Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Round 1 Seat Allotment Schedule & Seat Matrix Released by KEA

Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: KEA Releases Round 1 Seat Allotment Schedule & PG Dental Seat Matrix

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the schedule for Round 1 online seat allotment for Karnataka NEET MDS (PG Dental) 2026 counselling. Alongside the detailed schedule, KEA has also released the PG Dental seat matrix for the 2026 academic session, as issued by the Karnataka Medical Education Department. This crucial update affects all eligible candidates who successfully registered for the Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling process.

Candidates can now proceed with their college and course option entry through the dedicated KEA counselling portal. It is advised to carefully review the seat matrix and counselling instructions before submitting choices.

Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling – Overview

Important Dates for Karnataka PG Dental 2026 Round 1 Allotment

How to Perform Option Entry for Karnataka PG Dental 2026 Round 1 Counselling

Eligible and registered candidates can follow these steps to submit their college and course choices during the designated option entry window:

1. Visit Official KEA Portal: Navigate to the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Access PG Dental Counselling Link: Look for the specific link pertaining to PG Dental / NEET MDS 2026 counselling on the homepage.
3. Log In: Use your registered credentials, such as your registration number/CET number and password, to log into your candidate account.
4. Review Seat Matrix & Fees: Before making choices, thoroughly examine the released PG Dental seat matrix and the fee structure for various colleges and specializations.
5. Select & Prioritize Options: Choose your preferred colleges and MDS specializations. Arrange them strictly in order of your priority.
6. Submit Options: Ensure all your choices are entered and submitted before the deadline of September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM.
7. Check Mock Allotment: After submission, keep an eye on the mock allotment result published on September 7, 2026, after 4:00 PM. This is an indicative result to help you refine your choices.
8. Revise Options (if needed): Utilize the post-mock-allotment window to modify or reorder your options based on the mock result.
9. Await Provisional Result: Finally, wait for the Round 1 provisional seat allotment result to be published on September 9, 2026, after 6:00 PM.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Qualifying NEET MDS 2026 alone does not guarantee a seat. Admission is contingent upon registration, successful document verification, NEET MDS rank, category, and the options entered by the candidate.
• All rounds of Karnataka PG Dental counselling, including the stray vacancy round, are conducted exclusively by KEA in online mode. There is no separate college-level admission process outside of KEA.
• The mock allotment result is strictly indicative and cannot be used for reporting to colleges or for admission purposes.
• Candidates must regularly check the KEA portal for further announcements, especially regarding dates for document submission and college reporting, which are yet to be notified.
• Always rely on official notifications and the KEA portal for accurate seat matrix and fee figures, avoiding unofficial sources or agents.