Karnataka MBBS Admissions 2025: Key Counselling Dates and Updates

For Karnataka MBBS admissions 2025, here are the key counselling dates and updates along with important information:

Important Dates for Karnataka MBBS Admission 2025

• Start of Karnataka MBBS Registration: January 23, 2025
• Last Date for Registration: February 18, 2025
• Fee Payment Deadline: February 20, 2025
• Download Application Tickets: April 7, 2025
• CET Exam Dates: April 16-17, 2025
• Kannada Language Test: April 18, 2025
• NEET 2025 Registration: February 7 to March 7, 2025
• NEET Exam Date: May 4, 2025
• NEET Result Date: June 14, 2025
• Counselling Registration: July to August, 2025
• Counselling Dates: August to November, 2025

Seat Matrix and Reservation

Total MBBS seats in Karnataka: Approx. 12,395 across 71 medical colleges.

• Government colleges: 100% state quota seats.
• Private medical colleges: 40% seats for non-minority, 25% for minority; 35 private colleges with 5,995 seats.
• Reservation categories:
  • General: 34%
  • SC: 17%
  • ST: 7%
  • OBC: 27%
  • EWS: 10%
  • PwD: 5%

Admission Process Highlights

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the admission process based on the NEET 2025 scores.

• Application and counselling are managed through KEA's online portal.
• NEET 2025 by NTA is the mandatory entrance exam.
• Counselling begins after NEET results, generally from July/August to November 2025.

Official Websites for More Information

• Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA): kea.kar.nic.in
• NEET Exam by National Testing Agency (NTA)

FAQs

• What is the eligibility for Karnataka MBBS admissions? Candidates must qualify NEET and follow the state rules for domicile.
• When will the NEET results be declared? NEET results will be announced on June 14, 2025.
• How can I register for counselling? Registration is done online through the KEA website during the registration period.
• Is there any reservation policy for admissions? Yes, Karnataka follows a reservation policy based on categories such as SC, ST, OBC, etc.

This information provides a clear timeline and understanding for candidates preparing for MBBS admission in Karnataka in 2025. For the latest updates, candidates should regularly check the official KEA website.