Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026: MBBS & BDS Seats, College-Wise List

Latest Updates:

• The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the Karnataka NEET 2026 seat matrix on the official website for MBBS and BDS.
• The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 schedule on the official website for MBBS and BDS courses.
• The Karnataka NEET UG option entry 2026 is conducted between the dates of 7 August and 13 August 2026. Check here.
• Karnataka NEET Cutoff 2026. Check here.
• MCC NEET Counselling 2026 registration has started from 5 August 2026. Check here.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 schedule on the official website for MBBS and BDS courses. KEA has released the Karnataka seat matrix 2026 for MBBS and BDS programs, which is around 15,000. As per the KEA UGNEET seat matrix, the total MBBS seats in Karnataka are 11,225, which excludes St. John’s Medical College. The seat matrix released on the official website is a provisional one and has the details for total seat intake, category-wise MBBS seats for Open (General), rural, as well as Kannada and others.

Additionally, the Karnataka MBBS seats are informed regarding the college type as government, Deemed/Private University- Affiliated, private unaided, and Minority (Linguistic/ Religious) institutions. The total MBBS seats in Karnataka are within 85% state quota seats and are filled with the help of Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026. Applicants might utilise the seat matrix data for using the Karnataka NEET option entry or choice filling facility for submitting their college choices and courses for Round 1 counselling. 

Read More: 

• Total MBBS Seats in India 2026
• MBBS Admission in Karnataka 2026

Total MBBS Seats in Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026: PDF Download

Applicants can view the category-wise as well as college-wise distribution of MBBS seats by downloading the Karnataka NEET MBBS seat matrix 2026 PDF via the direct link: Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for MBBS Colleges.

Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026: Total MBBS Seats in Government Colleges

Have a look at the table below to know the total MBBS seats in some of the Karnataka government medical colleges that are filled through 2026 UGNEET counselling.

Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026: Total MBBS Seats in Private Colleges

Check the table below to know the Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix for MBBS in private colleges.

Karnataka MBBS Seats 2026 in St. John's Medical College

Look at the table below to know the category-wise MBBS seats in St. John’s Medical College, Karnataka.

KEA UGNEET Seat Matrix 2026: Karnataka MBBS Seats in Deemed/ Private Universities

Have a look at the table below to know the total MBBS seats in deemed or private universities in Karnataka.

KEA UGNEET Seat Matrix 2026: Karnataka MBBS Seats in Minority (L, R) Institutes

You can check the table below to know the total Karnataka MBBS seats in Minority (Linguistic or Religious) institutes.

Karnataka Medical Counselling 2026: Important Upcoming Dates

The table below shows the Karnataka NEET UG MBBS BDS admission dates for 2026.

Keep checking the KEA website regularly for official updates.

Candidates who have not got a medical seat in KEA in Round 1 after the allotment can apply for the Karnataka NEET UG counselling process. NEET UG qualified applicants can apply only for the counselling process.

Check: How to Upgrade Your Seat in Karnataka Medical Counselling 2026

MCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule (15% All India Quota for Karnataka Government Colleges)

MCC NEET Counselling Registrations for Round 1 for 2026 have already started. Look at the table below to know the round-wise schedule for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 for 15% AIQ for Karnataka Government Colleges.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Rounds 2026

The rounds available for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 are given below:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop Up Round

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

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: 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 2026
• Must have filled the UGCET 2026 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 Counselling Process 2026

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 reality.

