Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026-27 Complete Guide Govt. Colleges Fees, Cutoff & Seats.

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Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 complete guide covering KEA counselling authority, eligibility criteria, admission process, document verification, seat matrix, government and private medical colleges, MD/MS cutoff ranks, reservation categories, counselling rounds, fees, and seat allotment details.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Authority Details (2026)

ParticularDetails
Counselling AuthorityKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
StateKarnataka
Counselling ForMD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB, and Postgraduate Medical Admissions
Admission BasisNEET-PG Score
Mode of CounsellingOnline
Seat Types CoveredGovernment Quota, Private Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, In-Service Quota (where applicable)
Official WebsiteKEA Karnataka
Counselling PortalKEA Medical Counselling Portal
LocationBengaluru
Conducting Body TypeState Government Counselling Authority
Merit List ReleaseBy KEA after NEET-PG qualification and registration process
Counselling RoundsRound 1, Round 2, Round 3/Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy Round (subject to seat availability)

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates seeking admission through Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 must fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The detailed eligibility criteria are provided below:

ParticularEligibility Criteria
NEET PG QualificationCandidate must qualify NEET PG 2026 and secure the minimum prescribed percentile.
Educational QualificationMust possess an MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Internship CompletionCandidates must complete their Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) on or before the prescribed date.
Medical RegistrationMust hold a Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by NMC or any State Medical Council.
NationalityIndian Citizens and eligible OCI candidates can apply as per prevailing regulations.
Government Quota EligibilityCandidates seeking Government Quota seats must satisfy the Karnataka eligibility clauses prescribed by KEA.
Private Quota EligibilityNEET PG qualified candidates from any state of India are eligible for Private Quota seats, subject to KEA guidelines.
Management Quota EligibilityOpen to all NEET PG qualified candidates across India as per counselling rules.
NRI Quota EligibilityCandidates applying under NRI Quota must fulfill the prescribed NRI eligibility requirements and submit supporting documents.
General/EWS Category CutoffMinimum 50th percentile in NEET PG.
General PwD Category CutoffMinimum 45th percentile in NEET PG.
SC/ST/OBC Category CutoffMinimum 40th percentile in NEET PG.
Age LimitNo upper age limit for participation in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling.
Admission BasisAdmission is granted based on NEET PG rank, eligibility criteria, seat availability, and counselling rules.

Karnataka Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off 2026 Category : 1G-2AG-2BG-3AG-3BG

CourseCategoryCR 2025CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY1G2944527142
DERMATOLOGY1G—6030
ENT1G4248231857
GENERAL MEDICINE1G59384117
GENERAL SURGERY1G3269020336
OBG1G1472613925
OPHTHALMOLOGY1G3558027130
ORTHOPAEDICS1G3369031283
PAEDIATRICS1G196738527
PATHOLOGY1G8583646318
PSYCHIATRY1G3882937958
RADIO DIAGNOSIS1G46811233
SPM1G6167143956
ANAESTHESIOLOGY2AG3259625744
DERMATOLOGY2AG87825086
ENT2AG2780929983
GENERAL MEDICINE2AG79375002
GENERAL SURGERY2AG2182115755
OBG2AG1658414839
OPHTHALMOLOGY2AG3537428022
ORTHOPAEDICS2AG2314616702
PAEDIATRICS2AG958611398
PATHOLOGY2AG11808458252
PSYCHIATRY2AG4168424299
RADIATION ONCOLOGY2AG36941—
RADIO DIAGNOSIS2AG63011071
SPM2AG12800191608
TBRD2AG1945217984
ANAESTHESIOLOGY2BG2958317413
DERMATOLOGY2BG113629864
ENT2BG3596430372
GENERAL MEDICINE2BG516117673
GENERAL SURGERY2BG1944413072
OBG2BG992711815
OPHTHALMOLOGY2BG3087524419
ORTHOPAEDICS2BG2744315416
PAEDIATRICS2BG125326148
PATHOLOGY2BG87333139956
PSYCHIATRY2BG4142339797
RADIATION ONCOLOGY2BG2872042670
RADIO DIAGNOSIS2BG37141653
SPM2BG—54524
TBRD2BG1659828775
ANAESTHESIOLOGY3AG3571524814
DERMATOLOGY3AG—5182
ENT3AG2512921456
GENERAL MEDICINE3AG27052385
GENERAL SURGERY3AG2005111009
OBG3AG1124414384
OPHTHALMOLOGY3AG3897116802
ORTHOPAEDICS3AG2680420515
PAEDIATRICS3AG44195447
PATHOLOGY3AG14744841893
PSYCHIATRY3AG27747—
SPM3AG82845129447
TBRD3AG885914704
ANAESTHESIOLOGY3BG2954022503
DERMATOLOGY3BG57731176
ENT3BG—23185
GENERAL MEDICINE3BG22801734
GENERAL SURGERY3BG2164118918
OBG3BG62589747
OPHTHALMOLOGY3BG3027516384
ORTHOPAEDICS3BG1948819492
PAEDIATRICS3BG106537202
PATHOLOGY3BG7317246581
PSYCHIATRY3BG44456—
RADIO DIAGNOSIS3BG9923710
SPM3BG8784462046
SPORTS MEDICINE3BG75105—
TBRD3BG—15894

