Karnataka NEET College Predictor 2026 is a free tool that helps candidates estimate their chances of admission to MBBS and BDS colleges in Karnataka. Collegedunia’s Karnataka NEET College Predictor uses previous-year KEA UGNEET opening and closing ranks, candidate category, counselling round, seat type, and other admission trends to show the most relevant college predictions.
Candidates can use the predictor after checking their NEET 2026 rank. Enter the required rank and category details to get a list of Karnataka medical and dental colleges where admission may be possible. The result is indicative because the final allotment depends on the official 2026 seat matrix, category-wise merit list, option-entry order, reservation rules, and round-wise cutoffs.
Latest Update: NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026. KEA has opened a fresh UGNEET 2026 registration window for candidates who did not register for UGCET 2026. The registration window is available from July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM to July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates already registered for UGCET 2026 are not required to submit a fresh application and should follow KEA instructions for linking their NEET 2026 roll number.
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The NEET qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to be eligible for counselling. It does not guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat. The official category-wise NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks are provided below:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2026 Marks Range | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 50th Percentile | 715–213 | 9,96,935 |
| OBC-NCL | 40th Percentile | 212–177 | 81,111 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 40th Percentile | 212–177 | 29,947 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40th Percentile | 212–177 | 12,452 |
| UR / EWS and PwBD | 45th Percentile | 212–194 | 480 |
| OBC and PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193–177 | 185 |
| SC and PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193–177 | 64 |
| ST and PwBD | 40th Percentile | 191–177 | 11 |
Note: Karnataka SC, ST, and OBC reservation benefits are subject to KEA eligibility and Karnataka domicile rules. Candidates from another state should not assume that their state category certificate will provide Karnataka reservation benefits.
NEET UG 2026 was conducted as a re-examination on June 21, 2026, and the result was declared on July 16, 2026. The following statistics can help candidates understand the level of competition:
| Particulars | NEET UG 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Total Registered Candidates | 22,79,743 |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 19,99,895 |
| Total Qualified Candidates | 11,21,185 |
| Highest NEET 2026 Score | 715 out of 720 |
| Karnataka Candidates Registered | 1,45,852 |
| Karnataka Candidates Appeared | 1,17,564 |
| Karnataka Candidates Qualified | 65,901 |
NTA has published marks obtained at selected All India Ranks. Candidates can use the table below as a broad reference before using the Karnataka NEET College Predictor. Admission predictions should be made using rank rather than marks because the same score may correspond to a rank range.
| NEET 2026 All India Rank | NEET 2026 Marks |
|---|---|
| 50,000 | 535 |
| 1,00,000 | 493 |
| 1,50,000 | 460 |
| 2,00,000 | 433 |
| 2,50,000 | 410 |
| 3,00,000 | 389 |
| 4,00,000 | 355 |
| 5,00,000 | 325 |
| 7,50,000 | 264 |
| 10,00,000 | 212 |
| 15,00,000 | 126 |
| 19,50,000 | 38 |
The predictor compares the candidate’s rank and category with previous-year Karnataka UGNEET counselling data. It considers the closing-rank pattern of different rounds and seat categories to identify colleges where admission may be possible.
The prediction may consider the following details:
The result is a probability-based prediction and not an allotment letter. A college shown as possible may close earlier in 2026 if competition increases, seats are reduced, or the candidate places that college lower in the option-entry list.
The following table lists some of the well-known medical colleges in Karnataka and the counselling route generally associated with their seats. Candidates must check the 2026 KEA or MCC seat matrix because the applicable authority can differ by college and seat category.
