Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts Karnataka NEET PG Counselling for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) in government and private medical colleges across the state. The counselling process is online and includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification.
Through KEA NEET PG counselling, eligible candidates can secure seats under the Government (State) quota, Private quota, NRI quota, and Management quota in the medical colleges of Karnataka, based on their rank in NEET PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
This guide covers Karnataka NEET PG counselling dates 2026, Karnataka NEET PG registration 2026, eligibility and domicile rules, seat matrix and quota split, KEA registration fees, reservation categories, service bond and seat-leaving rules, the Karnataka NEET PG cutoff, documents required and the complete list of participating colleges.
Quick Summary
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Karnataka NEET PG Counselling |
| Qualifying Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | August 30, 2026 (re-exam on September 5 for affected centres) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | September 24, 2026 |
| No. of Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up) & Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Total No. of MD/MS Colleges | 72+ |
| Karnataka MD/MS/Diploma Seats | 7,712+ |
| Courses Offered | MD: Doctor of Medicine, MS: Master of Surgery, PG Diploma |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates
KEA has not yet released the official 2026 schedule. The dates below are tentative and will be updated once the notice is published on the KEA website. Also check the NEET PG counselling procedure for the MCC schedule, since KEA rounds are timed around the All India Quota rounds.
Karnataka NEET PG Round 1 Counselling Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration opened | October 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 offline document verification begins | October 8, 2026 |
| Last date to apply (without late fee) | October 15, 2026 |
| Seat matrix | To be announced by KEA |
Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 Counselling Dates 2026 (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | Last Week of October 2026 |
| Choice Filling Begins | Last Week of October 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 1st Week of November 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 2nd Week of November 2026 |
Karnataka NEET PG Mop-Up Round Counselling Dates 2026 (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mop-Up Registration Begins | 1st Week of January 2027 |
| Choice Filling Begins | 1st Week of January 2027 |
| Mop-Up Round Result | 2nd Week of January 2027 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 3rd Week of January 2027 |
Karnataka NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
To gain admission to PG medical courses, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026:
- NEET PG: A valid rank/score in NEET PG 2026.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: An MBBS degree or a recognised certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: The one-year compulsory internship must be completed, or the original certificate held, on or before the cut-off date (August 2026).
- Registration Certificate: A permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India (NRI/OCI/PIO/foreign national candidates apply under the NRI quota).
Karnataka Domicile and Quota Rules
Karnataka splits its seats into domicile-restricted government quota and open (all-India) seats. As per the KEA PG brochure of the last cycle, a candidate qualifies as a Karnataka candidate if they completed MBBS from a Karnataka institution or studied for the required number of academic years in Karnataka. Confirm the exact clause in the 2026 brochure.
| Candidate Profile | Government Quota (State Seats) | Private Quota (Govt-Nominated) | Open/Private, Management & NRI Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka candidate (MBBS or required years of study in Karnataka) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Non-Karnataka candidate | Not eligible | Not eligible for reserved domicile seats | Eligible for open seats |
| NRI / OCI / PIO / foreign national | Not eligible | Not eligible | Eligible under NRI quota |
Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026
The share of seats made available to Karnataka counselling differs by college type. The remaining government seats go to the All India Quota through MCC. For college-wise and branch-wise numbers, see the detailed Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix.
| S.No. | Particular | Seats (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Seats in Government Colleges (remaining 50% through All India Quota counselling by MCC) | 50% |
| 2. | Seats in Private Non-Minority colleges | 33% |
| 3. | Seats in Private Minority (Religious & Linguistic) colleges | 20% |
| 4. | Seats in Private University colleges | 40% |
Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
Candidates can visit the official KEA portal to register for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling. Below is the step-by-step process:
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Registration | Candidates must first register on the official KEA counselling website using their NEET PG roll number and other required details. |
| Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee | Candidates pay the prescribed counselling fee online, which is non-refundable. |
| Step 3: Document Verification | Candidates upload and verify the required documents online, including NEET PG scorecard, certificates, and ID proof. |
| Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking | Once verified, candidates select and lock preferred colleges and courses from the available options based on their eligibility and category. |
| Step 5: Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted by KEA based on rank, category, choices filled, and seat availability. |
| Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College | The candidate downloads the allotment letter and reports to the allotted college within the specified time with original documents for verification. |
| Step 7: Upgradation and Further Rounds | The candidate can opt for a further round if not satisfied with the allotted seat and college. |
Karnataka NEET PG Registration Fees 2026
KEA has released the Karnataka NEET PG registration details along with the category-wise candidate fees, which we have mentioned below.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Cat-1/PWD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| General/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| NRI/OCI/ PIO/ Foreign Nationals candidates | Rs. 5000/- |
Note: Fees are based on the previous official notification. Updates will be made after the KEA 2026 notification is released.
