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Karnataka NEET PG Cutoff 2026 College & Branch-wise Closing Ranks
Track Karnataka NEET PG 2026 closing ranks by college, MD/MS specialty, quota, category and counselling round. Compare KEA and MCC pathways, understand cutoff movement and build a smarter preference list.
✓ College + branch-wise structure
✓ KEA + MCC cutoff strategy
✓ Round-wise closing-rank tracking
Cutoff strategy
Never read a closing rank without its seat category.
The same specialty can close very differently across KEA, MCC, private and management pathways.
KEAKarnataka state counselling cutoffs
MCC50% All India Quota PG cutoffs
Round-wiseClosing ranks can move every round
2026Current admission-cycle tracker
Updated 10 September 2026
2026 MD/MS closing ranks are not final yet.
NEET-PG 2026 exam activity is current, while official 2026 MD/MS counselling cutoffs should be added only when KEA and MCC publish the relevant round-wise allotment data.
Update AIQ closing ranks only from official allotment data
MCC manages 50% All India Quota PG medical counselling and publishes seat matrices, schedules and allotment results. We will use those official results for 2026 AIQ closing ranks.
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NEET PG cutoff — the short version
A cutoff is useful only when you know exactly which seat the number belongs to.
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Closing rank is seat-specific: college, specialty, quota, category and round must all match before you compare your rank.
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KEA and MCC are separate: Karnataka state counselling and 50% All India Quota can show different cutoff behaviour for the same broad specialty.
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Previous cutoffs are planning references: they help identify a range, but seat matrix, fees and candidate choices can move the 2026 closing rank.
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Round matters: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 / mop-up and stray-vacancy closing ranks should never be mixed into one number.
Compare the two cutoff pools
KEA vs MCC: which cutoff should you use?
The answer depends on the seat you are targeting. Treat Karnataka state counselling and All India counselling as separate datasets.
KEA Cutoffs
Use KEA publications for Karnataka state-counselling seats and the seat categories notified within the Karnataka PG medical process.
- Compare the exact college and MD/MS specialty
- Match the correct quota and category code
- Read Round 1, Round 2 and later rounds separately
- Check current seat matrix before judging probability
- Verify official fee and eligibility rules with the seat
MCC Cutoffs
Use MCC allotment results for 50% All India Quota PG medical seats and other PG seat pools under MCC's notified counselling scope.
- National competition rather than Karnataka-only comparison
- Round-wise seat matrices and allotment results
- College + specialty closing rank must be read together
- AIQ movement can differ sharply from KEA movement
- Use the current PG counselling bulletin for round rules
Before choice fillingKnow the college, specialty, quota, category, round and fee.
Understanding NEET PG cutoff
One closing rank has six dimensions
A number without context can mislead you. Read every cutoff row as a complete seat description.
CollegeWhich institution?
BMCRI, Ramaiah, KIMS, Vydehi and other colleges can close at very different ranks.
SpecialtyWhich MD/MS branch?
Radiology, Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics and Surgery have different demand.
Seat typeWhich quota & category?
Government, AIQ, private, management and NRI seats should not be compared as one cutoff.
RoundWhen did it close?
Later rounds can move because of upgrades, vacancies, seat conversion and candidate decisions.
College + branch cutoff tracker
Karnataka NEET PG 2026 cutoff profiles
This section is ready for official 2026 closing ranks. Until each round is published, the page clearly marks the value as pending instead of inventing a number.
Government / high-demand profiles
2026 Tracker01
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI)
Track branch-wise KEA and MCC closing ranks for General Medicine, Radiology, Pediatrics, Surgery, OBG and other PG seats.
2026 closing ranks: pending02
ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Bengaluru
Compare the exact counselling route and seat category before using any closing-rank reference.
2026 closing ranks: pending03
St. John's Medical College
Track specialty demand and the applicable institutional / counselling category separately rather than using one generic college cutoff.
2026 closing ranks: pending04
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
Frequently searched for MD General Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics and related PG options.
2026 closing ranks: pendingPopular Bengaluru private-college profiles
Branch-wise05
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
Compare branch, quota, category and round because the same college can have multiple distinct closing-rank bands.
