Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MD, MS and Diploma courses in medical colleges across Karnataka. The counselling is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, for Government medical colleges, Government quota seats in private and minority colleges, and eligible private seats in private medical colleges and universities. Candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026 and meet the required eligibility conditions can participate in the counselling process.

Karnataka has a separate counselling system for its state seats and the All India Quota. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 50% of the seats in Karnataka Government medical colleges under the All India Quota, while KEA conducts counselling for the remaining Government seats and other seats covered under the state counselling process.

Karnataka counselling registration started on 5 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, while slot booking for document verification began on 7 October 2026. Candidates can register without late fee until 15 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. The remaining counselling dates, including the merit list, seat matrix, option entry and seat allotment schedule, will be updated as KEA announces them.

Candidates should carefully check their eligibility, registration details, documents, category and seat preferences before participating in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026. The counselling process also includes specific rules for reservation, choice filling, seat surrender, penalties and service bonds, so understanding these conditions is important before selecting a seat.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification

Keep checking this page for the latest updates. Registration dates, merit lists, seat matrices, allotment results and round-wise schedules are announced from time to time.

Date	Latest Update	Details
Announced	PG Medical Online Application Link	Click Here
05-10-2026	Document verification instructions issued	Download Notice

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights

The table below gives a quick view of how Karnataka NEET PG counselling works this year.

Particular	Details
Counselling Name	Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026
Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
NEET PG Exam	NEET PG 2026
MCC Role	Conducts AIQ counselling for 50% of seats in Karnataka Government colleges
Counselling Website	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA/pgetmed2026
Counselling Mode	Online registration, offline document verification, online option entry and seat allotment
Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-up) and Stray Vacancy Round
Courses	PG Medical Degree and Diploma (MD/MS/Diploma)
Seats Covered	Government colleges, Government quota seats in private and minority colleges, and private seats in private colleges
Registration Mode	Online only
Minimum NEET PG Score	50th percentile (General/UR) for non-Karnataka candidates
Document Verification Venue	KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration Begins	05-10-2026, 11:00 AM
Registration Ends (without late fee)	15-10-2026, 11:00 AM
Slot Booking for Document Verification Begins	07-10-2026

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas

Karnataka does not follow a single common quota pattern. KEA classifies PG seats into four types: Government (G), Private (P), NRI (N) and Others (Q). Here is how each works.

All India Quota (AIQ)

In Government colleges, 50% of the seats go through the All India Quota. MCC conducts this counselling. The other 50% of Government college seats come to KEA as Government seats. KEA’s own rounds also depend on MCC’s schedule and conditions at certain points.

Government Seats (G)

These are seats in Government colleges, plus the Government share of seats in private colleges.

College Type	Seats Available to KEA as Government Seats
Government colleges	50% (the other 50% goes to AIQ)
Private non-minority colleges	33%
Private minority (religious and linguistic) colleges	20%
Private university colleges	40%

Private Seats (P)

These are private quota seats in KPCF, KRLMPCA and AMPCK colleges, and in private universities.

• KPCF colleges: 42% of seats are private quota seats. Half of these are GMP seats. The other half are OPN (open) seats, filled on NEET PG All India merit and open to Indian citizens only.
• KRLMPCA and AMPCK colleges: 55% of seats are private quota seats. Of these, 66% are for religious or linguistic minority candidates (MK, MA, ME, MU, MC and MM seats). The remaining 34% is split equally between GMP and OPN seats.
• Private universities: 40% of seats are private quota seats.

NRI Seats (N)

15% of the total seats in KPCF, KRLMPCA and AMPCK colleges and private universities are reserved for the NRI quota.

Other Seats (Q)

10% of total seats in KPCF, KRLMPCA and AMPCK colleges are Other seats. In private universities, the share is 5%.

In-Service Candidates

KEA also invites applications from eligible Karnataka in-service candidates for DNB and Diploma courses. Detailed in-service eligibility conditions and procedures have not been released yet. They will be announced after KEA receives government directions.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026 can register. Candidates must also meet the eligibility conditions, submit the required documents and complete document verification at KEA.

Eligibility Requirement	Details
NEET PG Qualification	Must have scored at or above the prescribed minimum in NEET PG 2026
Educational Qualification	MBBS from a recognised medical college
Internship	Must be completed within the cutoff date set by NBEMS/NMC
Registration	Permanent or provisional State/Central Medical Council registration (see notes below)
Domicile Requirement	Depends on the seat type and clause claimed
State Eligibility	Non-Karnataka candidates can apply for open and other eligible seats
Age Requirement	Not Available
Other Requirements	Must not already hold a PG degree in any clinical specialty

Key eligibility points

• Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for reservation. They can register only if they have scored the minimum 50th percentile fixed for the General (UR) category.
• SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria apply to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates only.
• Candidates who already hold a PG degree in any clinical specialty cannot take admission to any PG degree or Diploma course.
• Foreign medical graduates must have qualified in the FMGE Screening Test and be registered with the medical council. They must have completed, or be likely to complete, their internship by the prescribed date.
• Foreign nationals need their qualification recognised by the relevant authority in their own country. They also need a temporary registration certificate for the PG course duration.

