Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
NEET PG 2026 · Karnataka · Paediatrics
MD Paediatrics in Karnataka 2026Colleges, Cutoff, Seats & Admission
MD Paediatrics is a high-demand clinical branch focused on child and adolescent health, with strong training exposure through wards, emergency paediatrics, neonatal care and intensive-care services. Compare government, private and deemed routes, review 2025 cutoff references, and plan 2026 choices using rank, category, budget and counselling route.
Government CollegesPrivate / ManagementDeemed Universities2025 Cutoff Reference
2026 note: NMC published the PG seat matrix for academic year 2026–27 dated 29 September 2026. Final KEA/MCC availability and 2026 closing ranks should be checked round by round.
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MD Paediatrics in Karnataka is available across government, private/trust and deemed-university institutions. Your realistic options depend on rank, category, counselling route and budget—not rank alone.
2025 Reference for 2026 Planning
Paediatrics Cutoff Trends in Karnataka
Use historical data to build a range. Do not treat these numbers as predicted 2026 cutoffs.
Government · 2025 GM10,865
Reported 2025 General Merit highest closing rank across Karnataka government colleges for Paediatrics.
Private · 2025 GM Ref.1,03,454
Reported 2025 General Merit highest closing rank across listed private Paediatrics options; fee categories vary.
NMC · 2026–27 Matrix29 Sep 2026
Current regulatory seat-matrix update date. Verify the exact branch-wise intake and counselling seat before choice filling.
Important: compare the same college, category, fee type and counselling round. Private closing ranks can extend much further because the seat categories and fees are different.
College Discovery
Major Karnataka Colleges for MD Paediatrics
This is a discovery shortlist, not a complete 2026 seat matrix. Verify NMC approval and KEA/MCC availability before option entry.
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
M S Ramaiah Medical College
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Major Karnataka institution to check for MD Paediatrics. Verify the current 2026–27 NMC-approved intake and KEA/MCC counselling availability.
Admission Route
Compare Paediatrics by Seat Type
Government Seats
Usually lower-fee and more competitive. Eligibility, category, AIQ/state split and round matter.
Private / Management
Can extend to wider rank ranges, but fees and KEA seat categories must be compared carefully.
Deemed Universities
Generally handled through MCC. Compare fees and institution preference separately from KEA options.
Branch Fit
Why Students Choose MD Paediatrics
Paediatrics suits candidates who enjoy longitudinal patient care, acute child-health decisions, communication with families and a mix of ward, emergency and newborn care.
- Consultant paediatrician
- Neonatology and newborn-care pathway
- Paediatric emergency and intensive-care exposure
- Academic paediatrics and subspeciality pathways
2026 Strategy
How to Shortlist Paediatrics Colleges
Eligibility
Know the KEA and MCC seat categories open to you.
Seats
Verify current college-course approval and counselling availability.
Cutoff Range
Use 2025 data by college and category, not one statewide number.
Fees
Separate government, private, management, NRI and deemed affordability.
Choice Order
Arrange ambitious, realistic and safer options in genuine preference order.
Karnataka NEET PG
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FAQs
Paediatrics Admission Questions
Who is eligible for MD Paediatrics in Karnataka in 2026?
Candidates must satisfy NEET PG 2026 eligibility and qualification requirements, then meet the KEA or MCC seat-category rules applicable to the college and quota they want.
What was the 2025 Karnataka government cutoff reference for MD Paediatrics?
A 2025 Karnataka branch-wise General Merit reference reports the highest government-college closing rank for Paediatrics at about 10,865. This is historical reference data, not a 2026 prediction.
What was the 2025 private-college cutoff reference for MD Paediatrics?
A 2025 Karnataka branch-wise General Merit reference reports the highest closing rank across listed private-college Paediatrics options at about 1,03,454. Compare the exact college, category, fee type and round.
Can a non-Karnataka candidate get MD Paediatrics in Karnataka?
Yes. Certain private, open, management or deemed-university routes can be available to eligible non-Karnataka candidates, while state-restricted government seats require the applicable Karnataka eligibility conditions.
Is MD Paediatrics admission through KEA or MCC?
Both can be relevant. KEA handles applicable Karnataka government and private-college categories, while MCC handles 50% All India Quota and deemed-university PG counselling.
Can I get MD Paediatrics through management quota in Karnataka?
Private-college management or higher-fee categories can be available through the applicable centralised counselling process. NEET PG eligibility, current category rules, seats and fees must all be verified.
Which documents are needed for MD Paediatrics admission in Karnataka?
The core set typically includes NEET PG admit card and scorecard, MBBS records, degree or provisional degree, internship completion certificate, medical registration, photo identity proof, counselling registration records and any category or NRI documents that apply.
Which Karnataka colleges should I check for MD Paediatrics?
Major government, private and deemed institutions should be compared using the current NMC-approved course intake and the relevant KEA or MCC seat matrix. The college list on this page is a discovery shortlist, not a final official matrix.
Is MD Paediatrics a good branch in Karnataka?
Paediatrics offers broad hospital and outpatient practice, neonatal and emergency exposure, academic opportunities and multiple paediatric subspeciality pathways. Branch fit should matter more than cutoff alone.
Should I use previous-year cutoff ranks for 2026 option entry?
Yes, but only as historical guidance. Compare like-for-like data and combine it with current seats, fees, category and your genuine preference order.
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