Category rank earlier than GM
In 2025, 3A (20,718) and 3B (18,256) closed before GM (22,744), and 2B (22,906) almost with it. For these categories, plan with the GM rank as your government-quota limit.
NEET PG 2026 · Karnataka · KEA Categories
MS OBG Cutoff Category Wise Karnataka
KEA 2025 closing ranks for GM, 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST and Kalyana Karnataka
Find the 2025 MS OBG closing rank for your own KEA category — for the rest of Karnataka and for Kalyana Karnataka (371J) — check your rank against it, and see how General Merit, private, minority, NRI and management seats fit into your plan.
GM: 22,744
2A: 31,901
SC: 67,150
ST: 73,246
How to read this page: ranks are NEET PG 2025 All India Ranks — the last government-quota seat allotted in each category across all KEA rounds, covering government colleges and government-quota seats in private colleges. 2026 ranks will differ.
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Quick Answer: MS OBG Cutoff Category Wise in Karnataka
In KEA 2025 counselling, the MS OBG government-quota closing rank was 22,744 for GM, 26,586 for Category 1, 31,901 for 2A, 22,906 for 2B, 20,718 for 3A, 18,256 for 3B, 67,150 for SC and 73,246 for ST (rest of Karnataka). For Kalyana Karnataka (371J) it was 30,650 (GMH), 25,133 (1H), 29,721 (2AH), 18,140 (2BH), 17,644 (3AH), 17,869 (3BH), 40,745 (SCH) and 54,824 (STH).
2025 Data for 2026 Planning
Category Cutoff Key Numbers
General Merit22,744
Last GM government-quota seat (rest of Karnataka). Open to every category.
OBC Categories18,256 – 31,901
Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, rest of Karnataka.
Scheduled Caste67,150
SCG closing rank. SC Kalyana Karnataka (SCH) closed at 40,745.
Scheduled Tribe73,246
STG closing rank. ST Kalyana Karnataka (STH) closed at 54,824.
Category Rank Checker
Check Your Rank Against Your Category
Pick your KEA category and region, enter your NEET PG rank, and see where you stand against every 2025 MS OBG route.
Your result will appear here. Government-quota seats need a KEA eligibility clause and a valid category certificate.
Category-wise Cutoff
MS OBG Cutoff 2025 — All KEA Categories
Government-quota closing rank by category: government colleges plus government-quota seats in private colleges, all rounds.
KEA 2025 · MS OBG · Government Quota Closing Rank by Category
A later rank than GM means seats in that category stayed open longer.
| Category | Code | Rest of Karnataka | vs GM (22,744) | Code | Kalyana Karnataka (371J) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | GM | 22,744 | — | GMH | 30,650 |
| Category 1 | 1G | 26,586 | +3,842 | 1H | 25,133 |
| Category 2A | 2AG | 31,901 | +9,157 | 2AH | 29,721 |
| Category 2B | 2BG | 22,906 | +162 | 2BH | 18,140 |
| Category 3A | 3AG | 20,718 | −2,026 | 3AH | 17,644 |
| Category 3B | 3BG | 18,256 | −4,488 | 3BH | 17,869 |
| Scheduled Caste | SCG | 67,150 | +44,406 | SCH | 40,745 |
| Scheduled Tribe | STG | 73,246 | +50,502 | STH | 54,824 |
“—” in the Kalyana Karnataka column means no closing rank was published for that category in 2025. College-wise category ranks vary — our counsellors can share the college-level list for your category.
Read This First
General Merit vs Your Category Rank
Reserved-category candidates are considered for General Merit seats first on their rank, then for seats in their own category.
Category rank later than GM
Category 1 (26,586) and 2A (31,901) stayed open about 3,800–9,200 ranks beyond GM. Plan government-quota choices up to your category rank.
Much later closing ranks
SC (67,150) and ST (73,246) government-quota seats closed far after GM. Government-quota fee in a private college stays about ₹7.83 lakh a year.
Kalyana Karnataka (371J)
MS OBG Cutoff for 371J Candidates
Candidates with a valid 371(J) certificate are considered for local H-code seats as well as the general pool. Compare both columns.
| Category | Kalyana Karnataka (H) | Rest of Karnataka (G) | Which Is Later? |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | GMH: 30,650 | GM: 22,744 | H code (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Category 1 | 1H: 25,133 | 1G: 26,586 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 2A | 2AH: 29,721 | 2AG: 31,901 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 2B | 2BH: 18,140 | 2BG: 22,906 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 3A | 3AH: 17,644 | 3AG: 20,718 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 3B | 3BH: 17,869 | 3BG: 18,256 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Scheduled Caste | SCH: 40,745 | SCG: 67,150 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Scheduled Tribe | STH: 54,824 | STG: 73,246 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
For OBG, every reserved Kalyana Karnataka H code closed earlier than its rest-of-Karnataka rank, so 371J candidates should also plan with the G-code rank for their category. Only GMH (30,650) closed later than GM (22,744).
