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NEET PG 2026 · Karnataka · Non-Clinical MD
Non-Clinical MD Branches for Low Rank Karnataka
Which MD Seats Stayed Open After 1–2 Lakh Rank in 2025
With a NEET PG rank above 1 or 2 lakh, non-clinical MD branches are where most real seats remain — often government-quota seats for Karnataka candidates. This page shows the 2025 KEA and MCC closing ranks for Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hospital Administration, so you can see exactly what stayed open.
8 non-clinical branches
KEA govt GM up to 2,29,968
Open quota up to 2,29,034
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Quick Answer: Non-Clinical MD Branches for Low Rank
In 2025, several non-clinical MD branches stayed open far beyond 2 lakh in Karnataka. For Karnataka-eligible candidates, KEA government-quota GM seats closed at 2,29,968 (Community Medicine), 2,29,111 (Microbiology), 2,29,085 (Forensic Medicine), 2,28,347 (Physiology) and 2,26,282 (Pharmacology). For every state, KEA private open quota closed at 2,29,034 (Forensic Medicine), 2,27,317 (Physiology) and 2,26,362 (Community Medicine). MD Pathology is the most competitive — 76,368 in MCC All India Quota.
Non-Clinical MD 2025
Low-Rank Options at a Glance
Latest KEA govt GM2,29,968
MD Community Medicine.
Latest open quota2,29,034
MD Forensic Medicine, all states.
Pathology AIQ76,368
Most competitive non-clinical.
Anatomy AIQ1,87,915
Latest MCC AIQ General closing.
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KEA 2025
Non-Clinical MD Closing Ranks by Quota
Last rank allotted across all KEA rounds in 2025. GM = government quota, General Merit.
| Branch | Govt GM | GMP | NRI | Open Quota | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Pathology | 2,18,767 | 1,16,360 | 1,14,614 | 2,17,679 | 2,25,674 |
| MD Pharmacology | 2,26,282 | 1,35,598 | — | 2,04,666 | 2,18,065 |
| MD Microbiology | 2,29,111 | 1,07,787 | — | 1,52,411 | 2,12,079 |
| MD Community Medicine | 2,29,968 | 1,99,603 | — | 2,26,362 | 2,22,703 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 2,29,085 | 1,13,523 | — | 2,29,034 | 2,11,154 |
| MD Biochemistry | 2,13,335 | 1,35,406 | — | 2,14,465 | — |
| MD Physiology | 2,28,347 | — | — | 2,27,317 | — |
| MD Hospital Administration | 1,21,147 | 60,824 | — | 1,71,543 | — |
GMP and government seats need Karnataka eligibility. Open quota and management are open to all states. “—” = no seat or no rank published.
Reserved Seats
SC and ST Government Quota, 2025
| Branch | SC (rest of Karnataka) | ST (rest of Karnataka) |
|---|---|---|
| MD Pathology | 1,82,467 | 1,19,881 |
| MD Pharmacology | 1,77,665 | 94,517 |
| MD Microbiology | 1,16,273 | — |
| MD Community Medicine | 99,175 | 1,36,128 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 1,18,529 | — |
| MD Biochemistry | 1,31,979 | — |
| MD Physiology | 1,16,691 | 84,806 |
| MD Hospital Administration | — | — |
Reserved candidates are first considered for General Merit seats on rank, so GM can be the better route.
MCC Route
All India Quota Non-Clinical Cutoff 2025
MCC All India Quota General closing rank, all states and rounds.
| Branch | 2025 AIQ General Closing |
|---|---|
| MD Pathology | 76,368 |
| MD Community Medicine | 1,19,391 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 1,23,371 |
| MD Pharmacology | 1,41,823 |
| MD Microbiology | 1,43,664 |
| MD Biochemistry | 1,57,119 |
| MD Physiology | 1,82,941 |
| MD Anatomy | 1,87,915 |
Community Medicine is listed by MCC as MD Social & Preventive Medicine.
