NEET PG 2026 · Management Quota · Karnataka

MD/MS Admission Through Management Quota 2026

Q: Is there direct admission without counselling?

No. Karnataka private management seats go through KEA and deemed paid seats through MCC.

Q: What NEET PG rank is needed for a management seat?

In 2025 the last management seats in our five tracked clinical branches closed between ranks 2,20,761 and 2,29,475. It varies by branch and college every year.

Q: How much does MD/MS through management quota cost?

Listed 2025 management fees for these branches ranged from ₹60.15 lakh to ₹1.60 crore. Confirm per-year vs full-course with the college.

Q: Can non-Karnataka students take management seats?

Yes — NEET PG-qualified candidates from any state can apply for management seats.

Q: Management quota vs NRI quota — what’s the difference?

NRI seats need an eligible NRI sponsor and documents, and usually cost more. See our NRI quota guide.

Q: Are deemed-university management seats allotted by KEA or MCC?

By MCC, as paid seats — for example Sri Siddhartha Medical College.

Management seats for MD/MS are allotted through counselling on NEET PG merit — not by direct admission. See how the route works, what 2025 seats closed at, and what fees colleges listed.

✓ NEET PG required ✓ Open to all states ✓ KEA (private) / MCC (deemed)

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Updated 6 November 2026 · Reviewed by Harsha, Founder & Lead Admission Counsellor, AdmissionMantra (since 2007)

NEET PG candidate exploring MD/MS management quota options with AdmissionMantra

2025 last mgmt ranks

2,20,761 – 2,29,475

5 clinical branches · KEA

Listed mgmt fees

₹60.15 L – ₹1.60 Cr

2025 KEA PG fee matrix

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KEA / MCC

Management seats are filled through counselling on NEET PG merit. Karnataka private colleges use KEA; deemed universities such as Sri Siddhartha Medical College use MCC paid seats.

2,20,761 – 2,29,475

In 2025, the last management seats in the five clinical branches we track closed between rank 2,20,761 (General Medicine) and 2,29,475 (OBG).

₹60.15 L – ₹1.60 Cr

Listed management fees for these branches ranged from ₹60.15 lakh to ₹1.60 crore (2025 KEA PG fee matrix).

SEAT TYPES

Management Quota vs Other Seat Types

Government quota

Allotted by: KEA / MCC
Who can apply: Per state & category rules

Relative cost · Lowest

Private (open) quota

Allotted by: KEA
Who can apply: Per KEA eligibility

Relative cost · Medium

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Management quota

Allotted by: KEA (private) / MCC (deemed paid)
Who can apply: NEET PG-qualified, any state

Relative cost · High

NRI quota

Allotted by: KEA / MCC
Who can apply: NRI or eligible sponsor

Relative cost · Highest

THE ROUTE

Which Counselling Handles Your Seat?

KEA management seats

Karnataka private medical colleges. You register on the KEA PGET portal and choose management seats during option entry.

e.g. Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga

MCC deemed paid seats

Deemed universities. Seats are allotted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) as paid seats.

e.g. Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru

2025 DATA

Management Quota by Branch

Source: 2025 KEA data · KEA PG fee matrix

Branch	2025 last mgmt rank (KEA)	Listed mgmt fee range	Guide
MD General Medicine	2,20,761	₹65.15 L – ₹1.10 Cr	View guide →
MD Radiology	2,27,469	₹75.15 L – ₹1.60 Cr	View guide →
MD Dermatology	2,28,878	₹75.15 L – ₹1.50 Cr	View guide →
MD Paediatrics	2,25,423	₹60.15 L – ₹1.20 Cr	View guide →
MS OBG	2,29,475	₹60.15 L – ₹1.08 Cr	View guide →

Figures are as listed in the 2025 KEA PG fee matrix compilation. Confirm in writing whether a fee is per year or for the full course, and what it includes, before paying.

COLLEGE GUIDES

Management Quota at Colleges We Guide

DEEMED · MCC

Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru

●Paid seats allotted by MCC on NEET merit
●Clinical MD/MS tuition ₹32.5 lakh – ₹70 lakh a year (official)

SSMC management quota →

PRIVATE · KEA

Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga

●SJM University 2026-27 circular
●Management / NRI tuition up to ₹95.10 lakh in year 1

BMCH management quota →

THE PROCESS

How Management Quota Admission Works

1

Qualify NEET PG

Management seats still need NEET PG qualification.
2

Register for counselling

KEA for Karnataka private colleges, MCC for deemed universities — many students register for both.
3

Document verification

Clear verification for your category and eligibility clause.
4

Option entry

Add management seats to your choice list in order of preference.
5

Allotment & fee payment

Accept the seat and pay only to the college or counselling authority.
6

Report to college

Join with original documents before the deadline.

CHECKLIST

Documents to Keep Ready

NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
MBBS marks cards and degree certificate
Internship completion certificate
Medical council registration
Category / eligibility-clause certificates (as applicable)
ID proof and photographs

Full KEA document checklist →

Verify Before You Pay

!Pay only the college or the counselling authority — never an individual’s personal account.
!Always get an official receipt.
!Check the bond, stipend and cancellation / penalty rules before accepting a seat.
!No one can “guarantee” a seat outside counselling.

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HOW WE HELP

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Get Your Management Seat Plan Checked

01Rank review against 2025 management closing ranks
02Shortlist of colleges that fit your rank and budget
03Choice list check before option entry
04Document and fee guidance — no guaranteed-seat claims

FAQS

Questions, Answered

Is NEET PG compulsory for management quota MD/MS?

Yes. Management seats are allotted through counselling to NEET PG-qualified candidates.

Is there direct admission without counselling?

What NEET PG rank is needed for a management seat?

How much does MD/MS through management quota cost?

Can non-Karnataka students take management seats?

Management quota vs NRI quota — what’s the difference?

Are deemed-university management seats allotted by KEA or MCC?

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