Karnataka NEET PG Reservation Policy
Karnataka follows its own category structure for Government Quota seats, which differs from the central OBC/SC/ST pattern:
| Category | Applicability |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | Open category seats |
| Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Karnataka backward-class categories (caste/community based) |
| SC / ST | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservation as per state policy |
| EWS | For eligible economically weaker candidates |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka, Article 371J) | Regional reservation for candidates from the notified districts |
| PwD | Horizontal reservation as per KEA brochure |
| Kannada Medium / Rural and other special quotas | As notified in the KEA brochure, where applicable |
Documents Required
The documents below are mandatory for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling. Collect them all before applying:
- MBBS Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Photo identity proof: a certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied, or a copy of Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence (self-attested photocopy after verification with the original)
- Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/certificate)
- NEET PG Score Card
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate
- Sponsorship Certificate from the State Government, if applicable
- Caste/category, income and Kalyana Karnataka certificates, where claimed
- Passport-size photographs (8 copies)
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Participating Colleges: Karnataka NEET PG Counselling
Here, we have mentioned the list of top colleges in Karnataka that accept the NEET PG Scorecard.
| College | College Type | District | Estd | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Govt Medical College | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1955 | 286 |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Belgaum | 2006 | 68 |
| Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Bidar | 2007 | 10 |
| Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Chamarajanagar | 2016 | 33 |
| Command Hospital Air Force | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1977 | 32 |
| Dharwad Institute Of Mental Health And Neurosciences | Govt | Dharwad | 2006 | 4 |
| ESIC and PGIMSR Bangalore | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 2012 | 79 |
| ESIC Medical College Gulbarga | Govt | Gulbarga | 2013 | 32 |
| Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Gadag | 2014 | 53 |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Gulbarga | 2015 | 66 |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Hassan | 2006 | 58 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute Of Child Health | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1984 | 22 |
| Institute of Aerospace Medicine Indian Air Force | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1957 | 17 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubli | Govt | Dharwad | 1957 | 181 |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Uttara Kannada | 2016 | 51 |
| Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1973 | 46 |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Kodagu | 2016 | 33 |
| Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Koppal | 2015 | 19 |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Mandya | 2006 | 90 |
| Mysore Medical College | Govt | Mysore | 1924 | 153 |
| NIMHANS Bangalore | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1954 | 47 |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Raichur | 2007 | 39 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma And Orthopaedics | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1984 | 10 |
| SDS Tuberculosis Research Center | Govt | Bangalore Urban | 1948 | 4 |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Shimoga | 2007 | 65 |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College Institute | Govt | Bangalore | 2019 | 27 |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt | Bellary | 1961 | 104 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Mandya | 1985 | 104 |
| AJ Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Dakshina Kannada | 2002 | 120 |
| Akash Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore Rural | 2016 | 82 |
| Al-Ameen Medical College | Pvt | Vijayapura | 1984 | 73 |
| Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital | Pvt | Chitradurga | 1999 | 48 |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 2013 | 61 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College Bangalore | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 1980 | 68 |
| East Point Medical College | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 2017 | 43 |
| Father Muller Institute of Medical Education | Pvt | Dakshina Kannada | 1999 | 207 |
| JJM Medical College | Pvt | Davanagere | 1965 | 246 |
| JSS Medical College | Pvt | Mysore | 1984 | 162 |
| Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Dakshina Kannada | 2016 | 41 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 1980 | 119 |
| Khaja Bande Nawaz Institute Of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Gulbarga | 2000 | 37 |
| KV Gowda Medical College | Pvt | Dakshina Kannada | 1999 | 75 |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College | Pvt | Gulbarga | 1963 | 130 |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 1979 | 169 |
| MVJ Medical College | Pvt | Bangalore Rural | 1997 | 63 |
| Navodaya Medical College | Pvt | Raichur | 2000 | 101 |
| Rajarajeshwari Medical College Bangalore | Pvt | Bangalore | 2005 | 210 |
| Nijalingappa Medical College | Pvt | Bagalkot | 2002 | 99 |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 2011 | 190 |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Dharwad | 2003 | 97 |
| Shri BM Patil Medical College | Pvt | Bijapur | 1986 | 148 |
| Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore | 2019 | 19 |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | Pvt | Tumkur | 1988 | 92 |
| Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences Tumkur | Pvt | Tumkur | 2013 | 51 |
| Srinivas Institute of Medical Research | Pvt | Dakshina Kannada | 2011 | 53 |
| SS Institute Of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Davanagere | 2006 | 87 |
| St. John’s Medical College | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 1963 | 131 |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Shimoga | 2012 | 82 |
| The Oxford Medical College | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 2014 | 68 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences | Pvt | Bangalore Urban | 2002 | 135 |
| Yenepoya Medical College | Pvt | Mangalore | 1999 | 107 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Karnataka NEET PG counselling is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in government and private medical colleges of the state.
Q. When will Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
The official schedule is expected after the NEET PG 2026 result, due by September 24, 2026. Registration is tentatively expected in October 2026.
Q. Who is eligible for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?
Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026, completed MBBS from a recognised institute, and hold NMC or State Medical Council registration are eligible. Karnataka domicile and non-domicile candidates can apply as per category and quota rules.
Q. How can I register for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Register online through the official KEA website by filling out the application form, uploading documents and paying the registration fee.
Q. How many rounds are there in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling?
A. There are generally Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up round and a Stray Vacancy round, all conducted online.