NEET PG Admission for Non-Karnataka Students
Which Karnataka MD/MS Seats You Can Take — and Which You Cannot
Doctors from outside Karnataka can study MD or MS in Karnataka — but only through certain seat types. This guide shows the routes open to you under KEA and MCC, the clause you register under, the fee, 2025 open-quota closing ranks and the bond you sign.
Please note: eligibility follows KEA PG clauses; fees are from the KEA PGET 2026 notice and ranks are KEA 2025 open-quota closing ranks. Your final eligibility is decided at KEA document verification.
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Quick Answer: Can Non-Karnataka Students Get NEET PG Admission in Karnataka?
Yes. Candidates from outside Karnataka register with KEA under clause y (MBBS outside Karnataka), pay a ₹4,000 application fee, and can take private open-quota (OPN) and other/Q (management-type) seats in Karnataka private colleges. They can also take MCC All India Quota seats in Karnataka government colleges and deemed-university seats. KEA Government (State quota) and GMP seats need a Karnataka clause. In 2025 the open quota closed at 83,310 for MD General Medicine and 2,02,825 for MS Orthopaedics.
Key Numbers
Outside-Karnataka candidates, PGET 2026.
KEA 2025 closing rank.
KEA 2025 closing rank.
KEA 2025 closing rank.
Which Karnataka Seats Are Open to You?
Answer four questions. We show the KEA and MCC seat types you can apply for and those you cannot.
The seat types open to you, those that are not, your fee and bond will appear here.
What Other-State Doctors Can and Cannot Take
| Seat type | Counselling | Open to non-Karnataka? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government — State quota | KEA | No (needs a Karnataka clause) | Clause a / b / c and related clauses |
| Government — All India Quota | MCC | Yes | 50% of government college PG seats |
| General merit private (GMP) | KEA | No | Needs clause b or c |
| Private open quota (OPN) | KEA | Yes | Any Indian citizen with a recognised MBBS |
| Other / Q (management-type) | KEA | Yes | Subject to KEA conditions |
| NRI quota | KEA | Only NRI / PIO / OCI (clause z) | NRI documents required |
| Religious minority | KEA | If seats remain | Karnataka minority candidates first |
| Deemed university | MCC | Yes | All-India merit, no domicile |
Source: KEA PG Medical eligibility clauses and seat categories; MCC PG counselling rules.
Open Quota Ranks for Other-State Doctors
KEA 2025 private open-quota closing ranks (last rank allotted, all rounds) — the main KEA route for other-state candidates.
| Branch | Open quota 2025 | Management 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 83,310 | 2,20,761 |
| MD Radiology | 85,842 | 2,27,469 |
| MD Dermatology | 74,755 | 2,28,878 |
| MD Paediatrics | 1,53,741 | 2,25,423 |
| MS OBG | 1,50,245 | 2,29,475 |
| MS General Surgery | 1,66,114 | 2,27,136 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 2,02,825 | 2,28,172 |
| MS ENT | 2,27,323 | 1,83,317 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 1,76,820 | 2,24,161 |
Source: KEA 2025 allotments as compiled by Sartha. See all branches on the open quota page.
How Other-State Doctors Should Apply
- 1
Register with MCC
For All India Quota and deemed-university seats.
- 2
Register with KEA
Apply under clause y and pay ₹4,000 for open and management seats.
- 3
Verify Documents
Upload or present MBBS, internship, registration and NEET PG documents.
- 4
Fill Choices
List open-quota and management seats you can afford, in real order.
- 5
Know the Bond
Plan for one year of compulsory Government service after PG.
Other-State Doctors: Use Every Route
We register you correctly with both KEA and MCC, list every open-quota, management, AIQ and deemed seat your rank can reach, and plan your choices within your budget.
Other-State Candidates Questions
Can non-Karnataka students get NEET PG admission in Karnataka?
Yes. They can take KEA private open-quota and other/Q seats in Karnataka private colleges, MCC All India Quota seats in Karnataka government colleges and MCC deemed-university seats. NRI candidates can also take NRI seats.
Which clause do non-Karnataka students register under in KEA PGET?
Clause y, for Indian citizens who passed MBBS from a recognised institution outside Karnataka. NRI, PIO, OCI and foreign nationals register under clause z.
Can other-state students get Karnataka government PG seats?
Not through KEA State quota, which needs a Karnataka clause. Other-state candidates can take government-college seats through MCC All India Quota, which covers 50% of government PG seats.
What is the KEA registration fee for non-Karnataka candidates?
The KEA PGET 2026 application fee is ₹4,000 for candidates from outside Karnataka and ₹7,000 for NRI candidates.
What NEET PG rank do other-state students need for Karnataka private colleges?
In 2025 the KEA private open quota closed at 83,310 for MD General Medicine, 85,842 for Radiology, 1,53,741 for Paediatrics and 2,02,825 for MS Orthopaedics. Management seats in these branches closed between 1,83,317 (MS ENT) and 2,29,475 (MS OBG).
Can a non-Karnataka student who did MBBS in Karnataka get government seats?
Yes. Candidates who studied and passed MBBS in a recognised Karnataka institution qualify under clause a for Government seats, even without Karnataka schooling. GMP seats still need clause b or c.
Do non-Karnataka students have to sign a bond in Karnataka?
Yes. From 2025, one year of compulsory Government service after PG applies to all PG quotas in Karnataka, including open and management seats. Government seats, including All India Quota, also carry a three-year undertaking.
Do other-state candidates get category reservation in Karnataka PG?
No. Karnataka category reservation is for Karnataka-eligible candidates. Open-quota seats are filled on All India Rank without category reservation.
Sources & Official Links
Official authorities
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — PGET registration, brochure, allotments and fee notification
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — All India Quota and deemed universities
- National Medical Commission (NMC) — approved colleges and PG seats
- NBEMS — NEET PG result and qualifying cut-off
How we built this page
- Eligibility clauses and seat categories: KEA PG Medical bulletin (eligibility section).
- Fees: KEA PGET 2026 application notice (Careers360, 6 Oct 2026).
- Closing ranks: KEA 2025 allotments (all rounds), as compiled by Sartha.
- Bond: KEA PG Medical/Dental e-Information Bulletin 2025 (Medical Dialogues, 5 Sep 2025).
- Facts checked on 26 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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