MD Psychiatry in Karnataka 2026
2025 Cutoffs, Fees and Every Admission Route
Plan Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry (MD Psychiatry) admission in Karnataka with real numbers: 2025 KEA closing ranks for every category, the private, NRI and management routes, MCC All India Quota and deemed-university cutoffs, and the fees. Enter your rank to see which routes were within reach last year.
Please note: all closing ranks are the last rank allotted in 2025 across all rounds. KEA and MCC publish the 2026 seat matrix and rules before each round — confirm there before choice filling.
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Quick Answer: MD Psychiatry Cutoff in Karnataka
In 2025, MD Psychiatry seats in Karnataka closed at 25,096 for MCC All India Quota (General) and 60,224 for KEA government quota (General Merit). Reserved categories: SC 1,00,971 and ST 1,98,173. Private routes ran much later — general merit private 1,31,855, NRI 1,11,974, open quota 1,16,170 and management 1,71,488; MCC deemed paid seats closed at 1,45,811.
MD Psychiatry at a Glance
2024: 27,995.
2024: 33,931.
Open to candidates from every state.
2024: 1,14,089.
Which MD Psychiatry Seats Fit Your Rank?
Enter your NEET PG rank and choose your status. We compare it with every 2025 MD Psychiatry closing rank you are eligible for — KEA, MCC All India Quota and deemed.
Your MD Psychiatry seat routes, each with its 2025 closing rank and your chance, will appear here.
KEA Government Quota by Category, 2025
Government colleges and government-quota seats in private colleges. Kalyana Karnataka (371J) seats are filled separately.
| Category | Rest of Karnataka | Kalyana Karnataka (371J) | Compared With GM |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 60,224 | 1,06,538 | Reference |
| Category 1 | 84,105 | 56,366 | Closed 23,881 ranks after GM |
| Category 2A | 1,02,918 | 86,983 | Closed 42,694 ranks after GM |
| Category 2B | 41,423 | — | Closed before GM |
| Category 3A | 82,187 | — | Closed 21,963 ranks after GM |
| Category 3B | 94,748 | 60,089 | Closed 34,524 ranks after GM |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,00,971 | 47,811 | Closed 40,747 ranks after GM |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,98,173 | — | Closed 1,37,949 ranks after GM |
Reserved-category candidates are first considered for General Merit seats on rank, so some categories close before GM. “—” = no rank published.
Other Seat Routes for MD Psychiatry
Statewide KEA closing ranks for private-college quotas, with MCC deemed-university seats.
| Seat Route | Who Can Apply | 2025 Closing | 2024 Closing | Fee Guide (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General merit private (GMP) | Karnataka-eligible | 1,31,855 | — | ₹13,87,994 a year at most colleges |
| GMP — Kalyana Karnataka (GMPH) | 371(J) candidates | 1,08,053 | — | ₹13,87,994 a year at most colleges |
| KEA NRI quota | NRI / NRI-sponsored | 1,11,974 | 74,850 | Set by each college |
| Private open quota (OPN) | All states | 1,16,170 | 57,116 | ₹13,87,994 a year at most colleges |
| Management (MNG) | All states | 1,71,488 | 1,14,089 | Listed ₹30.15 lakh – ₹75.15 lakh |
| MCC deemed — paid seat | All Indian candidates | 1,45,811 | 1,03,183 | Set by each university |
| MCC deemed — NRI seat | NRI / NRI-sponsored | 2,12,372 | 1,27,979 | Set by each university |
Minority seats (for eligible minority candidates) closed between 39,118 – 1,33,572 in 2025. GMP 2024 ranks were not published in our source.
All India Quota Cutoff 2025
MCC All India Quota closing ranks for MD Psychiatry across all states and rounds.
| Category | 2025 AIQ Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| General | 25,096 |
| EWS | 45,285 |
| OBC | 34,598 |
| SC | 57,109 |
| ST | 1,05,466 |
MD Psychiatry Fees by Seat Type
Annual tuition. Hostel and university fees are extra.
| Seat Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government-quota seat in a private college | ₹7,83,108 at most colleges (₹8,08,108 at M S Ramaiah and Srinivas) |
| Private quota (GMP / open quota) | ₹13,87,994 at most colleges; higher at some, e.g. M S Ramaiah |
| Management (listed) | ₹30.15 lakh – ₹75.15 lakh across 7 colleges |
| NRI and deemed-university seats | Set by each college / university |
Government and private quota fees: 2025-26 KEA PG fee matrix, as compiled by Meducate.
MD Psychiatry Management Fees at 7 Colleges
Listed management (“other quota”) annual fee, lowest first.
| College | City | Listed Management Fee |
|---|---|---|
| JJM Medical College | Davanagere | ₹30.15 lakh |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences | Dharwad | ₹30.15 lakh |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | Bellur | ₹44.15 lakh |
| Father Muller Medical College | Mangaluru | ₹50.15 lakh |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences | Shivamogga | ₹50.15 lakh |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College | Bengaluru | ₹52.40 lakh |
| Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences | Mangaluru | ₹75.15 lakh |
Source: Meducate’s Karnataka PG fee compilation (“other quota” column). Colleges not listed had no management fee published there. Confirm every fee in the official KEA fee matrix before you lock choices.
