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Karnataka BAMS 2025 KEA Round 1 Cut Off (G Quota): Government & Private College-Wise, Category-Wise Guide

If you are hopeful to pursue BAMS in Karnataka through KEA counselling 2025, meaningful the Round 1 G Quota cut off is the first step in planning your admission. Karnataka has a mix of highly competitive Government Ayurvedic Colleges and reputed Private BAMS Colleges spread across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Belagavi, and other districts.

In this guide, we bring you the college-wise and category-wise KEA BAMS cut off 2025 for Round 1, with GM, G, K, and R quotas along with SC/ST/OBC advantages. You will also learn about the lowest cut off BAMS colleges, strategic counselling tips for Round-2 and Mop-Up, and how to maximize your chances of securing a seat.

Sympathetic KEA BAMS 2025 Categories: G, K, R, & GM

Before diving into the tables, let’s clarify some important KEA category codes:

  • G (General Quota): Open seats under each category.
  • K (Kannada Medium Quota): Seats reserved for students who studied in Kannada medium.
  • R (Rural Quota): Reserved for candidates from rural backgrounds.
  • GM (General Merit): Pure merit-based seats, usually most competitive.
  • GMK & GMR: GM seats with Kannada Medium / Rural benefit.

 Sample: 2AG = 2A category under General Quota, 2AK = 2A Kannada Medium, 2AR = 2A Rural.

This coding system creates multiple entry points. A student with eligibility for G + K + R can apply strategically in mirror choices (G → K → R) to increase conversion chances.

Government Ayurvedic Colleges in Karnataka – GM & Category Cut Off 2025

Government BAMS colleges are the most sought-after, with GM quota cut offs ranging 455–472 marks. Here are highlights:

  • Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru: GM closed around 465 marks (AIR ~98,000).
  • Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysuru: GM closing at 462 marks.
  • GAMC Shivamogga & Hassan campuses: GM between 448–460 marks.
  • Taranatha Govt AMC, Bellary: GM cut off 454–460 range.

Reserved categories (SCG, SCK, SCR) often secured seats at 320–380 marks, while ST categories (STG/STK/STR) closed even lower between 310–370.

Top Private BAMS Colleges in Karnataka – GM vs G/K/R

Private colleges in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, and Mangaluru were highly competitive, especially Tier-1 campuses:

  • JSS Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysuru: GM ~444–445 marks.
  • Alva’s AMC, Moodbidri (Dakshin Kannada): GM ~424–430 marks.
  • DM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru: GM ~437–441 marks.
  • Hingulambika AMC, Kalaburagi: GM ~410 marks (with rural advantage, went lower). Kannada Medium (K) and Rural (R) subcategories in these colleges often closed 5–20 marks lower than standard GM, offering relief to eligible students.

Lowest BAMS Cut Off Colleges in Karnataka – 360–400 Marks

If your NEET score is 360–400, you still have strong chances in district-level rural colleges:

  • Bagalkot, Gadag, Raichur clusters had closing ranks at 360–380 marks.
  • Spoorthi AMC, Koppal and Prakruthi AMC, Chitradurga closed around 364–370 marks.
  • Sharada AMC, Mangalore and Poornima AMC, Raichur also accepted students in this range.

This displays that mid/low-tier colleges provide a safe entry path for aspirants who missed the higher cut-offs.

Marks-to-Target Map: What Your Score Means

  • 460+ Marks: Competitive for Government BAMS (GM).
  • 445–455 Marks: Strong shot at Tier-1 Private colleges.
  • 405–435 Marks: Mid-tier private colleges in Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru.
  • 360–400 Marks: District/rural private colleges under GM/G quota; lower if eligible for K/R or 2A/3B categories.

Round-2 & Mop-Up Counselling Strategy

Round-1 cut offs give direction, but Round-2 & Mop-Up can reshape opportunities:

  1. Duplicate Preferences: Always list Government → Tier-1 Private → Mid-Tier → Rural, repeating them as G → K → R (if eligible).
  2. Borderline Scores: Candidates in 360–420 should focus on a wide preference list and prepare for Mop-Up, where many seats reappear.
  3. Category Leverage: SC/ST and 2A/3B categories can push you into better colleges with fewer marks.
  4. Locking a Safe Option: Accepting a mid-tier seat now doesn’t stop you from upgrading later.

FAQs: Karnataka BAMS Cut Off 2025

Q1. What is the Round-1 GM cut off for Government Ayurvedic Colleges?
 Between 455–472 marks.

Q2. Can I get a BAMS seat with 400–430 marks?
 Yes, in mid-tier private colleges, especially with K/R benefit.

Q3. Are 360–380 marks enough for BAMS?
 Yes, many rural/district colleges closed in this band.

Q4. Do Kannada-Medium (K) and Rural (R) quotas help?
 Yes, often 5–20 marks lower than standard GM/G cut off.

Q5. Which is safer – Round-1 or Mop-Up?
Mop-Up offers second chances, but Government/Top private remain tough.

Conclusion

The Karnataka BAMS 2025 KEA Round 1 cut off reflects a wide range of opportunities:

  • Government seats above 455 marks
  • Top private in 440–452 range
  • Mid-tier at 405–435
  • Rural/district colleges welcoming students with 360–400 marks

With smart use of G/K/R category codes, preference ordering, and Mop-Up strategy, even borderline scores can secure a BAMS seat in Karnataka.