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How to Get Admission in Medical Colleges in KARNATAKA after NEET (2025)

Once you have appeared for the NEET 2025 exam, the next step is admission into medical colleges. The process is structured and involves multiple stages, including counselling, document verification, seat allotment and final admission. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide for students and parents to understand the process correctly.


1. NEET 2025 Result & Rank Calculation
NEET 2025 results will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in).
Your result will show:
NEET Score (out of 720)
All India Rank (AIR)
Category Rank
Percentile Score
The NEET cutoff varies each year and is different for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. 

2. Types of Medical Seats in India After NEET, students can apply for the following types of seats:

A. 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
Applicable for: All government medical colleges (except J&K)
Conducted by: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) (mcc.nic.in)
Eligible for: Students from any state in India

B. 85% State Quota Seats
Applicable for: State government medical colleges
Conducted by: Respective state counselling authorities
Eligible for: Only students with domicile in that state

C. Deemed & Central Universities Seats
Applicable for: Institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and private deemed universities
Conducted by: MCC (for central universities) and respective university websites (for deemed universities)
Eligible for: All India students

D. Private Medical Colleges Seats
Applicable for: Private medical colleges in various states
Conducted by: Respective state counselling authorities
Eligible for: All India students (varies by state)

E. Management & NRI Quota Seats
Applicable for: Private and deemed universities
Higher tuition fees apply
Conducted by: Respective state/university counselling
Eligible for: NRI-sponsored students and high scorers in NEET

3. Registration for Counselling Once NEET results are declared, you must register for counselling on the respective websites:
1. For AIQ & Deemed/Central Universities:
Register on MCC website
Choose college preferences
Participate in rounds of counselling
2. For State Quota Seats:
Register on respective state counselling websites
Upload necessary documents
Participate in state counselling rounds
3. For Private Colleges:
Apply through state counselling or directly via the college’s website
Some states conduct separate rounds for private colleges
4. For Management/NRI Quota:
Apply directly through college/university portals
Higher fees apply, and separate eligibility criteria may exist

4. Counselling Rounds & Seat Allotment Counselling occurs in multiple rounds:
Round 1
Choice filling and locking of colleges
Seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and preference
If allotted a seat, report to the college for confirmation
Round 2
If not satisfied with the Round 1 seat, participate in Round 2
Fresh seat allotment based on available vacancies
Mop-Up Round
For remaining vacant seats (AIQ/Deemed/Private colleges)
Fresh registrations allowed
Stray Vacancy Round
Last opportunity for vacant seats in private/deemed universities.

5. Required Documents for Admission At the time of admission, students must submit the following:
NEET 2025 Admit Card
NEET 2025 Scorecard
Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID (as identity proof)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats)
Income Certificate (if required for category-based reservations)
PWD Certificate (if applicable)
Allotment Letter (from counselling authority)
Passport-size Photographs
Migration Certificate (if applicable)

6. Fees & Payment
Government Medical Colleges: ₹10,000 - ₹1,50,000 per year
Private Medical Colleges: ₹10-30 lakh per year
Deemed Universities: ₹15-50 lakh per year
NRI/Management Quota: Higher fees depending on the college

Note: Some colleges require security deposits, which are refundable.

7. Reporting & Final Admission
Once allotted a seat, report to the college within the given time.
Submit original documents for verification.
Pay the first-year fees.
Attend orientation sessions.

8. Alternative Options If You Don’t Get a Seat
1. Wait for Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy Rounds
2. Consider Studying Abroad (MBBS in Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, etc.)
3. Take a Drop Year & Reattempt NEET in 2026
4. Explore Allied Health Sciences (BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, etc.)

Important Websites for Medical Admission
NEET Official Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
MCC (AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities): https://mcc.nic.in
State Counselling Portals (Varies by state)

Final Advice for Students & Parents
Be active in counselling rounds—missing deadlines can cost you a seat.
Keep documents ready—missing documents can delay admission.
Check fee structures carefully—private colleges charge higher.
Beware of fraud—admissions are based ONLY on NEET rank; no donations guarantee a seat legally.

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