What Your Rank Could Get in 2025
Each band starts where the previous route closed. Your category can open earlier routes.
| NEET PG Rank | Route that closed in this band |
|---|---|
| 1 – 25,096 | MCC AIQ General (closed at 25,096) and every later-closing route below |
| 25,097 – 60,224 | KEA govt GM (closed at 60,224) and every later-closing route below |
| 60,225 – 1,11,974 | KEA NRI (closed at 1,11,974) and every later-closing route below |
| 1,11,975 – 1,16,170 | KEA open quota (closed at 1,16,170) and every later-closing route below |
| 1,16,171 – 1,31,855 | KEA GMP (closed at 1,31,855) and every later-closing route below |
| 1,31,856 – 1,45,811 | MCC deemed paid (closed at 1,45,811) and every later-closing route below |
| 1,45,812 – 1,71,488 | KEA management (closed at 1,71,488) and every later-closing route below |
| 1,71,489 – 2,12,372 | MCC deemed NRI (closed at 2,12,372) and every later-closing route below |
MD Psychiatry Cutoff Year on Year
“Later” means seats were still being allotted at a higher rank number — easier to reach.
| Route | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEA govt quota — GM | 33,931 | 60,224 | Later by 26,293 |
| MCC AIQ — General | 27,995 | 25,096 | Earlier by 2,899 |
| KEA private open quota | 57,116 | 1,16,170 | Later by 59,054 |
| KEA NRI quota | 74,850 | 1,11,974 | Later by 37,124 |
| KEA management | 1,14,089 | 1,71,488 | Later by 57,399 |
| MCC deemed — paid | 1,03,183 | 1,45,811 | Later by 42,628 |
Pick the Right MD Psychiatry Seat, Not Just Any Seat
The same rank can mean a government-quota seat, a ₹13.88 lakh private seat or a crore-plus management seat. We match your rank, category and budget to every MD Psychiatry route in KEA and MCC and build your choice order round by round.
MD Psychiatry Questions
What NEET PG rank is needed for MD Psychiatry in Karnataka?
It depends on the route. In 2025 MD Psychiatry closed at 25,096 for MCC All India Quota (General) and 60,224 for KEA government quota (General Merit). Private routes ran later: GMP 1,31,855, NRI 1,11,974, private open quota 1,16,170 and management 1,71,488.
What is the category-wise MD Psychiatry cutoff in Karnataka?
KEA 2025 government-quota closing ranks (rest of Karnataka): GM 60,224; Category 1 84,105; 2A 1,02,918; 2B 41,423; 3A 82,187; 3B 94,748; SC 1,00,971; ST 1,98,173.
What was the MD Psychiatry AIQ cutoff in 2025?
MCC All India Quota MD Psychiatry seats closed at 25,096 for General, 45,285 for EWS, 34,598 for OBC, 57,109 for SC and 1,05,466 for ST in 2025.
Can I get MD Psychiatry in Karnataka with a 1 lakh rank?
In 2025, yes through some routes: KEA private open quota closed at 1,16,170, management at 1,71,488 and MCC deemed paid seats at 1,45,811. NRI candidates had KEA NRI (1,11,974) and deemed NRI (2,12,372).
What is the MD Psychiatry management quota cutoff in Karnataka?
KEA management (institutional) seats for MD Psychiatry closed at 1,71,488 in 2025, compared with 1,14,089 in 2024. Listed ₹30.15 lakh – ₹75.15 lakh
Can other-state students get MD Psychiatry in Karnataka?
Yes — through MCC All India Quota (General 25,096 in 2025), KEA private open quota (1,16,170), KEA management (1,71,488) and MCC deemed seats (paid 1,45,811). KEA government, GMP and category seats need Karnataka eligibility.
What is the deemed university MD Psychiatry cutoff?
MCC deemed paid MD Psychiatry seats closed at 1,45,811 in 2025 (up from 1,03,183 in 2024) and deemed NRI seats at 2,12,372. Fees are set by each university.
What is the MD Psychiatry fee in Karnataka private colleges?
In the 2025-26 KEA fee matrix, a government-quota seat in a private college costs ₹7,83,108 a year and a private-quota seat ₹13,87,994 a year at most colleges. Listed ₹30.15 lakh – ₹75.15 lakh
What is the MD Psychiatry management quota fee in Karnataka?
Listed management fees for MD Psychiatry run from ₹30.15 lakh to ₹75.15 lakh a year across the 7 colleges in Meducate’s compilation of Karnataka PG fees — lowest at JJM Medical College, highest at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences. Confirm in the KEA fee matrix before choice filling.
Which Bengaluru colleges list MD Psychiatry management fees?
M S Ramaiah Medical College list MD Psychiatry management fees in the compilation — from ₹52.40 lakh to ₹52.40 lakh a year.
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
- KEA category, quota and 2024 comparison: KEA 2024 and 2025 PG allotments (last rank across all rounds), as compiled by Sartha (sartha.in/cutoff/neet-pg/karnataka).
- All India Quota and deemed universities: MCC 2024 and 2025 allotments, as compiled by Sartha.
- Fees: 2025-26 Karnataka PG fee compilation by Meducate (government, private and “other quota” columns) — verify against the KEA fee matrix.
- Facts checked on 27 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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