KEA / applicable seat categories06
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
Track clinical specialty demand, fee category and later-round movement before building the final option order.
Bengaluru07
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College
Use the official 2026 matrix and cutoff publication for every specialty / quota combination you are considering.
Bengaluru08
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
Compare closing-rank movement with fees, hospital exposure, specialty preference and realistic joining intent.
BengaluruHow 2026 ranks will be displayed
Data formatA
College → Specialty → Quota → Category
Each row will preserve the exact seat identity so Google and users can understand what the closing rank actually represents.
SEO-friendly structureB
Round 1 → Round 2 → Round 3 / Mop-up → Stray
Round-wise movement will stay visible instead of replacing old data with only the final closing rank.
Trend-friendly structureHow to read a cutoff
Closing rank to option list, step by step
Use this workflow every time you compare your rank with a college / specialty cutoff.
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Identify the exact college + specialty
Do not start with a statewide “good rank”. Start with the specific MD/MS seat you would genuinely join.
Seat identity02
Match the correct counselling authority
Separate KEA Karnataka state-counselling data from MCC 50% AIQ and other MCC-controlled PG medical seats.
KEA vs MCC03
Match quota + category
Government, private, management, NRI and category-specific seats can close at very different ranks.
Seat type04
Compare the same round
Round 1 should be compared with Round 1. Later-round movement can be useful, but it is a different vacancy situation.
Round context05
Check the live seat matrix
Added, removed or converted seats can change the probability band even when last year's closing rank looks similar.
Current supply06
Build genuine preference order
Keep aspirational, realistic and safer seats, but always order them by what you would actually prefer to join.
Final choice listWhy cutoffs move
What changes the closing rank?
Closing rank is an outcome of demand, seat supply and candidate behaviour — not a fixed property of a college.
Specialty demand
Radiology, Dermatology, General Medicine and other branches attract different levels of competition.
Seat matrix
More, fewer or converted seats can materially shift the closing rank in a later round.
Fee category
Government, private and management fee levels influence which candidates retain or skip a seat.
Parallel counselling
MCC, KEA and other state outcomes can release seats when candidates upgrade or join elsewhere.
Round stage
Later rounds are increasingly vacancy-driven, so closing ranks may move in ways Round 1 could not predict.
Candidate preference
College reputation, hospital exposure, location, bond, stipend, fees and branch choice all affect demand.
Important: a cutoff is historical allotment data, not a seat guarantee. Final admission always depends on your eligibility, rank, option order, current seat availability and the official counselling rules.
Cutoff strategy
Use closing ranks as a range, not a promise
Good cutoff analysis combines multiple rounds, multiple years and the current seat matrix before you decide what belongs in your option list.
What to do
- Compare the same college + specialty + quota + category.
- Read multiple rounds instead of only the final cutoff.
- Use previous years to identify a range, not an exact prediction.
- Cross-check the current 2026 seat matrix before choice filling.
- Keep fees, bond, stipend and location in the decision.
What to avoid
- Using one “Karnataka NEET PG cutoff” number for every seat.
- Comparing management quota with government quota directly.
- Assuming last year's closing rank must repeat in 2026.
- Removing aspirational choices because an old cutoff looked difficult.
- Using unofficial screenshots when authority data is available.
| Specialty | What to compare | 2026 closing-rank status | Search intent covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis / Radiology | College + KEA/MCC + quota + round | Pending official 2026 allotment data | MD Radiology cutoff Karnataka 2026 |
| MD General Medicine | College + quota + category + round | Pending official 2026 allotment data | MD Medicine cutoff Karnataka 2026 |
| MD Dermatology | Small seat pool + college + quota | Pending official 2026 allotment data | Dermatology NEET PG cutoff Karnataka |
| MS Orthopaedics | College + hospital exposure + quota | Pending official 2026 allotment data | MS Orthopaedics cutoff Karnataka |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | College + clinical volume + quota + round | Pending official 2026 allotment data | MS OBG cutoff Karnataka 2026 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | College + quota + later-round movement | Pending official 2026 allotment data | Anaesthesia NEET PG cutoff Karnataka |
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Aspirational
High-preference college / specialty combinations where the previous closing rank may be above your current band but movement is still worth tracking.
