Karnataka, the Karnataka Examination Authority handles NEET UG counselling 2025 for 85% of state quota seats and all seats in private colleges.
This article provides details about Karnataka NEET UG Counselling, covering important dates, the online registration process, the counselling procedure, and the eligibility criteria etc. For more in-depth guidance, you can also download the Karnataka NEET Counselling ebook 2025.
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Brief Description
Before discussing the details of the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2025:
Particular | Details |
Counselling Name | Karnataka NEET UG Counselling |
Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA |
Counselling Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
No. of Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
Mode of counselling | Online |
Eligibility Criteria | Must quality NEET 2025 and Karnataka domicile for 85% State Quota seat |
No. of Government MBBS Seats in Karnataka | 3500 |
No. of Private MBBS Seats in Karnataka | 9045 |
No. of Government BDS Seats in Karnataka | 160 |
No. of Private BDS Seats in Karnataka | 1230 |
Official State Counselling website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the round 1 schedule for the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025:
Particulars | Schedule |
Submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee. | First week of July 2025 |
Release of final category-wise merit list | First week of July 2025 |
Release of final category-wise merit list | 2nd week of July 2025 |
Filling of choices/preferences of courses/colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 1st round counselling. | 2nd week of July 2025 |
1st Round Provisional seats allocation. | 2nd week of July 2025 |
1st Round Final seat allocation. | Last week of July 2025 |
Date for joining the allotted college and course | Last week of July 2025 |
Display of vacancy position for 2nd round | Last week of July 2025 |
Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 2 schedule for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025:
Revised Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | First week of August 2025 |
2nd Round Provisional Seats allocation | First week of August 2025 |
2nd Round Final Seats allocation | First week of August 2025 |
Joining of candidates allotted seats in 2nd round of counselling | Second week of August 2025 |
Display of vacancy position for 3rd round counselling | Second week of August 2025 |
Submission of fresh online application with successful transaction of fee for 3rd round counselling (for those not registered in previous rounds) | Second week of August 2025 |
Merit list for 3rd round counselling | Third week of August 2025 |
Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | Third week of August 2025 |
3rd Round Provisional seats allocation | Third week of August 2025 |
3rd Round Final Seats allocation | First week of Sept 2025 |
Joining of candidates allotted seats in 3rd round of counselling | First week of Sept 2025 |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Here is the information on Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria:
Criteria | Details |
NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 |
Min. Percentile | Gen: 50%, OBC/SC/ST: 40%, PwD (Gen): 45% |
Domicile (State Quota) | Karnataka Domicile or passed 10 & 12 from Karnataka |
Age Limit | Min. 17 years as on 31 Dec 2025, No upper age limit (as per NEET rules) |
NRI/Management Seats | NEET qualified, no domicile needed |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Process
The counselling will be conducted online and candidates who wish to participate must register on the official website of KEA.
Step 1 – Login & Registration: To enter Karnataka MBBS & BDS counselling, applicants can click the link on this page when released. Click on the ‘web counselling’ option, after which applicants must enter their NEET rank, roll number and registration number of the application form.
Step 2 – Choice Filling Process: The online choice filling of Karnataka NEET UG counselling will look on the screen. A list of colleges will be available with college, college code, place, courses and district name.
Step 3 – Saving choices: After successfully selecting & Preference, fill in the details and click on the ‘save’ button. The options filled will be locked automatically after the scheduled time of Karnataka counselling. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number, which must be entered in the space provided, then click on the ‘confirm’ button.
How to Apply?
- Select the link on the KEA Website for UG NEET-2025 registration.
- Select “UGCET-2025 registered candidates”.
- Enter UGNEET-2025 Roll Number.
- Complete the registration details.
- UGCET-2025 online application details will be displayed.
- Verify the details in each TAB.
- Do the changes if required. (edit the application / additional claims)
- Before selecting the declaration, take the draft print, verify the entries and make changes if required. Once the declaration is done, changes cannot be made.
- Select the declaration and complete the process.
- Pay the fees. Take the final print.
