Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting the Karnataka UG NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 option-entry process for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses. Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates can enter or revise college and course preferences and subsequently check their allotment status at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive; the total number of available seats has not been specified and will be shown in the Round 2 seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | UG Medical and Dental Admission – Round 2 Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | To be notified through the Round 2 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online option entry and allotment |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should rely on the detailed Round 2 schedule published on the KEA portal. The option-entry deadline is important because choices generally cannot be submitted after the online window closes.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 – TBA |
| Result Date | Round 2 allotment result – TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English, subject to the applicable medical admission regulations.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required category-wise cut-off score.
- Only candidates registered for Karnataka UG NEET counselling and found eligible after document verification can participate in Round 2 option entry.
- Candidates must satisfy Karnataka domicile, study, linguistic minority, religious minority, NRI, or other eligibility conditions applicable to the quota they claim.
- Participation may also depend on the candidate’s Round 1 status and the Round 2 eligibility rules issued by KEA.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026, as applicable under NEET UG admission rules.
- Any upper-age requirement or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing national medical education regulations and court directions.
- Date of birth must match the candidate’s Class 10 certificate and counselling documents.
Fees
- The counselling or registration fee, if applicable, must be paid at the rate prescribed by KEA for the candidate’s category.
- Candidates allotted a seat must pay the prescribed admission or tuition fee within the specified reporting period.
- Government, private, minority, NRI and other quota seats may have different fee structures.
- Payment should be made only through the officially enabled online facility. Candidates should retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit and eligibility verification: KEA prepares the eligible candidate list using NEET UG scores, category details and verified documents.
- Online option entry and seat allotment: Candidates submit college and course preferences. Allotment is based on rank, reservation, seat availability and the order of options entered.
- Fee payment and reporting: Allotted candidates must select the applicable post-allotment choice, pay the fee, download the admission order and report to the allotted institution within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the KEA official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ using a secure browser.
- Open the UGNEET 2026 section and select the Round 2 option-entry, counselling schedule or allotment link.
- Log in with the required credentials, such as the CET or counselling number, NEET roll number, password and security code.
- Review the candidate profile, verification status, category, NEET rank and other displayed information. Report discrepancies through the prescribed KEA channel before option entry closes.
- Download and examine the Round 2 seat matrix. Shortlist colleges after checking course, quota, fee structure, location and recognition status.
- Enter options in genuine order of preference. A candidate should place the most preferred college and course first rather than arranging choices solely by expected cut-off.
- Save options regularly, verify the complete preference list and lock or submit it if the portal requires confirmation. Download or print the final option-entry record.
- After allotment, log in again to check the result. Follow the instructions for accepting the seat, paying fees, downloading the admission order and reporting to the college.
- Keep the NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, category certificate, study documents and verification slip ready for reporting.
Candidates should avoid sharing passwords or one-time passwords with third parties. They should also check whether options from the previous round are retained, modified or deleted under the specific Round 2 rules before final submission.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can participate in Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2?
Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026, completed KEA registration and document verification, and meet the notified Round 2 eligibility conditions can participate.
2. Where can candidates check the Round 2 allotment status?
The seat allotment status will be available through the UGNEET 2026 candidate login at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
3. Does entering an option guarantee a medical or dental seat?
No. Seat allotment depends on NEET rank, reservation category, eligibility, ava
