Karnataka Examinations Authority ยท UGNEET 2025
Schedule & Admission Process
Medical ยท Dental ยท Ayurveda ยท Unani ยท Homeopathy
Counselling Process โ Step by Step
1
Online Registration
- Visit KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025
- Login with User ID & Password
- Enter all details stage by stage โ no changes allowed after submission
- Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression (JPEG)
- โ Take draft print, verify ALL entries, then submit declaration
- Pay registration fee via payment gateway
- Print application on A-4 paper โ needed at verification
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2
Document Verification
- Pre-Verification Day: Special category certs, PWD medical exam (10amโ2pm; report 9:30am), Kannada Language Test (3:30โ4:30pm)
- Day 1: Rank 1โ3,00,000 โ 9:15am ยท Rank 3,00,001โ6,00,000 โ 1:45pm
- Day 2: Rank 6,00,001โ10,00,000 โ 9:15am ยท Last Rank โ 1:45pm
- Venue: KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore
- Carry originals + one set attested photocopies
- Receive Verification Slip before leaving counter โ check all details immediately
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3
Option Entry & Mock Allotment
- Begins after Government notifies seat matrix
- One Time Option Entry โ options from Round 1 carry forward to all rounds
- No limit on number of options; enter in priority order
- Mock allotment conducted before Round 1 โ indicative only
- โ Use mock result to revise, delete or add options before deadline
- New options can be added if colleges are added after Round 1
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4
Seat Allotment & Admission
- Round 1 allotment published on KEA website
- Round 2: unfilled, surrendered, cancelled + newly added seats
- Stray Vacancy Round โ online only, per NMC directive
- Download admission order from KEA portal
- โ Report to allotted college within prescribed dates
- Surrender ONLY to KEA in writing โ not at college
How to Apply Online โ 6 Steps
1
Browse Portal
Select "UGNEET-2025 Online Registration" on KEA website
2
Login & Fill
Enter User ID, Password; fill all details stage by stage accurately
3
Upload Files
Photo, Signature & Left Thumb in JPG/JPEG format separately
4
Verify & Declare
Take draft print, verify entries, make corrections, then accept declaration
5
Pay Fees
Credit/Debit card or Internet Banking via payment gateway
6
Print & Keep
Print application on A-4 paper; produce at document verification
Key Facts at a Glance
Conducting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Malleshwaram, Bangalore
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Malleshwaram, Bangalore
Courses Covered
MBBS ยท BDS ยท BAMS ยท BUMS ยท BHMS โ Government & Private colleges in Karnataka
MBBS ยท BDS ยท BAMS ยท BUMS ยท BHMS โ Government & Private colleges in Karnataka
All Rounds Online
ALL counselling rounds including Stray Vacancy conducted online only as per NMC directive
ALL counselling rounds including Stray Vacancy conducted online only as per NMC directive
Legal Jurisdiction
Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka. Any grievance โ appeal to Addl. Chief Secretary, Education Dept. within 15 days
Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka. Any grievance โ appeal to Addl. Chief Secretary, Education Dept. within 15 days
Contact KEA
080-23 460 460 (10 Lines, 8amโ8pm)
keauthority-ka@nic.in
080-23 460 460 (10 Lines, 8amโ8pm)
keauthority-ka@nic.in
AYUSH Seats
85% seats in Govt/Aided + all seats in Private AYUSH colleges allotted via KEA. Non-KA candidates: notified seats only
85% seats in Govt/Aided + all seats in Private AYUSH colleges allotted via KEA. Non-KA candidates: notified seats only
Registration Portal
Available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025
Available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025
Compulsory Rural Service
All MBBS admittees must serve 1 year in Govt rural hospital after course completion. Submit sworn affidavit at admission.
All MBBS admittees must serve 1 year in Govt rural hospital after course completion. Submit sworn affidavit at admission.
