Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences NEET UG Cutoff 2026: Check Expected Opening and Closing Ranks

Candidates seeking MBBS admission at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Madikeri, can refer to previous-year Karnataka state counselling trends to estimate the NEET UG 2026 opening and closing ranks.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the state rank list for admission to MBBS seats based on NEET UG 2026 scores. The Karnataka state quota and category-wise ranks will play an important role in determining admission to medical colleges across the state.

KIMS NEET UG 2026 Expected Cutoff

Based on previous-year Round 1 trends, the expected NEET UG 2026 cutoff ranks for Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences are as follows:

Category	2025 Round 1	2024 Round 1	2023 Round 1	2026 Expected Round 1
General Merit (GM)	31,234	40,814	39,421	35,745–40,814
2A General (2AG)	42,784	53,455	52,500	47,928–53,455
2B General (2BG)	50,675	49,861	50,959	50,487–50,959
3A General (3AG)	31,867	42,568	41,747	37,053–42,568
3B General (3BG)	35,222	42,911	43,677	39,219–43,677
SC General (SCG)	1,37,844	1,50,489	1,37,701	1,41,608–1,50,489
ST General (STG)	1,27,486	1,32,616	1,18,838	1,27,295–1,32,616

The 2026 figures are expected ranges based on previous-year trends and should not be treated as official closing ranks.

Karnataka State Quota Reservation

Candidates applying through Karnataka state counselling should also understand the applicable reservation provisions.

The information provided for the Karnataka state quota includes:

• 15% reservation under the Government Quota for eligible rural candidates.
• 5% reservation under the Government Quota for eligible Kannada-medium candidates.
• 70% reservation for candidates belonging to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region under the specified regional quota.
• 7% reservation for Hyderabad-Karnataka region students in Karnataka state medical colleges.

Candidates should check the latest KEA counselling notification and eligibility rules before relying on any reservation figure, as the applicability of quotas can depend on the specific seat type and eligibility criteria.

What Determines KIMS NEET Cutoff 2026?

The final Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences NEET UG cutoff 2026 can vary significantly from the expected range. Some of the key factors include:

1. Number of NEET Candidates

A change in the number of candidates appearing for NEET UG can affect competition for MBBS seats and consequently influence closing ranks.

2. Category-Wise Competition

The number of candidates competing within each reservation category can influence the category-wise cutoff.

3. Quota and Seat Type

The cutoff can differ depending on whether a candidate is competing for a Karnataka state quota, government quota or another applicable seat category.

4. Previous-Year Trends

Previous-year opening and closing ranks provide a useful reference for estimating the likely cutoff, although they cannot guarantee the 2026 admission rank.

KIMS NEET UG Cutoff 2026: What Candidates Should Know

Candidates should remember that the official closing rank is determined during counselling and can change from one round to another depending on seat availability, candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Therefore, students should use the expected KIMS NEET UG 2026 cutoff only as a reference for choice filling and college selection and should check the official KEA counselling results for the final closing rank.