AJ Medical College Mangalore PG Admission 2026: Seats, Fees, Cutoff & Full Guide

AJ Medical College (AJIMS), Mangalore is a well-established medical college under the Laxmi Memorial Trust. With a large 1000+ bedded hospital, super-specialty support, and modern infrastructure, it is considered one of the best private colleges in Karnataka. AJIMS attracts a diverse patient base from coastal Karnataka and northern Kerala, resulting in strong clinical exposure across departments.

📌 Quick Overview

  • Managed by: Laxmi Memorial Trust
  • Hospital Capacity: 1000+ beds with super-specialty support
  • Infrastructure: Modern, well-equipped campus
  • Patient Base: Coastal Karnataka & Northern Kerala
  • Highlight: High patient load in General Medicine, Surgery and Pediatrics, along with active super-specialties, makes it a solid academic hub — one of the top choices among Karnataka's private colleges for NEET PG aspirants.

🗂️ Karnataka NEET PG Admission Process

Karnataka NEET PG counselling is the state-level admission process for allotment of MD/MS, PG Diploma and select DNB seats in medical colleges across Karnataka. It is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) based on NEET PG merit, covering online registration, document verification, seat matrix publication, option entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting. Eligible candidates can participate in multiple rounds and may upgrade their allotted seat in later rounds if they meet KEA's eligibility requirements.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Process

Stage What Happens
RegistrationRegister online through the KEA counselling portal.
Document VerificationOnline or offline document verification as notified by KEA.
Eligible ListKEA publishes the list of verified and eligible candidates.
Seat MatrixCollege-wise, branch-wise and quota-wise seat matrix is released.
Option EntryCandidates can fill unlimited college and branch preferences.
Mock AllotmentMock allotment results are published to help candidates revise choices.
Final AllotmentSeat allotted based on NEET PG rank, category and filled choices.
Fee PaymentPay prescribed counselling and tuition fees to confirm admission.
ReportingReport to the allotted college with original documents.
UpgradationEligible candidates may participate in later rounds for a better seat.

Karnataka NEET PG Seat-Wise Eligibility

Karnataka NEET PG counselling offers multiple seat categories, each with different eligibility criteria and fee structures.

Category Eligibility Fee Structure
GM (General Merit)Candidates who have completed MBBS from Karnataka and fulfill KEA eligibility criteria.Government Quota Fees
GMP (General Merit Private)Candidates having Karnataka domicile/residential eligibility as per KEA rules.Private Quota Fees
OPN (Open Category)Open to Non-Karnataka candidates. No Karnataka domicile required.Private Quota Fees
MNG (Management Quota)Open to all NEET PG qualified candidates across India irrespective of domicile.Higher Management Quota Fees
NRI (Non-Resident Indian Quota)Candidates with valid NRI sponsorship and supporting documents.NRI Quota Fees

Important: Karnataka is one of the few states that allows non-domicile candidates to compete for a significant number of Private Quota seats through the OPN category. This makes Karnataka counselling highly attractive for candidates from states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Maharashtra who are seeking MD/MS admissions in private medical colleges.

🎓 PG Medical Seat Intake 2026

Course Seats
M.D General Medicine20
M.S General Surgery12
M.D Paediatric12
M.S Obstetrics & Gynaecology10
M.S Orthopaedics10
M.D Respiratory Medicine5
M.S ENT5
M.D Radiodiagnosis15
M.D Radiotherapy3
M.D Dermatology8
M.D Emergency Medicine3
M.D Psychiatry3
M.D Community Medicine4
M.D Pathology5
M.D Forensic Medicine2
M.D Microbiology2
M.D Pharmacology4
M.D Anatomy4
M.D Biochemistry3
M.D Physiology3

💰 NEET PG Fee Structure

Course Category Government Quota Fee Private Quota Fee
Clinical Courses?7,83,108 per year?13,87,994 per year
Para Clinical Courses?2,07,027 per year?3,58,253 per year

Important Note: The above fee structure is generally applicable to all branches falling under the respective Clinical and Para Clinical categories in Karnataka Private Medical Colleges. Actual fees may vary if revised by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Government of Karnataka, or individual institutions for the admission year.

