Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, established in 1973, is one of India’s leading cancer care and research institutions located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was founded with the mission of providing comprehensive, affordable, and advanced cancer treatment while promoting excellence in oncology education and research. Over the decades, it has emerged as a premier center for cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. The institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences-RGUHS and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It also functions under the Government of Karnataka, ensuring high standards in patient care, academics, and infrastructure. Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology offers postgraduate and super-specialty training programs in various branches of oncology, including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and related disciplines. The institute is known for its highly experienced faculty, advanced teaching methods, and strong emphasis on research and innovation in cancer care.

The attached hospital is a major tertiary cancer care center that provides specialized services in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology, hematology, nuclear medicine, and palliative care. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, advanced operation theatres, modern radiation equipment, and diagnostic laboratories, the hospital treats a large number of cancer patients from Karnataka and across India. The institute is also a leader in cancer research and preventive healthcare. It conducts numerous research projects, awareness campaigns, screening programs, and outreach activities to promote early detection and prevention of cancer, particularly in rural and underserved areas. With its commitment to excellence in oncology education, patient-centered care, research, and community outreach, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology continues to stand as one of India’s foremost institutions dedicated to fighting cancer and improving lives.

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, NEETPG Counseling is Conducted by 1) MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)( Open To All )and 2) KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority conducts counseling for Government Medical College (50% seats and another 50% will be conducted by MCC)

1) MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) COUNSELING PROCESS:-

The MCC/DGHS conducts Counseling for allotment of Post Graduate (MD/MS/Diploma and MDS) seats to the NEETPG/MDS eligible and qualified candidates in participating Government Medical/Dental Colleges of the country under 50% All India Quota and 100% Central & Deemed University quota every year. All the candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats on the basis of their rank in NEET PG /MDS conducted by NBE including candidates from Union Territory of J&K will be eligible. The role of MCC of DGHS is limited to allotment of seats to the participating candidates, as per their merit and choice, which starts only after receiving the list/data/Information of successful candidates from National Board of Examinations (NBE) i.e. the NEET (PG) examination conducting body

Candidates who fall under the category of NRI as per the directions/ orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case (W.P. No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. Vs. Union of India &Ors.) dated 22-08- 2017 are eligible for NRI Category seats. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals will be eligible for only NRI seats .The eligible Indian National Candidates wanting to get converted to sponsored NRI category have to submit the documents as and when the same are called for by the MCC.

Seat Matrix:-

Eligibility Condition:

• The candidate should have qualified under NEET-PG eligibility.
• Domicile-free Counseling (Open to all)

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by MCC

There are multiple rounds of counselling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy Round. ALL four rounds of AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB, are conducted by MCC through ONLINE ONLY i.e., Round 1, Round 2 , Round 3, and Stray Vacancy round. In the YEAR 2022–23 (Round 3) was called the Mop-Up round, where there was no sliding (upgradation) from the 2nd round to the mop-up round, but in 2023–2024, there was an upgradation from ROUND 2 to Round 3. In 2023-2024 Stray Vacancy Round was ONLINE, but in 2022-23 Stray Vacancy Round is conducted physically by the Deemed Universities for which the list of registered & eligible Candidates is forwarded by MCC to the respective Deemed Universities. The allotment shall only be in terms of merit. As per the directions issued by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in SLA(C) No. 10487 of 2021, the AIQ scheme has been modified and 04 rounds of AIQ counselling will be conducted by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW. Hence, 3rd round (earlier mop-up round) and fourth round i.e. stray vacancy round will be conducted in AIQ from 2021-22 onwards.

First Round:- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-AIQ, Deemed, CU, DU, Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix display
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Options for an allotted candidate

1. “Satisfied with the allotted seat and candidate is willing to report to the allotted college, not interested in further allotment of seats in any subsequent round for any discipline”.
2. The candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat but wishes to participate in the next round. Such candidates should pay the prescribed fees
3. The candidate is not satisfied with the present allotment and wishes to participate in the next round of counselling. The previously allotted seat is forfeited and offered to the next eligible candidate
4. Not satisfied with MCC allotted seat and candidate has got seat elsewhere, so candidate is quitting and not to be considered for allotment of seats in any of the further rounds

2nd Round :- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB)

Fresh Registration for Mop-up Round (not required for earlier resigned candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-AIQ, Deemed, CU, DU, Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix display
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit) (Exit With Forfeiture of Fees )( Upgradation is available For Round 3 only.)
• Reporting at the Medical Institutions/university against 2nd Round (candidates once joined the allotted seat against 2nd Round are not allowed to vacate the seat)

3rd Round :- (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB)
Fresh Registration for Mop-up Round (not required for earlier resigned candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU, Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)(Exit With Forfeiture Of Fees )
• Reporting To The College

Stray vacancy: (AIQ, Central University/Institutes, DNB)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU, Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)(Exit With Forfeiture Of Fees )
• Reporting To The College

Special Stray vacancies:- (DEEMED)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-Deemed, CU, DU, Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)(Exit With Forfeiture Of Fees )
• Reporting To The College

MCC ALLOTMENT PDF LINKS FOR THE YEAR 2025-26:

2) KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority conducts counseling for 50% of the state quota seats at the Government Medical College

Step-Wise Process of KEA Counselling

• PGET - Notification
• PGET - Information Bulletin
• PGET - Schedule
• PGET - Online Application
• PGET Uploading of documents
• Applied list
• Verification of documents
• Verified list (Verification slip and KCET number)
• Seat matrix & Fees structure

The separate seat matrix for Government seat, Private seat, NRI seat and others quota.

First Round:-

• First-round schedule
• Option entry
• Mock allotment results
• Chance for candidates to reshuffle their choice
• Locking of choice

(IMPORTANT NOTE: KEA does not allow fresh entry. In the second round, only reshuffling is allowed.

• Result: First Round
• Allotment cut-off first-round
• Reporting to the college (Choices 1,2,3,4 are given)

REVISED Percentile : ON 19/09/2023

Second Round:-

• Fresh registration was allowed due to lowering the qualifying Percentile including in-service candidates, up to zero Percentile.
• Submission of Original Documents
• Option entry & choice filling (only reshuffling is allowed)
• Allotment & cut-off of the second round
• Reporting

“NOTE: People who got allotted in 1st & 2nd Round are not allowed to participate in the mop-up round."

Mop Up Round:

• No Fresh Registration
• Deposit of documents, Document verification
• Caution deposit to KEA through online
• Option entry (whereas in 2022 it was offline counseling and in 2023 it was online counseling with a caution deposit of 3 lakhs for medical students and 2 lakhs for dental students to participate in the MOP-UP Round)
• Allotment & cut-off of the mop-up round
• Reporting

Stray vacancy round:

• Fresh registration was allowed for the candidates who hadn't registered in the subsequent rounds.
• Submission of Original Documents
• Caution deposit to KEA through online
• Option entry
• Allotment & cut-off of the mop-up round
• Reporting
• In 2022, the institutional mop-up round of counseling will fill the vacant seats or remain unfilled seats after a mop-up round of KEA counseling. This round is conducted by colleges to fill the left-over seats. A list of the registered candidates' names for stray vacancies will be sent to private colleges to be exhausted strictly in order of merit.