Karnataka Vacant Seats 2026: Seat Matrix & Trends

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.

For 2026 academic year, Karnataka has an extensive seat matrix with more than 15,000 MBBS seats across private and government institutions. Karnataka has one of the highest numbers of MBBS seats at private institutions. Admissions to medical colleges in Karnataka are governed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to ensure that there is an organized admission process for future doctors. This blog examines Karnataka State Private Medical Colleges and the MBBS Seat Matrix 2026, including all the key numbers and trends that potential medical students need to understand.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates can check the important counselling dates for Karnataka MBBS/BDS 2026 admissions:

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

Have a 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

Candidates can 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

Look at the table below to know the total Karnataka MBBS seats in Minority (Linguistic or Religious) institutes.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The candidates seeking admission to Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 have to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by KEA:

• Candidates should be Indian citizens
• He/she should have passed the NEET 2026
• He/she should have submitted the application form for UGCET 2026

Eligibility for Government Seats

• Completed Class 10 and Class 12 from a Karnataka-based institute.
• He/she should have studied for 7 years at a Karnataka-based government school
• He/she should have completed Class 11 and Class 12 from a Karnataka based institute
• Additionally, either one of the candidate's parents should have studied for seven years at a Karnataka-based institute, or the Candidate and one of his/her parents' mother tongue is Kannada/Tulu/Kodava.
• Parent should be domiciled of the state of Karnataka.

Karnataka Vacant Seats 2026: FAQs

Ques. How many MBBS seats will Karnataka have for 2026?
Ans. Karnataka has approximately 15,395 MBBS seats in 2026 for government, private, and deemed colleges.

Ques. What percentage of seats do Karnataka private medical colleges occupy in 2026?
Ans. Karnataka private medical colleges take up about 48.3% of the total MBBS seats in 2026.

Ques. Who provides MBBS counselling in Karnataka?
Ans. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) provides MBBS counselling in the form of NEET UG.

Ques. What is the MBBS seat allocation in Karnataka between KEA and MCC?
Ans. Approximately 85% of Karnataka MBBS seats are filled through KEA, and 15% through MCC counselling.

Ques. What are the various quotas in Karnataka private medical colleges?
Ans. Private colleges in Karnataka provide seats under Government, Management, NRI, and Private quotas.

Ques. Is NEET 2026 compulsory for MBBS admission in Karnataka?
Ans. Yes, NEET 2026 qualification is compulsory for getting admission in any MBBS college in Karnataka.