Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025 was released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 process is ongoing presently. Read on to know more about the KEA UGNEET Counselling process here.
Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025 was released by the KEA on the official website for the candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling. KEA does not release the merit list after each round of counselling. However, KEA NEET merit list for the candidates who applied via Sports quota was released seperately. Candidates can click on the direct link provided below to download Round-1 counselling merit list:
Karnataka UGNEET Sports Quota Merit List - DOWNLOAD NOW
Provisional Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025 – DOWNLOAD NOW
Applicants who chose Karnataka as their preferred state at the time of filling the NEET UG application form on the NTA website can check their name in the merit cum domicile list. The provisional merit list was released on July 3, 2025. Do not consider this as the final merit list. Technically, it is a list of candidates who have a domicile in Karnataka. The Karnataka NEET registration for the KEA UGNEET counselling concluded on July 17, 2025. All the counselling-related information and process will be carried out through the official website dedicated to KEA UGNEET counselling 2025, i.e., cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Also Read:
- What is Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025?
- Karnataka NEET Merit List Highlights 2025
- How to Check Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025?
- KEA NEET Merit List 2025: Details Included
- Karnataka NEET Counselling Process 2025
What is Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025?
Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025 is a reference document in which the name of candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling is mentioned. KEA will not release any further merit list for the aspirants. Only the Karnataka UGNEET Seat allotment result will be released after each round of counselling, which will be updated here also. Candidates will be able to check and download the Karnataka NEET Allotment List 2025 PDF document through the direct links, which will be updated here after each round of counselling.
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka NEET open entry window opens after the registrations. Candidates who register for the counselling process, they can proceed to exercise option. The KEA option entry window for each round of counselling opens seperately after the release of Seat matrix for each round of counselling. Candidates can exercise numerous options and fill as many choices as they wish to for college and courses. The candidate who becomes eligible after verification will only be considered for entry of options. Candidates are also advised to enter the options within the stipulated time. Please do not wait till the last date fixed to enter the options.
Karnataka NEET Merit List Highlights 2025
Know the key highlights of Karnataka NEET Merit List:
| Parameters |
Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority |
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Govt of Karnataka |
| NEET Result |
14 June 2025 |
| Official website |
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Mode of Merit List |
Online download (PDF) |
| Courses Covered |
MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Unani courses in Karnataka |
| State Rank List |
Based on NEET score + Karnataka NEET registration entries |
How to Check Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025?
Follow the steps given below to check the Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025:
- Visit the KEA NEET UG official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the UGNEET 2025 option under the ‘Admission’ tab provided on the homepage.
- Click on ‘List of Candidates who have claimed Karnataka State in their UGNEET 2025 NTA application’ notification.
- A detailed PDF document will be displayed on the screen, providing a list of approx. 87000 applicants.
- Search for your NEET Roll No in the Karnataka NEET provisional merit list.
- The final Karnataka NEET Merit List will be shared by KEA soon after the registration for UGNEET concludes.
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KEA NEET Merit List 2025: Details Included
Candidates will be able to check the following details on the Karnataka NEET Merit List 2025:
- Candidate’s Name
- NEET Roll Number
- NEET Rank
- NEET Score
Karnataka NEET Counselling Process 2025
Karnataka NEET counselling process is conducted by the KARNATAKA EXAMINATIONS AUTHORITY (KEA). The entire counselling process will be held in three rounds in online mode at the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Take a look at all the steps to be followed to participate in the Karnataka NEET counselling process 2025:
- Registration: KEA NEET counselling begins with candidates registering for the counselling process. This year, KEA began the application process in January 2025, which is before the NEET exam result announcement. Candidates were urged to apply for KEA counselling through UGCET 2025. Those candidates who could not apply in this window can apply now for the UGNEET till July 17, 2025, on the official website.
- Release of Seat Matrix: The Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2025 Round 1 seat matrix will be released so that eligible candidates can exercise the OPTION entries. Candidates belonging to different categories will have to exercise the options accordingly. KEA will release the seat matrix for NRI quota, Private quota, Government Special category quota, Hyd-Kar quota, and General quota candidates for both MBBS and Dental programmes.
- Verification of Documents: It is an important step. Candidates who register for the counselling, their documents verified before starting the option entry process. Participants will have to upload the required documents online through the Karnataka UGNEET counselling portal.
- KEA Secret Key and Choice Filling: Along with the acknowledgment slip, eligible candidates will also be provided with a secret key. This key is mandatory to fill in the choices on the ‘Option-entry portal’. Candidates are advised to keep the secret key to themselves and maintain confidentiality at all times. There is no limit to the number of options in Karnataka NEET counselling.
- Seat Allotment List: KEA will release a list of the candidates who will be allotted a seat in the counselling of Karnataka NEET 2025. The seat allotment lists will be prepared based on the merit of a candidate and the choices filled by him/her.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hi...
1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
One of the oldest and most reputed government medical colleges in Karnataka with a large teaching hospital and high clinical exposure.
Strong NEET cutoffs and excellent clinical training environment.
2. Mysore Medical College a
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates who seek admissions to Karnataka government medical college with a NEET score of 500 marks will be able to get a seat. However, there may be chances that yoy will not be offered the dream college or course. Candidates should generally aim for more than 550 scores to get admissions to top
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
There are around four to five rounds of the Karnataka NEET Counselling for admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical courses. The counselling rounds depend on the number of vacanct seats.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can apply for the Karnataka NEET Counselling through KCET or UGCET registrations. Moreover, the KEA invites the applications for Karnataka NEET after the announced of NEET results. MBBS/ BDS aspirants must apply to take admissions in Karnataka medical colleges.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
KCET exam is not compulsory for NEET UG exam. However, KCET registration or UGCET registration is mandatory for candidates who want to participate in the Karnataka NEET Counselling. Candidates need to clear the NEET exam and should be KCET/ UGCET registered to take admissions to medical/ dental/ AYU
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can apply for admissions to MBBS, BDS, Dental, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses through the Karnataka NEET Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility shared below to participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling-
- Qualify NEET UG exam by obtaining the cutoff marks.
- Register on the KEA website.
- Submit the choices of colleges.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The KEA will start the Karnataka NEET Counselling registration 2026 soon after the exam results. The registration will be held online on the website of KEA. Candidates need to register online to participate in the admission process.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The Karnataka NEET 2025 cutoff has been released. Check below the cutoff ranks of top government medical colleges in Karnataka-
College Name | GEN | SC | ST |
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | 3899 | 34934 | 61498 |
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences | 23332 | 116042 | 105732 |
BGS Medical College and Hospital | - | 212911 | - |
Bidar Institute Of Medical Sciences | 58007 | 156859 | 153603 |
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | 32838 | 120124 | - |
Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubli | 13298 | 69686 | - |
Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar | 57238 | 166590 | 152142 |
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 12406 | 159383 | 169986 |
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | 31063 | 187938 | - |
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute | 9328 | 51424 | - |
Navodaya Medical College | 78388 | 207828 | - |
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | 51114 | 159591 | 148846 |
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences | 21676 | 114521 | 110124 |
Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary | 32247 | 109344 | 93683 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The Karnataka NEET cutoff rank is determined based on the factors shared below-
- Number of applicants
- Total MBBS/BDS seats available in Karnataka
- Scores secured by candidates
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