Introduction
The NEET UG Karnataka Eligibility Criteria 2025 outlines the requirements for students who wish to secure admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges across Karnataka. Candidates must meet specific age, domicile, educational, and category-related criteria to be eligible for the admission process.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria for Karnataka medical admissions under state quota, private quota, and management quota for NEET UG 2025.
Who Conducts NEET UG Karnataka Admissions?
Admissions to medical and dental colleges in Karnataka are managed by:
1️⃣ KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) – Conducts state quota counselling for 85% of government and private medical seats.
2️⃣ MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) – Conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for 15% government medical seats.
To participate in NEET UG Karnataka Counselling 2025, candidates must first qualify for NEET UG 2025 and meet the required eligibility conditions.
NEET UG Karnataka Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Age Criteria
✔️ Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025.
✔️ Maximum age: No upper age limit as per the latest NMC guidelines.
- Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum qualifying marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology):
- General Category – 50% aggregate
- OBC/SC/ST Category – 40% aggregate
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities) – 45% aggregate
- NEET UG 2025 Qualification
- Candidates must appear for NEET UG 2025 and secure the minimum cut-off percentile as per their category:
| Category | Minimum NEET Percentile |
| General | 50th percentile |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile |
| PwD (General) | 45th percentile |
NEET UG Karnataka Domicile Criteria 2025
To be eligible for 85% state quota seats in Karnataka, candidates must fulfill the domicile conditions:
✅ Karnataka Domicile Candidates
- The candidate must have completed at least 7 years of schooling (from Class 1 to 12) in Karnataka.
- Either of the parents must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years and provide proof of residency.
✅ Non-Karnataka Candidates
- Non-domicile students can apply for private medical colleges under the management quota.
- However, they cannot apply for government MBBS seats under the state quota.
Category-Wise Eligibility for Karnataka NEET UG 2025
| Category | Eligibility for State Quota |
| Karnataka General Category | ✅ Eligible if domicile conditions are met |
| OBC (Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | ✅ Eligible with a valid caste certificate |
| SC/ST | ✅ Eligible with caste & domicile proof |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ✅ Eligible with a valid EWS certificate |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka Region | ✅ Eligible under 8% regional reservation |
| Non-Karnataka Candidates | ❌ Not eligible for state quota (Only private seats) |
| NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals | ❌ Not eligible for state quota (Only NRI quota seats) |
Seat Distribution in NEET UG Karnataka Counselling 2025
The available seats in Karnataka medical colleges are divided into:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) – Open to all candidates across India, managed by MCC.
- 85% State Quota – Reserved for Karnataka domicile students.
- Private College Seats – Available to both Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates.
- Management Quota – Available in private colleges, with higher cut-off and fees.
Documents Required for Karnataka NEET UG Admission 2025
During registration and document verification, candidates must submit:
📌 NEET UG 2025 Scorecard & Admit Card
📌 Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates
📌 Domicile Certificate (for Karnataka candidates)
📌 Caste & Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
📌 EWS Certificate (if applicable)
📌 Study Certificate from Class 1 to 12 (for domicile proof)
📌 Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
📌 Recent Passport-Size Photographs
Important Dates for NEET UG Karnataka Admission 2025 (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date |
| NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 2025 |
| NEET UG 2025 Result | June 2025 |
| Karnataka Counselling Registration | July 2025 |
| Document Verification | July 2025 |
| Round 1 Counselling | August 2025 |
| Round 2 Counselling | September 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round | October 2025 |
Conclusion
The NEET UG Karnataka Eligibility Criteria 2025 is essential for students applying for MBBS/BDS admissions in Karnataka medical colleges. Candidates must meet the domicile, age, educational, and category-based requirements to secure a seat under the state quota or private quota.
For the latest updates, visit the official KEA website. Best of luck with your medical career.