Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: Complete Guide to Registration, Eligibility & Process

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS, and PG Diploma. Candidates who have qualified for NEET PG and meet eligibility criteria can participate. The process includes online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college.

What is Karnataka NEET PG Counselling?

Karnataka NEET PG counselling is the centralized admission process conducted by KEA for postgraduate medical courses – MD, MS, and PG Diploma – in medical colleges across the state. Admission is based purely on the rank a candidate secures in NEET PG, the national-level exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Karnataka has one of the largest networks of medical colleges in India, combining government institutions with a significant number of private and deemed universities. Seats are broadly divided into two pools:

How Does Karnataka NEET PG Counselling  Process?

In KEA NEET PG counselling, candidates register on the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal, pay the application fee, upload documents, check the merit list and seat matrix, complete choice filling and locking, view seat allotment results, and finish document verification and reporting according to the NEET PG counselling schedule to secure admission under NEET PG Karnataka.

This cycle repeats across multiple rounds – typically Round 1, Round 2, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round – until all available seats are filled or no eligible candidates remain.

What is the Karnataka NEET PG Fees for Private Quota 2026? 

The Karnataka NEET PG Fees Private Quota vary by college and specialty, with tuition regulated by the state authorities. Checking the latest NEET PG Fees before KEA counselling helps candidates plan their budget and choose the right medical college.

M28 – M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Channasandra, Bangalore (Private College)

M30 – Navodaya Medical College, Raichur (Private College)

M31 – A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (Private College)

M39 – Khaja Bande Navaz Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga (Private University College)

M43 – Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Private University College)

M46 – B G S Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Private College)

M47 – Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Mangalore (Private University College)

M48 – St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore (Private College)

M52 – Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore (Private College)

M53 – The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore (Private College)

M54 – Sri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tumkur (Private College)

M58 – Kanachur Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore (Private College)

M59 – Subbaiah Institute of Medical Science, Shimoga (Private College)

M63 – East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Private College)

Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026

The Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 provides the complete list of MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats available in government, private, and deemed medical colleges. The NEET PG Seat Matrix helps candidates make informed choices during KEA counselling and maximize their admission opportunities. 

Check Complete Karnataka NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 

Clinical Branch (MD / MS)	Government Seats	Private Quota Seats	Total Seats (Approx.)
M.S. General Surgery	185	338	523
M.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG)	187	282	469
M.S. Orthopaedics	154	278	432
M.D. Radiodiagnosis	83	265	348
M.S. Ophthalmology	102	166	268
M.S. ENT	83	148	231
M.D. TB & Chest (Pulmonary)	32	71	103
M.D. Radiotherapy	12	21	33

Who is Eligible for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling?

Before registering, make sure you meet the following eligibility conditions:

• You must have a valid, qualifying score in NEET PG for the relevant academic year.
• You must hold an MBBS degree from a college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• You must have completed your compulsory rotating internship by the date specified in the KEA notification.
• You must have valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council.
• For state quota (Karnataka domicile) seats, you generally need to meet Karnataka’s residency or domicile criteria, along with proof such as a study certificate or domicile certificate, as defined in the KEA information bulletin.
• Candidates who do not meet Karnataka’s domicile requirements can still apply, but they’re typically restricted to general category seats and aren’t eligible for state-specific reservation benefits.

It’s worth reading KEA’s official information bulletin each year, since eligibility criteria clauses especially around domicile and in-service quota are sometimes revised.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 Dates

What are the Documents Required for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling?

Keep both originals and photocopies (along with scanned soft copies for upload) of the following ready well before registration opens:

• NEET PG admit card and rank/scorecard
• MBBS degree certificate (or provisional certificate)
• Internship completion certificate
• NMC/State Medical Council permanent or provisional registration certificate
• 10th and 12th mark sheets (for age and identity proof)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable, issued by a competent authority
• Domicile/study certificate (for Karnataka state quota candidates)
• In-service certificate, if applying under the in-service quota
• Passport-size photographs (as per KEA specifications)
• A valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.)
• NOC from employer, if currently working in a government post

Documents that don’t meet KEA’s exact format – expired validity, missing seal, wrong certificate authority – are a common reason for rejection during verification, so it’s worth cross-checking each one against the current year’s information bulletin rather than assuming last year’s list still applies.

NEET PG Counselling by State — Explore Other States

If you’re applying from a different state, check the counselling process, seat matrix, and important dates for your region:

• UP NEET PG Counselling
• Gujarat PG Counselling
• Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling
• Maharashtra PG Counselling
• MP NEET PG Counselling
• Rajasthan PG Counselling
• Haryana NEET PG Counselling
• Bihar NEET PG Counselling
• WB NEET Counselling
• Telangana NEET Counselling
• Kerala PG Counselling
• AP / Andhra NEET PG Counselling
• Odisha NEET PG Counselling
• Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling
• Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling

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Conclusion

Karnataka NEET PG counselling rewards preparation as much as it rewards rank. Registering on time, keeping documents verification-ready, and filling your choices thoughtfully can matter just as much as where you stand in the merit list. Keep the KEA website bookmarked, track every notification as soon as it’s released, and treat each deadline as non-negotiable – counselling rounds move fast, and there’s rarely a second chance within the same round.

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