Karnataka continues to remain one of the most important states for medical PG admissions in India. With a large number of private and reputed institutions, the state plays a major role in shaping the postgraduate journey of thousands of doctors every year.

In this blog, we look at the Round 1 Mock Result for NEET PG 2025 (NRI Quota) and break down the lowest cut-offs for each clinical branch. This will help you understand where your score stands and how to plan for upcoming rounds.

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Overview

This analysis covers:

• Number of institutions offering each branch

• Lowest cut-off score (mock result)

• Which college recorded these cut-offs

• Understanding the NRI quota competitiveness in Karnataka

All data below is based on the Round 1 Mock Result released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Branch-Wise NRI Cut-Offs (Round 1 – Mock Result)

1. Radiology (Radio Diagnosis)

• Available in: 3 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 455

• College: Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur

Radiology remains highly competitive even under the NRI quota.

2. Pediatrics

• Available in: 6 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 444

• College: BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences

3. Dermatology (DVL)

• Available in: 11 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 445

• College: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College

Dermatology continues to be a premium clinical branch with consistently high demand.

4. Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBG / Gynae)

• Available in: 5 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 456

• College: JJM Medical College, Davangere

5. General Medicine

• Available in: 6 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 443

• College: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Medicine recorded the overall lowest cut-off (443) among all clinical branches in the NRI category.

6. Orthopaedics

• Available in: 4 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 455

• College: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences

7. General Surgery

• Available in: 6 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 454

• College: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

8. Ophthalmology (Opthal)

• Available in: 4 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 457

• College: JJM Davangere

9. ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

• Available in: 5 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 457

• College: Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

10. Anaesthesia

• Available in: 6 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 455

• College: Adichunchanagiri Medical College

11. TB & Respiratory Medicine

• Available in: 3 institutions

• Lowest Cut-off: 470

• College: S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences, Davangere

A higher cut-off here shows strong demand for this specialty under the NRI category.

Key Takeaways

🔹 General Medicine had the lowest cut-off: 443 (MS Ramaiah)

This is the minimum score seen across all clinical branches in the NRI category during the mock round.

🔹 Cut-offs are consistently high across branches

Even in the mock result, most specialties have cut-offs above 440, showing strong competition.

🔹 This is only the mock round

The final cut-off in Round 1 may be different. Mock results mainly help students understand:

• Expected trends

• Competition levels

• Whether branch preferences need adjustment

🔹 Karnataka NRI seats remain one of the most in-demand across India

Due to good academics, strong clinical exposure, and wide branch availability.

What’s Next?

The final Round 1 result will show:

• How much variation appears from the mock

• Whether any specialties drop or rise in cut-off

• Clearer chances for NRI candidates in Round 2

We will share a complete breakdown of final cut-offs, upgradation trends, and Round 2 expectations in upcoming analyses.

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