Eligibility clauses

Candidates select one of these clauses while applying. The clause decides which seats they can claim and which documents they must produce.

Clause	Who It Is For
a	Indian citizen who passed MBBS from a recognised institution in Karnataka
b	Studied ten academic years (1st to 12th) in Karnataka and passed MBBS from Karnataka
c	Studied ten academic years (1st to 12th) in Karnataka and passed MBBS from outside Karnataka
d	Child of an All India Service officer of Karnataka cadre who served outside the state during the candidate’s study
e	Child of a Union Government, or Union or Karnataka State Government undertaking employee who declared a Karnataka hometown and is liable to be transferred anywhere in India
f	Child of a Member of Parliament elected from Karnataka, for the period of study in New Delhi
g	Child of serving defence personnel or ex-servicemen who declared a Karnataka hometown at joining
y	Indian citizen who passed MBBS from a recognised institution outside Karnataka
z	OCI, PIO, NRI or foreign national with a recognised MBBS

For clauses b and c, the ten years of study must be completed in Government or Government-recognised institutions in Karnataka as on 31 March 2026. If a candidate took more than one year to pass a class, that class counts as one year only.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy

Karnataka applies reservation through a roster system fixed by the government. Reservation is available only to Karnataka candidates. Non-Karnataka candidates compete in the General (UR) category.

• Categories used in Karnataka: SC, ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B.
• Hyderabad-Karnataka region: Candidates with an Article 371(j) certificate can claim this reservation. Seats are marked with the suffix H (for example GMH, 1H, 2AH).
• SC internal reservation: Karnataka SC candidates must obtain a caste certificate that shows the internal category (SCA, SCB or SCC) and the RD number. Without it, they cannot select seats reserved for the SC category.
• How seats are searched: For any candidate, the system first looks for a seat in the General Merit (GM) category. If none is available, it checks the Hyderabad-Karnataka GM quota and then moves on to the candidate’s own reserved category. This is how reserved category candidates can also get seats in the open category on merit.
• PwD reservation: Applicable only to Karnataka candidates. Eligibility for benchmark disabilities follows the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. PwD candidates must appear for a medical examination at KEA on the notified dates. A candidate found ineligible can be disqualified at any stage.
• Religious and linguistic minority seats: These are available only in minority colleges and follow the eligibility conditions listed in the quota section.
• Certificates: Caste and caste-income certificates must be issued by the concerned Tahsildar. For SC/ST the format is Form-D, for Category-1 it is Form-E, and for 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B it is Form-F. For married women, the certificate must show the husband’s name and income.

Fee exemption for SC/ST (Karnataka candidates)

Annual Family Income	Government Seats	Private Seats
Below Rs.2.50 lakh	Exempted from paying fees	Pay full fees
Rs.2.50 lakh to below Rs.10 lakh	Pay 50% of the tuition fee	Pay full fees

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process

Karnataka runs 2 + 1 rounds followed by a stray vacancy round. Here is the process in order.

• Qualify in NEET PG 2026. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying score.
• Register online on the KEA website (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgneet2026/forms/login.aspx) and pay the registration fee.
• Book a slot for document verification, where required.
• Appear for document verification at KEA, Bengaluru, with originals and two sets of photocopies.
• Seat matrix is published on the KEA website. It shows college-wise, course-wise and category-wise seats and fees.
• Option entry (choice filling) is done once and applies to all rounds. A mock allotment is held first.
• Round 1 allotment is published. Candidates must select one of four choices.
• Round 2. Eligible candidates deposit original documents and take part. Choices are no longer available after Round 2.
• Round 3 (Mop-up). Candidates enter options afresh.
• Stray Vacancy Round for candidates who have not been allotted any seat in any round by KEA.
• Report to the college with the admission order, within the last date mentioned in it, and confirm joining on the KEA portal.

Participation in each round also depends on the conditions set by MCC from time to time.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process

Registration is online only. Offline or postal applications are not accepted.