Critical Warnings
Online applications ONLY โ no offline/postal forms
Apply personally; no representatives or mediators
Information once submitted cannot be changed by KEA
Fake certificates โ seat cancellation + criminal prosecution
Beware of touts/brokers claiming to guarantee seats
Do not share application number, password or mobile with others
Surrender seat only to KEA in writing; not at college
Visit KEA website at least twice daily for updates
Karnataka UGNEET 2025 ยท Chapter 3 & 4
Eligibility Criteria
Academic qualifications, qualifying marks & eligibility clauses for Karnataka candidates
NEET-UG 2025 Qualifying Marks (Percentile)
50th
UR / EWS
Marks range: 686 โ 144
Also applies to all Non-Karnataka candidates regardless of category
Also applies to all Non-Karnataka candidates regardless of category
40th
OBC / SC / ST
Marks range: 143 โ 113
SC/ST/OBC criteria applies to Karnataka candidates ONLY
SC/ST/OBC criteria applies to Karnataka candidates ONLY
45th
UR / EWS & PH
Marks range: 143 โ 127
OBC/SC/ST + PH โ 40th percentile (126โ113)
OBC/SC/ST + PH โ 40th percentile (126โ113)
Academic Eligibility for All Seats
๐ Qualifying Exam
Exam2nd PUC / 12th Std
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
MediumEnglish as one language
Min Marks (UR)50% aggregate in PCB
Min Marks (Reserved)40% (SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)
๐ฎ๐ณ Citizenship & NEET
CitizenshipCitizen of India required
NEET QualificationMust qualify UGNEET-2025
Merit RankUGNEET-2025 All India Rank
SupplementaryNot eligible for G seats
๐ซ Not Eligible Ifโฆ
Did not pass all subjectsin qualifying exam
Withdrew subjectto reappear (improvement)
Obtained seat (prev yr)and didn't surrender
Already studyingMedical/Dental course
๐ PWD Reservation
Reservation5% of Government seats
Min Disability40% or above
Medical ExamAs per KEA schedule (10amโ1pm)
CommitteeExecutive Director KEA + specialists
ENT CandidatesBring BERA & Audio Report
๐ Non-Karnataka โ Quick View
ReservationNOT eligible
Min Marks50th Percentile (UR only)
SC/ST/OBC benefitKarnataka candidates only
Seats accessibleOPN + NRI + Q seats
Full detailsโ See "Other State" tab
๐ NRI / OCI / PIO
Seats15% NRI quota (KPCF/KRLMPCA/AMPCK)
DefinitionAs per IT Act 1961 Sec 115C(e) & 6
VerificationMust appear in person
Ward CertificateEmbassy-issued cert (within 6 months)
Karnataka Eligibility Clauses for Government Seats (A to O)
Who needs these clauses? Only Karnataka candidates claiming Government seats (G) must satisfy at least one clause below. Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for Government seats under any clause.
