Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024: Dates, Registration, Choice-Filling, Seat Allotment, Top Colleges

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024: The admission process for Karnataka MBBS admission will begin after the release of NEET 2024 result. The NEET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 5, 2024 (Sunday) and the result is expected to be released in the 2nd or 3rd week of June. Once the results are out, the  Karnataka NEET 2024 Counselling will begin. Initially, merit list will be released, candidates whose name appears in the list will participate in the choice-filling process. Based on the choices submitted during choice-filling process, seat allotment list will be curated. Candidates will have to report to the allotted college for document verification and submission of admission fee. After the payment is paid, Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 will be confirmed by the authorities. 

The Karnataka NEET Admission 2024 will be conducted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the NEET 2024 exam, which will be held on May 5, 2024 and result for the same will be released in the 2nd or 3rd week of June 2024. Aspirants can find all the important information regarding the same on the official website @kea.kar.nic.in. Read the below-mentioned article for the Karnataka MBBS admission 2024 procedure. 

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024

The medical colleges in Karnataka offer admission to native students on the basis of domicile. 85% of seats in these state medical colleges are reserved for domicile holders on the basis of MBBS state merit lists. Candidates seeking participation in Karnataka MBBS admission 2024 need to fill out the applications and appear for the document verification process to qualify for the seat allotment round. Only those who have qualified for the NEET 2024 cutoff can apply for admission. Check the details regarding Karnataka MBBS admissions to top medical colleges below. 

Karnataka MBBS Admission Important Dates 2024

The official schedule for Karnataka MBBS admission is yet to be released by the concerned authorities. Candidates can check out the table given below to get an idea of the tentative dates for Karanataka NEET admissions. 

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Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria

There are some basic parameters that aspirants need to fulfil in order to be eligible for admission to MBBS courses in Karnataka. Check out the various parameters and criteria below:

Education Qualification

Apart from mandatory norms of qualifying NEET, in order to participate in Karnataka MBBS admission 2024, the following are the eligibility criteria you need to meet:

• Candidates must have passed class 12 board exams or any other equivalent exams with English as one of the subjects.

• All general candidates seeking admission in Karnataka MBBS courses must have secured at least 50% marks in Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Whereas, SC and ST students (who reside in Karnataka) must have secured at least 40% in the subjects mentioned above.

• Candidates will be eligible to participate in Karnataka MBBS seat allocation only if they have qualified the NEET cutoff 2024..

Nationality

All candidates seeking seats under Karnataka MBBS admission 2024 must be citizens of India.

Nativity/Domicile Holder

Candidates will be considered domicile holders or natives of the state if they fulfil either of the following criteria:

• Candidates applying under this category must have studied in a Karnataka-based institute recognized by the state government for a minimum of seven years.

• Candidates must have studied from a Karnataka-based government institute from class 9 to 12 (or 1st and 2nd year PUC). Also, either of the parents of the candidates must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years.

• Candidates who have passed class 12 (or equivalent exam) from any school or institute outside Karnataka can apply under the domicile criteria if either of their parents is a Karnataka domicile holder. Also, in this case, the candidate or either of the parent must have Kannada, Kodava or Tulu as their mother tongue and the candidate will be required to appear for the Kannada language test.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 Application Process 

Karnataka MBBS registration forms are out. Only those candidates who had successfully registered and submitted the Karnataka MBBS application form would be deemed eligible for the choice filling and counselling process. Candidates had to pay the application fees through bank challan which was submitted during bank hours. Subsequently, the seat allotment process will begin shortly, and candidates will be granted admission to the college of their dreams.

Steps to Fill Karnataka MBBS 2024 Application Form

Here is a step-by-step guide to filling out the Karnataka 2024 application form for MBBS admission:

Registration

Visit the official website of KEA and log in using the Application Number and Password to register.

Form Fill-up 

Enter your personal detail - name, communication address, domicile, category, and NEET 2024 scores etc. as instructed.

