Karnataka NEET PG Admissions & KEA State Quota Hub
Everything medical graduates need to navigate Karnataka KEA PGET postgraduate counselling. Compare Government (G), Private Merit (P/GMP), Open Pan-India (OPN/Q), and NRI quotas across top apex hospitals like BMCRI, MMCRI, St. John's, and Ramaiah. Calculate exact 3-year residency stipends (₹50k–₹60k/mo) against tuition and mandatory 1-year rural service bond terms.
Karnataka Postgraduate Teaching Hospitals
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KEA PGET Advisory: Domicile, Physical Verification & Stray Vacancy Protocol
Non-Karnataka MBBS graduates are eligible for Open Private Quota ('OPN' / 'Q') seats in private medical colleges without state domicile. Physical verification of original documents is conducted at KEA 18th Cross Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Stray vacancy rounds require mandatory caution security deposits (₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000) to curb seat blocking.
Specialized Karnataka NEET PG Intelligence Suite
Official KEA statutory algorithms, quota matrices, clinical cutoffs, and bond calculators.
NEET PG Branch Cutoffs & Closing Ranks
Explore closing All India Ranks across MD Radio, Medicine, Derma, Paeds, Surgery, Ortho, and Anaesthesia. Compare BMCRI and MMCRI government ranks with St. John's, Ramaiah, and KIMS private institutional quotas.
3-Year MD/MS Fee, Stipend & Bond Calculator
Calculate total 3-year MD/MS expenses: compare Government Colleges (₹1.14L/yr) vs Private Govt Quota (₹8.18L/yr) vs Private Open (₹12.5L/yr). Offsets include ₹50k–₹60k/mo stipend (₹19.8L earned) and ₹70k/mo rural bond salary.
KEA PGET Counselling & Option Entry Guide
Master KEA Choice 1 (Join), Choice 2 (Hold & Upgrade), Choice 3 (Reject & Upgrade), and Choice 4 (Quit). Detailed rules on physical verification at Malleswaram, security deposits, and avoiding forfeiture.
Karnataka NEET PG Seat Quotas: G, P, OPN, Q & N Decoded
Understanding the four distinct seat categories in Karnataka KEA postgraduate medical counselling.
Government Quota ('G')
Covers 50% seats in all Government Medical Colleges and 33%–40% seats in Private Medical Colleges. Lowest tuition fees (₹1.14L/yr in GMCs; ₹8.18L/yr in Private). Strictly reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates (Clause A / B).
Private Institutional ('P / GMP')
Reserved for Karnataka candidates in private institutions, including General Merit Private (GMP), religious minority (Christian/Muslim), and linguistic minority (Telugu/Tamil/Tulu) seats. Tuition fee: ~₹11.5L–₹12.5L/yr.
Open Private ('OPN / Q')
Open to ALL Indian MBBS graduates regardless of their domicile state or college of graduation. 100% merit-based allotment on NEET PG All India Rank. No Karnataka domicile required. Tuition: ~₹12.5L–₹14.5L/yr.
NRI Quota ('N')
15% seats in private medical colleges reserved for NRI candidates or candidates sponsored by genuine NRI first-degree relatives (parents/siblings/uncles). Requires embassy sponsorship certificates. Tuition: ₹35L–₹50L/yr.
Karnataka 1-Year Compulsory Rural / Government Service Bond
Under the Karnataka Compulsory Service Training Act, all postgraduate medical candidates allotted seats through KEA must undergo mandatory government service.
1. Service Duration & Posting
Duration: 1 full continuous year post-MD/MS completion.
Postings: District Hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and General Hospitals assigned via Department of Health & Family Welfare (HFW) counselling.
2. Remuneration & Salary
Monthly Salary: ₹62,000 to ₹72,000/month as Senior Resident / Specialist Medical Officer.
Annual Remuneration: Total of ~₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs earned during the mandatory service period.
3. Default Penalty Structure
MD/MS Degree: ₹50,00,000 (₹50 Lakhs) penalty for failing or refusing to complete the 1-year service.
Diploma: ₹25,00,000 (₹25 Lakhs) penalty.
KMC permanent registration withheld until NOC from HFW is submitted.
Karnataka Monthly PG Resident Stipend Structure (2026–2027)
Mandated monthly allowances disbursed to Junior Resident doctors across Karnataka institutions.
Annual stipend earned: ₹6,00,000. Credited directly to resident savings accounts in all Government medical colleges and RGUHS-affiliated private hospitals.
Annual stipend earned: ₹6,60,000. Enhanced stipend following completion of primary rotational duties and thesis synopsis approval.