60%
Realistic
The main list: seats where your rank, specialty preference, quota, category, budget and recent cutoff movement align reasonably.
30%
Safety
Backup MD/MS options with a stronger historical probability — but only seats you would genuinely accept and join.
Branch-wise SEO coverage
Track the specialty, not just the college
The same medical college can be highly competitive for one branch and much more reachable for another. Build your search and counselling strategy branch by branch.
Popular specialties to track
MD Radiodiagnosis / RadiologyHigh demand
MD General MedicineHigh demand
MD DermatologyLimited seats
MD PediatricsClinical
MS Obstetrics & GynaecologySurgical
MS Orthopaedics / General SurgerySurgical
Do not treat this as a fixed competitiveness ranking. The college, seat category, fee, round and current seat matrix can change the closing-rank pattern substantially.
Before using a cutoff
Verify all the seat details
A cutoff row should answer every one of these questions before you use it to judge your chances.
✓ Exact medical college
✓ Exact MD/MS specialty
✓ KEA or MCC counselling route
✓ Quota / seat category
✓ Reservation / candidate category
✓ Counselling round
✓ Current seat matrix
✓ Official fee structure
✓ Reporting / bond conditions
Merit AdmissionWe turn cutoff data into a practical MD/MS preference list.
Why Merit Admission
Guidance around your actual rank
Rank + specialty mapping
Shortlist realistic college-specialty combinations instead of comparing your rank with a generic statewide cutoff.
KEA + MCC together
Track both counselling routes so your Karnataka strategy includes the full set of realistic PG medical opportunities.
Fee-aware choices
Compare rank compatibility with quota, fees, bond, location and college preference before locking options.
Round-by-round review
Re-evaluate your list when seats are added, converted, upgraded or released instead of relying on Round 1 forever.
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Frequently asked questions
Karnataka NEET PG Cutoff FAQs
Clear answers for candidates comparing MD/MS closing ranks across Karnataka counselling routes.
The Karnataka NEET PG cutoff is the closing rank or score at which a specific MD/MS seat closes for a particular college, specialty, quota, category and counselling round. Official 2026 closing ranks become available only after the relevant KEA or MCC allotment data is published.
No. The cutoff changes by college, specialty, quota, category and round. Radiology, General Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Orthopaedics and other branches can have very different closing ranks even within the same college.
Use KEA for Karnataka state counselling publications and MCC for the 50% All India Quota and other MCC-controlled PG medical seats. Always match the cutoff with the correct round and seat category.
Previous-year cutoffs are useful for planning but are not a guarantee. Seat availability, rank distribution, fee changes, candidate preferences, category rules and round-wise vacancies can move the closing rank.
Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology and General Medicine are commonly among the higher-demand MD specialties, but the exact order depends on the college, quota, category and counselling year.
KEA cutoffs relate to seats allotted through Karnataka state counselling under its notified categories. MCC cutoffs relate to the 50% All India Quota and other PG medical seats managed by MCC. They should be compared separately.
Private, management and NRI categories can have different closing-rank behaviour and fee structures from government or merit seats. Eligibility and the current official fee and counselling rules should be checked before option entry.
Merit Admission can review your NEET-PG rank, preferred specialty, category, quota and budget, then help shortlist colleges and structure choices using official seat matrices, round-wise closing ranks and current counselling rules.
Official cutoff sources
Verify every rank with the publishing authority
Cutoffs, seat matrices and counselling rules change by round. Use the official authority before you submit an option or make a payment.
NEET-PG exam notices, result-related information and official candidate updates.
Visit NBEMS NEET-PG ↗50% AIQ schedules, seat matrices, allotment results and PG medical counselling notices.
Visit MCC PG Medical ↗State counselling notices, eligibility, option entry, seat matrices and Karnataka PG medical allotment updates.
Visit KEA ↗Understand registration, choice filling, allotment, documents and round-by-round counselling decisions.
Read counselling guide →Before you lock your MD/MS choices, get the cutoff reviewed.
Your rank matters, but so do specialty preference, quota, category, fees, hospital choice, current seat availability and the round in which the seat is moving.