Clause A Most Common
Studied & passed in Karnataka Govt/recognised institutions for min. 7 academic years (1stโ12th Std); appeared SSLC or 2nd PUC from Karnataka
Clause B
Studied & passed 1st & 2nd PUC / 11th & 12th in Karnataka; either parent studied in Karnataka for min. 7 years
Clause C Kannada Test Required
Mother tongue Kannada/Tulu/Kodava/Beary; parent domiciled in Karnataka; candidate studied outside Karnataka; must pass Kannada Language Test (min. 12 marks)
Clause D Kannada Test Required
Mother tongue Kannada/Tulu/Kodava/Beary; studied 7 years in disputed Kannada-speaking areas of Maharashtra/Kerala; must pass Kannada Language Test
Clause E
Son/daughter of Defence personnel posted in Karnataka โฅ1 year during candidate's PUC study; studied & passed from Karnataka Govt/recognised institution
Clause F Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of serving Defence personnel from Karnataka (declared Karnataka as hometown when joining service)
Clause G
Son/daughter of Defence personnel posted in J&K or North-East; served in Karnataka โฅ1 yr; family permitted by Defence Authorities to stay in Karnataka
Clause H Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of ex-servicemen who declared Karnataka as hometown at time of joining; proof from Sainik Welfare Dept. (countersigned by Director)
Clause I
Son/daughter of Union Govt/PSU employee transferable anywhere in India; worked in Karnataka โฅ1 yr during candidate's PUC; studied from Karnataka institution
Clause J Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of working/retired Union Govt/PSU employee who declared Karnataka as hometown, studied in Karnataka โฅ7 yrs, and is/was transferable
Clause K Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of Members of Parliament elected from Karnataka
Clause L Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of All India Service (Karnataka cadre) or State Govt employee serving outside Karnataka; outside study period counts toward 7 years
Clause M Limited Seats
Son/daughter of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants; Identity Card from jurisdictional District Magistrate; eligible only for Government-earmarked seats
Clause N No Kannada Test
Studied 10 full years in Kannada Medium (1stโ10th Std) outside Karnataka; no Kannada Language Test required; domicile certificate needed
Clause O Study Anywhere in India
Son/daughter of working/retired Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) employee who declared Karnataka as hometown at time of joining service
โ Reservation & Clause Rule: SC/ST/Category-I/2A/2B/3A/3B reservation criteria apply only to Karnataka candidates eligible under Clauses A, B, F, H, J, K, L, O. They do NOT apply to Clauses C, D, E, G, I, M, N. Kannada Language Test (min. 12 marks) is mandatory for Clauses C & D (newly registered candidates only).
Karnataka UGNEET 2025 ยท Non-Karnataka Candidates
Other State Candidates โ Complete Guide
Who can apply, which seats are accessible, process & documents for candidates from outside Karnataka
Non-Karnataka / Other State Candidates
Key Summary for Candidates from Outside Karnataka
Candidates from other states CAN participate in Karnataka UGNEET counselling but are subject to important restrictions.
You are eligible for OPN seats, NRI/Q seats and in some cases Religious Minority seats โ but NOT for Government quota (G) seats or any SC/ST/OBC/rural/Kannada Medium reservations.
You must score at least the 50th Percentile (UR cut-off) in NEET-UG regardless of your category.
What Other State Candidates CAN and CANNOT Access
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You CAN Access These Seats
OPN Seats (Open Quota) โ 50% of private quota in KPCF colleges. Filled purely on NEET All India merit. All Citizens of India eligible.
NRI Seats (N) โ 15% of seats in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK if you are NRI / NRI Ward / OCI / PIO / Foreign National who qualifies UGNEET.
Q โ Other Seats โ 5% of total seats in private colleges. Open to all UGNEET-qualified candidates except NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals.
Religious Minority Seats (MK/MC) โ Muslim and Christian minority seats. All states considered; Karnataka-domiciled candidates get priority.
St. John's Medical College (Cat 2โ8) โ certain category seats. Must appear for verification in person.
โ You CANNOT Access These Seats
Government Seats (G) โ all Government quota seats in Government colleges & private colleges. Reserved for Karnataka-domiciled candidates under Clauses AโO only.
GMP Seats โ General Merit Private seats require Karnataka eligibility under Clauses A/B/F/H/J/K/L/O.
SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations โ these apply to Karnataka candidates only.
Rural Category seats โ applicable only to Karnataka candidates eligible for Government seats.
Kannada Medium reservation โ Karnataka candidates only.
Hyderabad-Karnataka Region reservation โ Art. 371(J) โ Karnataka domicile required.
AYUSH Government quota seats โ non-KA candidates eligible for notified seats only.
โ Registration & Verification Process
Register online at KEA portal and pay โน2,500 registration fee (vs โน750 for KA candidates).
Enter 12th standard marks details in the portal.
Upload UGNEET Score Card + 10th Marks Card + 12th Marks Card as a single PDF.
No physical verification required for purely Clause-Y candidates โ download verification slip on notified dates.
Exception: OCI/PIO/NRI/Foreign Nationals, NRI Ward claimants, Religious Minority claimants, and St. John's Cat 2โ8 MUST appear in person.