Annual stipend earned: ₹7,20,000. Senior residency tier during final exam preparations, thesis defense, and clinical case presentations.
Top Karnataka NEET PG Branch Cutoff Benchmarks
General Merit closing All India Rank (AIR) ranges across premier Karnataka institutions.
| Specialty | Branch Type | BMCRI (GM) | GMC State (GM) | Pvt Govt Quota (P) | Pvt Open Quota (OPN) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radio-diagnosis | Clinical | AIR ~480 | AIR ~1,850 | AIR ~4,200 | AIR ~7,800 | Details → |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL) | Clinical | AIR ~980 | AIR ~2,450 | AIR ~4,900 | AIR ~9,200 | Details → |
| MD General Medicine | Clinical | AIR ~820 | AIR ~2,850 | AIR ~6,500 | AIR ~14,500 | Details → |
| MD Paediatrics | Clinical | AIR ~2,350 | AIR ~4,900 | AIR ~9,800 | AIR ~19,500 | Details → |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Surgical | AIR ~3,100 | AIR ~6,200 | AIR ~11,200 | AIR ~21,000 | Details → |
| MS Orthopaedics | Surgical | AIR ~3,600 | AIR ~7,400 | AIR ~12,800 | AIR ~24,500 | Details → |
| MS General Surgery | Surgical | AIR ~4,100 | AIR ~8,600 | AIR ~14,200 | AIR ~28,500 | Details → |
| MS Ophthalmology | Surgical | AIR ~6,200 | AIR ~11,500 | AIR ~18,500 | AIR ~34,000 | Details → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Karnataka NEET PG (KEA PGET)
Common queries answered with official statutory accuracy.
Can non-Karnataka MBBS doctors participate in KEA NEET PG counselling? ▼
Yes! Candidates who completed their MBBS outside Karnataka without Karnataka domicile are fully eligible to apply for Open Private Quota ('OPN') and Management / Others ('Q') seats in private medical colleges across Karnataka. Allotment is done purely on NEET PG All India Rank merit. However, they are not eligible for Government State Quota ('G') seats or Private Institutional General Merit ('GMP') seats.
How does the KEA physical document verification at Malleswaram work? ▼
Unlike KCET where verification is largely online via Nadakacheri/SATS data, KEA NEET PG requires candidates to attend in-person physical document verification at KEA premises (18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bengaluru) according to an AIR rank schedule. Candidates must present original MBBS degree certificates, CRRI internship completion proof, KMC/SMC registration, attempt certificates, and photo ID. Once verified, KEA issues a Verification Slip containing a Secret Key to unlock option entry.
Can I hold a seat in MCC All India Quota and also participate in KEA State counselling? ▼
You can participate in Round 1 of both MCC AIQ and KEA State counselling concurrently. However, under strict Supreme Court directives and National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, once you join a seat in MCC Round 2 or KEA Round 2, your name is entered into the shared All-India Admitted Candidate Database, and you are automatically barred from participating in subsequent rounds of any state or central counselling.
Is KMC (Karnataka Medical Council) registration mandatory before counselling? ▼
For document verification at KEA, a valid permanent or provisional registration from ANY State Medical Council (SMC) or the National Medical Commission (NMC) is accepted. However, once you are allotted and report to a Karnataka medical college, you MUST obtain provisional or permanent registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) within one month of joining.
Verified NEET PG Legal & Regulatory FAQs
High-yield verified guidance on ₹50L rural bonds, junior resident stipends, Clause A vs B eligibility, and KMC timelines.
What happens if a NEET PG candidate selects Choice 2 but gets no upgrade in Round 2?
If a candidate selects Choice 2 in Round 1 and does not secure any higher preference seat in Round 2, the candidate automatically retains their Round 1 allotted seat. The candidate must join that seat; failure to report triggers seat forfeiture and legal recovery of penalty damages under KEA PG admission rules.
What rank is needed for MD General Medicine and Radio-Diagnosis in Karnataka government colleges?
MD Radio-Diagnosis and General Medicine at premier colleges like BMCRI Bangalore close at All India Ranks between 600 and 1,800 in State Quota. Semi-clinical and non-clinical specialties (e.g. Pathology, Pharmacology, PSM) remain accessible at ranks ranging from 15,000 to 50,000+ with identical resident stipends.
Can non-Karnataka MBBS graduates apply for Karnataka State Quota MD/MS seats?
Non-Karnataka MBBS graduates can apply for State Quota seats only if they completed their MBBS degree from a recognized institution located within Karnataka (Clause B eligibility). Graduates from colleges outside Karnataka without Karnataka domicile are eligible solely for Open (OPN), NRI, and Institutional Quota seats.