Category rank earlier than GM
In 2025, 3B (15,167) closed before GM (22,347). 3B candidates should plan with the GM rank as their government-quota limit.
NEET PG 2026 · Karnataka · KEA Categories
MD Paediatrics Cutoff Category Wise Karnataka
KEA 2025 closing ranks for GM, 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST and Kalyana Karnataka
Find the 2025 MD Paediatrics 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: 22,347
2A: 22,454
SC: 77,240
ST: 79,531
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: MD Paediatrics Cutoff Category Wise in Karnataka
In KEA 2025 counselling, the MD Paediatrics government-quota closing rank was 22,347 for GM, 25,943 for Category 1, 22,454 for 2A, 28,180 for 2B, 23,544 for 3A, 15,167 for 3B, 77,240 for SC and 79,531 for ST (rest of Karnataka). For Kalyana Karnataka (371J) it was 26,906 (GMH), 9,220 (1H), 31,296 (2AH), 8,093 (2BH), 28,230 (3BH), 44,978 (SCH) and 68,884 (STH).
2025 Data for 2026 Planning
Category Cutoff Key Numbers
General Merit22,347
Last GM government-quota seat (rest of Karnataka). Open to every category.
OBC Categories15,167 – 28,180
Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, rest of Karnataka.
Scheduled Caste77,240
SCG closing rank. SC Kalyana Karnataka (SCH) closed at 44,978.
Scheduled Tribe79,531
STG closing rank. ST Kalyana Karnataka (STH) closed at 68,884.
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 MD Paediatrics route.
Your result will appear here. Government-quota seats need a KEA eligibility clause and a valid category certificate.
Category-wise Cutoff
MD Paediatrics Cutoff 2025 — All KEA Categories
Government-quota closing rank by category: government colleges plus government-quota seats in private colleges, all rounds.
KEA 2025 · MD Paediatrics · 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 (22,347) | Code | Kalyana Karnataka (371J) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | GM | 22,347 | — | GMH | 26,906 |
| Category 1 | 1G | 25,943 | +3,596 | 1H | 9,220 |
| Category 2A | 2AG | 22,454 | +107 | 2AH | 31,296 |
| Category 2B | 2BG | 28,180 | +5,833 | 2BH | 8,093 |
| Category 3A | 3AG | 23,544 | +1,197 | 3AH | — |
| Category 3B | 3BG | 15,167 | −7,180 | 3BH | 28,230 |
| Scheduled Caste | SCG | 77,240 | +54,893 | SCH | 44,978 |
| Scheduled Tribe | STG | 79,531 | +57,184 | STH | 68,884 |
“—” 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
2A (22,454) and 3A (23,544) closed just after GM; Category 1 (25,943) and 2B (28,180) stayed open about 3,600–5,800 ranks longer.
Much later closing ranks
SC (77,240) and ST (79,531) government-quota seats closed far after GM. Government-quota fee in a private college stays about ₹7.83 lakh a year.
Kalyana Karnataka (371J)
MD Paediatrics 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: 26,906 | GM: 22,347 | H code (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Category 1 | 1H: 9,220 | 1G: 25,943 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 2A | 2AH: 31,296 | 2AG: 22,454 | H code (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Category 2B | 2BH: 8,093 | 2BG: 28,180 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Category 3B | 3BH: 28,230 | 3BG: 15,167 | H code (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Scheduled Caste | SCH: 44,978 | SCG: 77,240 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
| Scheduled Tribe | STH: 68,884 | STG: 79,531 | G code (rest of Karnataka) |
For Paediatrics, GMH, 2AH and 3BH closed later than their rest-of-Karnataka ranks, while 1H, 2BH, SCH and STH closed earlier. 371J candidates should plan with whichever rank is later for their category.
Beyond Government Quota
If Your Rank Is After Your Category Cutoff
These seat types do not depend on your category. Fees are higher — see MD Paediatrics fees in Karnataka.
| Seat Type | 2025 Closing Rank | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seats — general merit private (GMP) | 1,03,454 | Private fee of the college | Merit-based private seats for Karnataka-eligible candidates. |
| NRI quota | 1,31,395 | NRI fee of the college | Needs NRI status or sponsorship documents. |
| Private seats — open quota (OPN) | 1,53,741 | Private fee of the college | Open to candidates from every state. |
| Institutional / management (MNG) | 2,25,423 | Highest fees — confirm in writing | Fee varies by college. |
Minority and GMP Quotas · 2025
Special quotas with their own eligibility rules.
| Quota | 2025 Closing Rank | Who It Is For |
|---|---|---|
| Minority quota (all sub-categories) | 22,014 – 1,12,459 | Needs a valid minority certificate matching the college’s minority status. |
| General merit private — Kalyana Karnataka (GMPH) | 94,713 | Private seats for 371(J) candidates. |
| General merit private (GMP) | 1,03,454 | Private seats on merit. |
Cutoff Trend
MD Paediatrics 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 | 18,870 | 22,347 | +3,477 ranks |
| MCC All India Quota — General | 14,646 | 18,067 | +3,421 ranks |
| KEA private seats — open quota | 1,21,776 | 1,53,741 | +31,965 ranks |
| KEA NRI quota | 1,27,611 | 1,31,395 | +3,784 ranks |
| KEA institutional / management | 1,69,716 | 2,25,423 | +55,707 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.
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FAQs
Category-wise Cutoff — Questions
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for 2A in Karnataka?
In KEA 2025 counselling, the government-quota closing rank for MD Paediatrics was 22,454 for 2A (rest of Karnataka, 2AG) and 31,296 for 2A Kalyana Karnataka (2AH). General Merit closed just earlier, at 22,347.
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for 2B in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for Paediatrics was 28,180 for 2B (2BG) and 8,093 for 2B Kalyana Karnataka (2BH). 2B seats in the rest of Karnataka stayed open about 5,800 ranks beyond General Merit.
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for 3A and 3B in Karnataka?
In 2025, the government-quota closing rank for Paediatrics was 23,544 for 3A (3AG) and 15,167 for 3B (3BG). For Kalyana Karnataka, 3B (3BH) closed at 28,230; no 3AH rank was published. 3B candidates should plan with the GM rank of 22,347, which closed later.
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for SC in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for MD Paediatrics was 77,240 for SC (rest of Karnataka, SCG) and 44,978 for SC Kalyana Karnataka (SCH).
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for ST in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for MD Paediatrics was 79,531 for ST (rest of Karnataka, STG) and 68,884 for ST Kalyana Karnataka (STH).
What is the MD Paediatrics cutoff for Category 1 in Karnataka?
In 2025, the government-quota closing rank for Category 1 was 25,943 (rest of Karnataka, 1G) and 9,220 (Kalyana Karnataka, 1H).
What is the General Merit cutoff for MD Paediatrics in Karnataka?
The 2025 KEA government-quota closing rank for General Merit was 22,347 (rest of Karnataka) and 26,906 for GMH (Kalyana Karnataka), up from 18,870 in 2024. College-wise government-college ranks for Paediatrics were not published.
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, and then for seats in their own category. That is why the 3B Paediatrics closing rank (15,167) was earlier than the GM rank of 22,347 in 2025.
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 Paediatrics, GMH, 2AH and 3BH closed later than their G codes, while 1H (9,220), 2BH (8,093), SCH (44,978) and STH (68,884) closed earlier.
Will the 2026 category-wise Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics moved from 18,870 to 22,347. 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 15 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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