The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has initiated the third round of registration for Karnataka NEET PG 2025 counselling. Prospective medical students must complete their applications by the deadline of January 26 . This new registration phase follows a significant decision to lower the qualifying cut-offs for NEET PG 2025 to a zero percentile, impacting admissions across all categories.
Understanding the Registration Process
Candidates aspiring for postgraduate medical and dental seats in Karnataka can access the Round 3 application forms on the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The registration process is crucial for securing eligibility in the subsequent seat allotment. For candidates already holding a verification slip, the submission of required documents to KEA is mandated between January 29 and 30 . Furthermore, individuals who previously submitted original documents or retrieved them from KEA are eligible to resubmit their paperwork if they wish to participate in this third counselling round.
NEET PG Cut-Off Reduction Details
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) recently announced substantial revisions to the NEET PG 2025 qualifying criteria. For the general category, the minimum qualifying percentile has been adjusted from the 50th percentile down to the 7th percentile. Similarly, for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories, the cut-off percentile has been reduced from the 40th percentile to the 0th percentile. Despite these changes in percentile requirements, NBEMS has clarified that there will be no modifications to the NEET PG 2025 ranks. This decision has drawn legal scrutiny, with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the zero percentile eligibility for future medical practitioners currently filed in the Supreme Court.
Key Dates for Document Submission and Verification
Specific instructions have been issued for particular groups of candidates. Postgraduate medical candidates with physical disabilities who have become eligible due to the recently lowered qualifying criteria must undergo a mandatory medical examination. This examination is scheduled for January 28 at the KEA office in Bangalore. Attendees must present all relevant medical certificates and a valid identity card during this process. Additionally, all newly registered PG candidates are required to appear for document verification. These verification sessions will take place on January 27 and 28 , operating between 11 am and 4 pm. Successful completion of this verification step is essential for candidates to become eligible for option entry and subsequent seat allotment.
Insights from Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 Allotments
The preceding Round 2 of Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 saw significant seat allocations. A total of 3,164 candidates were successfully allotted Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) seats across various medical institutions. This figure included 19 candidates who secured seats under the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) category. Analysis of candidate preferences revealed that MD in General Medicine and MD in Radiodiagnosis were among the most sought-after specializations. These courses, particularly at the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), attracted a high volume of choices during the Round 2 counselling process.
Upcoming Mop-Up Round
As the Round 3 registration and verification processes proceed, the Karnataka Examination Authority is yet to announce the official schedule for the Karnataka NEET PG 2025 mop-up round. Candidates are advised to monitor the KEA website for future updates regarding additional counselling phases.