No, Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has not made it mandatory for candidates to apply for the UGCET. Candidates who fill out the UGCET application form or Karnataka NEET form are eligible to participate in KEA NEET UG counselling.
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Karnataka leads the MBBS seats list in 2026, with the highest number of seats- 15,395. In 2026, NMC has added 1,300 MBBS seats in Karnataka.
Getting an MBBS seat in Karnataka with 300 marks in NEET is possible, but only through private colleges or deemed universities or management/NRI quotas.
The Karnataka MBBS registration 2026 has been opened by KEA. Candidates can register for Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 now.
Yes, several private medical colleges in Karnataka accept admission through the management or NRI quota at a comparatively lower NEET score, though fees are significantly higher than government seats. Some of the top private colleges are mentionedbelow -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
INR 13.66 lakh | |
INR 30 lakh | |
| Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Medical Courses | INR 6.91 lakh |
INR 5.40 lakh | |
INR 86.40 lakh | |
INR 1.25 Cr |
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1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
One of the oldest and most reputed government medical colleges in Karnataka with a large teaching hospital and high clinical exposure.
Strong NEET cutoffs and excellent clinical training environment.
2. Mysore Medical College a
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