2024 vs 2025
Private Routes Year on Year
“Later” means seats were still being allotted at a higher rank number — easier to reach.
| Branch | Route | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Pathology | Open quota | 1,47,279 | 2,17,679 | Later by 70,400 |
| MD Pathology | Management | 1,69,035 | 2,25,674 | Later by 56,639 |
| MD Pharmacology | Open quota | 2,03,191 | 2,04,666 | Later by 1,475 |
| MD Pharmacology | Management | 1,83,730 | 2,18,065 | Later by 34,335 |
| MD Microbiology | Open quota | 1,98,057 | 1,52,411 | Earlier by 45,646 |
| MD Microbiology | Management | 1,78,423 | 2,12,079 | Later by 33,656 |
| MD Community Medicine | Open quota | 2,05,545 | 2,26,362 | Later by 20,817 |
| MD Community Medicine | Management | 1,78,459 | 2,22,703 | Later by 44,244 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | Open quota | 1,99,114 | 2,29,034 | Later by 29,920 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | Management | 1,81,769 | 2,11,154 | Later by 29,385 |
| MD Biochemistry | Open quota | 2,01,067 | 2,14,465 | Later by 13,398 |
| MD Physiology | Open quota | 98,964 | 2,27,317 | Later by 1,28,353 |
| MD Hospital Administration | Open quota | 1,17,019 | 1,71,543 | Later by 54,524 |
Before You Choose
Think About These Four Things
Career path
Teaching posts, laboratory and diagnostic work, research, pharmacovigilance and public health — different from clinical practice.
Later rounds matter
Many non-clinical seats are allotted in the mop-up and stray vacancy round.
Service bond
Government seats carry Karnataka’s service bond — read the bond rules first.
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FAQs
Non-Clinical MD Questions
Which non-clinical MD branches are possible with a low NEET PG rank in Karnataka?
In 2025, KEA private open-quota seats closed after 2 lakh in MD Forensic Medicine, MD Physiology, MD Community Medicine, MD Pathology, MD Biochemistry, MD Pharmacology. Management seats closed between 2,11,154 and 2,25,674. For Karnataka candidates, government-quota GM seats in Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Physiology also closed after 2.2 lakh.
What rank is needed for MD Pathology in Karnataka?
MD Pathology is the most competitive non-clinical branch. In 2025 it closed at 76,368 in MCC All India Quota (General), and in KEA at 2,18,767 (government GM), 1,16,360 (GMP), 2,17,679 (open quota) and 2,25,674 (management).
Can I get a government-quota MD seat with a 2 lakh rank in Karnataka?
In 2025, yes for some non-clinical branches if you are Karnataka-eligible: KEA government-quota GM closed at 2,26,282 for Pharmacology, 2,29,111 for Microbiology, 2,29,968 for Community Medicine, 2,29,085 for Forensic Medicine, 2,28,347 for Physiology and 2,13,335 for Biochemistry.
What is the MCC AIQ cutoff for non-clinical MD branches?
MCC All India Quota General closing ranks in 2025: Pathology 76,368, Community Medicine 1,19,391, Forensic Medicine 1,23,371, Pharmacology 1,41,823, Microbiology 1,43,664, Biochemistry 1,57,119, Physiology 1,82,941 and Anatomy 1,87,915.
Can other-state students get non-clinical MD seats in Karnataka?
Yes. Other-state candidates can take KEA private open-quota and management seats, MCC All India Quota seats and MCC deemed-university seats. KEA government, GMP and category seats need Karnataka eligibility.
Is the penalty for leaving a non-clinical seat lower in Karnataka?
Yes. In KEA 2025, cancelling a pre-clinical seat cost ₹10,000 after Round 1 or Round 2 and ₹1,00,000 plus fee forfeiture after the mop-up round, compared with ₹25,000 to ₹18,00,000 for clinical seats.
Did non-clinical cutoffs move later in 2025?
Mostly yes. Private open-quota and management seats closed later in 2025 than in 2024 in most non-clinical branches — for example, MD Pathology open quota moved from 1,47,279 to 2,17,679. Use 2025 as a range, not a promise.
What are the career options after a non-clinical MD?
Non-clinical MD graduates work as medical college faculty, in hospital and diagnostic laboratories (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry), in pharmacovigilance and clinical research (Pharmacology), in public health programmes (Community Medicine) and in medico-legal work (Forensic Medicine).
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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 2024 and 2025 closing ranks by quota: KEA PG allotments (last rank across all rounds), as compiled by Sartha.
- MCC All India Quota 2025: MCC allotments, as compiled by Sartha (sartha.in/cutoff/neet-pg/all-india-quota).
- Cancellation penalties: KEA PG Medical 2025 chart, as reported by Medical Dialogues (1 Dec 2025).
- Facts checked on 27 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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