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Government Medical Colleges:
22
Total Government MBBS Seats:
~3,500
Private Medical Colleges:
51
Total Private MBBS Seats:
~9,045
Introduction
The Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) is a statutory body established under the Karnataka Medical Registration Act, 1961 to regulate the practice of modern medicine and maintain professional standards for medical practitioners across the state of Karnataka. The council was formally constituted in 1962 and functions as an autonomous authority under the Government of Karnataka.
KMC is responsible for regulating the registration, renewal, and professional conduct of doctors practicing modern medicine (Allopathy) in Karnataka. It ensures that medical practitioners meet the prescribed educational qualifications and adhere to ethical standards as laid down by law.
The council is headed by a President elected from among its members. It consists of both elected and nominated members, including representatives from the state government, medical universities, and registered medical practitioners.
Key Functions of KMC
Registration and renewal of medical practitioners
Maintenance of the State Medical Register of Karnataka
Regulation of professional conduct, ethics, and discipline
Taking disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct
Ensuring compliance with applicable medical laws and standards in Karnataka
Courses Regulated by KMC
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
Postgraduate Medical Degrees and Diplomas (MD / MS / DNB)
Super-Specialty Medical Courses (DM / MCh)
Note: The Karnataka Medical Council regulates only modern medicine (Allopathy). Dental, nursing, physiotherapy, and AYUSH courses are governed by their respective councils.
National Affiliation and Recognition
The Karnataka Medical Council functions in accordance with national medical regulations and is recognized under the National Medical Commission (NMC), which replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI). This alignment ensures uniform standards in medical education and professional practice across Karnataka and India.
Eligibility
Basic Requirements
Must be 17+ years by 31 December
Must have passed 10+2 with PCB
Must meet the minimum qualifying marks as per NMC/state
Valid NEET-UG score is compulsory
For Management Quota
Any Indian student with NEET qualification
Some colleges prefer domicile.
Factors to Consider Before Taking Admission
Before Taking Admission Under Management Quota in Karnataka
Ensure you have qualified NEET-UG and meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by KEA and the medical college.
Be prepared for higher tuition fees compared to government quota seats, as management quota fees vary by institution.
Verify that the medical college is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with a recognized university.
Check the attached teaching hospital, patient inflow, clinical exposure, and internship training facilities.
Review hostel availability, campus safety, and overall living expenses in the city or town.
Look for genuine feedback from current students or alumni to understand academics, facilities, and overall experience.
Process
Fee Structure
Note: The fee details below are approximate and indicative, based on recent admission trends in Karnataka. Actual fees are fixed and notified annually by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and approved by the state Fee Regulatory Committee. Students should always verify details through official KEA notifications or the respective college websites.
MBBS Fees (Management / Private Quota – Karnataka)
MBBS management quota seats in Karnataka are allotted through KEA counselling and require NEET-UG qualification.
Tuition Fees (Approx.):
₹8–15 Lakhs per year (varies by college)
Living Expenses:
₹1.5–2.5 Lakhs per year (hostel, food, books, personal costs)
BDS & MDS Fees (Karnataka – Approx.)
BDS:
₹4–6 Lakhs per year + living expenses
MDS:
₹6–15 Lakhs per year + living expenses
(depends on specialization)
Karnataka Medical Colleges
Important Notes
All these colleges offer MBBS management or private quota seats through KEA counselling based on NEET-UG results.
Fees are average annual estimates and can change each year as per college and KEA regulations.
Hostel, mess, and living expenses are separate from tuition fees.
Entrance
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India, including medical colleges in Maharashtra.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India, including medical colleges in Karnataka.
NEET-UG is mandatory for all candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in government, private, and management quota seats in Karnataka. Admission to MBBS seats in the state is strictly based on the NEET-UG score and Karnataka state counselling conducted by KEA.
About National Testing Agency (NTA)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is a government body established in 2017 under the Ministry of Education (MoE) to conduct major national-level entrance examinations in India. NTA ensures a transparent, efficient, and standardized testing process for students nationwide.
Role of NTA in Medical Admissions
NTA conducts NEET-UG, which is mandatory for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses.
