Complete guide to Karnataka Private and Semi-Government MBBS Colleges 2026: Fees, NEET cutoffs, registration & security fees, required documents, and top colleges like St John’s, Kempegowda IMS, Vydehi IMS, and Father Muller Medical College. Plan your medical admission effectively.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Semi Government Medical Colleges

Particular	Details
Name	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Official Website	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Counselling Type	State Quota (85%) & Government Quota Seats in Private Colleges
Courses Covered	MBBS, BDS
Basis of Admission	NEET-UG 2026 Score & Eligibility Criteria
Participating Colleges	All Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Tentative Schedule

Event / Activity	Tentative Dates (2026)	Details / Remarks
NEET UG 2026 Exam	May 3, 2026 (Sunday)	Conducted by NTA across India
NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration	June 14, 2026	Result and scorecards released on NTA website
KEA Counselling Notification Release	Last week of June 2026	KEA issues official information brochure for MBBS/BDS admission
Online Registration (KEA Portal)	1st week of July 2026	Candidates register and pay registration fee
Document Upload & Verification	2nd week of July 2026	Online document submission or in-person verification at centers
Publication of Verified Candidate List	3rd week of July 2026	KEA publishes eligible candidates for counselling
Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1)	4th week of July 2026	Fill college/course choices and lock preferences
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	1st week of August 2026	Provisional allotment based on NEET rank & reservation
Fee Payment & Reporting to College (Round 1)	1st–2nd week of August 2026	Report to allotted college and pay tuition fee
Round 2 Registration (if applicable)	3rd week of August 2026	Fresh registration for unregistered candidates (if allowed)
Choice Filling for Round 2	4th week of August 2026	Candidates can modify and lock new choices
Round 2 Allotment Result	Last week of August 2026	Allotment released by KEA
Reporting to College (Round 2)	1st week of September 2026	Complete admission formalities
Mop-Up Round Registration	2nd week of September 2026	For unfilled and surrendered seats
Mop-Up Round Allotment Result	3rd week of September 2026	Final round for MBBS/BDS state quota seats
Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable)	Last week of September 2026	Conducted for remaining vacant seats
Academic Session Begins	October 1, 2026 (Tentative)	Classes commence in all medical colleges

Semi-Government Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen
Educational Qualification	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
Minimum Marks (PCB)	50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
Exam Requirement	Must qualify NEET-UG 2026
Domicile Requirement	Must be a Karnataka resident or have completed 7 years of education in Karnataka
Age Limit	Minimum 17 years as on 31st December 2026

Semi-Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026 Fees & Cutoff

S.No	College Name	Semi-Govt Fees	Cutoff 2025
1	St John’s Medical College, Bangalore	8,11,285	547
2	Kempegowda IMS, Bangalore	12,00,867	511
3	Vydehi IMS & RC, Bangalore	12,00,867	504
4	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Med. College, Bangalore	12,00,867	493
5	BGS Global IMS, Bangalore	12,00,867	494
6	M.V.J. Medical College, Bangalore	12,00,867	485
7	Akash IMS & RC, Bangalore	12,00,867	475
8	East Point College, Bangalore	12,00,867	470
9	S. Nijalingappa MC & RC, Bagalkot	12,00,867	471
10	Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur	12,00,867	467
11	Sri Basaveshwara MCH, Chitradurga	12,00,867	466
12	JJM Medical College, Davangere	12,00,867	490
13	SSIMS, Davangere	12,00,867	482
14	Mahadevappa Rampure MC, Gulbarga	12,00,867	473
15	The Oxford MCH & RC, Bangalore	12,00,867	474
16	Father Muller, Mangalore	12,00,867	504
17	A.J. IMS & Research Center, Mangalore	12,00,867	489
18	Kanachur IMS & RC, Mangalore	12,00,867	465
19	KVG Sulia, Mangalore	12,00,867	460
20	Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	12,00,867	462
21	Subbaiah Institute of Med. Sc., Shimoga	12,00,867	465
22	Shridevi IMS & Rch. Hospital, Tumkur	12,00,867	463
23	Siddaganga Medical College, Tumkuru	12,00,867	470
24	Sri Chamundeshwari, Ramanagara	12,00,867	461
25	SR Patil Medical College, Bagalkot	12,00,867	461
26	Farookh Academy, Mysore	12,00,867	458

Management medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026 Fees & Cutoff