| Medical College | College Type | Major Counselling Route | 2026 Cutoff Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Government | KEA State Quota and MCC All India Quota | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Mysore Medical College and Research Institute | Government | KEA State Quota and MCC All India Quota | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi | Government | KEA State Quota and MCC All India Quota | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences | Government | KEA State Quota and MCC All India Quota | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences | Government | KEA State Quota and MCC All India Quota | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College | Private | KEA, according to eligible seat category | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | KEA, according to eligible seat category | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| St. John’s Medical College | Private / Minority | KEA under applicable institutional categories | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Father Muller Medical College | Private / Minority | KEA under applicable seat categories | To be released after 2026 allotment |
| Kasturba Medical College | Deemed University | MCC Deemed University Counselling | To be released after MCC 2026 allotment |
| JSS Medical College, Mysuru | Deemed University | MCC Deemed University Counselling | To be released after MCC 2026 allotment |
Important: The 2026 college-wise closing ranks are not available before completion of the relevant seat-allotment round. Candidates should not treat old cutoff numbers as the final 2026 cutoff. The predictor uses previous-year patterns only to estimate possibilities.
| Event | Date and Time | Who Needs to Complete It? |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh UGNEET 2026 Registration Starts | July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM | Candidates who did not register for UGCET 2026 |
| Last Date for Fresh Registration | July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM | Fresh UGNEET applicants |
| NEET Roll Number Linking | As notified by KEA | Candidates already registered for UGCET 2026 |
| Document Verification / Claim Verification | To be notified category-wise | Candidates required to verify specific claims |
| Round 1 Option Entry and Seat Allotment | To be announced | Eligible and verified candidates |
Candidates should check the KEA website regularly because registration, verification, option entry, fee payment, allotment, and reporting schedules may be revised. A missed deadline can affect eligibility for the counselling round.
KEA will publish the official Karnataka NEET 2026 seat matrix before or during counselling. The seat matrix shows the number of seats available by college, course, quota, category, and round. It should be used together with the college predictor while preparing the option-entry list.
| Seat Category | General Description | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Government College State Quota Seats | Seats reserved for eligible candidates under Karnataka counselling rules | KEA |
| Government College All India Quota Seats | All India Quota seats in participating government medical and dental colleges | MCC |
| Government Quota Seats in Private Colleges | Seats with the fee and eligibility prescribed for the applicable KEA category | KEA |
| Private / Open Category Seats | Private-college seats available to eligible candidates under KEA rules | KEA |
| Religious or Linguistic Minority Seats | Seats subject to minority eligibility and document requirements | KEA |
| NRI / Other Special Category Seats | Seats requiring the prescribed NRI or special-category documents | KEA |
| Deemed University Seats | Seats in deemed medical universities located in Karnataka | MCC |
The final seat count can change because of new approvals, seat increases or reductions, recognition status, court directions, or seat surrender between counselling authorities. Candidates should rely on the round-specific official seat matrix.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready. The exact requirement may differ according to domicile, category, seat type, and special claim:
Ques. Is the Karnataka NEET College Predictor 2026 result final?
Ans. No. The result is an estimate based on previous-year cutoffs and the details entered by the candidate. Only KEA or MCC can allot a seat through the official counselling process.
Ques. Should I enter NEET marks or rank in the predictor?
Ans. Use the rank requested by the tool. Rank-based prediction is generally more reliable because marks-to-rank conversion changes every year.
Ques. Can non-Karnataka candidates participate in Karnataka NEET counselling?
Ans. Yes. Non-Karnataka candidates may participate for the seat categories for which they are eligible. However, Karnataka state reservation benefits and government-seat eligibility depend on KEA rules and verified documents.
Ques. Are KMC Manipal and JSS Medical College allotted through KEA?
Ans. Deemed-university seats in institutions such as Kasturba Medical College and JSS Medical College are generally allotted through MCC Deemed University Counselling. Candidates should check the official MCC and KEA seat matrices to identify the correct counselling route for a particular seat.
Ques. When will the Karnataka NEET 2026 college-wise cutoff be available?
Ans. KEA releases round-wise cutoffs after seat allotment. Until then, candidates can use previous-year closing ranks and the college predictor only as a planning reference.
Ques. Does qualifying NEET guarantee an MBBS seat in Karnataka?
Ans. No. Qualifying NEET only makes a candidate eligible to participate in counselling. Admission depends on rank, category, seat availability, eligibility, option order, and the cutoff of the relevant counselling round.
