656 medical seats vacant in Karnataka after third round as NRI quota opens in government colleges

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656 medical seats vacant in Karnataka after third round as NRI quota opens in government colleges

8 October 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced final results of the third round of seat allotment for medical and dental courses.
11,354 medical seats were allotted and 656 remain vacant, all in the management quota; an extended counselling round will follow.
All dental seats have been filled.
For 2026-27 there are 76 medical colleges (25 government, 51 private) with 15,745 seats.
The State has set aside 15% NRI quota in government medical colleges: 690 of 4,600 seats.
NRI quota fee in government colleges is around ₹25 lakh, against ₹44 lakh to ₹45.40 lakh in private colleges.

Medical seats allotted: 11,354 Seats vacant: 656 NRI seats in government colleges: 690 of 4,600 Total medical seats: 15,745

Why it matters for exams: Admission quotas and State health-education policy are regular topics in education and governance papers.

Kerala PSC

8 October 2026 Source: The Hindu

In plain words

KEA Karnataka Examinations Authority — The State body that conducts counselling and seat allotment for professional courses.