KEA NEET UG Counselling for MBBS & BDS in Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in Karnataka's medical and dental colleges. This counselling process is for admission to both government and private colleges in the state.
Website:- https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew
Categories for Admission:
MBBS and BDS seats in Karnataka are filled under various categories:
- Government Seats: These are seats in government medical and dental colleges. Admission is based on NEET UG rank and KEA counselling.
- Private Seats: These are seats in private medical and dental colleges. A significant portion of these seats is also filled through KEA counselling based on NEET UG rank.
- NRI/Management Quota Seats: Private colleges have a certain percentage of seats reserved for NRI/Management quota. The admission process for these seats may vary and is usually conducted by the respective colleges.
- Other Reservation Categories: There are also reservation categories for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and other special categories as per government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who fulfill NEET Eligibility Criteria are only eligible to participate in the counselling process.
- Candidates should have passed class XII with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their subjects from the Karnataka board. (reserved categories are given a relaxation of 10%)
- Candidates must have secured at least 50 percentile in NEET.
- Applicants should be medically fit as per the physical standard eligibility rules.
- The candidate’s minimum age should be 17 years as of December 31, 2025
- Candidates must possess a domicile of origin in Karnataka. Applicants whose parents are working in Karnataka as Govt. of India employee/s are also eligible for admission.
Guidelines for Karnataka CET Candidates
- Candidates who have been assigned ranks in UGCET 2025 need to complete the document verification.
- Candidates will also have to download the verification slip from the KEA portal to become eligible for admission to Medical and Dental colleges.
- If a candidate is eligible to claim a reservation under Linguistic minority or NRI ward seat or under category 2 to 8 in St. John Medical College will have to claim the same in the online application form.
- If a candidate has not registered for UGCET 2025 but qualified NEET 2025 will have to complete the online registration process by providing all the required details.
- If a candidate has registered for UGCET and paid the registration fees but did not appear for the document verification due to low scores in UGCET 2025 will also have to appear for document verification if they have cracked NEET 2025.
Guideline for Non-Karnataka Candidates
- Non-Karnataka candidates who have qualified NEET 2025 will have to complete the online registration process by providing all the required details.
Document Required
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Karnataka candidates only).
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- The final printout of the Online Application Form.
- Proof of having paid the application fees
- Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI
- Navigating Karnataka's NEET UG 2025 counseling process can be quite complex and challenging, especially with the online registration. For comprehensive guidance on KEA NEET UG counseling, candidates are strongly advised to reach out to us at +91 7676610620 to ensure a smoother experience. Proceed with caution, as seeking assistance can help clarify the process and prevent potential difficulties.
How to apply
Step 1: Enter all the details ONLINE by browsing the URL on the website http://kea.kar.nic.in by selecting “UGNEET-2025 Online Registration”. After the completion of entry of all the details, candidates will receive an OTP to their registered mobile phone number. Enter the OTP and complete the registration.
Step 2: Pay the fees by following the payment gateway procedures. Start entering the details stage by stage. Completely enter all the details without any mistakes.
Step 3: Upload the scanned copy of the recent passport size Colour Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression in JPG / JPEG format separately.
Step 4: Select the declaration and complete the process before selecting the declaration. Check and verify the entries.
Step 5: Take a printout of the application form on A-4 Size paper, and the same copy should be produced for document verification.
