sir/mam, I got 388 marks in neet exam will I get any government medical colleges in Karnataka. I'm basically obc category

With 388 marks OBC category, you have a slim chance of getting a government MBBS seat in Karnataka, mostly in less preferred colleges. You can get a seat in state counseling rounds and mop-up rounds, where cutoff may drop.

good afternoon, with a NEET 2025 score of 388, OBC category, and Karnataka domicile, getting a seat in a government medical college will be very challenging, but not entirely impossible.

Reality Check: Government MBBS Cutoffs for OBC in Karnataka

Based on recent trends:

Top government colleges (like BMCRI, MMC, KIMS) require 580–610+ for OBC candidates.

District-level colleges may close around 550–580 for OBC

Your score of 388 is well below these cutoffs, so direct admission to MBBS in a government college is unlike

You Can aslo Consider Instead

1. BDS in Government Dental Colleges

OBC cutoffs for BDS are much lower, often around 350–400

Colleges like Government Dental College, Bangalore may be within reach

2. Private MBBS Colleges (State Quota)

Some private colleges in Karnataka admit OBC students with scores below 400

Fees are higher, but scholarships or education loans can help

3. Allied Health Sciences & Paramedical Courses

Programs like BSc Nursing, BPT, BSc MLT in government institutions have lower cutoffs

These are excellent career paths with strong job prospects

4. Deemed Universities or Management Quota

If budget allows, explore deemed universities or management seats where cutoffs are flexible