UGCET-2025 verified candidates need NOT re-verify โ just download UGNEET-2025 Verification Slip from KEA portal.
โ NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals
Must qualify UGNEET-2025 and fulfill academic eligibility prescribed in Chapter 4.
Definition of NRI: Individual resident outside India who is a Citizen of India or Person of Indian Origin; includes OCI cardholders (as per IT Act 1961 Sec 115C).
Registration fee: โน5,000
Must appear in person for document verification at KEA, Bangalore.
Ward Certificate: Family Tree signed by Tahsildar (Notary signatures not accepted) + Embassy certificate issued within last 6 months.
Foreign Nationals must produce eligibility certificate from RGUHS Bangalore + equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities.
Which Seats Are Available โ At a Glance
G Seats
Government Quota
100% in Govt colleges ยท 40%/35% in KPCF ยท 25% in Minority colleges
โ Not accessible to other state candidates
OPN Seats
Open Quota (Private)
50% of KPCF private quota ยท Filled on NEET All India merit
โ Open to all Indian citizens
N Seats
NRI Quota
15% in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK colleges
โ NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals
Q Seats
Other Quota
5% in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK colleges
โ All NEET-qualified (excl. NRI/OCI/PIO)
Documents Required for Other State Candidates
๐ Clause Y (General Non-KA) โ Upload Online
UGNEET-2025 Score Card
10th Standard Marks Card
12th Standard Marks Card
All three scanned as ONE single PDF
No physical appearance required at KEA
Download verification slip on notified dates
๐ NRI / Religious Minority / St. John's โ Appear in Person
Final print of KEA Online Application Form
UGNEET-2025 Admission Ticket & Score Card
Valid Identity Card (DL / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhaar)
SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
2nd PU/12th Study Certificate with Principal seal/signature
TWO recent passport size photographs
For NRI: Parent's resident certificate issued by Embassy of country
NRI Ward Certificate: Family Tree from Tahsildar + Embassy cert (within 6 months)
Passport / VISA / Resident VISA + OCI/PIO Card if applicable
Religious Minority Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure-4A) for MK/MC seats
โ Important for Other State Candidates: No SC/ST/OBC/reservation benefits are available. You must score at minimum 50th Percentile (UR cut-off) in NEET-UG โ even if you belong to SC/ST/OBC category in your home state. The SC/ST/OBC qualifying criteria are applicable only to Karnataka domicile candidates.
Religious Minority Candidates from Other States: Muslim and Christian minority candidates from all states are eligible for MK/MC seats. However, priority is given to Karnataka-domiciled religious minority candidates who studied in Karnataka for 10 years. Seats remaining after exhausting KA-domicile religious minority candidates will be offered to other KA and non-KA religious minority candidates.
Karnataka UGNEET 2025 ยท Chapter 2
Seat Categories & Distribution
Government ยท Private ยท NRI ยท Others โ College-wise seat types and eligibility
4 Main Seat Categories
G โ Government Seats
100% seats in Govt colleges; 40% Medical / 35% Dental in Private Non-Minority (KPCF); 25% in Private Minority colleges. Fee: Govt rate. Karnataka candidates only.
P โ Private Seats
In KPCF, AMPCK, KRLMPCA colleges. KPCF: 40% Medical / 45% Dental as private quota. Split into GMP (Karnataka only) and OPN (All India) at 50:50.
N โ NRI Seats
15% of total seats reserved for NRI quota in KPCF, KRLMPCA and AMPCK. Eligible: NRI, NRI Wards, PIO, OCI, Foreign Nationals who qualify UGNEET-2025.
Q โ Other Seats
5% of total seats in private colleges. Open to all UGNEET-qualified candidates except NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals. Other state candidates eligible.
College Code Suffixes: โฆMG = Government seats ยท โฆMP = Private seats ยท โฆMN = NRI seats ยท โฆMQ = Other seats. Each college (except Govt) has all 4 categories with different fee structures.
