Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 (Started): Registration, Eligibility, Fees etc.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 is going to be conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and is held through an online counselling process.

Admissions to MBBS and BDS courses will be carried out in two main rounds, followed by a Mop-Up round and a Stray Vacancy round for any seats that remain vacant. KEA manages counselling for 85% of state-quota seats in government colleges and for all seats in private medical and dental colleges in Karnataka.

This article provides essential information on Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026, including important dates, the online registration process, the counselling procedure, and eligibility criteria.

For additional guidance and counselling strategies, you can also download the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2026.

Brief Description

Before discussing the details of the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 procedure, here’s a quick overview of NEET 2026 and Karnataka counselling:

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 qualify NEET UG 2026 and be a Karnataka domicile for 85% State Quota seat
State NEET Counselling Start Date	17 July 2026
No. of Government MBBS Seats in Karnataka	3,949
No. of Private MBBS Seats in Karnataka	10,145
No. of Government BDS Seats in Karnataka	185
No. of Private BDS Seats in Karnataka	3180
Official State Counselling website	https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Brochure PDF

Karnataka NEET 2026 counselling criteria

The authority conducts MBBS counselling for Karnataka state for 85% state quota. Candidates can check the criteria of Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 from the table below.

Criteria of Karnataka NEET 2026 counselling

Type of Seats	Counselling Body	Name of Counselling
15% All India Quota seats	MCC	NEET counselling
Central/deemed universities seats	MCC	MCC NEET counselling
85% state quota seats	KEA, Bangalore	Karnataka NEET 2026 counselling
Private colleges seats	KEA, Bangalore	Karnataka MBBS/BDS counselling

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

Here are the Karnataka NEET UG Events Dates Counselling Dates 2026. Let’s have a look:

Events	Dates
Commencement of Online Registration for Karnataka MBBS Admission 2026	July 17, 2026
Last Date of NEET Karnataka Registration	August 7, 2026
Last Date to Submit Karnataka NEET Application Form Fee	August 7, 2026
Document Verification	August 4 to 8, 2026

Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 Counselling 2026 Dates

Here are the Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates 2026. Let’s have a look:

Events	Dates
Display of Seat Matrix	August 7, 2026
Option Entry	August 7 to 13, 2026
Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result	August 19, 2026
Round 1 Final Allotment Result	To be announced
Exercising Choices by the Seat Allotted Candidates	To be announced
Payment of Fees by the Choice 1 Candidates	To be announced
Reporting by Choice 1 Candidates	To be announced
Selection of Choices and Fee Payment	To be announced
Reporting	To be announced

Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 Dates

Here are the Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates 2026. Let’s have a look:

Events	Dates
Display of Seat Matrix	To be announced
Rearrangement of Options	To be announced
Payment of Caution Deposit	To be announced
Display of Provisional Seat Allotment	To be announced
Objections Against Provisional Result	To be announced
Final Seat Allotment Result	To be announced
Last Date of Reporting	To be announced

Karnataka NEET UG Mop-Up Round Counselling 2026 Dates

Here are the Karnataka NEET UG Mop-Up Round Counselling Dates 2026. Let’s have a look:

Events	Dates
Registrations	To be announced
Display of Seat Matrix	To be announced
Caution Deposit	To be announced
Entry of New Options	To be announced
Entry of Choices by Round 1 and 2 Allotted Candidates	To be announced
Seat Allotment Result	To be announced
Payment of Fee by the Allotted Candidates	To be announced
Final Seat Allotment Result	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced
Downloading of Admission Order	To be announced
Last Date of Reporting	To be announced

Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round Counselling 2026 Dates

Here are the Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round Counselling Dates 2026. Let’s have a look:

Events	Dates
Display of Seat Matrix	To be announced
Choice Filling	To be announced
Seat Allotment Result	To be announced
Last Date of Reporting	To be announced

Important Notes

1. Further instructions for procedures after choice selection will be announced separately for UGCET and UGNEET courses.
2. Mock result cut-off ranks and other details are published on the KEA official website.
3. Since the seat matrix is not available for Ayurveda and Unani, candidates cannot enter options for these courses yet.