Here is the lineup

• Registration
• Choice Filling
• Allotment
• Reporting

Step 01- Head to the official website of KEA

Step 02- Click on the UGCET 2026 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 2026 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 application form
2. Proof of payment of the counselling fee
3. Rural study certificate
4. Kannada medium study certificate
5. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate
6. Valid photo ID proof
7. NEET admit card
8. NEET 2026 result
9. Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheet
10. Candidate’s study certificate
11. Recent passport-sized photograph (two in number)
12. Caste certificate
13. Parent’s study certificate/hometown certificate/employment certificate/domicile certificate/cumulative record/ marks card

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 2026. 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
• Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka NEET Counselling - Cutoff (Category-wise)

To qualify for further Karnataka NEET UG counselling, aspirants must obtain a minimum qualifying percentile mark within the NEET entrance examination. Here are the expected cutoffs mentioned for Karnataka NEET Counselling.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: Cutoff 2026

The Karnataka NEET cutoff 2026 for all the participating colleges will be released after each round of counselling. The category-wise as well as college-wise cutoff ranks will be fixed depending on the counselling process conducted in the state. Look at the table below to know the past year NEET cutoff for Karnataka for MBBS colleges.

Karnataka Counselling: Seat Matrix & Cutoff Trends Analysis: FAQs

Ques: How many rounds of counselling are there in Karnataka NEET in 2026?

Ans: There are generally 3 rounds in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop-Up Round

If seats remain vacant after these rounds, a Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted as per KEA guidelines.

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

Ans: Certainly, students who want to participate in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 need to register on the official website of KEA. Moreover, candidates should complete all eligibility and verification requirements prescribed by KEA for the 2026 admission cycle.

Students who wish to participate in the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling will have to register separately on the official website of MCC. Candidates are advised to check the official websites of KEA and MCC regularly for accurate information and important dates.

Ques: What are the fees for the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 application?

Ans: The official Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration fee structure has been announced by KEA.

Ques: When will KEA release the seat allotment list for candidates?

Ans: The release of the provisional seat allotment result for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 is 19 August 2026 and the final seat allotment result  is yet to be announced. Applicants must regularly check the official website to get the latest updates.

Ques: What is the Karnataka Seat Matrix for UG NEET 2026 Admissions?

Ans: The final Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 seat matrix is yet to be announced by KEA. KEA has released the Karnataka seat matrix 2026 for MBBS and BDS programs, which is around 15,000. As per the KEA UGNEET seat matrix, the total MBBS seats in Karnataka are 11,225, which excludes St. John’s Medical College. The seat matrix released on the official website is a provisional one and has the details for total seat intake, category-wise MBBS seats for Open (General), rural, as well as Kannada and others.

Ques: KEA conducts the UG NEET state counselling process for admissions into which courses?

Ans: Candidates who want admission through Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 can participate in counselling for the following courses:

• MBBS
• BDS
• Ayurveda (BAMS)
• Homeopathy (BHMS)
• Unani (BUMS)
• Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
• Other eligible UG medical and allied healthcare programmes notified by KEA

Ques: What documents are required for KEA NEET UG 2026 document verification?

Ans: Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the verification process:

• Copy of the Karnataka NEET counselling application form
• Proof of payment of the counselling fee
• Rural study certificate
• Kannada medium study certificate
• Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate
• Valid photo ID proof
• NEET admit card
• NEET 2026 result
• Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheet
• Candidate’s study certificate
• Recent passport-sized photograph (two in number)
• Caste certificate
• Parent’s study certificate/hometown certificate/employment certificate/domicile certificate/cumulative record/ marks card

Ques: What are some post-allotment choices for students in KEA NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: After MBBS seat allotment, candidates generally have the following options:

• Option 1: Accept the allotted seat and report to the allotted college.
• Option 2: Accept the seat and participate in the next round for upgradation (subject to KEA rules).
• Option 3: Decline the allotted seat as per the counselling guidelines.
• Option 4: Exit the counselling process according to KEA regulations.

The final options available will be confirmed in the official KEA Counselling 2026 notification.

Ques: Does KEA conduct Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: Yes, KEA is expected to conduct a Mop-Up Round for vacant seats after the completion of the main counselling rounds.

The Mop-Up Round may include:

• Eligible candidates who did not receive a seat in previous rounds
• Candidates permitted under KEA counselling rules
• Allotment of vacant seats based on merit and seat availability

If seats remain vacant after the Mop-Up Round, a Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted according to KEA guidelines and NEET merit rankings.