Government Seat Distribution in Private Colleges
G seats in Govt colleges = 100%. KRLMPCA/AMPCK: 55% private quota (66% minority + 34% split GMP/OPN at 50:50)
GMP vs OPN Seats (KPCF)
GMP General Merit Private โ 50% of private quota; only Karnataka candidates eligible (Clauses A/B/F/H/J/K/L/O)
OPN Open Quota โ remaining 50% of private quota; filled on NEET UG All India merit; any Citizen of India eligible including other state candidates
HYD-KAR Colleges in Hyderabad-Karnataka region have GMP with Hyd-Kar seats. Article 371(J) reservation also applicable in these private colleges.
Institutions & Seat Structure
๐ฅ Government Medical/Dental Colleges
100% Government seats (G). All seats allotted via KEA centralized counselling. Fee as per Govt rate. Compulsory rural service bond required.
๐ซ KPCF Colleges
Medical: 40% G + 40% P + 15% N + 5% Q. Dental: 35% G + 45% P + 15% N + 5% Q. Of 40%/45% Private: 50% GMP (KA only) + 50% OPN (All India).
๐ KRLMPCA Colleges
25% Govt quota + 55% private quota (66% minority candidates, 34% split GMP/OPN) + 15% NRI + 5% Others.
๐ซ AMPCK Colleges
Same structure as KRLMPCA with minority, GMP, OPN, NRI and Others quota seats. Allotment via KEA centralized counselling.
โช St. John's Medical College
Special eligibility conditions hosted separately on KEA website. Category-1 and Category-9: no verification needed. Category-2 to 8: appear in person.
๐ฟ AYUSH Colleges (Private)
All seats (State quota, All India quota, Mgmt/NRI quota) in private Ayurveda/Unani/Homeopathy colleges allotted through KEA. Non-KA candidates: notified seats only.
Minority Seat Eligibility
Religious Minority (MK = Muslim, MC = Christian)
All religious minority candidates from all states are considered for MK/MC seats.
Priority: Karnataka-domiciled religious minority candidates who studied in Karnataka for 10 years from 1st Std to qualifying exam and passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC/12th from Karnataka.
Certificate: Religious Minority Certificate from concerned Tahsildar (as per G.O. No. MWD 330 MDS 2018).
Linguistic Minority (Tamil, Telugu, Kodava, Tulu)
Applicable for Tamil, Telugu, Kodava & Tulu of Karnataka candidates and domicile candidates only โ not open to all states.
Requirement: Studied in Karnataka for 10 years from 1st Std to qualifying exam; passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC/12th from Karnataka state.
Certificate: Study cert from head of institution countersigned by BEO (Annexure-5 for SSLC / 5A for 11th/12th).
De-categorisation (2nd Round): Unfilled Rural, Kannada Medium, HK and other reserved category seats transfer to respective general reserved categories first, then to General Merit. Consequential vacancies in any round stay in the same category. NRI unfilled seats in Round 2 transfer to Others (Q) category.
Karnataka UGNEET 2025 ยท Chapter 6
Registration, Fees & Documents
Registration fees, required documents, special category certificates, and fee exemptions
Registration Fees
Karnataka Candidates
SC / ST / Cat-1 / PWDโน750
GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3Bโน750
All KA Categoriesโน750
Non-Karnataka Candidates
All Non-KA candidatesโน2,500
Registration Feeโน2,500
NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals
NRI Ward / NRI / OCI / PIOโน5,000
Foreign Nationalsโน5,000
Registration Feeโน5,000
Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card issued by Indian banks OR Internet Banking via KEA payment gateway. No cash / DD accepted.
