Karnataka MBBS admission for the academic year of 2023 will open soon. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) administers Karnataka MBBS Admission based on NEET exam scores. Online applications for the Karnataka MBBS/BDS 2023 can be submitted via the official website.

  • Candidates must have finished 10+2 in PCB with English as a required subject. The minimum percentage required for general candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is 50%, whereas the minimum percentage required for SC/ST candidates is 40%.
  • A candidate must be at least 17 years old by the 31st of December of the academic year in order to be admitted.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Important Dates

Events Dates
Availability of Karnataka MBBS Online Application Form October 2023
Last date to submit Online Application Form October 2023
Publication of Mock Seat Allotment Result November 2023
Provision to Change Option Entry November 2023
Round 1
Publication of First Round of Seat Allotment November 2023
Round 2
Seat Matrix November 2023
Option Entry November 2023
Mop-Up Round
Registration December 2023
Document Verification December 2023

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Highlights

MBBS Full-Form Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Course Duration 5.5 Years
Average Fee INR 10,000 to INR 6 Lakhs
Average Salary Offered INR 5-12 Lakhs per annum
Admission Mode Entrance Based (NEET)
MBBS Top Recruiters Medanta Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Apollo Munich Health Industries Co Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Cipla Ltd, etc.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Eligibility

Detailed qualifying requirements for Karnataka MBBS admissions are provided below:

  • The candidates must have passed the NEET 2023 examination.
  • Except for NRI quota seats, only citizens of India would be eligible for all types of seats.
  • Candidates must have finished 10+2 in PCB with English as a required subject. The minimum percentage required for general candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is 50%, whereas the minimum percentage required for SC/ST candidates is 40%.
  • A candidate must be at least 17 years old by the 31st of December of the academic year in order to be admitted.
  • The applicant's mother tongue must be Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava. Candidates who do not speak the aforementioned languages must pass the KEA-administered language exam.
  • Candidates are required to meet the NEET 2023 minimum cutoff percentile.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Selection Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS course in Karnataka must have scored well on the NEET exam. Karnataka Educational Authority is responsible for the allocation of medical seats.
  • Candidates with high NEET scores are eligible to apply for the MBBS degree. NTA administers the NEET every year. 
  • The state of Karnataka reserves 85% of medical seats for Karnataka natives and residents. KEA will choose candidates based on their performance on the admission exam and other eligibility requirements.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Application process

Candidates who scored well on the entrance examination (NEET) and meet the eligibility requirements for admission to MBBS/BDS institutes in Karnataka can apply online. The application procedure is described in detail below.

  • To apply for the NEET score, candidates can visit the official website of the college in Karnataka.
  • Pay the fee indicated on the application form.
  • Fill out the college selection form and submit the application.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023: Top Colleges

S.No. College Name Fees
1. Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Manipal INR 1,780,000
2. St John's Medical College, Bangalore INR 628,170
3. Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Mangalore INR 1,440,000
4. JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH], Mysore INR 1,475,000

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2023 FAQs

Ques. Is a certain percentile required to apply for MBBS admission in Karnataka?

Ans: Yes, the candidate must score at least 50% (40 % for SC/ST/OBC of Karnataka) on the admission exam. Students with a Karnataka address are eligible for the reservations.

Ques. What documentation must be submitted by students selected for counseling?

Ans: After candidates selection in counseling, candidates must provide the following documents:

  • NEET admit card for the current year,
  • NEET rank card, 
  • 10+2 certificates, 
  • category certificate, 
  • domicile certificate, 
  • character certificate, 
  • migration certificate, 
  • fee payment slip, 
  • passport-sized photograph.

Ques. What are the qualifications for private seating?

Ans: For private seats, a candidate must be an Indian national, have passed the NEET examination, and meet academic requirements.

Ques. What is the admissions application procedure?

Ans: Candidates seeking admission to the Karnataka MBBS/BDS 2023 course can submit an application online via the organization's website.

Ques. Does Karnataka have an age restriction for MBBS admission?

Ans: For MBBS admission in Karnataka, students must be at least 17 years of age.