The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released provisional results for the second round of seat allotment, revealing 384 vacant management quota medical seats while all dental seats are filled.
- 11,626 out of 12,010 total medical seats have been successfully allotted.
- All 384 remaining vacant seats fall under the Management Quota.
- 100% occupancy achieved for BDS courses with all 2,689 seats filled.
- Choice-4 option allows candidates to exit KEA counseling for All India Quota seats.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced the provisional results of the second round of seat allotment for medical and dental courses this Friday. The data indicates a high filling rate for government seats but a lingering vacancy in the private sector.
Out of the total 12,010 available medical seats, 11,626 have been allocated to candidates. This leaves 384 seats vacant. Crucially, the KEA has specified that every single one of these vacant seats belongs to the management quota, highlighting a complete fill-up of the merit-based government seats.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that vacancies in the management quota often stem from the high tuition fees associated with private medical colleges or candidates securing better options through the All India Quota (AIQ). This disparity emphasizes the economic barrier that persists in private medical education.
In contrast, the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course saw an exhaustive fill rate, with all 2,689 available seats being successfully allotted to candidates, reflecting a strong demand for dental education in the state.
"The strategic use of Choice-4 is critical for top-tier students to balance state and national opportunities without losing their standing."
KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna clarified the process for candidates who have secured seats in both the All India Quota and via KEA counseling. These candidates can exercise 'Choice-4' by 5 p.m. on September 14, allowing them to opt for the AIQ seat and formally exit the KEA counseling process.
The seats that are vacated as a result of candidates opting for Choice-4 will be reintegrated into the second round. KEA will then conduct a rerun of the seat allotment process before announcing the final results, which is expected to further reduce the vacancy numbers.
| Course | Total Seats | Allotted Seats | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical (MBBS) | 12,010 | 11,626 | 384 |
| Dental (BDS) | 2,689 | 2,689 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are there any government quota seats available?
No, all 384 remaining vacancies are exclusively within the management quota.
Q2: What is the deadline for selecting Choice-4?
Candidates must make their selection by 5 p.m. on September 14.
