Karnataka NEET UG 2025 Guide: Understanding Seat Classifications, Quotas & Categories Published: March 20, 2024 Introduction If you're preparing to participate in Karnataka's NEET UG 2025 counselling, it is crucial to understand the classification of MBBS seats, quotas, category-based reservations, and the types of private colleges that offer them. This guide will help you correctly select your quota and category in the AceMBBS College Predictor tool for accurate predictions. Karnataka MBBS Seat Distribution in Detail (2024) As of August 2024, Karnataka has 57 medical colleges offering MBBS: 19 Government Medical Colleges 30 Private Medical Colleges 9 Deemed Medical Colleges Total MBBS Seats: 6995 Government Medical Colleges: 2750 seats 412 under 15% All India Quota (AIQ) 2338 under 85% State Quota Private Medical Colleges: 4095 seats Deemed Medical Colleges: 1650 seats Only NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates who are eligible after document verification can participate in the allotment process. Seats are classified into four major categories: Classification of MBBS Seats in Karnataka Medical Colleges Government Quota G Category Karnataka Domicile Required Description Refers to G Category seats. These include: ✓ 100% of seats in government medical colleges ✓ 40% of seats in private non-minority colleges (KPCF) ✓ 25% of seats in private minority colleges (AMPCK, KRLMPCA) Who is Eligible? ✓ Only Karnataka domicile candidates who meet KEA clause (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k), (l), or (o) ✓ Must have valid study/domicile/residence certificates as required by KEA Private Seats – Open Quota (OPN) OPN Category All India Eligible Description Open category seats in private medical colleges across Karnataka: ✓ 50% of private seats in KPCF colleges (non-minority) ✓ 17% of private seats in AMPCK/KRLMPCA colleges (34% GMP/OPN split; 50% of that is OPN) Who is Eligible? ✓ All India NEET-qualified candidates ✓ Must be Indian citizens (domicile of any state accepted) ✓ No Karnataka domicile required Private Seats – General Merit Private (GMP) GMP Category Karnataka Domicile Required Description Reserved for Karnataka candidates in private colleges (within private quota): ✓ 50% of the private quota seats in KPCF colleges ✓ 17% of private quota in AMPCK/KRLMPCA colleges (50% of the 34%) Who is Eligible? ✓ Only Karnataka domicile candidates ✓ Must fulfill KEA clause requirements similar to Government quota ✓ Certificate verification mandatory to claim this quota Private Seats – Minority Quota Minority Category Special Eligibility Description Reserved for religious or linguistic minority students in minority colleges: ✓ 66% of private quota in AMPCK and KRLMPCA colleges Who is Eligible? ✓ Must belong to the declared minority of the specific college (e.g., Tulu, Tamil, Telugu, Christian, Muslim, Kodava) ✓ Proof of minority status required (religion/language certificate, school records, etc.) ✓ Usually Karnataka candidates are prioritized Other Quotas Management Quota All India Eligible Description Management/institutional quota in private medical colleges: ✓ Constitutes 5% of seats in KPCF, AMPCK, and KRLMPCA colleges Who is Eligible? ✓ Filled at the discretion of the college ✓ Open to any NEET-qualified Indian citizen ✓ May involve higher tuition fees and possibly a direct application process Non-Resident Indian Quota Special Documentation Required Description 15% of total seats in private medical colleges are reserved for NRI candidates Who is Eligible? ✓ Must be an NRI or child/ward of NRI as per KEA/NMC norms ✓ Must produce documents proving NRI status: sponsor passport, NRI affidavit, embassy certificate, etc. ✓ Often higher fees apply and may be paid in foreign currency Types of Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka AMPCK – Association of Minority Professional Colleges in Karnataka Minority Type: Linguistic (Tulu, Tamil, Telugu, Kodava) Total MBBS Seats: 1150 Govt: 288 AMPCK: 632 NRI: 172 Others: 58 Member Colleges: AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (Tulu) MVJ Medical College, Bangalore (Tamil) Navodaya Medical College, Raichur (Telugu) Rajarajeswari Medical College, Bangalore (Tamil) Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Kodava) Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (Tulu) Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Telugu) KRLMPCA – Karnataka Religious & Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges Association Minority Type: Religious (Muslim), Linguistic (Telugu) Total MBBS Seats: 650 Govt: 162 KRLMPCA: 358 NRI: 98 Others: 32 Member Colleges: Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur (Muslim) Khaja Banda Nawaz Medical College, Gulbarga (Muslim) Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (Muslim) Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga (Telugu) Oxford Medical College, Bangalore (Telugu) KPCF – Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation Trust Type: Mostly Non-Minority; a few Tulu/Christian colleges Total MBBS Seats: 2295 Govt: 918 Private: 918 NRI: 344 Others: 115 Member Colleges: Adichunchanagiri Medical College, Bellur Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bangalore Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore (Christian) JJM Medical College, Davangere Kempegowda Medical College, Bangalore MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore SDM Medical College, Dharwad (Tulu) How to Choose Your Quota in the AceMBBS College Predictor Step-by-step Guide: Check Eligibility Determine if you are a Karnataka candidate under KEA clauses Prepare valid documents: caste, income, study, and domicile certificates Match Your Category SC, ST, OBC, and minority candidates must pick the correct category Rural / Kannada Medium / Hyderabad-Karnataka require specific eligibility Select the Right Quota Karnataka Domicile: Govt, GMP (Private), GMP (Minority) Non-Karnataka: OPN (Private), OPN (Minority) NRI applicants: Select NRI quota Use AceMBBS Predictor Input NEET score, quota, and category Get personalized college lists with fees, cut-offs, and seat types Need Help? 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