Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: Dates (Soon), Registration, Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, Documents etc.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to medical and dental courses in prestigious and prominent medical and dental colleges of Karnataka State.  The counselling conducting authority has announced the provisional allotment result on its official website (http://kea.kar.nic.in). With over 70 medical colleges and 48 dental colleges, the Karnataka NEET Counselling offers over 18308 and 2180  medical and dental seats simultaneously. Karnataka Examinations Authority as the counselling conducting authority for the NEET counselling ensures that counselling is a fair and transparent approach to the admission process while regulating various aspects such as eligibility criteria, rounds of counselling curriculum etc. 

The counselling will be held in four consecutive rounds namely Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round which will be Optional in case any vacant seats are remaining. Counselling follows the typical approach toward the steps such as Registration, Choice filling and Locking, Merit list, Rounds of Counselling, Seat allotment, Document verification and Reporting to Colleges. The counselling schedule has already been released on Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website and admission will be based on NEET 2025 Exam Result rank. The Karnataka Exam Authority is responsible for 85 % of medical and dental seat admissions while the medical counselling committee does counselling for the 15% of medical and dental seat admissions through the All India Quota (AIQ). Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 choice entry date for the first round is extended until September 4, 2025, before 12:00 noon. Visit the KEA website for more details.

Karnataka NEET Counselling Highlights

Latest News & Notification

Below are the latest news and updates on Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025. Stay informed about important dates, registration procedures, seat allotment results, and other essential details for a smooth counselling experience. This section will be regularly updated with the latest notifications and announcements released from the KEA ensuring that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips.

KAE MOPUP Round Date Extended

UG MEDICAL 2025 MOPUP ROUND PROVISIONAL SEAT MATRIX

Karnataka Mop-Up Round

Karnataka Round-2 Allotment List

UPDATE: UGCET-UGNEET 2025 - First Round - Choice entry date extended. Candidates who have not selected any choice for the seat allotted in the first round can select the appropriate choice before 12.00 noon on 04-09-2025, failing which seat allotted will be withdrawn. Choice details can be seen on the KEA Website.

UGNEET BDS REVISED FEE STRUCTURE

UG NEET 2025 FEES NOTE

Karnataka NEET UG Brochure 2025

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 Schedule 

Counselling Schedule For First Round 

Date extended for the following activities to the Candidates who have been allotted seats in the second round seat allotment. - Payment, Deposition of original documents, Reporting

Karnataka NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka MBBS Cut-Off Round-1 and Round-2025: OPEN QUOTA

Private MBBS Universities in Karnataka

NEET 2025 Cut-Off

Karnataka NEET Counselling College Wise Cutoff (MBBS/BDS)

MBBS/BDS Cutoff is minimum score that student must achieve in NEET Exam to qualify for admission to MBBS/BDS Course in Medical/Dental Colleges in India.  The cutoff varies each year based on factors like the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats. Candidates are advised to refer the cutoff list to understand their eligibility based on college cutoff.

Counselling Registration - State Quota

Step 1: Online Registration

• Visit http://kea.kar.nic.in and select "UGNEET-2025 Online Registration".
• Enter all your details carefully and accurately.

Step 2: Login and Details Entry

• Use your User ID and Password to log in.
• Enter your details stage-by-stage, ensuring everything is correct.

Step 3: Uploading Documents

Upload scanned copies of:

1. Recent passport-size color photograph (JPG/JPEG)
2. Signature (JPG/JPEG)
3. Left Hand Thumb Impression (JPG/JPEG)

Step 4: Review and Declaration

• Review your application thoroughly on a draft printout.
• Make any necessary changes.
• Select the declaration checkbox if everything is correct.

Step 5: Fee Payment

• Follow the payment gateway instructions to pay the registration fees.

Step 6: Confirmation and Printout

• Take a printout of your completed application form (A4 size).
• Keep this printout for document verification.

Registration Fees - State Quota

Counselling Process - State Quota

Step 1: Registration:

• Mark your calendars! Visit http://kea.kar.nic.in: during the announced registration window and select "UGNEET-2025 Online Registration".
• Meticulously enter all your details and pay the registration fee based on your category (INR 500-5500).
• Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photo, signature, and left thumb impression in JPG/JPEG format. Remember, clarity matters!
• Before submitting, carefully review your application form and print a copy for your records.

Step 2: Document Verification (Schedule to be announced):

• Stay tuned to the KEA website for the verification schedule announcement.
• Ensure you have all the original documents mentioned for your category readily available.
• Attend the verification process and obtain your verification slip and crucial secret key.

Step 3:  Option Entry (After seat matrix release):

• This is where your strategic thinking comes in! After the seat matrix is released, head back to http://kea.kar.nic.in: to enter your options.
• Carefully choose the colleges and courses you desire, prioritizing them based on your preferences and eligibility. Remember, you can edit and add options until the deadline, so utilize this flexibility wisely.