Karnataka Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off 2026 Category : STG

CourseCategoryCR 2025CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGYSTG131822100517
DERMATOLOGYSTG2956320253
EMERGENCY MEDICINESTG56333—
ENTSTG77930125182
GENERAL MEDICINESTG3746661168
GENERAL SURGERYSTG8961172367
OBGSTG5372463582
OPHTHALMOLOGYSTG11988188321
ORTHOPAEDICSSTG10817298803
PAEDIATRICSSTG5167747391
PATHOLOGYSTG7707595172
PSYCHIATRYSTG120597121498
RADIO DIAGNOSISSTG255716881
SPMSTG104510—
TBRDSTG3953849368

Karnataka Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off 2026 Quota : Karnataka -Hyd Quota

CourseCategoryCR 2025CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY1H3060726820
GENERAL MEDICINE1H—2510
GENERAL SURGERY1H3584819886
OBG1H25133—
ORTHOPAEDICS1H3820822673
PAEDIATRICS1H9220—
PSYCHIATRY1H56366—
RADIO DIAGNOSIS1H—7984
SPM1H—42106
ANAESTHESIOLOGY2AH3571225641
DERMATOLOGY2AH—9932
ENT2AH4524830943
GENERAL MEDICINE2AH79916788
GENERAL SURGERY2AH3048714915
OBG2AH1997516010
OPHTHALMOLOGY2AH3101425407
ORTHOPAEDICS2AH3262920514
PAEDIATRICS2AH1238910751
PATHOLOGY2AH9361062111
RADIO DIAGNOSIS2AH7712—
SPM2AH8602283468
GENERAL MEDICINE2BH5534—
GENERAL SURGERY2BH19988—
OPHTHALMOLOGY2BH32488—
ORTHOPAEDICS2BH47650—
PAEDIATRICS2BH8093—
PATHOLOGY2BH6058756603
ANAESTHESIOLOGY3AH41745—
DERMATOLOGY3AH1021—
ENT3AH7235133618
GENERAL MEDICINE3AH91455208
GENERAL SURGERY3AH1160913023
OBG3AH17644—
PATHOLOGY3AH—59433
ANAESTHESIOLOGY3BH—22675
GENERAL MEDICINE3BH68804699
GENERAL SURGERY3BH20943—
OBG3BH1786910027
ORTHOPAEDICS3BH3240138570
PAEDIATRICS3BH108576543
PATHOLOGY3BH109550—
PSYCHIATRY3BH—27558
SPM3BH89097—
ANAESTHESIOLOGYGMH3547121784
DERMATOLOGYGMH48635125
ENTGMH3626322649
GENERAL MEDICINEGMH76915216
GENERAL SURGERYGMH2524115389
OBGGMH159969624
OPHTHALMOLOGYGMH2850219871
ORTHOPAEDICSGMH2680420280
PAEDIATRICSGMH108208264
PATHOLOGYGMH12113957221
PSYCHIATRYGMH3954624266
RADIO DIAGNOSISGMH3227845
SPMGMH6699883129
TBRDGMH—14767
ANAESTHESIOLOGYSCH6498945246
DERMATOLOGYSCH17079—
ENTSCH77882—
GENERAL MEDICINESCH1790824427
GENERAL SURGERYSCH4720932964
OBGSCH3371831685
OPHTHALMOLOGYSCH7628848418
ORTHOPAEDICSSCH5479141047
PAEDIATRICSSCH4497827517
PATHOLOGYSCH11178287768
PSYCHIATRYSCH47811—
RADIO DIAGNOSISSCH147288813
SPMSCH96110—
ANAESTHESIOLOGYSTH12073097576
GENERAL MEDICINESTH3927440276
GENERAL SURGERYSTH8882467101
OBGSTH5482483773
OPHTHALMOLOGYSTH46599—
ORTHOPAEDICSSTH101611113917
PAEDIATRICSSTH68884—
PATHOLOGYSTH—121498
RADIO DIAGNOSISSTH16641—
TBRDSTH73878—

Karnataka Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off 2026 Category : GM

CourseCategoryCR 2025CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGYGM3161921708
DERMATOLOGYGM46082269
EMERGENCY MEDICINEGM1755815309
ENTGM2932421460
GENERAL MEDICINEGM40585180
GENERAL SURGERYGM1913318705
OBGGM1263511756
OPHTHALMOLOGYGM2706619859
ORTHOPAEDICSGM2145917808
PAEDIATRICSGM108659584
PATHOLOGYGM7591364130
PSYCHIATRYGM3633823803
RADIATION ONCOLOGYGM2434022206
RADIO DIAGNOSISGM36112864
SPMGM21198075100
SPORTS MEDICINEGM—21399
TBRDGM1293514710

