StateSouth

Karnataka

Counselling Authority: KEA Karnataka

Medical Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

9,500

State Quota

85%

AIQ Quota

15%

Explore Karnataka MBBS Details

Fee Structure

Govt, private & deemed college fees

Eligibility Criteria

Domicile, age & marks cutoff

Cutoff 2024

Category-wise closing ranks

Seat Matrix

College-wise seat breakdown

Counselling Overview

Counselling TypeState

AuthorityKEA Karnataka

Counselling Rounds3 rounds

Domicile RequiredYes

Eligibility at a Glance

Karnataka domicile required for govt seats

✓10+2 with PCB (50% General / 40% SC-ST)

✓Valid NEET score mandatory

✓3 counselling rounds

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College Breakdown

Govt Colleges

Private Colleges

Total Colleges

Total MBBS seats in Karnataka

9,500

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.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Karnataka is one of the top states in India for medical education with one of the highest numbers of private medical colleges. Counselling through KEA.

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Language: Kannada may be new for North Indian students; MBBS in English accessible for all regions.

Major Cities

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

Languages

PrimaryKannada

OthersEnglish, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Konkani, Marathi

Medical EducationEnglish

Weather & Climate

TypeVaried

SummersModerate to hot (varies by region)

MonsoonJune–September

WintersPleasant and mild

Tourist Destinations

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Bengaluru(Tech city, Gardens, Museums)

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Mysuru(Mysore Palace, Cultural heritage)

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Hampi(UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ancient ruins)

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Coorg (Kodagu)(Hill station, Coffee plantations)

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Gokarna(Beaches and temples)

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Chikmagalur(Hill station, Coffee estates)

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

Mysore DosaSet DosaBisi Bele BathRagi MuddeMangalorean SeafoodUdupi cuisine

Culture

South Indian traditionsClassical musicYakshagana danceMysuru Dasara festival

Airports

Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru

International

Mangaluru International Airport

Mangaluru

International

Mysuru Airport

Mysuru

Domestic

Hubballi Airport

Hubballi

Domestic

Belagavi Airport

Belagavi

Domestic

Kalaburagi Airport

Kalaburagi

Domestic

Shivamogga Airport

Shivamogga

Domestic

Major Railway Junctions

BengaluruMysuruHubballiMangaluruBelagaviKalaburagi