MBBS Admission in Karnataka — Complete 2026 Guide.
35+ partnered colleges across Karnataka. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) + COMED-K + Consortium of Deemed Universities runs counselling. Real fee bands, honest eligibility rules, free guidance until your admission is confirmed.
How Karnataka MBBS admission actually works.
Domicile rule
Karnataka domicile required for KEA state quota seats. COMED-K and deemed seats are open all-India. NRI and Management quotas open to all.
Quota share
85% state (KEA) + 15% AIQ (MCC). COMED-K runs a parallel consortium for private colleges.
NRI quota
NRI seats widely available across 26+ private medical colleges and 9 deemed universities (KLE, JSS, KS Hegde, Yenepoya, Sri Devaraj Urs, etc.).
Management quota
Management quota seats available in most private medical colleges via COMED-K (Comed-K Round) and direct college management quota.
MBBS fees in Karnataka — by quota type.
Indicative tuition fees per year. Hostel, mess and other charges typically add ₹1–3 L/year. Final fees confirmed in writing during counselling.
| Quota Type | Typical Annual Fee | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Government (State Quota) | ₹85,000 – ₹1.2 L per year | Domiciled candidates with high NEET score |
| Private (State Quota) | ₹8 – ₹15 L per year (COMED-K), ₹12 – ₹22 L per year (Management) | Domiciled candidates with mid-range NEET score |
| Deemed (All India) | ₹18 – ₹28 L per year | All-India candidates via MCC deemed counselling |
| NRI Quota | ₹20 – ₹28 L per year | NRI / OCI / PIO sponsor required |
Fees indicative; sourced from college-published structures for the 2026 intake. Confirm in writing per college.
How Karnataka counselling unfolds.
KEA Round 1 — state quota merit
KEA Round 2 — vacancy + Management quota begins
COMED-K Round 1 — private colleges via consortium
COMED-K Round 2 — vacancy + Management quota
Mop-up — institutional quota seats
Counselling authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) + COMED-K + Consortium of Deemed Universities
Deemed Medical Colleges in Karnataka
9 NMC-approved deemed institutions accepting NRI quota.
Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka
26 partnered private MBBS colleges in Karnataka.
Worth knowing before you apply.
- Karnataka is the only state with a dedicated private medical college consortium (COMED-K) running separate counselling
- Many Karnataka private colleges have minority status (Tulu, Telugu, Tamil, Muslim, Christian, Kodava) with reserved seats
- NEET cutoffs for Karnataka deemed colleges are typically lower than Maharashtra equivalents
MBBS in Karnataka — questions answered.
What is COMED-K and how is it different from KEA?
COMED-K (Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka) runs separate counselling for private medical, engineering and dental colleges. KEA is the state government counselling body for state quota + government colleges. Both use NEET scores.
Can I get MBBS in Karnataka without Karnataka domicile?
Yes — via COMED-K (open all-India), NRI quota, Management quota, or AIQ 15% in government colleges. Only KEA state quota (85% of government + private state seats) requires Karnataka domicile.
Which deemed medical colleges in Karnataka accept NRI quota?
JSS Mysore, KLE-affiliated colleges (JNMC Belgaum + JGMM Hubballi), KS Hegde Mangalore, Sri Devaraj Urs Kolar, Yenepoya Mangalore, Rajarajeshwari Bangalore, Sri Siddhartha Tumkur and Bangalore — all NMC-approved.