Introduction
The NEET UG Karnataka Cut Off 2025 is the minimum score required for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges across Karnataka. The cutoff varies based on category, quota (state/AIQ), and college preferences. Candidates aspiring for Karnataka medical colleges must meet the required NEET UG cut-off marks to secure admission.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the expected cut-off marks for 2025, previous trends, and factors affecting Karnataka’s medical admissions.
Types of NEET UG Karnataka Cut Off 2025
The cut-off for NEET UG admissions in Karnataka is divided into:
All India Quota (AIQ) Cut-Off – 15% of total seats reserved for students from all over India. Counselling is conducted by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
State Quota Cut-Off – 85% of seats reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates. Counselling is conducted by KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority).
Private & Deemed University Cut-Off – Separate cut-off criteria for private medical colleges and deemed universities in Karnataka.
Management Quota Cut-Off – Higher cut-off compared to state quota seats, applicable for private colleges.
Expected NEET UG Karnataka Cut Off 2025
The expected cut-off for NEET UG 2025 Karnataka is based on trends from previous years.
Expected NEET UG Karnataka Government Medical Colleges Cut-Off 2025 (State Quota)
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Marks) | Government MBBS Colleges |
| General | 520-550 | ✅ |
| OBC | 500-530 | ✅ |
| SC | 400-430 | ✅ |
| ST | 380-420 | ✅ |
| EWS | 510-540 | ✅ |
| PwD | 300-350 | ✅ |
Expected NEET UG Karnataka Cut-Off 2025 (All India Quota – 15%)
| Category | Expected AIQ Cut-Off (Marks) |
| General | 600-620 |
| OBC | 590-610 |
| SC | 500-520 |
| ST | 480-500 |
| EWS | 590-615 |
Top Government Medical Colleges in Karnataka & Expected Cut-Off 2025
| Medical College | Expected Cut-Off (General Category) |
| Bangalore Medical College | 620+ |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | 580+ |
| Mysore Medical College | 600+ |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | 570+ |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences | 550+ |
Private Medical Colleges in Karnataka – Expected NEET Cut-Off 2025
| College Name | State Quota Cut-Off | Management Quota Cut-Off |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 540+ | 350+ |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College | 530+ | 340+ |
| JSS Medical College | 520+ | 330+ |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences | 510+ | 320+ |
| KIMS, Bangalore | 500+ | 310+ |
Factors Affecting NEET UG Karnataka Cut-Off 2025
📌 Difficulty Level of NEET UG 2025 – A tougher paper leads to a lower cut-off, while an easier paper results in a higher cut-off.
📌 Number of Candidates Appearing – A higher number of applicants increases competition, raising the cut-off.
📌 Total MBBS/BDS Seats Available – More seats lead to a slightly lower cut-off, whereas fewer seats increase competition.
📌 Reservation Policy – Category-wise reservation impacts the overall seat distribution and cut-off marks.
📌 Previous Year Trends – The cut-off is usually predicted based on past-year data.
Previous Year NEET UG Karnataka Cut-Off Trends
| Year | General Cut-Off (State Quota) | SC Cut-Off | ST Cut-Off |
| 2024 | 540 | 420 | 400 |
| 2023 | 530 | 410 | 390 |
| 2022 | 520 | 400 | 380 |
Conclusion
The NEET UG Karnataka Cut-Off 2025 is expected to be competitive, especially for government medical colleges. Candidates should aim for higher scores to secure seats in top Karnataka medical colleges. Regularly checking KEA and MCC updates is essential for staying informed about official cut-offs and seat allotment.
For the latest notifications, visit the official KEA website. Best of luck with your NEET UG 2025 journey.