Uploading of Documents

Upload scanned images of signature, thumb impression, and coloured passport-size photograph in JPEG/JPG format in the correct dimensions. 

Payment of Fees 

• Pay the requisite amount as an application fee through online/offline payment mode at the time of submitting the final application form.
• Candidates are advised to take printouts of the Karnataka MBBS 2024 application form for future reference. 

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 - Application Fees 

Candidates can take a look at the application fee for Karnataka MBBS admissions 2024:

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 - Document Verification

Candidates are required to produce the following documents for verification at the time of applying for Karnataka MBBS admission 2024:

• A copy of the Karnataka MBBS 2024 Application form 

• Verification Slip

• NEET 2024 Scorecard

• A valid Identity Card (Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Aadhar Card)

• NEET Admit Card

• Bank Challan copy/payment receipt for Karnataka MBBS application fees

• Secondary School Certificate

• Marksheet of Class 10 or SSLC

• Mark sheet of Class 12 or 2nd PUC

• Two recent passport size photographs

• Attested study certificate by Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) or Block Education Officer.

• Domicile certificate

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Rural study certificate (for 10 years)

• Kannada medium study certificate (for 10 years)

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 - Selection Process 

Candidates are allocated seats in Karnataka medical colleges on the basis of NEET 2024 score and rank as will be mentioned on the Karnataka MBBS merit list. The seat allotment is done based on choices filled by the students and the seats available. Check Karnataka MBBS seat allotment and counselling details below.

Karnataka MBBS Admission 2024 - Counselling 

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is responsible for conducting counselling for Karnataka MBBS admissions 2024. A mock seat allocation round is also conducted by KEA so that students get familiar with the options that they can use and the choices they can expect to get. Candidates can also make changes in their choices after the mock seat allotment round. Karnataka MBBS mop-up round is organized only if seats remain vacant after the counselling rounds.

Karnataka MBBS Seat Allotment 2024

As known, seats are allotted by KEA based on the merit list of students qualifying the NTA NEET exam. Here are previous year's seat allotment lists for Karnataka NEET counselling 2023-24:

Candidates can check out the various classification of seats for Karnataka MBBS admission 2024 below:

What After Karnataka MBBS Seat Allotment 2024?

After the announcement of the Karnataka MBBS seat allotment, candidates will need to follow these steps in order to secure their seats for the counselling. 

Choice 1: Candidates who are content with their choices after the first round of seat allocation is announced, will have to opt for choice 1, download the admission order and pay the admission fee in order to secure the seat. Once choice 1 has been selected candidates will not be able to apply for further counselling rounds. In case the candidates have opted for choice 1 and they fail to report at the designated centres their fees will be forfeited.

Choice 2: In case candidates are satisfied with their allocated choices but want to appear for further counselling rounds then they will have to opt for choice 2. These candidates will be required to pay the prescribed fees to be considered for further rounds of counselling. If these candidates get a better option in the next round then their previously allocated seats will be cancelled.

Choice 3: If candidates are not satisfied with the second choice then they can participate in the next round by opting for choice 3. For this, candidates will have to cancel the allotted seats and re-enter the choices.

Choice 4: Candidates who do not want to participate in any of the rounds can opt for choice 4.

Karnataka MBBS 2024 Seat Matrix 

Students who are eager to know about the Karnataka seat matrix 2024 can check out the previous year’s data featuring the names of colleges and seats available here:

Top Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka is home to some of the best medical institutes in the country offering state-of-the-art facilities, quality education, and great campuses. The most popular among them are listed below for candidates seeking MBBS admission in Karnataka:

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Candidates must ensure that there are no mistakes while taking part in the process. For that, one must go through the list of documents required for Karnataka MBBS admission and important instructions for the counselling process. All details regarding the counselling will be provided to you by CollegeDekho.

Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more updates regarding Karnataka MBBS and BDS admissions 2024.