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.
MBBS admission process in Karnataka — the 7 steps.
- 1Clear NEET UG 2026 (qualifying: 213 general, 177 SC/ST/OBC)
- 2Register on the state DME counselling portal within the notified window
- 3Fill choices in order of preference across colleges + quotas
- 4Wait for round 1 allotment → report to allotted college with documents
- 5Pay fees + collect admission letter (in college's name)
- 6Complete medical fitness + document verification at college
- 7Attend orientation + start classes in September–October
Eligibility for MBBS in Karnataka
You must have cleared Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and qualified NEET UG 2026 at the cutoff for your category (213 general / 177 reserved).
Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 Dec 2026. No upper age limit as per current NMC guidelines.
Domicile rules for Karnataka
Karnataka domicile required for KEA state quota seats. COMED-K and deemed seats are open all-India. NRI and Management quotas open to all.
MBBS seat matrix in Karnataka — quota breakdown.
State quota (MBBS)
85% of intake
All India Quota (MCC)
15% of intake in state medical colleges
Private state-merit
50% of private intake
Private management quota
35% of private intake
Private NRI quota
15% of private intake
Actual seat counts vary per college and are notified by the state DME + MCC before each counselling round.
MBBS fee structure in Karnataka — 2026.
| Category | Fee band (per year) |
|---|---|
| Government | ₹85,000 – ₹1.2 L per year |
| Private (State / Mgmt) | ₹8 – ₹15 L per year (COMED-K), ₹12 – ₹22 L per year (Management) |
| Deemed | ₹18 – ₹28 L per year |
| NRI | ₹20 – ₹28 L per year |
All fees FRA-approved and written in the admission letter. See the Fees Hub for full state comparison.
Reservation policy for MBBS in Karnataka.
- SC: 15% of state quota seats
- ST: 7.5% of state quota seats
- OBC (NCL): 27% of state quota seats
- EWS: 10% of state quota seats
- PwD: 5% horizontal across categories
Documents required for MBBS admission in Karnataka.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card + scorecard
- Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets + passing certificates
- State domicile / bonafide certificate (for state-quota seats)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) if applicable
- Migration + provisional certificate from Class 12 board
- Passport-size photographs (8+)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
- NRI sponsor documentation (for NRI-quota seats only)
Counselling timeline — Karnataka 2026.
- 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
MBBS scholarships available for Karnataka students.
- State government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
- Bank education loan (up to ₹75 L) — most PSU + private banks
- College-specific merit + means scholarships (varies by institution)
Scholarship eligibility varies. SG Education's counsellors can help identify which schemes apply to your case during your free counselling call.
Need a state-specific MBBS plan for Karnataka?
One free 20-min counselling call — we map your NEET, category, and budget to a written college shortlist.
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.