Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Dates & How to Apply

The Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 is conducted for approximately 9,345 MBBS seats and 3,445 BDS seats offered in Karnataka. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the complete schedule of Karnataka NEET Counselling on their certified websites. As of now, the official dates are not announced. It is anticipated to begin by the first or second week of July 2025. Here we clarify the important dates, documents required, registration procedure and how to maximize your seat allotment preference in this guide.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 Schedule & Important Dates

As per the recent reports from unofficial sources, The KEA NEET counselling 2025 is expected to begin in July 2025, soon after the NEET UG 2025 result declaration by NTA. The dates are not confirmed, but you can check the tentative timeline:

Note: To check the final dates, students need to wait and monitor the official KEA website – kea.kar.nic.in as the official counseling details will be released here.

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Karnataka NEET UG 2025 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Before you enrol, you must be able to satisfy the following conditions:

• Have the required NEET UG 2025 percentile.

• Resident of Karnataka or who is otherwise eligible under Non- Karnataka quota.

• Should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects.

• Has to meet the conditions of KEA with respect to the for category and minority seat reservations (when applicable).

Must Read: NEET 2025 Seat Matrix OUT

List of Documents Required for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025

You will have to upload and confirm the following:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard

• Mark Sheets of Class 10 and 12 and passing certificate

• Domicile Certificate (state quota)

• Caste / Category Certificate (If required)

• Income Certificate (where concession fee/ scholarship is available)

• Study Certificate (Class 1 to 12 if applicable)

• Confirmation of Identity (Aadhaar Card / PAN / Voter ID)

• Recent passport size Photographs

How to Apply for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 Onli

To have a smooth registration, follow a step by step guide:

• Check KEA official website: kea.kar.nic.in

• Go to the link that reads “NEET UG 2025- Medical / Dental Counselling Registration” or similar.

• Enter your information: NEET roll number, personal data and educational data.

• Submission of Scanned Documents according to KEA guidelines.

• Pay Registration fee online (value depending on category).

• Take a copy of the slip to use in later times.

• Be present at the session of document verification (online or offline).

Karnataka NEET 2025 Choice Filling & Locking Procedure

Upon confirmation, participate in the choice filling:

• Enter with your KEA credentials.

• Choose the colleges and courses which you want to apply (Govt, Pvt, or Deemed).

• Arrange them according to preference.

• Lock your options before the deadline date. They are fixed after being locked.

Tip: Select a mix of aspirational, moderate, forgivable choices depending on your NEET UG 2025 rank.

Read More: What Questions Are Asked in NEET Counselling?

Karnataka NEET UG 2025 Seat Allotment Process

KEA conducts round-wise seat allotment based on:

• NEET 2025 rank

• Reservation category

• College/course preference

• Availability of seats

Candidates should download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college in the stipulated time to ratify the admission.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025 for Government & Private Colleges

Karnataka offers MBBS and BDS seats through:

• Government Medical Colleges

• Private Medical Colleges

• Deemed Universities

• Minority Institutions (Linguistic/Religious)

85 percent of government seats and a number of private college seats are under state quota and the remaining can be covered using the All India Quota (AIQ)/management/NRI quota.

Karnataka NEET UG 2025 Counselling Registration Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the official website for Karnataka NEET UG 2025 counselling?

A: kea.kar.nic.in., the link has been shared above.

Q. When will Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 start?

A. It is probably going to commence in July 2025 following NEET UG results.

Q. Is choice filling mandatory in KEA NEET 2025 counselling?

A. Yes. Seat allotment will not be possible without choice filling.

Q. How many rounds of Karnataka NEET counselling are there?

A. There are 2 rounds normally and then mop up and stray available rounds.

Q. Can students from other states apply to Karnataka NEET counselling?

A. Yes under non-domicile or management quota but not under state quota.

Be it a government seat or privately going to the medical, the basic idea behind succeeding is to have knowledge of the Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 dates, Karnataka NEET counselling 2025 registration and choice filing procedure. One is expected to stay updated on the news at kea.kar.nic.in and complete all papers to be submitted in advance to eliminate last moment stress.

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Since a single right decision in the process of counselling can define your medical life!