Hello,

Achieving an MBBS seat in a government college in Karnataka through the AIQ (15% All India Quota) is extremely improbable with an All India Rank (AIR) of 2,71,334 in NEET 2025. AIQ seats are highly contested, and candidates in the general category generally require an AIR between 60,000 and 70,000, with NEET scores often exceeding 600 to obtain a seat in a government college. Moreover, the cutoffs for UR candidates in Karnataka’s state quota are approximately between 520 and 550 marks, significantly above your present score.

Nevertheless, do not dismiss counselling completely. You remain qualified to take part in both AIQ and state counselling, which may provide opportunities for private or semi-government medical colleges in Karnataka. For instance, certain semi-government and minority colleges allocate seats at lower ranks—although the fees could be considerably greater.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Dear student,

If you're looking to get an MBBS seat in Karnataka, you can apply through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) via NEET counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The rest 85% seats are filled through state counselling by KEA.

You must qualify NEET with the required percentile. For 2025, general candidates need a score between 144–686, while OBC/SC/ST need 113–143. Central reservation rules apply for AIQ seats.

Top Karnataka colleges like Bangalore Medical College have AIQ closing ranks around 2,100, while others go up to 20,000+ depending on the year, college, and category.

You can use tools like Career360’s NEET College Predictor to estimate your chances based on past trends.