Students who wish to secure an MBBS seat in Karnataka government medical colleges are eagerly waiting to know the NEET Cut Off 2026 for MBBS Government College Karnataka. While the official cut-off will be announced during the Karnataka counselling process conducted by KEA and the All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC, previous years' trends indicate that candidates with higher NEET scores will have better admission opportunities.
For the General category, the Karnataka Government MBBS Cut Off 2026 under the State Quota is expected to remain between 560 and 620 marks, whereas admission to top colleges through the All India Quota (AIQ) may require scores above 620 marks.
The expected NEET Karnataka Government College Cut Off depends on several factors, including exam difficulty, number of qualified candidates, reservation policy, available MBBS seats, and counselling rounds.
The expected cut-off is:
| Category | Expected Marks |
| General | 560-620 |
| OBC | 550-610 |
| EWS | 555-615 |
| SC | 430-500 |
| ST | 400-470 |
| PwD | As per reservation norms |
Note: These are expected ranges prepared using previous counselling trends and are subject to change after KEA releases the official allotment.
Candidates applying through Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 should have a realistic target score based on their category.
| Category | Expected Safe Score |
| General (GM) | 580-620 |
| OBC | 570-610 |
| EWS | 575-615 |
| SC | 440-500 |
| ST | 410-470 |
| PwD | As per applicable reservation |
The final KEA MBBS Cut Off 2026 will vary across different counselling rounds.
The Karnataka government reserves 85% of MBBS seats under the State Quota.
Candidates who satisfy Karnataka domicile or eligibility conditions prescribed by KEA can participate in State Quota counselling.
Compared to AIQ:
Less competition
Reservation benefits
State-level merit list
More government seats available
Because of this, the Karnataka State Quota MBBS Cut Off is generally lower than AIQ.
The remaining 15% government MBBS seats are filled through MCC counselling.
Admission through AIQ is highly competitive because candidates from across India compete for limited seats.
Expected AIQ requirements:
| College Category | Expected Marks |
| Top Government Colleges | 620-680 |
| Mid-Level Colleges | 600-620 |
| New Government Colleges | 580-600 |
Many aspirants ask how much they should score to secure admission.
Excellent chances in almost all government colleges.
Likely to secure top institutes through AIQ or State Quota.
Strong possibility of admission to top Karnataka government colleges.
Competitive for Bangalore and Mysore in later rounds depending on rank.
Good chances under Karnataka State Quota.
AIQ admission possible in several government colleges.
Decent chance in newer government medical colleges.
Better prospects during later counselling rounds.
Competitive for lower-closing government colleges, especially under reserved categories.
Limited chances in government colleges for General category.
Better possibilities for reserved category candidates.
| Government Medical College | Expected Closing Marks |
| Bangalore Medical College | 645-670 |
| Mysore Medical College | 630-655 |
| KIMS Hubballi | 615-635 |
| Bowring & Lady Curzon Medical College | 620-640 |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | 590-610 |
| Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences | 585-605 |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences | 580-600 |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences | 575-595 |
These figures are indicative and may vary depending on counselling rounds.
| NEET Marks | Expected AIR | Admission Chances |
| 650 | Under 6,000 | Excellent |
| 620 | 8,000-13,000 | Very High |
| 600 | 13,000-18,000 | High |
| 580 | 18,000-25,000 | Good |
| 550 | 28,000-38,000 | Moderate |
| 500 | 50,000+ | Limited |
Actual ranks may differ depending on the overall performance of candidates in NEET 2026.
Several factors influence the final cut-off every year:
Difficulty level of the NEET examination
Total number of qualified candidates
Number of MBBS seats available
Reservation policy
Karnataka State Quota admissions
All India Quota counselling
Previous year's closing ranks
Candidate preferences during counselling
Admission to Karnataka government medical colleges takes place through KEA counselling.
The counselling process includes:
Online registration
Document verification
Choice filling
Seat allotment
Fee payment
Reporting to the allotted college
Candidates should regularly check the counselling schedule to avoid missing any deadlines.
Excellent chances of securing admission to premier government medical colleges.
High probability of getting admission to reputed government colleges under both State Quota and AIQ.
Good opportunity in most Karnataka government colleges through State Quota.
Reasonable chances in newer government colleges, especially during subsequent counselling rounds.
Possible admission in later rounds depending on seat availability and reservation.
General category candidates may find admission difficult, while reserved category candidates may still have opportunities.
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| 2024 | Around 555 | Around 545 | Around 430 | Around 405 |
| 2025 | Around 565 | Around 555 | Around 440 | Around 415 |
| 2026 (Expected) | 560-620 | 550-610 | 430-500 | 400-470 |
The expected increase reflects growing competition and the rising number of high scorers.
Candidates who qualify NEET will be eligible to participate in Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 conducted by KEA for State Quota seats and by MCC for AIQ seats.
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
NEET 2026 Scorecard
Admit Card
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Karnataka Domicile Certificate (where required)
Identity Proof
Passport-size Photographs