• Visit the KEA website and open the PG Medical application link.
• Create your profile with your NEET PG 2026 roll number.
• Your name, parents’ names, date of birth, NBE score and mobile number are fetched from NBE data.
• An OTP is sent to the mobile number registered with NBE. Do not share it with anyone.
• Enter your eligibility clause code, reservation category, educational qualification and contact details. In-service candidates enter their in-service details.
• Upload your photograph, left thumb impression and signature.
• Pay the registration fee through the payment gateway.
• Review the form. You can edit, add or delete details any number of times before you select the declaration.
• Select the declaration only when everything is correct. After this, nothing can be changed.
• Take a print of the final application form. You will need it for document verification and option entry.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fees

Category	Registration Fee
SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD (Karnataka)	Rs.750
General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B (Karnataka)	Rs.1,500
Non-Karnataka candidates	Rs.4,000
NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals	Rs.7,000
Option entry for mock allotment (if not already entered)	Rs.750

The fee is paid through the online payment gateway. It is not refunded for any reason, so read the eligibility conditions before paying. Fees for a late registration have not been announced.

Documents Required for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates must bring originals along with two sets of photocopies. The documents below are required for all candidates. Additional documents depend on the clause and category claimed.

• Photo identity and address proof (PAN, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar or Ration Card)
• SSLC / 10th marks card (for date of birth)
• 2nd PUC / 12th marks card
• MBBS marks cards of all phases/years
• MBBS degree certificate
• Provisional degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Certificate from the head of institute that the college is recognised
• State/Central Medical Council registration certificate
• Eligibility certificate (other university)
• Undertaking on white paper and on Rs.100 e-stamp paper (Annexure 7)
• Article 371(j) certificate
• FMGE certificate
• Eligibility certificate from RGUHS and migration certificate
• Rural service bond (Rs.100 stamp paper, notarised) and three-year service undertaking (Rs.200 stamp paper, notarised)

Laminated marks cards, formats or certificates are not accepted at verification. Candidates who submit laminated documents will not be eligible for seat allotment.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling

Choice filling, also called option entry, decides which seats you can get. Karnataka follows some rules that differ from other states.

• Options are entered once. The priority list you enter before Round 1 applies to all online rounds. You cannot add fresh options for Round 2. You can only delete or reorder them. In Round 3 you enter options afresh.
• Enter more options than you think you need. Seats can open up after AIQ surrenders, new courses or additional intake approvals and consequential vacancies. Seats may be allotted even if they are not shown in the seat matrix when you enter your choices.
• Check fees first. Look at the fee for each college, course and seat type before adding it. Discuss your options with your parents.
• Only add courses you are willing to join. Allotment is done on merit and your options, and you cannot reject an allotted seat.

Mock allotment

After option entry, a mock allotment is run. It is only indicative. You do not report to any college. Use it to see the college-wise, course-wise and category-wise cutoff ranks and to revise your options. Your real result can differ, because other candidates may also change their choices. Edits are possible until the last date and time fixed for option entry.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted on the basis of merit, the priority of your options and the government roster. The system starts with Rank 1 and checks that candidate’s first option. If a seat is available in their category, it is allotted. If not, it moves down their list. This continues rank by rank until seats or candidates are exhausted.

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What After Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment?

After the Round 1 result, log in with your option entry ID and select one choice. If you do not select any choice, your seat is cancelled automatically and you cannot take part in further rounds.

Round 1

• Choice 1 – Accept the seat and join. Pay fees, submit originals, collect the admission order and report to the college.
• Choice 2 – Keep the seat and try for a better one (upgrade). Pay fees and submit originals when scheduled.
• Choice 3 – Give up the allotted seat and take part in Round 2 with your other options.
• Choice 4 – Not interested, or have a seat elsewhere.

Round 2

• There are no choices after Round 2. If you get a seat, you must pay the fees, download the admission order and report to the college by the last date.
• Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 must also submit their original documents to take part in Round 2.
• Candidates allotted a seat in AIQ Round 2 who did not join and exited with forfeiture can join Karnataka’s Round 2 by depositing original documents at KEA.
• Candidates admitted in Round 2 can take part in Round 3 for an upgrade.

Round 3 (Mop-up)

• Open to candidates not allotted any seat in Round 2, and to candidates who have joined the college allotted by KEA and want an upgrade.
• If you get a better seat, your earlier seat is cancelled. If you do not get one, your earlier seat stays.
• Candidates who joined a college through MCC, deemed university or other boards counselling are not eligible.

Stray Vacancy Round

Only candidates who were not allotted any PG Medical seat by KEA in any round can take part. Those who reported to a college after allotment from MCC, a deemed university or any other board, or who got a stray vacancy round seat from MCC, are not eligible.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process

• Download the admission order from the KEA portal after paying the prescribed fee.
• Report to the allotted college on or before the last date given in the admission order. No extension is given.
• Submit your documents. Original documents and the bonds (rural service bond and three-year undertaking) are submitted at the time of admission. RGUHS eligibility and migration certificates are submitted at the college where required.
• Pay the fees. SC/ST candidates follow the fee exemption rules above. NRI and Other seat candidates furnish a bank guarantee.
• Update your joining details on the KEA portal using your login ID. If you do not, your seat is cancelled even if you have physically joined.
• Join the course. The admission remains provisional, subject to the approval of the government, apex bodies and the concerned university.

