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Karnatka National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Karnataka NEET UG Counselling)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 ST cutoff has been released by the Karnataka Examination Authority. This page shows ST cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ for notifications.

We’ve analyzed Karnataka NEET UG Counselling cutoffs for 2024 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 ST category cutoff ranges from 27,080 to 319,271 rank. Candidates with rank under 156,620 have high chances of getting top colleges like KMC Mangalore, BMCRI, and NITTE University.


Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff Highlights

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff represents the minimum rank required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the Karnataka Examination Authority and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024
  • Conducting Body: Karnataka Examination Authority
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 3
  • Total Colleges Participating: 23
  • Top Courses: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Quota Types: All India, Home State

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameKarnataka NEET UG Counselling
Conducting BodyKarnataka Examination Authority
Cutoff TypeRank
Courses AcceptingMBBS, BDS
Total Rounds3
Total Colleges Participating23
Official Websitehttps://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
QuotasAll India, Home State
Top CoursesMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2025

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 ST Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 ST category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing rank range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

CategoryGovernmentPrivate
ST27080 - 127246156620 - 319271

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 rank plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
10,000 – 30,000BMCRI

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

MarksRank
0 - 49500001 - 700000
50 - 99400001 - 500000
100 - 149300001 - 400000
150 - 199200001 - 300000
200 - 249150001 - 200000
250 - 299100001 - 150000
300 - 34975001 - 100000
350 - 39950001 - 75000
400 - 44930001 - 50000
450 - 49915001 - 30000
500 - 5497501 - 15000
550 - 5992001 - 7500
600 - 649501 - 2000
650 - 699101 - 500
700 - 7201 - 100

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Cutoff Trend (2024 vs 2022)

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

YearST
2024319271
2022169083

Key Insights

  • Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
  • Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
  • Minor Fluctuations (2022-2024): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
  • Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
  • ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation


Category-wise College Cutoff Comparison (ST Category)

This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for ST category.

College20242022
KMC Mangalore1272469933
BMCRI270804140
NITTE University15662035029
KIMS6428312862

Insights

  • Top Colleges: Slightly more competitive in recent years
  • Mid-tier Colleges: Wider variation based on seat changes
  • Overall Trend: Competition increasing gradually

College wise Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like KMC Mangalore, BMCRI, and KIMS across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
KMC MangaloreMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST127246127246
BMCRIMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST2708027080
KIMSMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST6428364283
BIMSMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST8441384413
SIMSMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST100983100983
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical SciencesMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST121628121628
BMCRCMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST8495784957
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, MandyaMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST7429774297
RIMSMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryST102480102480
CIDSBDS - Bachelor of Dental SurgeryST319271319271

Insight: KMC Mangalore, BMCRI, and KIMS close within top 27,080-127,246 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has the lowest closing rank (27,080), indicating highest competition.
  • 0 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 1 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

CollegeAll
KMC Mangalore127246
BMCRI27080
NITTE University156620
KIMS64283
BIMS84413
SIMS100983
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences121628
KS Hegde Medical Academy156620
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre163926
KIMS205954

Safe Score for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.


Safe Score for Top Colleges

150-180+ marks

What this means:

  • Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
  • Possible entry into MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 64,283-84,957 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 84,957-121,628.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.


What Rank is Required for Top Colleges?

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling rank is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what rank is required for BMCRI, KIMS, and Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya across categories.


Rank under 74,297

College NameGeneral
BMCRI27080

Rank under 100,983

  • Strong chance in colleges like BMCRI, KIMS, and Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya.
  • Likely branches: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.


Rank under 127,246

  • Admission possible in colleges like BMCRI, KIMS, and Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya.
  • This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
  • Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower rank bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.


Final Takeaway: Under 74,297 ranks target top-tier options, under 100,983 ranks strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 127,246 ranks open broader options like Good Colleges.

  • Under 100,983: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 127,246: 9 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff

Explore the top medical colleges accepting Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
KMC Mangalore₹ 65.59 Lakhs₹ 11.75 Lakhs56TheWeek #2
BMCRI₹ 6.83 Lakhs-56IndiaToday #12
KIMS₹ 16.50 Lakhs-40-
BIMS₹ 3.56 Lakhs-26IndiaToday #32
SIMS₹ 3.42 Lakhs-27-
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences₹ 3.46 Lakhs-15-
BMCRC₹ 6.75 Lakhs-31-
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya₹ 34.95 Lakhs-26-
RIMS₹ 3.42 Lakhs-19-
CIDS₹ 11.18 Lakhs₹ 7.00 Lakhs10TheWeek #17

Top MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
KMC Mangalore127246
BMCRI27080
NITTE University156620
KIMS64283
BIMS84413
SIMS100983
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences121628
KS Hegde Medical Academy156620
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre163926
KIMS205954

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (BMCRI, KIMS, and BIMS) close within top 84,413 ranks.
  • MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 67,530 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
CIDS319271

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (CIDS) close within top 319,271 ranks.
  • BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 255,417 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
CIDS319271319271

All India MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
BIMS8441384413
BMCRC8495784957
BMCRI2708027080
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences121628121628
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences126031126031
KIMS6428364283
KMC Mangalore127246127246
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya7429774297
RIMS102480102480
SIMS100983100983

Home State MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
BMCRC107673107673
BMCRI3179631796
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences132051132051
KIMS215527215527
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College182211182211
RIMS128398128398

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2024 — ST

CourseST
MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery27080 - 205954
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery319271

College Wise Cutoff 2024

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2024 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.

NameCutoff Links
KMC MangaloreView Cutoff
BMCRIView Cutoff
NITTE UniversityView Cutoff
KIMSView Cutoff
BIMSView Cutoff
SIMSView Cutoff
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical SciencesView Cutoff
KS Hegde Medical AcademyView Cutoff
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research CentreView Cutoff
KIMSView Cutoff

State Wise Cutoff

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.


Karnataka Cutoff

Colleges in Karnataka such as BMCRC offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 107,673-215,527 (General)

Telangana Cutoff

Colleges in Telangana such as BMCRI offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 31,796-31,796 (General)

Insight: Choosing colleges under Home State quota can significantly improve admission chances, especially for mid-rank candidates.


Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
The cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is expected to be around 27,080-319,271 rank for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
  • ST: 27,080-319,271 rank
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2023?
In 2023, the cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling was:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2024.
What marks are required for top percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
To achieve 99 percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 84,413-100,983, depending on the number of candidates appearing for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024.
Is 95 percentile good in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
Yes, 95 percentile in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What rank is required for top colleges through Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
For top colleges accepting Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 84,413
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 100,983
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
A safe score for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is typically 120-150 to 150-180, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is expected to stable due to factors like similar difficulty level, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
The cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
  • Total seats: 23+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
With a good rank, candidates may get into KMC Mangalore, BMCRI, and KIMS, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
The qualifying cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 is data not available yet, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2024 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

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