Karnataka Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off 2026 Category : SCG

CourseCategoryCR 2025CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGYSCG5743844819
DERMATOLOGYSCG1562539295
EMERGENCY MEDICINESCG49488—
ENTSCG6446244092
GENERAL MEDICINESCG2325522137
GENERAL SURGERYSCG4215651057
OBGSCG5333828585
OPHTHALMOLOGYSCG7207345870
ORTHOPAEDICSSCG5199646136
PAEDIATRICSSCG3682228306
PATHOLOGYSCG15695371841
PSYCHIATRYSCG7072056487
RADIATION ONCOLOGYSCG6296342672
RADIO DIAGNOSISSCG1759032148
SPMSCG94972126366
TBRDSCG4535736724

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Admission Process 2026

Candidates seeking admission through Karnataka NEET PG Counselling must follow the step-by-step admission process conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

StepAdmission Process
Step 1Qualify NEET PG 2026 by securing the minimum prescribed percentile.
Step 2Visit the official KEA counselling portal and complete the online registration process.
Step 3Fill in personal, academic, and NEET PG details carefully during registration.
Step 4Pay the prescribed counselling registration fee through the online payment gateway.
Step 5Upload the required documents, including MBBS degree, internship certificate, registration certificate, and category certificates (if applicable).
Step 6Complete document verification as per the schedule announced by KEA.
Step 7After successful verification, become eligible for the choice-filling and option-entry process.
Step 8Enter and prioritize preferred colleges and MD/MS/Diploma courses according to your rank and preferences.
Step 9Lock the choices before the option-entry deadline.
Step 10KEA conducts seat allotment based on NEET PG rank, reservation criteria, seat availability, and candidate preferences.
Step 11Check the seat allotment result on the official counselling portal.
Step 12Download the allotment letter if a seat is allotted.
Step 13Choose the available options such as accepting the seat, upgrading in the next round, or participating in subsequent rounds as per KEA guidelines.
Step 14Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the allotted seat.
Step 15Report to the allotted medical college within the specified deadline with original documents.
Step 16Complete the admission formalities and join the allotted MD/MS/Diploma course.
Step 17Candidates who are not allotted seats or wish to upgrade can participate in Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, subject to eligibility.

Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026: Government & Private Medical Colleges

Institution TypeNumber of CollegesTotal MD/MS Seats*
Government Medical Colleges251,734
Private Medical Colleges404,652
Total656,386

Documents Required for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026

The following documents are required during registration, document verification, seat allotment, and admission under Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026:

DocumentPurpose
NEET PG 2026 Admit CardServes as proof of appearing for the NEET PG examination.
NEET PG 2026 Scorecard/Rank CardRequired to verify the candidate’s NEET PG rank and qualification status.
MBBS Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree CertificateConfirms successful completion of the MBBS course from a recognized institution.
MBBS Mark SheetsUsed to verify academic qualifications and examination records.
Internship Completion CertificateConfirms completion of the compulsory rotatory internship within the prescribed timeline.
Permanent/Provisional Medical Registration CertificateEstablishes eligibility to practice medicine and pursue postgraduate studies.
Class 10 CertificateServes as proof of date of birth and personal details.
Valid Photo Identity ProofRequired for identity verification during counselling and admission.
Passport-Size PhotographsUsed for counselling records, admission forms, and institutional documentation.
Counselling Application FormConfirms successful registration for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling.
Seat Allotment LetterRequired to claim the allotted seat and complete admission formalities.
Fee Payment ReceiptServes as proof of payment of counselling or admission fees.
Transfer Certificate (TC)May be required by the allotted institution during admission.
Migration CertificateRequired for candidates graduating from universities outside Karnataka, if applicable.
Character CertificateVerifies the candidate’s conduct and academic standing.
Medical Fitness CertificateConfirms the candidate’s medical fitness for pursuing postgraduate studies, if required.
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)Required to claim reservation benefits under the respective category.
EWS CertificateRequired for candidates seeking reservation under the Economically Weaker Section category.
PwD CertificateRequired to claim benefits under the Persons with Disabilities category.
Karnataka Eligibility DocumentsRequired for candidates claiming eligibility under Karnataka Government Quota seats.
Income CertificateMay be required for fee concessions or specific reservation categories.
NRI Sponsorship DocumentsRequired for candidates applying under the NRI quota.
Passport and Visa DocumentsRequired for NRI/OCI candidates as proof of eligibility.

Conclusion

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses across government and private medical colleges in the state. With more than 6,300 postgraduate medical seats available through Government, Private, Management, NRI, and In-Service quotas, Karnataka remains one of the most preferred destinations for NEET PG aspirants. Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026, complete the KEA registration process, participate in choice filling, and attend counselling rounds to secure admission. Understanding the eligibility criteria, seat matrix, cutoff trends, admission process, and required documents can significantly improve the chances of securing a preferred postgraduate medical seat