The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a critical directive for candidates participating in Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025. All applicants must complete their document verification by November 10 . This step is essential for securing admission to postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses in Karnataka for the upcoming academic year. It forms a critical part of the eligibility verification process for candidates seeking specialized medical studies.
This mandatory verification applies specifically to candidates claiming eligibility under clauses ‘B, C, D, E, F, G, or Z’. KEA will conduct the verification process at its official premises. The location is the Karnataka Examinations Authority, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore. Completing this verification is a prerequisite; candidates who fail to verify their documents will not be permitted to proceed with option entry during the counselling rounds.
St. John’s Medical College Specific Verification
A distinct verification process is scheduled for candidates applying under Schedule Caste (SC) categories at St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore. These specific applicants must attend verification on November 10 . The session runs from 11 am to 1 pm.
The designated venue for St. John’s SC verification is the Medical College Council Room, located on the Ground floor of St. John’s Medical College, Koramangala, Bengaluru. Candidates must bring all original and relevant documents to this specific verification event. St. John’s Medical College also recognizes other eligibility categories, including Roman Catholic Religious Nuns, SJMC Alumni, and Roman Catholic Christians. However, the November 10 date and location are solely for SC category candidates for this institution.
Essential Documents for KEA Verification
Candidates must prepare and present a comprehensive list of original documents for the KEA verification process. These documents confirm eligibility and academic qualifications. Missing any required document will prevent a candidate from advancing in the counselling process. The necessary documents include:
- Printed KEA ‘PGET-2025’ Registration form
- A valid photo identity and address proof document
- NEET-PG/MD 2025 Admit Card
- NEET-PG/MD 2025 Score Card issued by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
- SSLC or 10th Standard / equivalent marks card (required for date of birth verification)
- 2nd PUC or 12th Standard Marks Card
- All MBBS / BDS marks cards issued by the respective Universities for all phases/years of study
- The Qualifying Degree Certificate (MBBS/BDS)
- Provisional Degree Certificate (if the final degree certificate has not yet been issued by the university)
- Internship completion certificate
- A certificate from the head of the institute confirming the Medical / Dental College from which the candidate passed the MBBS/BDS examination
- An Eligibility Certificate (mandated for candidates who completed their MBBS/BDS from a University outside Karnataka)
National Medical Commission Approves New PG Seats
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has formally approved the NEET PG 2025 seat matrix for the academic year 2025-26. This approval impacts the availability of postgraduate medical seats across India. Karnataka has received the highest number of new seat approvals nationwide.
Karnataka had proposed a total of 572 postgraduate medical seats for NMC approval. From this submission, NMC officially approved 422 seats for various MD and MS specializations within the state. These newly approved seats will be available for allotment through the upcoming counselling rounds. This expansion offers increased opportunities for medical graduates seeking higher education across various specializations in Karnataka.