If you do not want the seat

Not reporting to the college does not count as surrendering the seat. It is treated as seat blocking and can attract penalties and legal action. If you want to give up a seat, surrender it formally. Candidates who plan to join elsewhere should surrender the seat to KEA before the last date for option entry in the next round.

Original documents are returned to candidates who were not allotted a seat on their request. The candidate must come in person with the original verification slip and ID card.

Seat Forfeiture and Penalties

Situation	Penalty
Cancelling a Round 1 seat after admission, one day before Round 2	Rs.25,000 processing fee
Allotted a clinical seat in Round 2 and not joining by the last date	Rs.1,50,000 (Degree) / Rs.60,000 (Diploma). Not eligible for further rounds that year
Cancelling after the Round 2 joining date and before Mop-up	Rs.7,00,000 (Clinical Degree) / Rs.3,00,000 (Clinical Diploma)
Cancelling or surrendering after the Mop-up round	Rs.18,00,000 (Medical Clinical Degree or Diploma) plus forfeiture of fees paid. Must be done in person at the Directorate of Medical Education
Pre-clinical seats (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine)	Rs.1,00,000 and fees forfeited
Para-clinical seats (Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine)	Rs.2,00,000 (Degree) / Rs.75,000 (Diploma) and tuition fees forfeited

Non-in-service candidates who cancel or surrender a seat after the last date of admission cannot take a management quota or any other PG seat for three years. Candidates who surrender or do not join after allotment also face this three-year restriction.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy

Karnataka has several bond and service conditions. Read them carefully before choosing a seat.

Bond / Undertaking	Details
Compulsory rural service	One year of compulsory service in a Government hospital in an urban area after completing the PG course, under the Karnataka compulsory service law. Applies to all categories of candidates in Government, private and deemed colleges, except those who have already done compulsory rural service after MBBS. Bond on Rs.100 stamp paper, notarised (Annexure-1). Only temporary registration is given until the service is completed
Three-year Government service	Candidates selecting Government seats, including AIQ, must give an undertaking to serve the Government for a minimum of three years after the course, if the Government desires. On Rs.200 stamp paper, notarised (Annexure-2)
Penalty for not serving	Rs.50,00,000 (PG Medical Degree) / Rs.25,00,000 (PG Medical Diploma)
Bond for leaving the course	Rs.10,00,000 (Degree) / Rs.4,00,000 (Diploma) if the candidate leaves the course after the last date of admission. Pre-clinical seats: Rs.1,00,000. Para-clinical seats: Rs.1,00,000 (Degree) / Rs.75,000 (Diploma). Fees paid are forfeited in these cases
In-service candidates	Bond to serve the Government for a minimum of ten years

Candidates who leave a course before completion must also pay the entire course fee and stipend to the college.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix

The seat matrix lists college-wise, course-wise and category-wise seats and the fee for each. Check it carefully before filling options. It also helps you understand your chances in different categories. The table will be updated once the seat matrix is announced.

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Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List

The merit list decides each candidate’s turn in allotment. Seats are allotted in order of merit, based on NEET PG 2026 performance, together with the options entered and the reservation roster. This section will be updated once the official details are announced.

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Only candidates who complete online registration, fee payment and offline document verification are eligible for online seat allotment. When the list is published, check your name, category, clause and rank carefully. Raise any concern with KEA promptly.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes

College Type	Link
Private PG Medical Institutes	Click Here
Government PG Medical Institutes	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?

A. Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru.

Q. When does Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration start and end?

A. Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration opened at 11:00 AM on 5 October 2026. The last date without late fee is 15 October 2026.

Q. Who is eligible to participate in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?

A. Candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026 and meet the eligibility clauses for the seat they want. Candidates who already hold a clinical PG degree are not eligible.

Q. Can candidates from other states participate in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?

A. If they have scored the minimum 50th percentile fixed for General (UR). They are not eligible for reservation.

Q. What is the Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration fee?

A. Registration fee for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is Rs.750 for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD, Rs.1,500 for General/2A/2B/3A/3B, Rs.4,000 for non-Karnataka candidates and Rs.7,000 for NRI/OCI/PIO/foreign nationals. The fee is non-refundable.

Q. How do I book a slot for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 document verification?

A. Slot booking is done through the link on the KEA website. It started on 7 October 2026. Bring originals and two sets of photocopies on your slot date. No one can attend on your behalf.

Q. What happens if I do not report to the allotted college?

A. The seat is cancelled, the fee paid can be forfeited, you cannot take part in later rounds, and penalties or legal action may follow.

Q. What is the bond policy in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026?

A. One year of compulsory urban Government hospital service after the course, plus a three-year Government service undertaking for Government seats. Penalties apply for leaving the course or not serving.