Karnataka NEET 2025 Counselling Schedule: Check Registration & Other Dates
Karnataka NEET 2025
Karnataka NEET Counselling Dates 2025: The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 is over. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted six rounds of counselling for admissions to MBBS, BDS and other UG medical seats in state colleges. The last round of counselling was the Karnataka NEET special stray round 2025. The special stray round counselling as well as seat allotment result for dental seats was released on December 31, 2025 for GM, OTH and OPN dental seats. The Karnataka NEET medical stray round 3 counselling and seat allotment result was released on December 29, 2025 for 7 OTH medical seats.
The counselling conducting authority, KEA, started the Karnataka NEET 2025 counselling on July 7, 2025. The KEA NEET registration began on July 7 for entry to UG medical, dental, Ayurveda, and AYUSH. Karnataka NEET counselling was held for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses.
The Karnataka NEET counselling dates for several rounds of counselling were announced by KEA after the release of the NEET result at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025: Highlights
- Karnataka NEET Counselling Date 2026: Round-Wise
- Karnataka NEET Exam Dates & Schedule 2025
- Karnataka NEET Counselling Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025: Highlights
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling process is conducted online as well as offline. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the state counselling for admission to medical and dental colleges after the announcement of NEET results. The first step of Karnataka NEET counselling is registration. It is important to register online to participate in the KEA NEET UG counselling. Candidates must note that the registration for each round is conducted separately in the Karnataka MBBS/ BDS counselling. After the submission of the registration form, the conducting body issues the merit and seat allotment list of candidates who can take book their seats in the desired colleges.
Candidates whose names are included in the list must report to the document verification centres if needed otherwise, the verification is done online. After this, candidates have to fill the choice of colleges priority-wise. A provisional merit list of shortlisted candidates is released first, and then the final list is displayed, depending upon the cut-off and availability of seats.
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka NEET UG counselling application fee for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals is INR 5500/-, for General/2A/2B/3A/3B it is INR 2500/-, and for SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD is INR 500/-. The KEA NEET UG registration fee can be paid online using a credit card/debit card/net banking. Candidates can also pay the fee offline by downloading the bank challan.
Yes. Candidates who wish to participate in Karnataka NEET counselling will have to register on the KEA website. In addition, it is also mandatory to apply for the UGCET 2025 to participate in the KEA NEET UG counselling process. Those who wish to participate in the AIQ NEET counselling will have to register on the official website of MCC. Online information provided by candidates in the application form for Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 will be treated as correct, and requests for any change will not be entertained by KEA.
Karnataka NEET Counselling Date 2026: Round-Wise
The KEA conducted six rounds of Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 for MBBS and BDS seats. Each round was held in a span of 10 to 15 days. Have a look at the round-wise dates below-
Karnataka NEET Round 1 Counselling 2025
KEA Round 1 registrations began on July 7, 2025. The last date to apply was July 17, 2025. The Round-1 final seat allotment result was released on August 2, 2025. The last date to report to the institute was August 12, 2025.
Karnataka NEET Round 2 Counselling 2025
The KEA NEET Round 2 counselling process was held from September 17 to 20. The provisional result was out on September 21. The final result was displayed on September 23, 2025.
Karnataka NEET Round 3 Counselling 2025
The KEA announced the NEET UG round 3 final result on December 8, 2025. The revised Karnatala NEET round 3 seat allotment result 2025 (provisional) was announced on December 6, 2025.
Karnataka NEET Stray Round Counselling 2025
The KEA provided the facility to submit fresh options for the Karnataka NEET UG 2025 stray vacancy round from December 11 to 15, 2025. The Karnataka NEET stray round final seat allotment result was released on December 16, 2025. The provisional result was out on December 15.
Karnataka NEET Stray Round 2 Counselling 2025
KEA declared the stray round 2 result on December 17, 2025. Candidates not allotted any seat in previous rounds of counselling could take admission to OTH category medical seats till December 17.
Karnataka NEET Stray Round 3 Counselling 2025
The KEA conducted the special stray round 3 counselling for 7 OTH medical seats on December 29 from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon. The special stray round 3 seat allotment result was released on December 29, 2025. The last date of reporting to college was December 30.
Commonly asked questions
The Karnataka NEET counselling is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority. Hence, the official website of the Karnataka NEET UG counselling is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. All updates regarding the counselling process are displayed on the KEA portal.
The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 process is underway. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is in the process of conducting the special stray round for a total 6 dental seats. The Karnataka NEET Counselling for MBBS seats is over with the announcement of stray round 3 result. However, it is up to the KEA to conduct further rounds in case of vacant seats.
Karnataka NEET Exam Dates & Schedule 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka NEET 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 16 Dec ' 25 | Publication of stray round final result |
| 11 Dec ' 25 - 15 Dec ' 25 | KEA NEET Option Entry Stray Round 2025 |
| 08 Dec ' 25 | KEA NEET Round 3 Final Result 2025 |
Karnataka NEET Counselling Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check bellow the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Dates.
Commonly asked questions
Step 1: Complete the MCC NEET registration process, including payment. Step 2: NEET 22025 counselling choice filling and locking Step 3: Round 1 seat allotment and result announcement Step 4: Reporting to the allotted Medical/Dental College (option for free entry/exit) Step 5: Round 2 net vacant seats are published. Step 6: NEET counselling round 2 registration (not necessary for already registered candidates) and fresh choice filling for NEET counselling round 2 Step 7: Round 2 of seat allocation (exit with forfeiture of security amount option available) Step 8: Reporting to medical/dental colleges/institutions in preparation for round 2 (candidates once joined the allotted seat are not allowed to vacate the seat).
Karnataka NEET counselling dates 2025 will be released by KEA, Karnataka government in accordance with the dates set by the Medical Counselling Committee for the AIQ NEET 2025 counselling. An official notification and prospectus will be released to inform the applicants regarding the KEA NEET counselling.
KEA released the seat allotment result for every round separately. Candidates can download the provisional seat allotment result after the choice-filling and locking process concludes. The seat allotment result for the mop-up round will be released at the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. At present, KEA has concluded the Karnataka NEET UG process for the academic year 2024-25.
The registration window for the round-1 Karnataka NEET UG counselling will open from the first week of July 2025 tentatively. The provisional seat allotment result will be released thereafter as per the schedule. KEA will issue a counselling dates and prospectus informing the Karnataka NEET UG process for the academic year 2025-26 soon.
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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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 4 weeks ago
The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 process is underway. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is in the process of conducting the special stray round for a total 6 dental seats. The Karnataka NEET Counselling for MBBS seats is over with the announcement of stray round 3 result. However, it i
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
The Karnataka NEET counselling is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority. Hence, the official website of the Karnataka NEET UG counselling is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. All updates regarding the counselling process are displayed on the KEA portal.
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The MAHE Karnataka NEET UG Cutoff 2025 has been released for various categories belonging to the Home State and All India quota. For the SC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the MBA course admission in the last round was 123662. On the other hand for the SC HS quota candidates, the cutoff was 1
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The Manipal University Karnataka NEET UG Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. The Manipal University cutoff 2025 for the General AI category was 5766 in the last round closing ranks for MBBS course admission. Please note that t
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Answered 2 months ago
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Karnataka NEET Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. However, according to the Karnataka NEET Cutoff 2024, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course had a cutoff of 105502 in the last round and Bachelor of Medicine and
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