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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Karnataka loses 201 medical seats this year
The number of medical seats in Karnataka this academic year has gone down by 201 compared to last year. This is due to the non-renewal of 200 medical seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in Jawaharalal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) of KLE Society, Belagavi, and the reduction of one seat in Chitradurga Medical College. Last year, 12,395 medical seats were available in 71 medical colleges in the State. But this year, only 12,194 medical seats are available 70 medical colleges. Various quota This includes 572 seats in All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 2,224 in Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) deemed quota, 5,275 in government quota, 2,819 in private quota and 876 in NRI quota, among others. Of these, 9,263 medical seats will be allotted through UGNEET-2025 counselling by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Last year, 9,282 seats were allotted through the KEA. The NMC has recently blacklisted a senior doctor working as Assessor, who allegedly received a bribe of ₹10 lakh in exchange of a positive assessment report to JNMC and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested the assessor. Following this incident, NMC has decided not to renew existing number of seats of the JNMC in under-graduate and postgraduate courses for the year 2025-26. It also cancelled the enhancement of seats and starting of new courses in both UG and PG in JNMC. 3,315 dental seats This year, 3,315 dental seats are available in 44 dental colleges across the State. Of these, 668 are in AIQ, 911 in government quota, 1,210 in private quota and 377 in NRI quota, among other categories. All these seats will be allotted through the KEA.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
UGCET: Option entry date extended
Due to a server issue that has been going on for the past two days, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the 'option entry' date for professional courses, including engineering and others, from July 15 to 18. 'Although the server issue is returning to normal, the option entry date for UGCET has been extended to July 18 in the interest of the candidates,' a statement issued by KEA executive director H. Prasanna said on Friday. This extension has been made considering the slight delay in logging in and making option entries due to server issues. Candidates expecting seats for engineering, veterinary medicine, and animal Husbandry, agricultural science, B.P.T. allied health science courses should use this opportunity to complete this process without any worry, the statement said. Candidates should prepare the list of colleges and courses in order of priority (college code and course code) on a white paper in advance and then enter the option entry on the portal. This will avoid a large number of candidates keeping the portal active for a long time at once; it will also make the portal easier for other candidates, it said. The announcement also said that a reminder message will be sent to all candidates regarding the resumption of the selection entry portal. The revised schedule of first round seat allocation has been advised to visit the website and note it. He also, said that the mock seat allocation results will be out on July 21 and the final results on July 28. Following the server crash, the officials of Karnataka State Data Centre held a series of meetings with KEA authorities on Friday to discuss the issue. Medical courses document verification Candidates who have registered for UGNEET-2025 after July 7 and paid the fee (those who have claimed seats from 'A' to 'O' and 'Z' class) have been asked to appear at KEA head office in Bengaluru between July 17 and 19 for verification of all original documents for admission to medical, dental, ayurveda, homeopathy and unani courses. The schedule for those who have claimed under special categories, specially abled candidates, and those who have claimed under 'A' to 'O' and 'Z' class to appear for document verification has been published on the KEA website, and the details of the original documents to be submitted for verification have been given during the UGCET itself. It has been clarified that candidates should read. Kannada language test It has also been informed that the Kannada language test will be held on July 17 from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Bengaluru centre for newly registered Horanadu and Gadianadu Kannada candidates.
News18
11-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 To Conclude Tomorrow, How To Apply
Last Updated: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: This registration opportunity is available for candidates who did not register for UGCET 2025 but have qualified in UG NEET 2025. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to conclude the registration process for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 on July 10, 2025. Candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG examination can apply for the state counselling round through the official KEA website at The application link will remain active until 11 am tomorrow. Only candidates who have scored at or above the minimum required marks in NEET UG 2025 are eligible to register for the UG Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy courses for the academic year 2025-26. Non-Karnataka candidates who have qualified in UG NEET 2025 must first register online through the KEA web portal (if they have not previously registered with KEA), provide all necessary details, and pay the registration fee, as stated in the official notice. They also need to enter their 12th standard marks and upload the information in PDF format on the Marks Entry web portal. Document verification is not required for them. 'Please note that SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria are applicable to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates only. Candidates who have not registered for UGCET-2025 but qualified in UGNEET-2025 have to submit application online and pay the fees to become eligible for admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses by selecting 'UGNEET-2025 new registration" link in the KEA portal from 8.00 pm on 07-07-2025 to 10-07-2025 11.00 am," reads the official notice by KEA. Step 6: Take a screenshot or print a copy of the submitted form for future reference. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
09-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: KEA to close registration window tomorrow. Check direct link, steps to apply
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the registration window for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 on July 10, 2025, at 11 am. Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG 2025 exam and meet the minimum required score can apply for the state counselling through the official KEA portal at This registration opportunity is especially for candidates who cleared NEET UG but did not register for UGCET 2025; they must complete the online application and pay the fee via the 'UGNEET-2025 new registration' link on the KEA website to be eligible for admission to Medical, Dental, and AYUSH courses for the academic year 2025-26. To register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025, candidates should follow these steps: the official KEA website at 2. Click on the 'Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025' link on the homepage. 3. Enter the required registration details on the new page. 4. Complete the application form after registration. 5. Pay the application fee online. 6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page. 7. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation for future reference. Non-Karnataka candidates who qualified in UGNEET 2025 but have not registered earlier must register online on the KEA portal, fill in all details, pay the registration fee, and upload their 12th standard marks in PDF format via the Marks Entry web portal. These candidates are exempt from document verification in person. For more detailed information, candidates should refer to the official KEA website.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
UGNEET to be held on May 4
The Undergraduate National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UGNEET-2025), which is the gateway for entrance to medical courses, will be held on Sunday across the country from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exam is scheduled to be conducted in pen-and-paper mode (OMR-based). In Karnataka, there will be 381 exam centres, with approximately 1.4 lakh students expected to take the exam. National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGNEET and this year 23 lakh students have registered across India. The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the examination centre with the help of highly-sensitive metal detectors. Candidates are not allowed to carry any item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, pen, scale, writing pad, penrives, eraser, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc., inside the centre under any circumstances. The NTA has strictly barred any communication device like mobile phone, bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, and other items like wallet, goggles, handbags, belt, cap, any watch/wristwatch, bracelet, camera, any ornaments/metallic items, any food items opened or packed, water bottles. No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. 'The candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary/ cultural/ religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. If upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is actually carrying a suspected device within such item of faith, he/she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall,' the release said. Dress code Heavy clothes or long sleeves are not permitted. However, in case, candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the examination centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time 12.30 pm. Slippers and sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted. CUT FOR PRINT FROM HERE: The candidate will bring only the following to the examination Centre: * Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it. * One passport-size photograph is to be affixed on Attendance Sheet. * Person with Disability (PwD) original certificate and scribe related documents, if applicable. * One Post Card Size (4'X6') color photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card and should be handed over to Invigilator at Centre. * No candidate would be allowed to enter the examination centre without admit card, valid ID proof and proper frisking. * Candidates must carry any one of the original and valid photo identification proof issued by the government like PAN card, driving licence, voter ID and others. * Scanned photo of ID's in mobile phone will not be considered as valid ID proof. * Additional photograph same as uploaded on application form, to be pasted on attendance sheet is allowed. * Admit card along with self declaration with postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space downloaded from NTA website duly filled in.
