Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: A Complete Guide Published on May 14, 2025 (Updated on May 14, 2025) Overview of Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) oversees the NEET UG counselling process for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses across government and private institutions in Karnataka. This comprehensive guide provides verified information on the counselling process, eligibility criteria, registration details, and more. Key Information Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Official Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (including Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy) 📅 Important Dates NEET UG 2025 Exam Date: May 4, 2025 NEET UG 2025 Result Declaration: June 14, 2025 (Tentative) KEA NEET UG Counselling Registration: Start Date: January 23, 2025 End Date: February 18, 2025 Counselling Rounds: Round 1: August 2025 (Tentative) Round 2: September 2025 (Tentative) Mop-Up Round: October 2025 (Tentative) ✅ Eligibility Criteria To participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria: Nationality and NEET Qualification Must be an Indian citizen Must have qualified NEET UG 2025 Educational Qualifications Passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English Minimum aggregate marks in PCB: General Category: 50% SC/ST/OBC: 40% PwD (General): 45% PwD (SC/ST/OBC): 40% Domicile Criteria (for Government Seats) Completed 7 years of study in Karnataka, including Class 10 and 12 Or completed Class 11 and 12 in Karnataka, with either parent having studied for 7 years in the state Or candidate or parent's mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava, with the parent being a Karnataka resident 📝 Registration Process Steps for Registration: Visit: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea Select: 'UGCET-2025 Online Registration' Fill Details: Enter personal, academic, and contact information Upload Documents: Recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression Pay Registration Fee: General/2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹2,500 SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD: ₹500 NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals: ₹5,500 Submit Application: Review and submit the application form 📄 Document Verification Required Documents: Final copy of the Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 application form Proof of payment for the counselling fee NEET 2025 admit card NEET 2025 result/scorecard Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets Candidate's study certificate Valid photo ID proof Two recent passport-sized photographs Caste/caste income certificate (if applicable) Rural study certificate (if applying for rural quota) Kannada medium study certificate (if applying for Kannada medium quota) Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate (if applicable) Parent's study certificate/hometown certificate/domicile certificate/employment certificate/cumulative record/marks card (if applicable) 🧾 Counselling Procedure Registration: Complete the online registration on the KEA website Document Verification: Attend the verification process with required documents Choice Filling: Enter preferred colleges and courses Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category, and preferences, seats will be allotted Reporting: Report to the allotted college with the admission order and complete the admission formalities 💰 Fee Structure Government Medical Colleges Approximately ₹59,850 per annum Private Medical Colleges State Quota: ₹1.54 lakh per annum Management Quota: ₹12.1 lakh per annum NRI Quota: ₹20–40 lakh per annum 🏥 Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore 📌 Important Tips Stay Updated: Regularly check the official KEA website for updates on counselling schedules and procedures Document Readiness: Ensure all required documents are prepared and verified Choice Filling: Research colleges and courses thoroughly before filling choices Deadlines: Adhere strictly to all deadlines to avoid disqualification For the most accurate and updated information, candidates should refer to the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea ← Back to all posts