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FAQs About Karnataka NEET Counselling

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Lakshmi Singh • 4 Mins read • 16 Jun 25
FAQs About Karnataka NEET CounsellingFAQs About Karnataka NEET Counselling

KEA NEET UGCET 2025 is not rocket science but it surely needs attention. KEA rules are tight and the deadlines of those rules are even tighter. One missed doc or wrong click can result in vain. Karnataka NEET Counselling has not started yet, the dates are still tentative and we will get something solid once the results of NEET drop. So double check everything, stay sharp and ready. The hard part, the NEET is done, so this counselling is actually claiming what is already yours



FAQs on Karnataka NEET Counselling

1. How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET in Karnataka?

There are generally 3 rounds in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025:

If seats are still vacant, a Stray Vacancy Round will be conducted.


2. Do I have to register separately for Karnataka NEET counselling and MCC counselling?

Certainly, students who want to take part in Karnataka NEET counselling in MBBS need to register on the official website of KEA. Moreover, it is also essential to register for the UGCET 2025 to participate in the KEA NEET UG counselling process. The students who wish to head to the AIQ NEET counselling will have to register on the official website of MCC. Students should check the official websites of KEA for correct information and accurate dates.


3. What are the fees of Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Application?

The registration fee of Karnataka NEET Counselling can be paid online. Here is the fees structure for all categories.

Category

Fee (INR)

NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals

5500

General/2A/2B/3A/3B

2500

SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD

500


4. When will KEA release the Seat allotment list for candidates?

Students need to note that these dates are still tentative, based on the previous schedule. Look at this table of anticipated dates for information about some key process in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

KEA NEET Option Entry 2025

July 2025

KEA NEET Mock Allotment Result 2025

August 2025

Provision to change KEA NEET Option Entry

August 2025

KEA NEET Second Mock Allotment Result 2025

August 2025

Publication of first round allotment result

August 2025

KEA NEET: Last date of reporting at allotted medical college

September 2025


5. What is Karnataka Seat Matrix for UG NEET-2025 Admissions?

There are a total of 69 medical colleges in Karnataka which offer MBBS seats:

College Type

Number of Colleges

Number of Seats

Government Colleges

24

3,750

Private Colleges

33

5,445

Deemed Universities

12

2,550

Total

69

11,745


6. KEA conducts the UG NEET state counselling process for admissions into which courses?

Candidates who want to take admissions in the MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Unani, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Ayurveda It will all be under one umbrella which is Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025.


7. What documents are required for KEA NEET UG 2025 Document Verification?

  • Copy of the Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 application form Proof of payment of the counselling fee
  • NEET 2025 admit card
  • NEET 2025 scorecard
  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheet
  • Candidate’s study certificate
  • Valid photo ID proof
  • Recent passport-sized photograph 
  • Caste/caste income certificate (if applicable)
  • Rural study certificate (if claiming rural quota)
  • Kannada medium study certificate (if claiming Kannada medium quota)
  • Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
  • Parent’s study certificate/ hometown certificate/domicile certificate/employment certificate/cumulative record/marks card (if applicable)

8. What are some Post Allotment Choices for students in KEA NEET UG Counselling 2025?

After MBBS admission seat allotment, KEA Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 candidates have four choices:

  • Option 1: Accept the allotted seat and report to the allotted college.
  • Option 2: Upgrade - Participate in the next round.
  • Option 3: Free Exit - Not satisfied and unwilling to participate in the next round.
  • Option 4: Exit KEA Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025


9. Does KEA conduct Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round  KEA NEET UG Counselling 2025?

The mop-up round is conducted for vacant seats after the main counselling rounds. It includes: Fresh registration for unregistered candidates, Eligible candidates who didn’t receive a seat earlier, Allotment of seats on a merit basis and availability. If seats still remain vacant, the concerned colleges conduct spot admissions based on KEA guidelines and NEET rank.


10. What is the KEA UG NEET-2025 Seat Reservation Criteria?

The seat reservation for government quota seats is as follows:

Category

Percentage Reserved

General Merit (GM)

50%

SC

15%

ST

3%

Category-1

4%

Category-2A

15%

Category-2B

4%

Category-3A

4%