Karnataka is well-known for MBBS, a state with more than 10k seats. The Karnataka MBBS counselling process is straightforward. A huge number of candidates appear in this counselling process, here we will provide complete details of the same. There were two regular rounds of counselling, and if seats remained unfilled, a mop-up round was conducted.
Karnataka Medical Seat Matrix
There are 69 colleges, check the complete list of MBBS colleges in Karnataka. The total seats are 11745, in which total government seats are 3750 and 7995 are private.
On the other side, there are 45 BDS colleges (3 government and 42 private). There are only 185 BDS government seats and 3280 private.
Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2024
The state counselling will be held in the following 5 steps:
- Online Registration
- Document verification as per the Notified schedule
- Online choice filling
- Allotment of seats
- Reporting process.
General Eligibility:
Candidate must have studied from government-recognised institutions in Karnataka for a minimum period of 7 academic years commencing from 1st standard to 12th standard and must have appeared/passed either 10th or 12th standard examination from Karnataka State.
OR
Candidate should have studied 11,12 within the state of Karnataka and either of the parents should have studied in Karnataka for a minimum period of 7 Years.
For other alternate eligibility criteria, candidates must check out the official notification.
Karnataka MBBS Counselling Schedule 2024
Karnataka MBBS counselling for the academic year 2024-25 will tentatively begin in the 2nd week of July 2024. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct Karnataka NEET counselling 2024 for 15% of All India Quota seats. The remaining 85 per cent will be filled by state authority.
| Karnataka Medical Counselling Notification | 2nd Week of July(Expected) |
| Medical Counselling Registration | 2nd week of July (Expected) |
| Last date of Counselling Registration | Last Week of July (Expected) |
| Submission of special category certificates (NCC, Sports etc.) at KEA, Bangalore | To be declared |
| Medical Exam for physically disabled candidates | TBD |
First Round of MBBS Counselling | |
| Download the verification slip | 1st Week of August |
| Seat Matrix/Release of Participating Colleges list | TBD |
| KEA MBBS first round counselling Result | TBD |
| Reporting at the allotted college | TBD |
Second Round of Karnataka Medical Counselling | |
| Registration Started | TBD |
| Document verification | TBD |
| Seat allotment (Counselling Results) | TBD |
| Reporting to College | September (expected) |
Mop-Up Round (if required) | |
| Offline Counselling (MBBS/Dental) | September (expected) |
| Seat Allotment Result | September (expected) |
Stray Round
It is only conducted if some seats remain after performing the above rounds. Mostly every year, a stray round is conducted. So, we are expecting there will be a stray round for some leftover seats.
Important Document for MBBS Counselling
- Academic Eligibility Marksheets / Certificates
- NEET(UG) Admit Card & Marksheet
- Category Certificate (EWS/SEBC/SC/ST) (If applicable)
- PwD (PH) Certificate (If applicable)
- Passport size Photographs
- Govt. ID Proof