Ques. Can I use the predictor for BDS admission?
Ans. Yes. Select BDS as the preferred course, where available, to view dental-college predictions based on previous Karnataka counselling trends.






| College | Cutoff Round 1 | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur, Dharwad | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 24206 | ₹ 6,49,000 (Total Fees) |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 1299 | ₹ 75,300 (1st Year Fees) |
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 18637 | ₹ 1,34,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 67679 | ₹ 53,650 (1st Year Fees) |
| Mysore Medical College And Research Institute - [MMCARI], Mysore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 4053 | ₹ 64,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS], Mandya | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 42735 | ₹ 1,21,86,625 (Total Fees) |
| Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Mangalore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 3558 | ₹ 72,41,000 (Total Fees) |
| M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences - [MSRUAS], Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 73735 | ₹ 32,15,500 (Total Fees) |
| A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 81864 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 76040 | ₹ 3,83,000 (Total Fees) |
| M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 88861 | ₹ 96,058 (1st Year Fees) |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur, Dharwad | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 92873 | ₹ 5,08,850 (1st Year Fees) |
| V S Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 96605 | ₹ 5,81,250 (1st Year Fees) |
| ESI - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science & Research - [ESI-PGIMSR], Bangalore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 6404 | ₹ 1,34,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 98622 | ₹ 5,50,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| VIMS Bangalore, Bangalore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 16640 | ₹ 45,12,700 (1st Year Fees) |
| Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH], Davanagere | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 107083 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 96736 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences - [KIMS], Hubli | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 8343 | ₹ 64,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital- [RRDCH], Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 108546 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| KLE Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 110847 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| Farooqia Dental College, Mysore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 138745 | ₹ 4,80,290 (Total Fees) |
| Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 111830 | ₹ 3,83,000 (Total Fees) |
| Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 114231 | ₹ 4,80,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 114055 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| HKE Society SNijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research, Gulbarga | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 115966 | ₹ 8,50,800 (Total Fees) |
| Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 119851 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences - [CIDS], Virajpet | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 126456 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| Srinivas University, Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 141429 | ₹ 96,058 (1st Year Fees) |
| Navodaya Dental College, Raichur | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 133165 | ₹ 3,81,232 (Total Fees) |
| A.M.E's Dental College and Hospital, Raichur | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 128628 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| College of Dental Sciences, Davanagere | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 128374 | ₹ 3,50,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| Maratha Mandal Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre- [MMDC], Belgaum | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 126385 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences - [KBNIMS], Gulbarga | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 58455 | ₹ 1,57,371 (1st Year Fees) |
| Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences - [BIMS], Belagavi | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 16260 | ₹ 65,780 (1st Year Fees) |
| S.J.M Dental College and Hospital - [SJMDCH], Chitradurga | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 136641 | ₹ 3,83,232 (Total Fees) |
| P.M. Nadagouda Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 133279 | ₹ 95,308 (1st Year Fees) |
| KVG Dental college & hospital, Sullia | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 146557 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital, Gulbarga | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 131299 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital- [SDCH], Shimoga | BDS Closing rank 2025 - 135355 | ₹ 3,84,232 (Total Fees) |
| PES University - [PESU], Bangalore | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 30688 | ₹ 22,45,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences(Autonomous) - [MIMS], Mandya | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 11478 | ₹ 71,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences - [HIMS], Hassan | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 16221 | ₹ 70,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS], Shimoga | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 16967 | ₹ 80,400 (1st Year Fees) |
| Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences - [VIMS], Bellary | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 15845 | ₹ 64,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences - [GIMS], Gulbarga | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 17229 | ₹ 82,950 (1st Year Fees) |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 31234 | ₹ 1,23,550 (1st Year Fees) |
| Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 28765 | ₹ 64,350 (1st Year Fees) |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences - [KIMS], Karwar | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 34382 | ₹ 1,11,450 (1st Year Fees) |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences - [RIMS], Raichur | M.B.B.S. Closing rank 2025 - 27935 | ₹ 80,000 (1st Year Fees) |