NEET-UG scores are used for admission to government, private, and management quota seats in Karnataka and other states.
Note: NEET-PG is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), not NTA.
Key Features of NTA
Conducts entrance exams in a transparent and standardized manner
Uses advanced technology for fair and accurate evaluation
Follows a uniform exam pattern nationwide
Ensures credibility and reliability in the admission process
Governance
NTA is governed by a Governing Body comprising experts from education, medicine, administration, and law to maintain high examination standards.
Exam Frequency
NEET-UG: Conducted once every year
Colleges
Cutoff
What the NEET Cutoff Means
The qualifying cutoff percentile is the minimum percentile required in NEET-UG to become eligible for MBBS/BDS admissions and to participate in state or All-India counselling, including Karnataka.
Category-wise NEET Qualifying Cutoff
General (Unreserved) Category
Percentile Required: 50th percentile
Approx. Marks Range: 686 – 144
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Percentile Required: 50th percentile
Approx. Marks Range: 686 – 144
EWS follows the same cutoff as General category
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)
Percentile Required: 40th percentile
Approx. Marks Range: 143 – 113
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Percentile Required: 40th percentile
Approx. Marks Range: 143 – 113
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
General-PwBD: 45th percentile (≈143 – 127 marks)
OBC/SC/ST-PwBD: 40th percentile (≈126 – 113 marks)
Important Notes
These are minimum qualifying cutoffs for NEET-UG eligibility and counselling participation.
Actual admission cutoffs for MBBS colleges in Karnataka are much higher and depend on factors such as:
NEET rank
Seat category (Government / Private / Management / Deemed)
Reservation rules
State & All-India quota seat matrix
Counselling
Overview
MBBS admissions in Karnataka are conducted through NEET-UG counselling managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). This centralized counselling process covers government, private, minority, and management quota seats in medical colleges across the state.
Seat Categories
State Quota Seats
85% State Quota seats in government medical colleges for Karnataka domicile candidates.
Seats are allocated as per state reservation policies (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD).
All India Quota (AIQ)
15% of MBBS seats in government medical colleges are filled through All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
Private / Management Quota Seats
Available in private and minority medical colleges.
Allotted through KEA counselling based on NEET-UG rank.
Karnataka MBBS Seat Allotment Process (Step-by-Step)
Online Registration for Counselling
Register on the official KEA counselling portal.
Enter NEET-UG details, personal information, and upload required documents.
Merit List Publication
KEA publishes the state NEET merit list based on NEET-UG scores and Karnataka eligibility.
Category-wise merit lists are released as applicable.
Document Verification
Documents are verified through KEA-designated verification centers or online process.
Candidates must provide valid NEET scorecards, academic certificates, domicile, and category certificates (if applicable).
Choice Filling & Counselling Fee Payment
Candidates select preferred colleges and courses.
Counselling fee must be paid to proceed with seat allotment.
Seat Allotment Result
Seat allotment results are published online after each round.
Candidates can check allotted college and course through the KEA portal.
Reporting at Allotted College
Download the seat allotment letter.
Report to the allotted college within the specified time with original documents and prescribed fees.
Documents Required at Reporting
NEET-UG Scorecard & Admit Card
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets / Certificates
Karnataka Domicile Certificate (for state quota, if applicable)
Category / EWS / PwBD Certificates (if applicable)
KEA Allotment Letter
Proof of Fee Payment
Multiple sets of self-attested photocopies
Karnataka MBBS Counselling Rounds
First Round
Initial seat allotment based on NEET rank, preferences, and reservation rules.
Second Round
Upgradation or fresh allotment based on vacant seats.
Mop-Up Round
Conducted to fill remaining vacant seats after the main rounds.
Stray Vacancy Round (If Applicable)
Final round conducted by colleges as per KEA and NMC guidelines to fill leftover seats.
Important Notes
Karnataka counselling is conducted through a centralised, online, and merit-based system managed by KEA.
NEET-UG qualification is mandatory for all MBBS seats.
Domicile and category certificates must be valid and authentic for eligibility under state quota seats.
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