NEET PG Counselling 2025: Karnataka Opens Registration for PG Medical Seats

A crucial window has opened for thousands of medical aspirants seeking postgraduate seats in Karnataka. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially initiated the registration process for the state's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling for the academic year 2025-26. This process is essential for securing admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses across government, private, and deemed medical and dental institutions in the state.

Key Dates and Immediate Action Required

The online registration process commenced on October 4, 2025, and candidates must complete their registration and application submission by the strict deadline of October 9, 2025. Aspirants who fail to register within this short five-day window will forfeit their opportunity to participate in the state-level seat allocation. KEA has also outlined a multi-phase counselling structure, which typically includes Round 1, Round 2, a subsequent Mop-Up Round, and finally, a Stray Vacancy Round, depending on the availability of seats. Every aspirant should treat this registration as the most critical step after securing their NEET PG score.

Eligibility Criteria and Reservation Details

Only candidates who have successfully cleared the NEET PG 2025 examination and met the prescribed cut-off percentile are eligible to apply. As per the current guidelines, candidates belonging to the General (UR) category must have obtained the minimum 50th percentile in the NEET PG exam.

It is vital for aspirants to note the state's specific reservation policies. The benefits for candidates under the SC, ST, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories—including the reduced qualifying percentile—are strictly applicable only to candidates who possess a valid domicile certificate of Karnataka State. Non-Karnataka candidates, while eligible to apply for admission to various quotas (like institutional quotas or private seats), will be treated under the General (UR) category regardless of their reservation status in their home state. Therefore, non-Karnataka applicants must ensure their NEET PG score meets or exceeds the 50th percentile mark set for the unreserved category.

Step-by-Step Application Process for Aspirants

The registration process is conducted entirely online via the official KEA website. Aspiring doctors must follow these essential steps to ensure a successful application:

1. Visit the Official KEA Website: Locate the dedicated PG NEET 2025 admission section at https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/.
2. Access the Registration Link: Click on the link specified for Round 1 registration for PG NEET.
3. Enter Personal and NEET PG Details: Fill in the necessary information, including personal details, academic qualifications, and crucially, their valid NEET PG 2025 score and rank.
4. Application Fee Submission: Pay the stipulated, non-refundable application/registration fee online. The fee details and payment modes are published on the KEA portal.
5. Document Verification: Upon successful registration, candidates will be required to appear for a mandatory physical or online document verification on specified dates. Only candidates whose documents are verified successfully will be included in the final merit list and be eligible for the subsequent choice filling process. Aspirants must keep all original documents, including the NEET PG score card, MBBS degree certificate, and internship completion certificate, ready.

This registration is the gateway to a coveted postgraduate medical seat. Aspirants are strongly advised to meticulously check all details before the final submission, as errors could lead to disqualification from the counselling process. For detailed information on courses, colleges, and the entrance exams for postgraduate medical seats, check out https://www.onlyeducation.in/exams-list/medical. For regular updates, follow Only Education News.