The KEA BAMS 2025 Round-1 cut off for Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) Quota has been released, giving aspirants from HK districts (Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Bellary) an exclusive pathway to secure BAMS seats at lower marks compared to General (G) quota.
This article provides a complete category-wise and college-wise HK Quota cut off 2025 for Government and Private Ayurvedic colleges in Karnataka, along with a safe score roadmap and Round-2/Mop-Up strategy.
The Hyderabad-Karnataka Quota (now officially 371-J quota) is reserved for eligible candidates from HK districts. In KEA cut off tables, it appears as 1H, 2AH, 2BH, 3AH, 3BH, GMH, etc.
HK candidates can apply for both HK Quota (H) and statewide G Quota, giving them double opportunities in KEA counselling.
Government Ayurvedic colleges remained the most competitive even under HK Quota, but with slightly lower marks than GM (statewide).
SC/ST HK categories (SCH/STH) closed as low as 300–360 marks, offering a strong advantage.
Top private colleges in Kalaburagi, Bellary, Raichur, Bidar, and Koppal admitted students at much lower HK quota cut offs compared to G quota:
Reserved categories under HK quota (2AH, 3BH, SCH) further reduced closing scores by 15–30 marks.
If your NEET 2025 score is 360–400, you have realistic chances through HK quota. Examples:
The Round-2 and Mop-Up phases often favor HK candidates:
FAQs: Karnataka BAMS 2025 HK Quota
Q1. What is the Round-1 GMH cut off for Government Ayurvedic Colleges?
Around 430–452 marks, depending on campus.
Q2. Can I get BAMS with 380–400 marks in HK Quota?
Yes, district/private HK colleges accepted this range.
Q3. Are SC/ST HK cut offs much lower?
Yes, many closed between 300–360 marks.
Q4. Can HK students apply under both G and H quota?
Yes, they can compete in both, increasing chances.
Q5. Will Round-2 lower HK cut offs?
Generally yes, especially in rural/district HK colleges.
The Karnataka BAMS 2025 KEA Round-1 HK Quota cut off shows that eligible students from HK districts enjoy a significant advantage. While Government Ayurvedic Colleges still require 430–450 marks, many private colleges admitted candidates with 360–400 marks, and reserved HK categories went even lower.