difference between B1 category and B2 category seats in medicine

B1 vs B2 Medical Seats:

B1 Seats: For Indian nationals with state domicile, lower fees, filled via state NEET counseling.

B2 Seats: For NRIs/foreign nationals or higher-fee-paying Indians, higher fees, mostly through management/NRI quota.

The B1 and B2 category seats in medical colleges, particularly in states like Karnataka, refer to different classifications within the management quota. B1 category seats are generally offered at a moderate fee structure, higher than government quota seats but lower than B2 category or NRI seats.

These are allocated to NEET-qualified Indian students with relatively good ranks who did not secure a government seat but still demonstrate academic merit. In contrast, B2 category seats come with significantly higher fees, often approaching NRI quota levels, and are typically allotted to NEET-qualified students with lower ranks under the management quota.

B1 is more affordable and competitive, whereas B2 is costlier and usually offered to students with lower scores willing to pay higher tuition.

Hello there,

Here’s the difference between B1 and B2 category seats in medicine (usually in state quota or NEET counseling):

1. B1 Category Seats:

   • Reserved for candidates who are local or domiciled in the state.
     
     

   • Usually meant for students who have studied or lived in that particular state for a certain period.
     
     

   • These seats have reservation benefits as per the state government rules.
     
     

2. B2 Category Seats:

   • These are seats reserved for candidates who are non-local or from other states .
     
     

   • Generally filled by candidates from outside the state quota.

   • May have fewer or no reservation benefits compared to B1.

In short:

• B1 = Local (state quota) seats

• B2 = Non-local (other state quota) seats

This categorization is common in many state medical admissions under NEET counseling. Exact rules can vary by state.

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