Karnataka Counselling: Seat Matrix & Cutoff Trends Analysis

So the KEA NEET UGCET 2025 application window is closed now. Academic year 2025-26 is officially rolling but it is not done yet because counselling will start only after the NEET results drop. Candidates must note that the counselling process is just not picking up college and chilling but a whole process. Here is how it's going to be

• Choice filling
• Option locking
• Provisional seat allotment result
• Final allotment
• Document check
• Reporting to the college

Candidates will have to go step by step, skipping the steps is unaffordable.

Who Can Go For Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025

Candidates who want to take admissions in the following:

• MBBS
• BDS
• AYUSH
• Unani
• Homeopathy
• Naturopathy
• Ayurveda

It will all be under one umbrella which is Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025.

How Many Seats Are There In Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025

Total seats: 43,451

• MBBS: 33,829
• Dental (BDS): 9,622

Quota Talk of Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025

• 85% State Quota → Handled by KEA
• 100% Private Colleges → KEA again
• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) → That’s MCC’s job

When the seat allotment will drop, students will get details like, All India Rank, Course Code, College Name, Course Name, Category Allotted and Fee Structure, one more detail will be whether you are in or not.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Rounds 2025

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop Up Round

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

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Before we jump into the counselling part and start dreaming of your medical school life, make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria. KEA has laid some rules and they do not play. So here is the plain breakdown:

Basic Eligibility

First things first, you need to tick these boxes:

• Must be an Indian citizen (no NRI or foreign nationals here)
• Must have cleared NEET UG 2025
• Must have filled the UGCET 2025 application form — no form, no entry 

Government Seat Eligibility

If you want to go for government seats, that is where it gets very specific

Option 1: Full Karnataka Schooling

• Passed Class 10 + Class 12 from a Karnataka institute
• Studied 7 years in a govt school in Karnataka

You are going to be good if you’ve basically lived and breathed Karnataka.

Option 2: Partial Schooling + Parental Backup

• Passed Class 11 + Class 12 from a Karnataka school
• Either Mom or Dad studied for 7 years in Karnataka

Basically your parents did the homework and you get the benefit.

Option 3: Language + Domicile Route

• Mother tongue is Kannada / Tulu / Kodava
• Either parent must be a domicile of Karnataka

So even if you grew up outside but still speak the language and your folks hail from Karnataka you can count yourself in. And last but not the least, these all claims need to be proofed, not just saying but showing.

Karnataka NEET Exam Dates & Schedule 2025

You need to note that these dates are still tentative, based on the previous schedule. We have curated a table of anticipated dates to give you information about some key process in Karnataka NEET Counselling.

KEA 2025 Seat Matrix

Karnataka NEET UG 2925 Round 1 seat matrix is dropping soon. KEA will release it category wise so the confusion can be avoided. It will cover NRI, Private, Government, General all, both MBBS and BDS. As per the latest details candidates can now edit their option entries. So if you have missed something earlier, you still have a chance. You can check last year's matrix and play smart. 

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling: Seat Intake

Karnataka NEET Counselling Process 2025

If you are gunning for an MBBS seat in Karnataka this year, you have to walk through these four phases. They might seem simple in theory but a little hectic in real.

Here is the lineup

• Registration
• Choice Filling
• Allotment
• Reporting

Step 01- Head to the official website of KEA

Step 02- Click on the UGCET 2025 Online Registration. Now fill your details

• Name
• Contact info
• Category
• PWD status (if any)
• Marks + schooling stuff
• Date of birth, etc.

You’ll get an Application ID and Password on your phone.  You have to save it. Now upload your recent passport size photo, signature and left thumb impression.

Step 03 - Time to Pay the Fee

If you are paying online, use a card but if offline, download the bank challan and pay at the bank.

Step 04- Save and print a copy of the application

KEA NEET UG 2025 Document Verification 

Once you are done with the registration, here comes the document verification part. Verification is conducted rank wise not randomly. You need to check your rank range, date and time before you show up clueless. Candidates need to bring every document with their attested copies. After verification you will get an acknowledgement slip, it will be your golden ticket to choice filling and allotment. 

Here is a list of documents for the purpose of verification

1. Copy of the Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 application form Proof of payment of the counselling fee
2. NEET 2025 admit card
3. NEET 2025 scorecard
4. Class 10 & 12 mark sheet
5. Candidate’s study certificate
6. Valid photo ID proof
7. Recent passport-sized photograph 
8. Caste/caste income certificate (if applicable)
9. Rural study certificate (if claiming rural quota)
10. Kannada medium study certificate (if claiming Kannada medium quota)
11. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
12. Parent’s study certificate or hometown certificate or domicile certificate or employment certificate (if applicable)

Read More: Document Verification for Karnataka Counselling

KEA Secret Key and Choice Filling

After document verification KEA gives students more than a slip, it is a secret key. It is your pass into the Option Entry Portal. Without it you can not fill your choices of colleges. You can not share it and lose it of course. There is no limit when choice filling. Just remember that only the saved choices before the deadline will be locked. It is a one time deal.

Karnataka NEET UG Seat Allotment Result

KEA will release a list of the candidates who got a seat in the counselling of Karnataka NEET 2025. These seat allotment lists are prepared on the basis of merit of a candidate and the choices filled by them.

Read More: How to Check Karnataka Counselling Results & Download Seat Allotment Letter

Fee Structure of Karnataka's Top Government Medical Colleges: 

Karnataka is known for its skilled institutes. Some of them are:

Read More: Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka NEET Cut off 2025

The Karnataka NEET Cut off 2025 is a crucial aspect for students aiming to secure admission in medical and dental courses in the state. The expected NEET 2025 cutoff for Karnataka ranges from 720-162 (UR/EWS), 161-127 (OBC/SC/ST), 161-144 (UR/EWS-PWD), based on category. The cut-off marks will underline eligibility for both government and private medical colleges in Karnataka. 

Expected NEET Cutoff in Karnataka 2025

Based on the several factors and previous years’ cutoffs, we have curated some tables of estimated cutoff range for NEET 2025 in Karnataka:

NEET 2025 Expected Cutoff for Government Medical Colleges 

Expected Karnataka NEET Cutoff 2025 for Government Colleges

Conclusion

Karnataka NEET counselling is not a 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. 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 

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

There are generally 3 rounds in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop Up Round

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

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

Certainly, students who want to take part in Karnataka NEET counselling 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.

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.

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. Based on the same we can hope that the registration will start from July 2025 and the first round allotment list will be out by August 2025. 

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

There are a total of 69 medical colleges in Karnataka which offer 11745 MBBS seats:

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.

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)

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

 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.

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

The seat reservation for government quota seats is as follows: