KCET NEET Cutoff 2026: State Quota Ranks, Counselling Schedule & Admission Trends
The KCET NEET Cutoff 2026 is the minimum score or rank required for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Karnataka’s medical and dental colleges. Based on previous year trends, the General Merit (GM) cutoff for Karnataka NEET saw a notable shift, with expected marks for 2025 settling around 500, a decrease from 600 marks in 2024. This indicates a significant year-on-year delta of approximately 100 marks for the GM category. Similarly, Scheduled Caste (SCG) and Scheduled Tribe (STG) categories also experienced a drop, moving from 511 and 508 marks respectively in 2024 to an expected 395 marks in 2025. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) managed the NEET UG counselling process for 2025, with key dates for registration and allotment rounds detailed below.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 Roll Number Enrollment / Registration Start | July 5 |
| NEET UG 2025 Roll Number Enrollment / Registration End | July 8 (11:00 AM) |
| Fresh Applicants Registration & Application Window | July 7 – July 17 (11:00 AM) |
| First Round Option Entry Begins | July 17 |
| First Round Provisional Allotment Results | August 1 |
| Second Round Option Entry Begins | August 21 |
Category-wise NEET Cutoff Marks in Karnataka 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The expected NEET cutoff marks for various categories in Karnataka for the 2025 admissions highlight the competitive landscape across different reservation groups.
| Category | Expected NEET Cutoff 2025 (Marks) |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 500 |
| 3AG | 500 |
| GMH | 495 |
| 1G | 490 |
| 2AG | 485 |
| 2BG | 490 |
| SCG | 395 |
| STG | 395 |
Karnataka NEET Cutoff Trends: 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Analyzing the NEET cutoff trends for Karnataka over the past three years provides insight into the fluctuating admission benchmarks for key categories.
| Year | GM (General Merit) | SCG | STG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ~577 | ~511 | ~508 |
| 2024 | 600 | 511 | 508 |
| 2025 (Expected) | 500 | 395 | 395 |
NEET UG Round 1 Closing Ranks in Karnataka 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The first round of Karnataka NEET UG counselling in 2025 saw varying closing ranks across different categories for MBBS/BDS admissions.
| Category | Closing Rank (2025 R1) |
|---|---|
| GM | 2154 |
| GMH | 3506 |
| GMK | 11699 |
| GMR | 7322 |
| GMRH | 9080 |
| 1G | 13570 |
| 2AG | 10817 |
| 2BG | 5571 |
| SCG | 33701 |
| STG | 27080 |
FAQs
Q: What is the basic eligibility for Karnataka NEET UG counselling?
A: To participate in KEA NEET UG Counselling 2025, candidates must have passed NEET UG 2025 and meet Karnataka’s domicile requirements or eligibility conditions, including having studied Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with minimum qualifying grades for their category.
Q: What NEET score is considered good for a government MBBS seat in Karnataka?
A: For 2025, a NEET score between 530-600 is generally considered good for government medical colleges in Karnataka. For top government colleges, scores above 620 are highly competitive.
Q: Is there an age limit to apply for KCET NEET counselling?
A: For most general courses under KCET NEET, there is no prescribed minimum or maximum age limit. However, candidates must meet the academic qualification requirements.
Q: Can candidates from outside Karnataka apply for state quota seats?
A: No, only Karnataka domicile students are eligible to apply for government quota seats. Students from other states can apply for seats in private and deemed universities only.
Q: What documents are required for Karnataka NEET UG counselling verification?
A: Key documents include NEET UG 2025 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, Karnataka domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), photo ID proof, and the KEA registration confirmation printout.
Q: How does the KCET NEET cutoff change year-on-year?
A: The KCET NEET cutoff varies annually due to factors such as the difficulty level of the NEET exam, the total number of applicants, seat availability, and state reservation policies.