Mandatory Documents for Government Seat (G) Verification
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Must Carry in Original + One Set Attested Photocopy
Final print of KEA Online Application Form
UG NEET 2025 Admission Ticket
UGNEET-2025 Score Card
SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
Study Certificate countersigned by BEO / DDPI
TWO recent passport size photographs
Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if claiming KM reservation)
Rural Study Certificate + NCLC (GM candidates claiming rural only)
Caste/Caste Income Certificate from Tahsildar (if claiming reservation)
SC/ST: Form-D ยท Category-I: Form-E ยท 2A/2B/3A/3B: Form-F
Hyderabad-Karnataka Region: Annexure-A from Asst. Commissioner
Parent's study/hometown/domicile/employment cert (if clause-based eligibility)
Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga: Affidavit (Annexure-4)
J&K Migrants: Identity Card from jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner
NRI Ward Certificate (Annexure-6 with Embassy cert, Family Tree from Tahsildar)
Additional Documents for KPCF / KRLMPCA / AMPCK Seats
Original Challan copy for fees paid
Any valid Identity Card (DL / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhaar)
2nd PU/12th Study Certificate (with Principal seal/signature)
Religious Minority Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure-4A) for MK/MC seats
Linguistic Minority Study Cert countersigned by BEO (Annexure-5 / 5A)
Annexure-A from Asst. Commissioner for HK Region reservation
Fee Exemption for SC / ST / Category-I Karnataka Candidates
Annual Income Below โน2.5 Lakhs
100% fee exemption for Government college seats
Private colleges: fee = balance after deducting Govt college rate. Candidate pays only the difference.
Apply via SC/ST Welfare Dept. website (online application)
Annual Income โน2.5 L โ โน10 Lakhs (Cat-I OBC)
100% fee exemption for Govt / Aided / Unaided / Private / Deemed University College seats
As per G.O. No. เฒธเฒเฒ 178 เฒชเฒ 2015
Apply through the concerned institution
โ Creamy Layer Exclusion: Candidates whose parent(s) are Group-A/B Govt officers, or whose gross annual income exceeds โน8 lakhs, or who hold 10+ units agricultural land, are NOT eligible for OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) reservation benefits.
Non-Karnataka Candidates โ Special Upload Process
Step 1
Register online, fill all details, pay registration fee (โน2,500)
Step 2
Enter 12th standard marks details in the KEA portal
Step 3
Scan UGNEET Score Card + 10th MC + 12th MC as ONE single PDF and upload
No Physical Verification
Clause-Y candidates need NOT appear for document verification โ download verification slip on notified dates
โ Exception
OCI/PIO/NRI/Foreign Nationals and those claiming NRI Ward, Religious Minority or St. John's Cat 2โ8 MUST appear in person
UGCET-2025 Veterans
Already verified for UGCET-2025? No re-verification needed โ just download UGNEET-2025 Verification Slip from KEA portal
Karnataka UGNEET 2025 ยท Alerts, Contacts & Quick Reference
Critical Alerts & Quick Reference
Important warnings, option entry tips, disclaimers, contacts and abbreviations
Critical Alerts
Critical
One Time Option Entry
Options entered before Round 1 are FINAL and carry forward to subsequent rounds. Candidates CANNOT re-enter options. You may delete or alter order of higher options, or add new options for colleges added after Round 1.
Critical
Fraud & Fake Documents
Submission of fake/fraudulent certificates results in immediate seat cancellation, criminal prosecution, forfeiture of fees, debarment from all future exams, and blacklisting with MCI/DCI/KMC. Authorities can check documents at any point during the course.
Critical
Qualifying NEET โ Admission Right
Merely qualifying UGNEET-2025 does not guarantee any right to a seat. Candidates must complete document verification, fulfill all eligibility conditions, and submit certificates. KEA will NOT allot seats to unregistered or unverified candidates.
Warning
Surrender Seat at KEA Only
Surrender a seat ONLY to KEA in writing. Not reporting to the allotted college does NOT mean you have surrendered. Failure to surrender before Round 2 option deadline may result in blocking of seat and proceedings against you.
Warning
Verification Slip is Final
Once documents are verified and Verification Slip issued, NO changes or claims will be accepted for any reason. Check all details on the slip before leaving the counter. Report any error to the Verification Officer immediately.
