Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Out - Check Option Entry & Status at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — Medical Education Department, Government of Karnataka
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an official recruitment notification for NEET UG MBBS / BDS Medical Admission 2026 (Round 2), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 07 September 2026 and closes on 09 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Passed 10+2 (PUC) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English with qualifying NEET UG 2026 scores and be within the prescribed age limit of As per National Testing Agency (NTA) and NMC guidelines for NEET UG 2026, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Based on NEET UG 2026 All India Rank, document verification, and web option entry counselling conducted by KEA. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) NEET UG MBBS / BDS Medical Admission 2026 (Round 2) Important Dates
| Result Date | 07 Sep 2026 |
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📝 Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) NEET UG MBBS / BDS Medical Admission 2026 (Round 2) Detailed Notification Guide
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially opened the option entry window and published the updated vacant seat matrix for Round 2 of Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Counselling. Eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under state quota and private management quota can now modify and submit their college preferences online.
Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 - Overview
- Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Counselling Event: NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment & Option Entry
- Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS (State Quota & Private Management Quota)
- Round 2 Option Entry Window: September 7, 2026 (2:00 PM) to September 9, 2026 (2:00 PM)
- Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Important Dates for Karnataka NEET UG Round 2
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | August 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 College Reporting Last Date | September 4, 2026 |
| Updated Round 2 Vacant Seat Matrix Published | September 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Option Entry Window Opens | September 7, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Round 2 Option Entry Window Closes | September 9, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
How to Modify Options for Karnataka NEET UG Round 2
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Click on the UG NEET 2026 Round 2 option entry link.
- Log in using your KEA registration number or CET number and password.
- Review the updated Round 2 vacant seat matrix for medical and dental colleges thoroughly.
- Add, delete, or reorder your college and course preferences according to your priority.
- Save your options after every modification and submit the final list before the deadline.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future admission processes.
Important Instructions from KEA
- No fresh registrations are permitted in Round 2; only previously registered and document-verified candidates are eligible.
- Candidates must exercise caution while modifying options, as consequential vacancies can arise dynamically during allotment.
- All options must be saved and submitted well in advance to prevent technical congestion on the server.