Documents Required
- 10th Certificate
- 12th Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Scorecard
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for Karnataka candidates only)
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- The final printout of the Online Application Form
- Proof of having paid the application fees
- Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI
Participating Colleges in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling
The updated list of all MBBS & BDS Counselling participating Medical Colleges in Karnataka was officially made by the National Medical Commission:
Karnataka Government Medical College
Here are the updated Government MBBS Colleges in Karnataka officially made by the NMC:
Karnataka Private Medical College
Here are the updated Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka officially made by the NMC:
Karnataka Government Dental College
Here is the updated list of all Government Dental Colleges in Karnataka officially made by the Dental Council of India:
Name of the College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
Employees State Insurance Corporation Dental College, Gulbarga | 2017 | 61 |
Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bellary | 2008 | 63 |
Government Dental College, Bangalore | 1964 | 60 |
Karnataka Private Dental College
Here is the updated list of all Private Dental Colleges in Karnataka officially made by the Dental Council of India:
Karnataka Minority Medical Colleges
Here is the updated list of all Minority Medical Colleges in Karnataka:
Name of College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | 1999 | 250 |
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore | 2016 | 200 |
Karnataka Minority Religious Medical Colleges
Here is the updated list of all Minority Religious Medical Colleges in Karnataka:
Name of College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | 2000 | 100 |
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur | 1984 | 150 |
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore | 1999 | 150 |
Karnataka Minority Linguistic Medical College
Here is the updated list of all Minority Linguistic Medical in Karnataka:
Name of College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore | 2002 | 150 |
M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore | 2001 | 150 |
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | 2002 | 200 |
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore | 2002 | 250 |
Karnataka Minority Linguistic Dental College
Here is the updated list of all Minority Linguistic Dental in Karnataka:
NEET UG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
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State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
Name of College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore | 1992-93 | 100 |
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | 2002 | 100 |
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore | 1991 | 60 |
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Coorg | 1999 | 40 |
Navodaya Dental College & Hospital, Raichur | 2006-07 | 100 |
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore | 2003 | 60 |
Karnataka Minority Religious Dental College
Here is the updated list of all Minority Religious Dental in Karnataka:
Name of College | Establishment Year | No. of Seats |
Al- Badar Rural Dental College and Hospital, Kalaburagi | 1992 | 100 |
Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore | 1992 | 40 |
Useful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling?
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts NEET UG counselling for MBBS/BDS admissions in Karnataka.
How can I register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling?
Candidates can register online through the official KEA website by filling out the application form and paying the fee.
What is the eligibility for Karnataka NEET counselling?
Candidates must qualify NEET UG, be Indian citizens, and meet domicile/residency requirements of Karnataka (except for private/deemed universities).
How many rounds are there in Karnataka NEET UG counselling?
There are usually two main rounds followed by a mop-up round and stray vacancy round if needed.
What documents are required during counselling?
Documents include NEET admit card, scorecard, 10th & 12th marksheets, ID proof, domicile, and caste/income certificates (if applicable).
Is there any counselling fee for Karnataka NEET?
Yes, candidates need to pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit based on category and type of seat.
I have missed the registration window for 2024 state counselling Karnataka, is there anything that I can do? please help me
You can contact our Counselor expert +91 9873-056-333
Yes you can apply for phase 2 registration
You can contact our Counselor expert +91 9873-056-333 regarding your query.
Where does the document verification conducted
Karnataka CET Board.
How management quota is allotted in mbbs
There are no management quota seats.
Do we have to fill this application
form if we want college in ayush courses for non karnataka student?
Registration for Karnataka Ayush Counselling started, check more details here https://www.edufever.com/karnataka-ayush-neet-counselling/
Respected sir
all india quota 15% ayush in karnataka state. counselling and Registration is start.?
if start plz inform me site for this.
thanks you
Admission notification for Ayush courses in karnataka has been released, check the official website for updated information. You can also talk to admission counsellor at 09999703444
Verification done for cet is enough or separate document verification is there for neet 2019 ug
Dear Sir/ma’am,
Please let us know the admission procedure for Karnataka MBBS for the below-furnished candidate document details.
1. Candidate’s Karnataka Residence Certificate – Obtained
2. Candidate’s Karnataka Domicile Certificate – Obtained
3. Candidate’s Karnataka Caste Certificate – Schedule Caste – Obtained
4. Father Completed 10th & 12th from Karnataka.
5. Father & Mother Election ID – Available
6. Karnataka Family Ration Card – Available
7. Father Aadhar Card – Available
However, candidate passed 10th & 12th (CBSE board) from a school located in MUMBAI.
Your cooperation & prompt response in the subject matter shall be highly appreciated.
Thank you,
Regards,