Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026: Total MBBS & BDS Seats in Govt, Private & Deemed Colleges

The Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026 provides a detailed overview of MBBS and BDS seats available across government, private, and deemed medical colleges in the state. It is one of the most crucial resources for NEET aspirants, as it helps in understanding admission chances, quota distribution, and counselling strategy.

Karnataka is among the top states in India for medical education, offering a large number of seats and diverse quota options. Whether you are targeting government colleges or private institutions, understanding the seat matrix is essential for smart decision-making.

Karnataka NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 – Overview

Here is a quick snapshot of the Karnataka NEET seat matrix:

Particulars	Details
Total MBBS Seats	13,944
Total BDS Seats	3365
Total Dental Colleges	45
Total Medical Colleges	72
Counselling Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Admission Through	NEET UG 2026

Also Check : State Wise Fee Structure for Government Medical College

Karnataka MBBS Seat Distribution (Type-wise)

The seat matrix is divided based on the type of medical colleges:

1.Total MBBS Seat in Government Medical Colleges

Karnataka has a significant number of MBBS seats in Government medical colleges, with multiple quota options for students. Check the complete college-wise seat distribution below.

👉 Out of these seats:

• 15% AIQ seats
• 85% State quota seats

Institute	Seat
Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute Bangalore	250
Belagavi Institute Of Medical Sciences,Belagavi, Karnataka	200
Bidar Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bidar	200
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, Chamarajanagar	150
Chikkaballapur Institute Of Medical Sciences	150
Chikkamagaluru Institute Of Medical Sciences, Karnataka	150
Chitradurga Medical College And Research Institute, Karnataka	149
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Bangalore	150
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Kalaburagi, Gulbarga	150
Gadag Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mallasamudra, Gadag	150
Gulbarga Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	200
Hassan Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hassan	200
Haveri Institute Of Medical Sciences	150
Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hubballi	200
Karwar Institute Of Medical Sciences, Karwar	150
Kodagu Institute Of Medical Sciences, Kodagu	150
Koppal Institute Of Medical Sciences, Koppal	150
Mandya Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mandya	150
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute, Mysuru	250
Raichur Institute Of Medical Science, Raichur	200
Shimoga Institute Of Medical Sciences, Shimoga	150
Shri Atal Bihari Vajapayee Medical College And Research Institute, Bengaluru,	200
Vijaynagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bellary	250
Yadgiri Institute Of Medical Sciences	150

Also Check : State Wise All India Quota 15% MBBS Cutoff

2.Total MBBS Seat in Karnataka Private Medical Colleges

Karnataka has a significant number of MBBS seats in private medical colleges, with multiple quota options for students. Check the complete college-wise seat distribution below.

Institute	Seat
A J Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	250
Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences Bellur	250
Akash Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli, Bangalore, Ka	250
Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur	150
Basaveswara Medical College And Hospital, Chitradurga	150
Bgs Global Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	150
Bgs Medical College And Hospital, Nagarur, Bengaluru	250
Dr Br Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	150
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. Of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli	200
East Point College Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	200
Farookh Academy Of Medical Education Hospital And Research Institute	100
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore	150
Jjm Medical College	245
K V G Medical College, Sullia	150
Kanachur Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mangalore	200
Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences	250
Khaja Bandanawaz University – Faculty Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150
M S Ramaiah Medical College	150
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College	200
Mvj Medical College And Research Hospital, Bangalore	250
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	200
Pes University Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore	150
S R Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bagalkot, Karn	100
S S Institute Of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere	200
S. Nijalingappa Medical College & Hsk Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot	250
Sapthagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250
Sdm College Of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad	150
Shridevi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	250
Siddaganga Medical College And Research Institute, Tumakuru	200
Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Ramanagara, Ka	150
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research	50
Srinivas Institute Of Medical Research Centre, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore	250
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore	150
Subbaiah Institute Of Medical Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka	250
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore	200
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	250
Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gangtok	150

3.Total MBBS Seat in Deemed Universities 2026

Karnataka has a significant number of MBBS seats in Deemed Universities, with multiple quota options for students. Check the complete college-wise seat distribution below.

Institute	Seat
JGMMMC Medical College, Hubbli	200
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum	250
Jss Medical College, Mysore	250
K.S.Hegde Medical Academy	250
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore	250
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	250
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital	250
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura(Bijapur	250
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College	200
Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	150
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	250
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore	250

Also Read Cheapest Private Medical MBBS College 2026

Karnataka BDS Seat Matrix 2026

Apart from MBBS, Karnataka also offers a large number of dental seats:

Type	Institute	Seat
Govt.	ESIC Dental College, Gulbarga	62
Govt.	Govt. Dental College & Research Institute, Bellary	63
Govt.	Govt. Dental College, Bangalore	60
Deemed	A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	100
Deemed	JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	100
Deemed	KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum	100
Deemed	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	100
Deemed	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal	100
Deemed	Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur	40
Deemed	Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore	100
Private	A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	100
Private	Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, Bijapur	40
Private	Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga	100
Private	AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	40
Private	Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	50
Private	Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere	100
Private	BGS Global Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore	50
Private	College of Dental Sciences, Davangere	100
Private	Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat	40
Private	D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore	50
Private	Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	50
Private	H.K.D.E.Ts Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute, Humnabad	40
Private	H.K.E. Society’s, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research	100
Private	K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGF	50
Private	K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia	100
Private	KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences,Bangalore	50
Private	Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	50
Private	M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	100
Private	M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	50
Private	Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum	50
Private	Navodaya Dental College, Raichur	100
Private	P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot	100
Private	Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	100
Private	S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar	40
Private	S.J.M. Dental College & Hospital, Chitradurga	50
Private	SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad	100
Private	Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga	100
Private	Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan	40
Private	Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	100
Private	Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	50
Private	Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	100
Private	Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga	100
Private	The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	100
Private	V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	100
Private	Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore	50

Also Read Karnataka MBBS Cut-off

Why Karnataka is Important for NEET Aspirants

Karnataka is one of the most preferred states due to:

✔ Large number of MBBS seats
✔ Availability of private quota seats for non-domicile students
✔ Transparent counselling process (KEA)
✔ Good clinical exposure in most colleges

It is especially beneficial for:

• Students with mid-range NEET ranks
• Students seeking private MBBS seats at lower fees (compared to other states)

Karnataka NEET Counselling & Seat Matrix Process

The seat matrix is released before each counselling round and includes:

• College name
• Course (MBBS/BDS)
• Category-wise seats
• Quota-wise distribution

Counselling Steps:

1. Registration
2. Choice filling
3. Seat allotment
4. Reporting to college

Karnataka counselling usually happens in 4–5 rounds, including mop-up rounds .

Key Highlights of Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix

• One of the highest MBBS seat availability states in India
• Strong presence of private and deemed colleges
• Multiple quota options increase admission chances
• Cutoffs vary significantly based on quota

The Karnataka NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 plays a crucial role in shaping your medical admission strategy. With thousands of MBBS and BDS seats across government, private, and deemed institutions, Karnataka offers excellent opportunities for NEET aspirants.

Understanding seat distribution, quotas, and reservation policies can help you make informed choices during counselling and significantly improve your chances of securing a seat.

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