Karnataka NEET counselling 2024 stray vacancy round starts from 19th Nov, 2024. Complete schedule is out. Candidates who want to take admission in Karnataka, should participate in Karnataka NEET UG counselling events. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the conducting authority of all the counselling events. The process is completely online and candidate need to visit KEA official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
The counselling will be done for both all government and private medical colleges in Karnataka. The counselling will go through several rounds. There are two main rounds of the counselling and if seats are vacant mop-up round counselling will be held. There may be another counselling round named stray vacancy round. Candidates who are seeking MBBS admission in India may participate in counselling.
Karnataka NEET Counselling Highlights
| Particular | Description |
| Name of Counselling | Karnataka NEET Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Education Authority |
| Counselling Starting Date | 2nd Week of June 2024 |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| No.of Government MBBS Seats in Karnataka | 3200 |
| No.of Private MBBS Seats in Karnataka | 7745 |
| No.of Government BDS Seats in Karnataka | 3405 |
| No.of Private BDS Seats in Karnataka | 3545 |
| Official website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| Date of NEET Exam | 5th May, 2024 |
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2024 schedule
Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Counselling 2024
| Events | Dates |
| Display of Seat Matrix with Fee structure | 19th Nov, 2024 |
| Candidates to pay course fee | 20th Nov to 22nd Nov, 2024 |
| Option Entry | 20th Nov to 24th Nov, 2024 |
| Provisional seat allotment | 25th Nov, 2024 |
| Final Seat Allotment | 26th Nov, 2024 |
| Payment of Balance if any | 26th Nov to 28th Nov, 2024 |
| Last date to report the allotted college with documents | 29th Nov, 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2024
Eligibility criteria for KEA NEET counselling is same as other state. The candidate must meet following eligibility criteria to get MBBS admission in Karnataka.
- Candidates must have successfully quality NEET-2024.
- Candidates must have passed the 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) or class 12th or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- For candidates belonging to certain reserved categories (SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), the minimum requirement is 40% aggregate marks in these subjects.
- Be an Indian citizen/OCI/NRI with valid certificates.
- Non-Karnataka residents are not eligible for NEET MBBS Counselling under the reservation criteria in the state.
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2024 Registration Process
In order to participate in the counselling process, candidates must register online. There are various steps in the counselling process to follow-
Registration and Login
Visit the KEA official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ to register. Complete your registration by entering personal details such as name, parents name, DOB, email and mobile number. Create your unique password and don’t share with anyone.
Fill the application form
After creating login details, fill the application form. In this step you will require to enter contact information, corresponding address, category. Also submit acadmic details as per requirements.
Upload documents
In this step you need to upload all the required documents. Upload scanned copy of coloured photograph, scan copy of signature and thumb impression.
Pay the prescribed application fee
Now pay the prescribed application fee as per category. Candidates may pay the registration fee at official portal through debit/credit cards, net banking or e-challan. After submission of payment complete the application form and download confirmation page.
| Category | Application fee |
| General | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 500 |
| Non-Karnataka candidates | Rs. 2,000 |
| NRI/OCI/PIO | Rs 5,000 |
Choice filling
Login again using id and password to start the choice filling. The list of colleges will be appeared add them to your choice list. You can add new colleges and re-arrange them as per your choice. Save the list and lock your choices.
Check the allotment
KEA will publish allotment result publicly on its official website, check it out.
Report to college
Visit the college with your allotment letter and supporting documents to confirm you admission.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Document Requirements
Here is the list of documents to submit in the counselling process-
- NEET admit card 2024
- NEET rank card 2024
- Class 10th mark sheet
- Class 12th mark sheet
- A valid photo Id proof (Aadhaar card/ Passport/ Driving License/ Pan Card)
- Recent passport size photograph
- Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
- Caste Certificate
- Online registration slip
- Receipt depicting the successful deposition of security money
Karnataka Medical Colleges Seat Intake
| Name of the College | Total Seats |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore | 250 |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | 150 |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan | 150 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | 200 |
| Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | 150 |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur | 150 |
| Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College, Gulbarga | 100 |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | 150 |
| Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College, Bangalore | 100 |
| Mysore Medical College, Mysore | 150 |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi | 150 |
| Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag | 150 |
| Chamrajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka | 150 |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar | 150 |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri | 150 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | 100 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 150 |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 150 |
| Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | 100 |
| MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore | 150 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 150 |
| A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore | 150 |
| Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore | 250 |
| Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga | 100 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur | 150 |
| Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur | 100 |
| S Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot | 150 |
| S D M College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad | 100 |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga | 150 |
| Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | 150 |
| Father Mullers Institue of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore | 150 |
| KVG Medical College, Sullia | 100 |
| JJM Medical College, Davangere | 245 |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 150 |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka | 150 |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 150 |
| East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 150 |
| St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore | 150 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum | 200 |
FAQs
You have Class 11 and Class 12 from a Karnataka state. Additionally, one of your parents must have studied for seven years in Karnataka.
Yes, students from other states can participate in Karnataka NEET counselling.
NEET qualified candidates may participate in counselling process conducted by KEA with valid NEET score. Karnataka reserves 85% seats for state residents.
There is prescribed registration fee to participate in counselling. For general category Rs.1000/-, reserved – Rs.500/-, for non-Karnataka candidates Rs.2000/-. Candidates belonging to NRI/OCI/PIO require to pay Rs.5000/-.
