Karnataka Counselling Round 1: Important Dates, Documents & Process

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has conducted the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 round 1 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in both government and private medical colleges across the state. The first round of the counselling process was conducted after the release of the NEET UG 2025 results.

Like all counselling rounds, the round 1 counselling is held online, covering 85% state quota seats and 100% seats in private colleges. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages the remaining 15% All India Quota. Karnataka offered approximately 9,345 MBBS seats and 3,445 BDS seats through its NEET counselling round 1 process.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025: Quick Overview

Here is the detailed summary of West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025; you can quickly go through it:

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Important Dates for Next Rounds 2025

The first round of Karnataka NEET counselling and the admission to colleges have been conducted by KEA. Given below are the important dates related to the subsequent rounds. 

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Eligibility Criteria

The students must ensure to fulfill all the required entry criteria for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025:

• Must have cleared the NEET UG 2025 exam.
• Must fulfil eligibility as per CET-2006 norms.
• Original documents must be submitted at the time of verification.
• Allotments will be subject to approval by NMC/DCI/RGUHS/concerned authorities.

Read More: NEET 2025  Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Counselling Round 1: Types of Seats

Check the table below for the types of seats in Karnataka along with their counselling procedures and authorities. 

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Process 

Online information provided by applicants within the application form for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 can be treated as accurate, and requests for any change will no longer be entertained through KEA.

• Step 1: KEA will launch a list with the names of all of the applicants who have registered for the counselling of Karnataka NEET 2025.
• Step 2: You must bring the required original documents along with their self-attested copies to the verification centre. After the verification, you will receive an acknowledgement slip.
• Step 3: Options recorded on the last day of the notified schedule will be frozen and considered for seat allotment. Candidates need to note that this is a one-time technique only. You can change your preferences if you register for the second round.
• Step 4: KEA will launch a list of the applicants who've been allocated a seat within the counselling of Karnataka.
• Step 5: You must report to your allotted college, get your documents verified, and pay the admission fee to confirm your admission.

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1 Registration Steps

You can apply for the first round and all the subsequent rounds of Karnataka NEET counselling through the following steps:

•  Visit the official registration portal for  KEA NEET UG Counselling. 
• Find and open the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Registration 2025 link.
• Register using your Mobile Number and Email Address.
• Fill out and upload the registration form after reviewing it properly. 

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Category-Wise Counselling Fee 

Here are the category-wise Karnataka NEET counselling fees for all the rounds, including round 1.

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Documents Required

Candidates are required to bring the following documents in original and submit the Xerox copies of the same during the verification process of KEA:

• Copy of the Karnataka NEET counselling 2021 application form (final copy post submission)
• Proof of payment of the counselling fee
• NEET 2021 admit card
• NEET 2021 result/scorecard
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Candidate’s study certificate
• Valid photo ID proof
• Recent passport-sized photographs (two in number)
• 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)
• Parents’ study certificate/hometown certificate/domicile certificate/employment certificate/cumulative record/marks card (if applicable)

Also Check; Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Documents Required

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Important Documents for Claiming Reservations

You must provide the following documents for the Karnataka NET counselling reservation benefits, depending on the specific benefits you are claiming:

• If claiming Kannada Medium quota: Kannada Medium Study Certificate from 1st to 10th class.
• Caste/Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned  Tahsildar—for SC/ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form F.
• If claiming Rural quota: – Rural Study Certificate from 1st to 10th std for ten complete years.

Karnataka NEET Domicile Criteria 2025

This segment provides exact information about KEA Karnataka NEET 2025 Domicile standards to all applicants applying to clinical and dental colleges. To qualify for Karnataka NEET state counselling, KEA has around 16 domicile criteria, of which applicants need to meet any of them:

Candidates must satisfy at least one of the KEA’s 16 domicile criteria. Some common criteria include:

• Studied Classes 11 and 12 in Karnataka, with parents having studied at least 7 years in the state.
• Studied for 7 years from Class 1 to 12 in Karnataka.
• Parent/s working in Defence Services posted in Karnataka.
• Parent(s) serving in the Karnataka Government or Central Government, residing in Karnataka for at least 1 year.
• Applicants from Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava-speaking backgrounds who have studied in select regions outside Karnataka must pass a Kannada Language Test.

What To Do After the 1st Round Of Counselling?

Here are the steps you must take after the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1:

• You can choose to accept the seat allotted to you and pay a security deposit for it.  
• If you want to get a better seat, you can register for the second round of counselling. 
• If you participate in the next round, you must leave the seat allotted in the first round. 

Karnataka Counselling Round 1: MBBS/BDS Counselling 2025 Categories & Abbreviations

The following are the caste categories and their abbreviations based on the reservation criteria in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2023:

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Category-Wise Cutoff (Category-wise)

To qualify for further Karnataka NEET UG Counselling, aspirants should obtain a minimal qualifying percentile within the NEET entrance examination

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Karnataka NEET Counselling - Participating Government MBBS Institutes 2025

Here are the participating government colleges in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 round 1. 

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: Participating Private MBBS Institutes 2025

Check the table below for the participating private colleges in the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1. 

Karnataka NEET Counselling Round 1: How to Avoid Common Mistakes?

Here are some important tips to help you avoid the common mistakes that candidates often make during the Karnataka NEET counselling procedure:

• Verify the details you put into your NEET counselling registration form properly.
• Stay updated on the registration deadline and register on time. Register as early as possible to get more time, since there are higher chances of mistakes if you are in a hurry.. 
• Make sure not to upload blurry scans of your documents for the Karnataka NEET counselling eligibility criteria.
• Lock your choices before the deadline for choice-filling.
• Do not submit multiple applications, as it causes confusion in NEET registration in Karnataka.

Avoiding these mistakes will make your Karnataka medical counselling process smooth and hassle-free.

Karnataka Counselling Round 1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: What is the MBBS seat availability in Bangalore for Karnataka NEET counselling round 1?

Ans: There are around 6,995 MBBS seats available in Karnataka for the NEET counselling. The specific seats in Bangalore will depend on the number of colleges and the seat matrix that KEA releases. 

Ques: What are the problems faced by students during the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1?

Ans: The common problems during the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1 include issues with the website for counselling and discrepancies in the documents. You can avoid document-related issues by verifying all the information in the documents properly. 

Ques: What are the tips for a successful application for the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1?

Ans: Here are some important tips to help you with the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1 registration:

• Research the available colleges properly during the choice-filling. 
• Go through the cutoff requirements of the colleges to find the best options for yourself. 
• Gather all the required documents and their copies before the registration process to ensure a smooth application submission.

Ques: What are the Karnataka NEET counselling round 1 result trends?

Ans: The recent NEET counselling round 1 results show varying cutoffs and the number of qualifying candidates, depending on the exam difficulty. Along with that, the number of seats is expected to rise in the upcoming years due to the addition of colleges. 

Ques: How to check Karnataka NEET counselling round 1 results?

Ans: The round 1 results for the Karnataka NEET counselling process will be available on the KEA official website. You can check and download the scorecard by logging in with your NEET roll number and other required details.