NEET Cutoff Analysis 2026
NEET Cutoff — Deemed Colleges
Karnataka 2026
Not all Karnataka deemed colleges are equally competitive. KMC Manipal closes around AIR 40,000, while JSS Mysore has admitted candidates beyond AIR 1,17,000 — find where you realistically fit.
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Reference Points
Two Very Different Competitiveness Tiers in Karnataka
KMC Manipal (Round 1)
~AIR 40,000
Highly competitive
KMC Manipal (Round 2)
~AIR 43,835
Still competitive
JSS Mysore (AIQ General)
AIR 1,17,000–1,67,972
Accessible tier
Government Quota (6 colleges)
Very competitive
Karnataka domicile only
Note: These are approximate reference points from published 2025 cutoff trends, not guaranteed 2026 figures. Deemed university cutoffs vary significantly by round and category — always confirm with each university directly.
By College
Relative Competitiveness — Karnataka Deemed Colleges 2026
| College | City | Competitiveness | Approx. AIR Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College | Manipal | Highest (most competitive) | ~40,000–44,000 |
| Kasturba Medical College | Mangalore | Very High | ~50,000–90,000 |
| K S Hegde Medical Academy | Mangalore | High | ~60,000–1,00,000 |
| Yenepoya Medical College | Mangalore | Moderate–High | ~70,000–1,10,000 |
| Sri Devaraj URS Medical College | Kolar | Moderate | ~80,000–1,20,000 |
| BLDE University | Bijapur | Moderate | ~85,000–1,25,000 |
| Sri Siddhartha Academy | Bangalore | Moderate | ~85,000–1,25,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Belgaum | Moderate | ~90,000–1,30,000 |
| JGMM Medical College | Hubballi | Moderate–Relaxed | ~95,000–1,35,000 |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College | Tumkur | Moderate–Relaxed | ~95,000–1,35,000 |
| Raja Rajeswari Medical College | Bengaluru | Relaxed | ~1,00,000–1,50,000 |
| JSS Medical College | Mysore | Most Accessible | ~1,00,000–1,68,000 |
Source note: Based on published 2025 AIQ/deemed cutoff trends for KMC Manipal and JSS Mysore, extrapolated for other colleges by relative reputation and demand. Always confirm current-year closing ranks directly with each university.
FAQs
Karnataka NEET Cutoff — Frequently Asked Questions
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, closing around AIR 40,000-44,000 — the highest competitiveness among Karnataka's deemed colleges.
JSS Medical College, Mysore, which has admitted candidates as far as AIR 1,17,000-1,68,000 in the AIQ general category — the most accessible tier among Karnataka's deemed colleges.
No — there's a wide spread. KMC Manipal is highly competitive at ~AIR 40,000, while JSS Mysore is far more accessible at ~AIR 1,00,000-1,68,000, with colleges like K S Hegde and Yenepoya in between.
Yes, but only at 6 of the 12 deemed colleges, and it's very competitive, restricted to Karnataka domicile candidates.
No — these are approximate reference points based on published 2025 AIQ/deemed cutoff trends for KMC Manipal and JSS Mysore, extrapolated for other colleges. Always confirm current-year closing ranks directly with each university.
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