NEET UG Cutoff Marks 2026: Qualifying Percentile

Check the category-wise qualifying percentile and minimum marks required to pass NEET UG 2026:

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	Cut-Off Score
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	715 – 213
OBC	40th Percentile	212 – 177
SC	40th Percentile	212 – 177
ST	40th Percentile	212 – 177
UR/EWS & PwBD	45th Percentile	212 – 194
OBC & PwBD	40th Percentile	193 – 177
SC & PwBD	40th Percentile	193 – 177
ST & PwBD	40th Percentile	191 – 177

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Process

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Below is the information on Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria:

Criteria	Details
NEET Qualification	Must qualify NEET UG 2026
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 2026, no upper age limit (as per NEET rules)
NRI/Management Seats	NEET qualified, no domicile needed

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Registration Process

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

• Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling portal.
• Click on the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link on the homepage.

Step 2: Complete Online Registration. Enter the required details and create your login credentials:

• NEET UG 2026 Roll Number
• Candidate Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Date of Birth
• Academic Information

Step 3: Fill the Application Form. Carefully enter Personal Information, Educational Qualifications, Category Details, Domicile Information, and Reservation Claims, then review before proceeding.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of NEET UG 2026 score card, admit card, Class 10th & 12th certificates, passport-size photograph, signature, and category/domicile certificates (if applicable).

Step 5: Pay the Registration Fee. Pay online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The application remains incomplete until payment is successful.

Step 6: Choice Filling & Locking: Select and save your college/course preferences in order of priority. Once saved, options lock automatically after the scheduled deadline. An OTP is sent to your registered mobile number — enter it and click “Confirm” to finalize your choices. No new option entries are allowed after the deadline for a given round.

Step 7: Final Submission: Verify all entered details, submit the application, download the confirmation page, and keep a printout for future reference.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Application Fees

Candidates participating in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 must pay the prescribed registration fee to complete the application process. The KEA NEET UG counselling fee is different according to the candidate’s category and quota. The application fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI mode:

Category	Application Fees (Expected)
General Merit	₹2500
OBC Candidates	₹2500
SC / ST / Category-I Candidates	₹500
PwD Candidates	₹500
NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals	₹5500

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Security Deposit

Students participating in Karnataka MBBS counselling may be required to pay a refundable security deposit during the counselling and seat allotment process. The security amount differs according to the type of college and quota selected by candidates:

Quota Type	Expected Security Deposit
Government Medical Colleges	₹10,000
Private Medical Colleges	₹1,00,000
Deemed Universities	₹2,00,000

Refund Rules: The security deposit is generally refundable per KEA guidelines. Candidates who join their allotted college within the prescribed deadline may receive an adjustment or refund; those who resign after the deadline may face deduction or forfeiture:

Documents Required

• 10th Certificate
• 12th Certificate
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (for Karnataka candidates only)
• Certificate of Subcategory, 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

Candidates are advised to compare colleges on affiliation, fee structure, past-year cutoff ranks, and hostel/infrastructure facilities before finalizing their choice order.

Karnataka NEET UG Merit List & Cutoff

• The Karnataka NEET UG Merit List is prepared based on NEET UG 2026 scores, category, and domicile status, and is published by KEA before choice filling begins.
• The list ranks all registered, NEET-qualified candidates for state quota, and determines the order in which seats are offered during allotment.
• Cutoff ranks vary each year by college, course, category, and round – government colleges typically close at more competitive ranks than private/deemed institutions.
• Candidates should track the previous year’s round-wise closing ranks for their target colleges as a reference, while keeping in mind that actual cutoffs shift based on the year’s difficulty level and number of applicants.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy

The reservation policy for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 is provided according to Karnataka Government norms and KEA counselling guidelines. Candidates belonging to reserved categories can claim reservation benefits during Karnataka medical counselling by providing valid category certificates at the time of document verification:

Category	Reservation Percentage
SC	15%
ST	3%
OBC Category	32%
EWS	10%
PwD	5% Horizontal Reservation

Participating Colleges in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling

Explore complete details of participating medical and dental colleges under Karnataka NEET UG Counselling, including fee structure, cut-off, courses offered, affiliation, and admission-related information.

Click the links below to know everything about your preferred colleges in Karnataka:

1.	List of Medical Colleges in Karnataka
2.	List of Dental Colleges in Karnataka
3.	Karnataka MBBS/BDS Colleges Fee Structure
4.	Karnataka NEET UG Seat Matrix
5.	Karnataka NEET UG Colleges Cutoff
6.	KEA Official Conducting Authority
7.	Karnataka NEET UG Merit List
8.	Karnataka NEET UG Seat Allotment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)