Beyond Government Quota
If Your Rank Is After Your Category Cutoff
These seat types do not depend on your category. Fees are higher — see MS OBG fees in Karnataka.
| Seat Type | 2025 Closing Rank | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private college seats (latest standard-fee, Navodaya / Kanachur) | 32,198 | ₹13,87,994 a year at most colleges | College-wise ranks were not split by quota in the source. |
| General merit private (GMP) | 69,446 | Private fee of the college | Merit-based private seats for Karnataka-eligible candidates. |
| NRI quota | 1,11,936 | NRI fee of the college | Needs NRI status or sponsorship documents. |
| Private seats — open quota (OPN) | 1,50,245 | Private fee of the college | Open to candidates from every state. |
| Institutional / management (MNG) | 2,29,475 | Highest fees — confirm in writing | Fee varies by college. |
Minority, GMPH and In-service Quotas · 2025
Special quotas with their own eligibility rules.
| Quota | 2025 Closing Rank | Who It Is For |
|---|---|---|
| Minority quota (all sub-categories) | 14,280 – 1,06,207 | Needs a valid minority certificate matching the college’s minority status. |
| General merit private — Kalyana Karnataka (GMPH) | 75,866 | Private seats for 371(J) candidates. |
| Government in-service quota — GM | 1,14,534 | Only for eligible government in-service doctors. |
Cutoff Trend
MS OBG Cutoff 2024 vs 2025
Category-wise 2024 ranks were not published in the same form, so this trend uses GM-level figures.
| Quota | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEA government quota — GM | 25,209 | 22,744 | −2,465 ranks |
| MCC All India Quota — General | 20,451 | 18,213 | −2,238 ranks |
| KEA private seats — open quota | 1,27,138 | 1,50,245 | +23,107 ranks |
| KEA NRI quota | 1,27,818 | 1,11,936 | −15,882 ranks |
| KEA institutional / management | 1,78,337 | 2,29,475 | +51,138 ranks |
A later closing rank (+) means seats were easier to get; an earlier one (−) means harder. Plan for either direction in 2026.
2026 Strategy
How to Use Your Category in KEA Counselling
- 1
Claim It Correctly
Choose the right category and 371J status during KEA registration.
- 2
Valid Certificates
Keep caste, income and 371J certificates ready. See the document list.
- 3
Compare GM and Category
Use whichever 2025 rank is later as your government-quota limit.
- 4
Add Private Options
List standard-fee private seats after your government-quota choices.
- 5
Fill Choices
Read the option entry guide before locking.
KEA verifies every category claim. If a claim cannot be verified, you may be considered only under General Merit — check the eligibility guide.
Karnataka NEET PGRank + Category + 371J + Budget
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FAQs
Category-wise Cutoff — Questions
What is the MS OBG cutoff for 2A in Karnataka?
In KEA 2025 counselling, the government-quota closing rank for MS OBG was 31,901 for 2A (rest of Karnataka, 2AG) and 29,721 for 2A Kalyana Karnataka (2AH). 2A seats stayed open about 9,200 ranks beyond General Merit, which closed at 22,744.
What is the MS OBG cutoff for 2B in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for OBG was 22,906 for 2B (2BG) and 18,140 for 2B Kalyana Karnataka (2BH) — very close to the GM rank of 22,744.
What is the MS OBG cutoff for 3A and 3B in Karnataka?
In 2025, the government-quota closing rank for OBG was 20,718 for 3A (3AG) and 18,256 for 3B (3BG). For Kalyana Karnataka it was 17,644 (3AH) and 17,869 (3BH). General Merit seats, open to these candidates too, closed later at 22,744.
What is the MS OBG cutoff for SC in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for MS OBG was 67,150 for SC (rest of Karnataka, SCG) and 40,745 for SC Kalyana Karnataka (SCH).
What is the MS OBG cutoff for ST in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for MS OBG was 73,246 for ST (rest of Karnataka, STG) and 54,824 for ST Kalyana Karnataka (STH).
What is the MS OBG cutoff for Category 1 in Karnataka?
In 2025, the government-quota closing rank for Category 1 was 26,586 (rest of Karnataka, 1G) and 25,133 (Kalyana Karnataka, 1H).
What is the General Merit cutoff for MS OBG in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for General Merit was 22,744 (rest of Karnataka) and 30,650 for GMH (Kalyana Karnataka), earlier than 25,209 in 2024. In government medical colleges alone, the last published GM OBG seat closed at 10,676 (Chamarajanagar).
Can reserved-category candidates get a General Merit seat?
Yes. In KEA counselling, reserved-category candidates are considered for General Merit seats first on their rank. That is why the 3A and 3B OBG closing ranks in 2025 were earlier than the GM closing rank of 22,744.
Why is the Kalyana Karnataka cutoff different from the rest of Karnataka?
Kalyana Karnataka (371J) candidates are considered for separate local seats (H codes) as well as the general pool. For OBG, GMH (30,650) closed later than GM, while every reserved H code — 1H, 2AH, 2BH, 3AH, 3BH, SCH and STH — closed earlier than its rest-of-Karnataka rank.
Will the 2026 category-wise OBG cutoff be the same as 2025?
No. Category closing ranks change every year with the seat matrix and the number of candidates. In 2025 the GM government-quota rank for OBG moved earlier, from 25,209 to 22,744. Use 2025 ranks as a range and keep safer options in your choice list.
Verify Before You Act
Sources & Official Links
Official authorities
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — allotment lists, seat matrix and category rules
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — All India Quota and deemed universities
- National Medical Commission (NMC) — approved colleges and PG seats
- NBEMS — NEET PG result and scorecard
How we built this page
- Category-wise and quota-wise closing ranks: KEA 2025 PG allotments (all rounds), as compiled by Sartha.
- 2024 comparison: KEA and MCC 2024 allotments, as compiled by Sartha.
- Private-quota standard-fee ranks: KEA 2025 allotments as compiled by Careers360; fees from the 2025 KEA fee matrix.
- Facts checked on 16 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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