Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: Official Process, Seat Matrix, Management & NRI Quota

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-based state admission process for postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) across government, private, and minority medical colleges, administered online by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bangalore.

Unlike many other states, KEA allows non-domicile candidates from across India to participate directly in private college open quota admissions.

1. Government Quota (G-Quota / 50% State Quota)

• Comprises 50% of postgraduate seats in Karnataka Government Medical Colleges (remaining 50% goes to AIQ); a designated share is also reserved in private non-minority and minority colleges.
• Reserved for bonafide domiciliaries of Karnataka or MBBS graduates from an NMC-recognized institution within the state; reservations apply for SC, ST, OBC (1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), and in-service medical officers.
• Fee: Approx. Rs. 1,23,400 per annum in government colleges; approx. Rs. 7,83,108 per annum for G-Quota seats in private colleges.

2. Private / Open Quota (P-Quota / OPN / GMP)

• Open merit seats across private colleges like St. John's Medical College, KIMS, Vydehi Institute, BGS Global, and M.S. Ramaiah Medical College.
• Open to NEET PG qualified aspirants nationwide; Karnataka domicile not mandatory.
• Fee: Approx. Rs. 13,87,994 per annum for prime clinical specialties.

3. NRI Quota & Foreign / Management Quota (N-Quota / Q-Quota)

• Dedicated NRI Quota (up to 15% of institutional intake) and Management Q-Quota seats reserved across private colleges.
• Open to NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, foreign nationals, and NRI-sponsored Indian candidates.
• Fee: Approx. Rs. 30,00,000 to Rs. 80,40,000 per annum (3-year packages at top private institutes can reach Rs. 1.75 to 2.40 Crore). Deemed Universities (KMC Manipal, Yenepoya, JSS Mysuru) allocate NRI/management seats via MCC Deemed University counselling.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Must have qualified NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBEMS with the mandatory minimum qualifying percentile (50th Gen/EWS, 40th SC/ST/OBC, 45th UR-PwD).
• Must possess a recognized MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate from an NMC-recognized institution.
• Must have completed or be scheduled to complete the mandatory 12-month rotatory internship by the official NMC cutoff (expected September 30, 2026).
• Must hold permanent/provisional registration from NMC, KMC, or any valid State Medical Council; non-Karnataka registrants must obtain KMC registration within one month of admission.
• G-Quota: Must hold a valid Karnataka domicile/nativity certificate proving 10+ years of study/residence, or MBBS from a Karnataka institution. Non-Karnataka candidates are eligible only for P-Quota and N/Q-Quota seats.
• NRI Quota: candidate or sponsor must hold documented NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National status; sponsor must be a first-degree blood relative if applicable; sworn affidavit on Rs. 200 stamp paper, sponsor passport, overseas residence proof, and NRE/NRO bank statements are required.

KARNATAKA NEET-PG Quota Details

Document Required

General Academic & Identification Documents

• NEET PG 2026 Admit Card & Official Scorecard/Rank Letter
• KEA PGET-2026 Application Form Printout & Fee Receipt
• KEA Confidential Verification Slip
• MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate
• MBBS All Academic Years Mark Sheets
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
• Permanent/Provisional Medical Registration Certificate
• Class 10 (SSLC) & Class 12 (2nd PUC) Certificates
• Valid Government Photo ID Proof
• KEA Provisional Seat Allotment Letter & Admission Order
• 10 Passport-Size Photographs

Domicile & Category Documents (G-Quota)

• Karnataka Domicile / Nativity Certificate
• Study Certificates from 1st Standard to MBBS Final Year
• Caste/Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC categories)
• Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate (Article 371-J)
• PwD Certificate
• In-Service Certificate & NOC

Additional Documents for NRI Quota (N-Quota)

• NRI Status Certificate
• Sponsor's Passport & Visa
• Proof of Relationship
• Sponsorship Undertaking Affidavit
• NRE/NRO Bank Account Statement

KARNATAKA NEET-PG Tentative Dates

How to apply

The application workflow for Karnataka NEET PG 2026 across all quotas (G-Quota, P-Quota, N/Q-Quota) is conducted strictly online via the Karnataka Examinations Authority portal.

Official Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ | Counselling Authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bangalore

1. Portal Registration: Register on the KEA portal for PGET-2026 with your NEET PG Roll Number, Testing ID, All India Rank, Name, DOB, email, and mobile number.
2. Payment of Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable fee (approx. Rs. 1,000 Karnataka SC/ST/Cat-1; Rs. 2,000 Karnataka General/OBC; Rs. 5,000 Non-Karnataka/NRI/Foreign National).
3. Form Filling & Quota Claim: Complete academic history, internship details, and select Government Quota, Private Open Quota, or NRI/Management Quota.
4. Uploading Scanned Documents: Upload photograph, signature, NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship certificate, registration certificate, domicile/study certificate, and NRI affidavits.
5. Document Verification & Verification Slip: Attend online/offline verification; KEA issues a confidential secret key required for option entry.
6. Option Entry: Enter and prioritize preferred colleges and specialties using the secret key; lock options before deadline.
7. Allotment & Physical Reporting: Check round-wise results, pay institutional fees, download the KEA Admission Order, and report physically to the allotted college for verification.

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