Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025: Starting Soon, Seat Matrix, & Fees

The Karnataka Examinations Authority administers Karnataka NEET PG 2025 counselling for admission to the state's postgraduate medical courses. This process is expected to start in the month of September 2025* with multiple phases like online registration, filling in preferences, verifying documents, and the release of seat allotment. A seat matrix will be conducted by the state authority, giving information about the seat distribution across government, private, state, and All India quota categories. This matrix is given to provide a transparent overview of seat availability within various courses and colleges, allowing candidates to plan their choices more effectively. 

Candidates participating in the NEET PG 2025 counselling must pay a registration charge and a refundable security deposit, with fees differing according to the candidate's category and the type of institution. To be eligible, applicants must have scored qualifying marks in the NEET PG 2025 exam and must satisfy the counselling guidelines set by the authority.


Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 Highlights

Details

Information

Name of Counselling

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025

Conducted Body

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)

Admission Based On

NEET PG 2025 Score

Exam Name

NEET PG 2025

Exam Date

3 August 2025

Result Date

19 August 2025

Exam Conducting Body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Start Date

September 2025*

Government Medical College Seats in Karnataka

1856 (estimated)

Private Medical College Seats in Karnataka

4593(estimate)

Official Website

https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 Dates

Event

Date (Tentative)

NEET PG 2025 Exam Date

3 August 2025

NEET PG 2025 Result Declaration

19 August 2025

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Registration

September 2025*

Document Verification

September 2025* 

Choice Filling and Locking

October 2025*

Seat Allotment – Round 1

October 2025*

Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1)

October 2025*

Round 2 Counselling Begins

November 2025*

Mop-Up Round

November 2025*

Note: Students are informed that dates are subject to change; hence, refer to official KEA and NBE websites for updates.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 eligibility criteria is issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as only qualified candidates can get admission to postgraduate medical courses in the state. Candidates must have completed their MBBS degree from a recognized medical college with a one year compulsory internship.

  • Candidates must be domiciled in Karnataka.

  • MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate from an NMC/MCI-recognized institute.

  • Completion of a one-year compulsory internship by 31 July 2025.

  • Valid registration certificate from NMC or State Medical Council.

  • All necessary documents must be verified during the process.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Fees 2025

The Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 fee structure includes a non-refundable registration amount and a refundable security deposit. Students can pay the fees online through debit/credit cards or net banking. Following is the Karnataka NEET PG counselling fee for 2025:

Category

Registration Fee (Non-refundable)

Security Deposit (Refundable)

General/OBC/EWS

₹1,000

₹25,000

SC/ST/PwD

₹500

₹10,000

Deemed University Candidates

₹5,000

₹200,000


Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Rounds

The Karnataka NEET PG Counselling will be held online by Karnataka Examinations Authority for 50% state quota seats. The process is through several rounds, such as Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy, to provide a free slot for seat allotment. Each round provides an opportunity to get admission on the basis of merit, choice, and seat availability.

  • Round 1: First-time registration, preference filling, and seat allotment as per NEET PG rank and preference.

  • Round 2: New choice filling and seat assignment for empty seats from Round 1.

  • Mop-Up Round: Organized for vacant seats in previous rounds, providing another opportunity to candidates who are eligible.

  • Stray Vacancy Round: Last round in which remaining seats are filled directly by institutions according to Karnataka Examinations Authority directives.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Process 2025 

The NEET PG 2025 counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted college. Candidates should fill in each step as per the specified time to get admission as per their NEET PG rank and preferences. A counselling process guide is mentioned below:


Step 1: Register on the Karnataka Examinations Authority website with NEET PG details.

Step 2: After the submission of the application, the candidates will be provided with a time span to correct details in the application.

Step 3: Select and lock the desired colleges within the allotted time.

Step 4: Seats are allocated on the basis of rank, category, and candidate preference.

Step 5: Fees need to be paid online by the candidates and decide to freeze, float, or slide seats.

Step 6: Students need to check the required documents at the assigned Karnataka Examinations Authority centers.

Step 7: Students need to visit the allotted college with all the required documents.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 Required Documents

Aspirants applying for NEET PG 2025 counselling need to carry some key documents for verification. These documents include NEET PG exam certificates, MBBS qualification documents, internship and registration certificates, valid photo identification, and recent photos. Students are advised to carry photocopies and digital copies of original documents.

  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card

  • NEET PG Result/Rank Letter

  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates

  • MBBS Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate

  • Internship Completion Certificate

  • Registration Certificate (permanent/provisional) from NMC/SMC

  • Valid Photo ID (Aadhar/Passport/Driving License, etc.)

  • Two Passport-sized Photographs

  • Caste/Non-Creamy Layer/Disability Certificates (if applicable)

  • Domicile Certificate (if required)

  • Income Certificate (for fee concessions, if applicable)

  • Multiple Photocopies and scanned digital copies of all documents

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Seat Matrix 2025

College Name

Program Type

College Type

Seats

District

Bangalore Govt Medical College

MD/MS

Govt

286

Bangalore Urban

Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

68

Belgaum

Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

52

Bidar

Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

37

Chamarajanagar

Command Hospital Air Force

MD/MS, Diploma

Govt

36

Bangalore Urban

Dharwad Institute Of Mental Health & Neurosciences

MD/MS

Govt

10

Dharwad

ESIC Medical College Bangalore

MD/MS

Govt

88

Bangalore Urban

ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga

MD/MS

Govt

64

Gulbarga

Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

53

Gadag

Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

66

Gulbarga

Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

61

Hassan

Indira Gandhi Institute Of Child Health

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

33

Bangalore Urban

Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Indian Air Force

MD/MS

Govt

10

Bangalore Urban

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

199

Dharwad

Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

51

Uttara Kannada

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

77

Bangalore Urban

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

60

Kodagu

Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

54

Koppal

Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

90

Mandya

Mysore Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

154

Mysore

NIMHANS Bangalore

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

91

Bangalore Urban

Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

39

Raichur

Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma & Orthopaedics

MD/MS

Govt

10

Bangalore Urban

SDS Tuberculosis Research Center

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

14

Bangalore Urban

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Govt

91

Shimoga

Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College

MD/MS

Govt

27

Bangalore

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Govt

113

Bellary

AJ Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

143

Dakshina Kannada

Father Muller Institute of Medical Education

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

132

Dakshina Kannada

JJM Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

249

Davanagere

JSS Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

186

Mysore

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

DM/M.Ch

Pvt

62

Manipal

MS Ramaiah Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

224

Bangalore Urban

Rajarajeshwari Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

226

Bangalore

Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

206

Bangalore Urban

SDM College of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

109

Dharwad

Shri BM Patil Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

153

Bijapur

St John's Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

161

Bangalore Urban

Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

188

Bangalore Urban

Yenepoya Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

124

Mangalore

Sri Siddhartha Medical College

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

101

Tumkur

Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

19

Bangalore

Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

51

Tumkur

Srinivas Institute of Medical Research

MD/MS

Pvt

77

Dakshina Kannada

Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

82

Shimoga

The Oxford Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

87

Bangalore Urban

Al-Ameen Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

75

Vijayapura

Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

130

Gulbarga

Khaja Bande Nawaz Institute Of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

37

Gulbarga

Navodaya Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

120

Raichur

Nijalingappa Medical College

MD/MS, Diploma

Pvt

102

Bagalkot

S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital

Diploma

Pvt

3

Bagalkot

SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur

Diploma

Pvt

2

Dharwad

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

DM/M.Ch, Diploma

Pvt

54

Belgaum

K S Hegde Medical Academy

DM/M.Ch

Pvt

3

Mangalore

East Point Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

77

Bangalore Urban

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

187

Bangalore Urban

MVJ Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

83

Bangalore Rural

Akash Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

97

Bangalore Rural

Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital

MD/MS

Pvt

48

Chitradurga

KV Gowda Medical College

MD/MS

Pvt

75

Dakshina Kannada

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences

MD/MS

Pvt

44

Dakshina Kannada

SS Institute Of Medical Sciences

MD/MS, DM/M.Ch

Pvt

101

Davanagere

Institute of Nephro-Urology, Bangalore

DM/M.Ch

Govt

10

Bangalore

Shri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology

DM/M.Ch

Govt

45

Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences

Diploma

Govt

7

Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions?

Ques 1: When will Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 start?

Ans: The counselling is expected to begin in September 2025*. The detailed schedule for the counselling process will be released on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

Ques 2: What are the eligibility requirements for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025?
Ans: Candidates must have completed an MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognized institute, a one-year internship by 31 July 2025, a valid registration certificate from NMC/SMC, and meet the domicile requirements of Karnataka.

Ques 3: How many PG medical seats are available in Karnataka?

Ans: There are around 1,856 seats in government medical colleges and approximately 4,593 seats in private medical colleges across Karnataka.