📊 PG Medical Cut-off 2024 & 2025 — Government Quota

Course Category CR 2025 CR 2024
General MedicineGM43894065
Radio DiagnosisGM4471
DermatologyGM64605340
PaediatricsGM13752
General SurgeryGM14959
OBGGM1600212370
TBRDGM2265015240
OrthopaedicsGM28535
AnaesthesiologyGM3785725154
PathologyGM5667044113
SPMGM21086277121
OphthalmologyGM28430
ENTGM26482
PsychiatryGM27226
Radiation OncologyGM42087

📊 Cut-off — Private Quota (Domicile)

Course Category CR 2025 CR 2024
General SurgeryGMP3311920682
PaediatricsGMP20155
PathologyGMP4255295918
OrthopaedicsGMP44827
AnaesthesiologyGMP5577140917
PsychiatryGMP6412929139
General MedicineGMP6305
DermatologyGMP12072
OBGGMP17175

📊 Cut-off — OPN Quota (Non-Domicile)

Course Category CR 2025 CR 2024
Radio DiagnosisOPN58461856
General MedicineOPN1089314097
PaediatricsOPN1884413741
AnaesthesiologyOPN2015535032
OBGOPN2208316813
OrthopaedicsOPN2537620834
Radiation OncologyOPN42232
PathologyOPN119304

📝 Bond & Stipend Details

Particulars Details
Bond Year1 Year (Urban Service)
Bond Penalty?50,00,000
Seat Leaving Penalty?10 Lakhs + Stipend Received + Entire Course Fee + 3 Years Debarment
Year Stipend Amount
Year 1?56,250
Year 2?62,500
Year 3?68,750

📁 Documents Required for Karnataka NEET PG Verification

Before attending document verification, candidates must ensure that all required documents are ready and complete — missing even a single document can lead to rejection from the counselling process. KEA follows strict verification rules and no relaxation is provided at the centre. Carry all original documents along with multiple sets of photocopies. Below is the complete checklist of mandatory documents.

S.No Document Details
1KEA Registration FormPGET-2026 application printout
2Photo ID ProofPAN / Aadhaar / Passport / DL / Voter ID / Ration Card
3NEET PG / MDS DocumentsAdmit Card + Scorecard
410th MarksheetDate of Birth proof
512th MarksheetPUC / Equivalent
6MBBS / BDS MarksheetsAll years / phases
7Degree CertificateFinal or Provisional Degree
8Internship CertificateAnnexure 5 / Provisional (as applicable)
9College Recognition CertificateMCI / DCI recognition proof
10Medical/Dental Council RegistrationPermanent / Provisional (as applicable)
11Eligibility CertificateRequired for other university candidates
12Undertaking (Annexure 7)White paper + Rs.20 e-stamp (mandatory for admission)

Category & Reservation Certificates (If Applicable)

  • Caste / Category Certificate (SC / ST / Cat-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B) issued in Karnataka
  • Income Certificate (for reservation benefits)
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate (latest government format)
  • EWS Certificate (as per norms)
  • PWD Certificate (issued by NMC-recognized medical board)
  • Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) Eligibility Certificate
  • In-Service Certificate (for in-service candidates)
  • NRI / OCI / PIO Proof + Sponsor Documents

Additional Documents (If Applicable)

  • Migration Certificate (for non-Karnataka candidates)
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) from last college
  • RGUHS Eligibility Certificate (if studied outside Karnataka)
  • Passport-size Photographs (multiple copies)
Disclaimer: Seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff figures are subject to change as per official KEA/RGUHS notifications. Candidates should always cross-check with the latest official brochure before making admission decisions.