Karnataka Examinations Authority โ Higher Education Department
| Result Date | 19 Aug 2026 |
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| Qualification | As per UGCET and UGNEET eligibility criteria |
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| Selection Process | Counselling and Seat Allotment |
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the counselling timeline for the second round of UGCET 2026 and the first round of UGNEET 2026, as per the circular dated August 7, 2026. This schedule governs admissions for Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary, Nursing, and Allied Health courses under UGCET, as well as MBBS/BDS courses under UGNEET.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Option Entry Start | 2026-08-07, 7:00 PM |
| Option Entry End | 2026-08-13, 9:00 AM |
| First Round Seat Surrender Deadline | 2026-08-13, 11:00 AM |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 2026-08-19, After 10:00 AM |
Candidates must ensure they have downloaded their verification slip before adding options for Pharmacy, Medical, or Dental courses. Modifications, additions, or re-ordering of options are permitted during the specified window ending on August 13, 2026.
UGCET Candidates: For the second round, candidates are limited to selecting Choice-1 or Choice-4. Choice-2 and Choice-3 are not available for these courses in this round.
UGNEET Candidates: Being the first round for Medical and Dental courses, candidates may utilize all four choices (Choice-1, 2, 3, and 4).
Candidates intending to surrender a seat allotted in the first round must visit the KEA office in Bengaluru in person no later than 11:00 AM on August 13, 2026. Failure to comply with the specified timeline or failure to follow the in-person requirement may result in penalties or loss of candidature according to KEA regulations.
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