Step 4: Seat Allotment:

• The seat allotment process for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 will be conducted in three phases:
  • Phase 1: This phase will focus on allotting seats to candidates belonging to special categories such as Persons with Disabilities (PWD), NCC, and Sports quota. It will be followed by the allotment of seats to General Merit candidates.
  • Phase 2: This phase will be exclusive to reserved category candidates.
  • Phase 3: This phase will be open to all categories, including General Merit and remaining reserved seats.
• The seat allotment will be purely based on your NEET rank and the options you entered during the option entry process. A mock allotment will be conducted before the actual allotment to help you assess your chances and revise your options if needed.

Here's a step-by-step guide to the seat allotment process:

• Check the seat allotment result: The seat allotment result will be declared on the KEA website on the dates specified for each phase.
• Download your allotment letter: If you are allotted a seat, download your allotment letter from the KEA website.
• Pay the seat acceptance fee: Pay the seat acceptance fee online within the stipulated timeframe. This fee varies depending on your category.
• Report to the allotted college: After paying the seat acceptance fee, report to the allotted college with all the required documents within the specified deadline. The list of required documents will be available on the KEA website.

Step 5: Reporting to Colleges:

Once you are allotted a seat in a college, you must report to the college in person within the stipulated deadline to confirm your admission. Here's what you need to do during the reporting process:

• Carry all required documents: Make sure you carry all the required documents, including your allotment letter, admit card, mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), medical fitness certificate, and any other documents specified by the college.
• Document verification: The college will verify your documents and original certificates.
• Pay the admission fee: Pay the admission fee as prescribed by the college.
• Complete the admission formalities: Complete all the admission formalities as required by the college.

Documents Required - State Quota

•  Final printout of the KEA Online Application Form.
• UG NEET 2025 Admission Ticket
• UGNEET-2025 Score Card
• SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card of the candidate
• 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card of the candidate
• Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI
• TWO recent passport-size photographs. 

MCC NEET Counselling Registration Process - All India Quota

MCC NEET UG Counselling Process - All India Quota

MCC NEET UG Counselling Process includes four rounds, each with its own set of rules and procedures. The counselling process begins with Round 1 & concludes with a Final Stray Vacancy Round, where remaining vacant seats are filled through fresh registrations, ensuring all available positions are occupied. Candidates must upload essential certificates after each round’s result declaration to facilitate the verification process. Below is the step-by-step process for each round,

Round 1:

• a) Main Counseling Registration: Candidates register and pay a non-refundable registration fee along with a refundable security deposit.
• b) Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates choose their preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices.
• c) Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on choices and merit.
• d) Publication of Round 1 Result: Results are published on the MCC website.
• e) Uploading Essential Certificates: Candidates upload necessary certificates after the result declaration.
• f) Physical Reporting: Candidates report to allotted colleges with original documents. They can opt for an upgrade to Round 2 if desired.

Round 2:

• a) Eligibility for Round 2: Candidates not allotted any seat in Round 1 or not reported, need not register again.
• b) Fresh Registration: New registration for Round 2 with full payment for those who didn’t register in Round 1.
• c) Fresh Choice Filling: Candidates submit new choices for Round 2.
• d) Seat Allotment Round 2: Allocation of seats based on choices and merit.
• e) Publication of Round 2 Result: Results announced on the MCC website.
• f) Uploading Essential Certificates: Candidates upload the required certificates after the result declaration.
• g) Physical Reporting: Candidates report to allotted colleges with original documents. They can opt for an upgrade to Round 3 if desired.

Round 3:

• a) Eligibility for Round 3: Candidates not allotted any seat in Round 1 or Round 2 need not register again.
• b) Fresh Registration for Round 3: New registration for Round 3 with full payment for those who haven’t registered before or resigned from Round 1 or Round 2.
• c) Fresh Choice Filling: Candidates submit new choices for Round 3.
• d) Seat Allotment Round 3: Allocation of seats based on choices and merit.
• e) Publication of Round 3 Result: Results announced on the MCC website.
• f) Uploading Essential Certificates: Candidates upload necessary certificates after the result declaration.
• g) Physical Reporting: Candidates report to allotted colleges with original documents. Once joined, no further upgrades or resignations are allowed.

Final Stray Vacancy Round:

• Fresh registrations are conducted for vacant seats.
• Conducted for AIQ, Deemed University seats, and as per Supreme Court directions.
• Candidates allotted seats must join; failure to do so results in debarment from NEET for one year.

Application Form & Fee Of Counselling - All India Quota

List of the Participating Colleges in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025

List of Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka

List of Private Colleges in Karnataka 

Dental Colleges 

List of Government Dental Colleges In Karnataka 

List of Private dental colleges in Karnataka 

Choice Filling Order 2025

Here is a table listing the choices filled by candidates for the Government Quota in Karnataka medical colleges in 2025:

Here is a table listing the recommended order to fill choices for private medical colleges in Karnataka in 2025: