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📋 Quick Answer — Karnataka MBBS 2026
Karnataka MBBS College Predictor 2026 — Complete At-a-Glance Summary
Karnataka has 73 MBBS colleges with 14,094 total seats — highest in India.
Top government college KIMS Hubli NEET cutoff: under 10,000 rank (GM).
BMC Bangalore: under 15,000 rank (GM).
KEA counselling covers 85% state quota seats; MCC fills 15% AIQ seats.
Government college annual fee: ₹64,350.
Private college govt quota fee: ₹1,53,571/year.
Private open quota: ₹12,00,117/year.
Management / NRI quota: ₹27–45 lakh/year.
Categories covered: GM, 1G, 1H (Horanadu Kannadiga), 1K (Kittur Kannadiga), 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, EWS
and 10+ special quotas (D, NCC, PHM, CAP, XD, SPO).
Karnataka domicile mandatory for state quota; non-Karnataka students can access AIQ, management quota, NRI quota and deemed university all-India seats.
📍 Karnataka | KEA NEET Counselling 2026
Karnataka MBBS College Predictor 2026 Free KEA Rank-wise Prediction – All 73 Colleges
Predict Your MBBS College in Karnataka Based on NEET 2026 Rank | Government, Private, Deemed, NRI & Management Quota | All KEA Categories
India's most accurate AI-powered tool to predict MBBS admission in Karnataka government & private medical colleges based on your NEET 2026 rank, KEA category, domicile & quota type. Covers BMC Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, Mysore Medical College, KMC Manipal, St. John's Bangalore & all 73 Karnataka colleges.
✅ Karnataka State Quota (85%)✅ All India Quota (15%)✅ Management Quota✅ NRI Quota✅ Deemed University Quota
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Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Expected NEET rank range based on KEA 2025–26 official allotment data. Use the predictor for precise 2026 estimates with category-wise cutoffs for all 73 colleges.
Karnataka MBBS College NEET Cutoff Rank 2026 – Government, Private and Deemed Colleges
Karnataka has India's most complex reservation system. Our predictor handles ALL KEA categories with separate cutoff data for each — the only tool that does this.
Karnataka is one of India's largest medical education hubs with 73 MBBS colleges and 14,094 MBBS seats — highest in any Indian state. Karnataka offers the widest variety: from elite government medical colleges like Bangalore Medical College (BMC) and KIMS Hubli, to globally renowned deemed universities like KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore, to strong private colleges like St. John's Medical College Bangalore, M.S. Ramaiah, and Kempegowda Institute. MBBS counselling in Karnataka is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for 85% state quota seats under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Karnataka has 24 government medical colleges offering MBBS at approximately ₹64,350 per year — one of the most affordable in India. KIMS Hubli is the most competitive with GM cutoff under 10,000. BMC Bangalore, established in 1955, closes under 15,000. Mysore Medical College (MMC), one of Asia's oldest, closes at 15,000–28,000. Key fact: government college students must serve a 1-year mandatory rural bond after internship — students planning to appear for NEET PG immediately must factor this delay. Bond penalty for non-compliance: ₹10–20 lakh.
Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Karnataka hosts India's largest cluster of high-quality private and deemed medical colleges. KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are among Asia's best. St. John's Medical College Bangalore (Christian minority) closes under 14,000 NEET rank at just ₹8.10 lakh/year — one of India's best-value private MBBS colleges. M.S. Ramaiah, JSS Medical College Mysore, and KLE JN Medical College Belagavi are top-tier deemed institutions. Private college government quota fees are regulated by FRC Karnataka at ₹1,53,571/year; private quota at ₹12,00,117/year.
Karnataka's Unique KEA Category System Explained
Karnataka has India's most complex reservation system for MBBS counselling. Beyond standard SC/ST/OBC, KEA includes Category 1 (1G, 1H Horanadu Kannadiga, 1K Kittur Kannadiga), Backward Classes 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and special quotas: D (Defence), NCC, PHM (Physically Handicapped), CAP, JK (J&K Migrant), and XD (Ex-Serviceman Dependent). Horanadu Kannadiga (1H) refers to Kannada-speaking people who migrated from Pakistan during partition and settled in Karnataka — one of the most underutilised categories with significantly lower cutoffs (8,000–15,000 ranks lower than GM for the same college). Our predictor is the only tool in India providing separate cutoff data for every KEA category.
Karnataka vs All India Quota — Which is Better for Your NEET Rank?
AIQ (All India Quota) counselling by MCC covers 15% seats in government colleges. AIQ cutoffs are typically 5,000–15,000 ranks more competitive than KEA state quota for the same college — because AIQ attracts top students from across India. Karnataka domicile students should always check their KEA state rank first (published on KEA portal after NEET results), as it usually opens better options than AIR suggests. See our MCC AIQ counselling guide 2026 for complete comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karnataka MBBS Counselling & KEA Predictor 2026 — all questions answered with verified KEA data
What is the NEET cutoff for government MBBS colleges in Karnataka 2026?
Karnataka government MBBS college NEET cutoffs 2026 (GM category): KIMS Hubli: under 10,000 rank | BMC Bangalore: under 15,000 rank | Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee MC: 10,000–18,000 | Mysore Medical College: 15,000–28,000 | Mandya MIMS: 20,000–32,000 | Hassan HIMS: 23,000–38,000 | VIMS Bellary: 25,000–40,000 | Shimoga SIMS: 20,000–35,000 | Gulbarga GIMS: 34,000–55,000 | Raichur RIMS: 40,000–65,000 | Bidar BIMS: 45,000–75,000 | Newer government colleges (Haveri, Yadgiri, Chamarajanagar): 70,000–2,00,000. SC/ST/OBC category cutoffs are 40–60% lower. Source: KEA Karnataka official allotment data 2023–2025.
How many MBBS colleges are there in Karnataka and how many seats?
Karnataka has 73 MBBS colleges with 14,094 total MBBS seats — highest in any Indian state. Breakdown: 24 government medical colleges | 5 deemed universities (KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore, JSS Mysore, KLE Belagavi, M.S. Ramaiah) | 44+ private medical colleges. Top government colleges: BMC Bangalore, KIMS Hubli, Mysore Medical College, Shri Atal Bihari MC, VIMS Bellary. Top private/deemed: St. John's Bangalore, KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore, Kempegowda Institute, JSS Mysore.
What is the safe NEET rank for government MBBS in Karnataka 2026?
Safe rank guide 2026 (GM): Under 10,000: KIMS Hubli (very high chance) | Under 15,000: BMC Bangalore, Shri Atal Bihari MC | 15,000–35,000: Mysore Medical College, Mandya, Hassan, Shimoga (high chance) | 35,000–80,000: Raichur, Gulbarga, Bidar, Koppal (moderate chance) | 80,000–2,00,000: Newer government colleges (Haveri, Yadgiri, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga). SC/ST cutoffs are significantly lower — SC candidates with 400+ score regularly secure government seats in newer Karnataka government colleges.
What are the MBBS fees in Karnataka 2026 — government vs private?
Karnataka MBBS fees 2026 (FRC regulated): Government college: ₹64,350/year | ESI Medical Colleges: ₹1,09,350/year | Private college govt. quota: ₹1,53,571/year | Private college open quota: ₹12,00,117/year | Management quota: ₹27–45 lakh/year | NRI quota: ₹27–45 lakh/year | St. John's Bangalore (minority): ₹8.10 lakh/year. Total 5.5-year MBBS cost: government ₹3.5–5 lakh | private open quota ₹60–70 lakh | management quota ₹1–1.5 crore. All fees are FRC regulated — paying capitation fee is illegal.
What categories are there in KEA Karnataka MBBS counselling 2026?
KEA Karnataka 2026 category codes: GM (General Merit) | 1G (Category 1 General) | 1H (Horanadu Kannadiga) | 1K (Kittur Kannadiga) | 1R (Rural) | 2A / 2AG (Backward Class 2A) | 2B / 2BG (Backward Class 2B) | 3A / 3AG (Backward Class 3A) | 3B / 3BG (Backward Class 3B) | SC (Scheduled Caste) | ST (Scheduled Tribe) | EWS | D (Defence) | NCC | PHM (Physically Handicapped) | CAP | JK (J&K Migrant) | XD (Ex-Serviceman Dependent) | SPO. Our predictor provides separate closing ranks for every KEA category — the only tool in India to do this.
Is Karnataka domicile mandatory for KEA MBBS counselling 2026?
Yes, Karnataka domicile is mandatory for KEA state quota counselling (85% seats). Non-Karnataka students can access: (1) AIQ seats (15%) in government colleges via MCC | (2) Management quota seats in private colleges | (3) NRI quota seats in private colleges | (4) Deemed university all-India seats — KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore, JSS Mysore, M.S. Ramaiah, KLE Belagavi. Our predictor has separate filters for Karnataka domicile and non-domicile candidates across all quota types.
What is the Karnataka state rank vs All India Rank for MBBS 2026?
Your All India Rank (AIR from NTA) and Karnataka State Rank (assigned by KEA) are different numbers. A student with AIR 20,000 may have a Karnataka state rank of 7,000–10,000 — which opens significantly better college options. KEA publishes the Karnataka state merit rank list on the official KEA portal after NEET results are declared. Always check your KEA state rank before predicting colleges. Our predictor accepts both AIR and KEA state rank as inputs.
Can I get government MBBS in Karnataka with 400 NEET score?
Yes. SC and ST category candidates with 400+ NEET score can secure government MBBS seats in Karnataka. SC category closing ranks for government colleges: 80,000–2,50,000. ST category: 1,00,000–3,00,000. Newer government colleges — Haveri, Yadgiri, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga — regularly see SC/ST allotments at the 400–450 NEET score range. Category 1 (1G/1H/1K) candidates can get government seats with 450–500 marks. Use the predictor with your exact category for accurate 2026 predictions.
What is the bond obligation for Karnataka government MBBS colleges 2026?
Karnataka government MBBS state quota students are subject to a 1-year mandatory rural service bond after completing MBBS internship. They must serve in a rural/government hospital in Karnataka. Bond penalty for non-compliance: ₹10–20 lakh (varies by college). This is strictly enforced. Students planning to appear for NEET PG immediately after internship must factor this 1-year delay. Private and deemed university students are NOT subject to this bond.
What is the Horanadu Kannadiga (1H) category in KEA counselling?
Horanadu Kannadiga (Category 1H) refers to Kannada-speaking people who migrated from present-day Pakistan during partition and permanently settled in Karnataka. This is one of the most underutilised and beneficial categories in KEA counselling. Eligible candidates get cutoffs 8,000–15,000 ranks lower than GM for the same college. To claim 1H, you need a certificate from the competent authority confirming Horanadu Kannadiga status. Our predictor shows separate 1H cutoffs for all 73 Karnataka colleges — something no other predictor tool offers.
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