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MBBS in Karnataka

Counselling Authority: KEA Karnataka

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

Karnataka

Medical Colleges

72

24 Govt · 36 Pvt · 12 Deemed

Total MBBS Seats

13,925

4250 Govt · 6875 Pvt

State Quota

85%

Of State Govt. college seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

About Karnataka for MBBS

Karnataka is one of the most developed and educationally advanced states in South India, known for its strong IT industry, quality higher education institutions, and diverse culture. The state plays a major role in India's technology, research, and medical education sectors. With world-class cities like Bengaluru and strong transport connectivity, Karnataka attracts students from across India, including both the North and South Indian regions.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Karnataka is one of the top states in India for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. The state has a large number of government, private, and deemed medical colleges, offering wide admission opportunities for NEET aspirants. Karnataka conducts state counselling through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for government and private colleges. Students can get admission through: State Quota Seats, Private College Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, and Deemed University Admissions (Separate counselling through MCC). Karnataka has one of the highest numbers of private medical colleges in India, which increases admission chances for students with different NEET score ranges. The main language spoken in Karnataka is Kannada, which may be new for many North Indian students. However, MBBS teaching is done in English, so students from North India, South India, and other regions can study comfortably without academic language barriers. Overall, Karnataka is a highly preferred state for NEET students because of: A large number of medical colleges, Multiple admission quota options, High-quality medical education infrastructure, and National-level student diversity. Karnataka is a strong choice for NEET aspirants looking for wide admission opportunities, especially in private and deemed medical colleges.

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Medical Colleges in Karnataka

24 Govt · 36 Pvt · 12 Deemed · 72 Total - click any college for full details

Karnataka MBBS Cutoff 2025

Institution TypeSeat TypeCategoryMax RankMin Marks
GovernmentGovernmentGeneral27,125526
GovernmentGovernmentOBC27,190526
GovernmentGovernmentEWS30,524522
GovernmentGovernmentSC136,854441
GovernmentGovernmentST152,995431
DeemedMinorityOpen381,970323
DeemedManagementOpen541,606268

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Cut-Off Data, due to variations in counselling rounds, category-wise allotments, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, and updated counselling rules, actual cut-offs may vary in the 2026 Admission Cycle. The displayed cut-offs are based on available official and verified data for guidance purposes only. MBBS Lighthouse will bear no responsibility for any variation in actual cut-offs during the 2026 Admission Cycle.

Important Information

Major Cities

Bengaluru (Bangalore)Mysuru (Mysore)Mangaluru (Mangalore)Hubballi-DharwadBelagaviKalaburagiBallariShivamoggaTumakuruDavanagere

Languages

PrimaryKannada
OthersEnglish, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Konkani, Marathi (region-wise variation)
MBBS MediumEnglish

Weather & Climate

Typevaried climate zones
summersModerate to hot (varies by region)
monsoonJune-September
wintersPleasant and mild

Tourist Destinations

Bengaluru (Tech city, gardens, museums)
Mysuru (Mysore Palace, cultural heritage)
Hampi (UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient ruins)
Coorg (Kodagu) (Hill station, coffee plantations)
Gokarna (Beaches and temples)
Chikmagalur (Hill station, coffee estates)

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

Dosa varieties (Mysore dosa, set dosa)Bisi Bele BathRagi MuddeMangalorean seafood cuisineUdupi vegetarian cuisine

The culture reflects South Indian traditions, classical music, Yakshagana dance, and major festivals like Mysuru Dasara.

Airports

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (Major international & domestic connectivity)
Mangaluru International Airport
Mysuru Airport
Hubballi Airport
Belagavi Airport
Kalaburagi Airport
Shivamogga Airport

Major Railway Junctions

BengaluruMysuruHubballiMangaluruBelagaviKalaburagi