Warning
Multiple Board Seats
If allotted a seat from another board (JEE, MCC, KPCF etc.), surrender the KEA-allotted seat before the Round 2 option modification deadline. Holding seats on multiple boards may result in blocking and proceedings by KEA.
Tip
Option Entry Best Practices
Enter MORE options to maximize your chances. Prepare a list offline first. Consider college infrastructure, course, distance, hostel, teaching faculty. Use mock allotment result to revise priorities. Confirm Medical vs Dental before saving each option.
Tip
NDA โ Non Disclosure Agreement
No counselling content may be shared with friends, third parties, or via social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, Blogs). By registering for UGNEET-2025, you agree to this NDA. Violation leads to penal action and cancellation of candidature.
Tip
Mock Allotment is Indicative Only
Mock allotment shows indicative seat based on your current options. It is NOT the final seat. Other candidates may change their options after mock allotment, so your real allotment may differ. Use the mock result to revise your option priorities.
Quick Reference โ Contacts & Key Info
๐ Contact & Access
KEA Portal (UGNEET-2025)
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025
KEA Email
keauthority-ka@nic.in
Also: keaugcet25@gmail.com
KEA Helpline (10 lines)
080-23 460 460
8:00 am โ 8:00 pm daily
Fax (Caution Notice)
080-2346 1576
KEA Office
Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore โ 560 012
Directorate of Medical Education
Bangalore Medical College (Old Building), K.R. Road, Fort, Bengaluru โ 560 002
ddmekarnataka@gmail.com ยท dmekarnataka@yahoo.com
๐ Key Process Milestones
Step 1 โ Registration
Online registration at KEA portal
Pay fee; upload photo, signature & thumb impression
Step 2 โ Pre-Verification Activities
PWD Medical Exam, Special Category Certs, Kannada Language Test
PWD: 10am (report 9:30am) ยท Special Cat: 10amโ2pm ยท Kannada Test: 3:30โ4:30pm
Step 3 โ Document Verification Day 1
Rank 1โ3,00,000 (9:15am) ยท Rank 3,00,001โ6,00,000 (1:45pm)
At KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore
Step 4 โ Document Verification Day 2
Rank 6,00,001โ10,00,000 (9:15am) ยท Last Rank (1:45pm)
At KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore
Step 5 โ Option Entry & Mock Allotment
After Govt notifies seat matrix
Details published on KEA website
Step 6 โ Seat Allotment & Admission
Round 1 โ Round 2 โ Stray Vacancy Round
www.karnataka.gov.in/dmekarnataka ยท @KEA_KARNATAKA
Abbreviations & Glossary
KEA
Karnataka Examinations Authority
UGNEET
Under Graduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
NMC
National Medical Commission
MCC
Medical Counselling Committee
DCI
Dental Council of India
RGUHS
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
KPCF
Karnataka Private Colleges Federation
KRLMPCA
Karnataka Religious & Linguistic Minority Private Colleges Association
AMPCK
Association of Mgmt of Private Colleges, Karnataka
DME
Directorate of Medical Education
GMP
General Merit Private (Karnataka candidates only)
OPN
Open Quota (All India merit, all Citizens of India)
BEO
Block Educational Officer
DDPI
Deputy Director of Public Instruction
NCLC
Non Creamy Layer Certificate
CAPF
Central Armed Police Force
HK Region
Hyderabad-Karnataka Region (Art. 371-J)
PUC
Pre-University Course (equivalent to 11th/12th Std)
AYUSH
Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy
NRI
Non-Resident Indian
Rural Reservation โ Key Rule
Rural Category Eligibility: Candidate must have studied 10 full academic years continuously (1st to 10th Std) in places other than those listed in Annexure-2 (notified urban areas). Rural Study Certificate from school head countersigned by BEO is mandatory. General Merit candidates must additionally produce Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) from Tahsildar. Rural reservation applicable only to Karnataka candidates eligible for Government seats.
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