S.No	College Name	MGT Fees (₹)	Cutoff 2025
1	A.J. IMS & Research Center	40,11,950	147
2	Akash IMS & RC	36,11,950	128
3	Al-Ameen Medical College	27,11,950	170
4	BGS Global Institute of Med. Sc.	42,86,950	172
5	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Med. College	35,11,950	229
6	East Point College	35,11,950	124
7	Father Muller, Mangalore	35,11,950	285
8	JJM Medical College, Davangere	39,11,950	159
9	KVG Sullia	35,12,650	143
10	Kanachur IMS and RC	32,11,950	116
11	Kempegowda IMS	43,11,950	202
12	M.V.J. Medical College	40,11,950	141
13	Mahadevappa Rampure MC	39,11,950	129
14	Navodaya Medical College	27,36,950	181
15	SR Patil Medical College	30,11,950	138
16	S. Nijalingappa MC & RC	40,11,950	113
17	Shridevi IMS & Rch. Hospital	38,61,950	115
18	SSIMS Davangere	36,11,950	118
19	Siddaganga Medical College	28,61,950	299
20	Sri Basaveshwara MCH	35,11,950	172
21	Sri Chamundeshwari	30,01,950	173
22	Subbaiah Institute of Med. Sc.	29,11,950	170
23	The Oxford MCH & RC	36,11,950	118
24	Vydehi IMS & RC	44,11,950	148
25	Farookh Academy	36,11,950	176
26	Adichunchanagiri IMS	34,15,000	161
27	Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar	38,15,000	162
28	BGS Medical College	35,15,000	125
29	Khaja Bande Nawaz IMS	32,15,000	139
30	M.S. Ramaiah Medical College	45,15,000	315
31	PES University	39,15,000	116
32	Sapthagiri Institute of Med. Sc.	45,40,750	153
33	SDM College of Medical Sciences	35,15,000	273
34	Sri Madhusudan Sai	45,00,000	297
35	Srinivasa IMS & Research Center	28,25,000	156

Semi-Government Medical Colleges Step-by-Step Counselling Process

Stage	Description
1. NEET Qualification	Candidate must qualify NEET-UG 2026 with required percentile.
2. Online Registration	Register on KEA website and pay the registration fee.
3. Document Upload & Verification	Upload scanned documents and attend physical verification (if required).
4. Choice Filling & Locking	Fill and lock preferences for colleges and courses.
5. Seat Allotment (Round-wise)	KEA publishes allotment results based on merit, reservation, and choices.
6. Fee Payment & Reporting	Pay tuition fee and report to allotted college for admission confirmation.
7. Upgradation Option	Option to upgrade in Round 2 or Mop-Up Round if higher preference available.
8. Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Rounds	Conducted for unfilled seats after main rounds.

Karnataka MBBS Colleges – Approximate Fees (General vs Management)

Type of Seat	Approximate Annual MBBS Fee
(General / Semi-Govt)	₹12,00,867 lakh per year
General / Open Quota Seats	₹25,25,000lakh per year
Management / MGT Quota Seats	₹30–45 lakh per year (varies by college)

Semi-Govt Karnataka Colleges – Registration & Security Fees

Fee Type	Amount (₹)
Registration Fee (KEA UG‑NEET)	600 for Karnataka candidates, 2,500 for non‑Karnataka / NRI
Security / Caution Deposit	2,00,000

Karnataka Govt. NEET UG Counselling 2026:

Documents Required for Karnataka Semi-Govt MBBS Admission

1. NEET UG 2025 Score Card
2. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
3. 10th / SSLC Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
4. 12th / PUC / Equivalent Marksheet (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English)
5. Study Certificate / Domicile Certificate (for Karnataka quota)
6. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
7. Income Certificate (for scholarships / fee concessions, if applicable)
8. Transfer / Leaving Certificate from last studied institution
9. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
10. Passport-size Photographs (4–6 copies)
11. Aadhaar Card / UID (Identity Proof)
12. Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner
13. Payment Proof of Registration / Security Fees
14. NRI / OCI / PIO Documents (if admission under NRI quota)

Conclusion

Karnataka offers a wide range of private and semi-government MBBS colleges, providing opportunities for students through both state quota (general/semi-govt) and management/NRI quotas. Annual tuition fees vary significantly, with state quota fees around ₹1.4–1.5 lakh, while management and NRI seats can range from ₹20–45 lakh. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay registration and security fees during admission.

Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, and candidates must submit all essential documents, including academic records, domicile proof, and caste/income certificates if applicable.