Karnataka NEET UG (KEA State Quota) Counseling Guide: MBBS, BDS & AYUSH Seat Matrix & Cutoffs
By Uninode Editorial & Data Team • Updated 2026-10-19 • 9 min read
Navigate KEA UGNEET counseling for Government Medical Colleges, Private GMP vs Open (OPN) seats, Dental (BDS), and BAMS/BHMS/BNYS courses across Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- KEA conducts centralized counseling for 85% State Quota seats in Government Medical/Dental colleges and 100% of Private Medical/Dental/AYUSH seats in Karnataka (including Open non-Karnataka seats).
- Private medical colleges in Karnataka have multiple fee tiers: Government Quota seats (G — subsidized fee), Private Quota for Karnataka candidates (GMP), Open Merit for All-India candidates (OPN), and NRI/Others (NRI/OTH).
- All ranks shown in KEA UGNEET cutoff PDFs are All-India NEET UG Ranks (AIR), NOT KCET PCMB ranks.
- Government quota MBBS graduates in Karnataka are subject to the mandatory 1-year rural government service bond.
Understanding KEA UGNEET Category Codes (GM, GMP, OPN, MNG)
Unlike engineering, Karnataka medical and dental cutoff matrices include specialized private-college seat categories alongside standard KEA caste/rural/HK reservations:
| Category Prefix | Who Is Eligible? | Fee Tier | Colleges Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM / 1G / 2AG / 3AG / SCG / STG (+ K/R/H) | Verified Karnataka domicile / KEA clause candidates | Lowest (Govt college fee or Govt-subsidized fee in Private colleges) | Govt Medical/Dental Colleges + Govt-quota seats in Private colleges |
| GMP / GMPH | General Merit Private — Karnataka candidates only | Moderate Private Consortium Fee (~₹11L–₹12L/yr for MBBS) | Private Non-Minority Medical & Dental Colleges |
| OPN | Open Merit — Non-Karnataka & Karnataka All-India candidates | Private Consortium Fee (same ballpark as GMP) | Private Medical & Dental Colleges in Karnataka (open state feature) |
| MM / ME / MK / MA / MC | Linguistic & Religious Minority eligible candidates (Muslim, Christian, Tulu, Telugu, Kodava, etc.) | Private Minority Fee | Designated Minority Medical & Dental Institutions |
Exploring MBBS, BDS & AYUSH Cutoffs on Uninode
Uninode tracks official KEA UGNEET round-by-round cutoffs across three dedicated streams under KCET Medical: Medical (MBBS), Dental (BDS), and AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, BUMS). Because medical counseling extends across Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds (up to Rounds 5–8 in KEA), always check Round 1 and Round 2 closing AIRs for safe option planning rather than relying on stray-vacancy outliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to write the KCET exam to participate in KEA MBBS/BDS counseling?
Admission is based strictly on your NEET UG score/AIR, though Karnataka candidates register on the KEA portal (and often fill the KEA application form when KCET opens) for state quota verification. Always register during KEA’s dedicated UGNEET registration window.