
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 choice filling/option entry has started today, September 7, 2026, for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates can enter, modify, delete and reorder their preferences from 2:00 PM on September 7 to 2:00 PM on September 9, 2026.
The Karnataka NEET Round 2 Choice Filling 2026 is an important step because the preferences submitted by candidates will be considered for the second-round seat allotment. Candidates should save and submit their final options before the deadline and retain a printout of the submitted choices.
The dates for the Karnataka NEET Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026, Choice-4 and final allotment are yet to be announced by KEA. Candidates should regularly check the official KEA portal for further updates.
The KEA has opened the Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 option-entry window for eligible UGNEET candidates. The option-entry window will remain active for two days, from September 7 to September 9, 2026.
Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses in the order in which they wish to receive allotment. KEA has also advised candidates to retain options they are interested in because vacancies may arise during the allotment process due to cancellation, forfeiture, newly added seats, or consequential vacancies.
The Karnataka NEET Round 2 Choice Filling 2026 has started at 2:00 PM on September 7. Candidates can complete Karnataka NEET Round 2 Option Entry 2026 through their KEA login.
| Event | Date/Time |
| Round 2 Option Entry Begins | September 7, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Round 2 Option Entry Ends | September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment | To be announced |
| Choice-4 Process | To be announced |
| Round 2 Final Allotment | To be announced |
| Fee Payment | To be announced |
| Reporting to College | To be announced |
Candidates can add, delete, modify and reorder their choices during the option-entry window. After making changes, candidates should save and submit the final list before the deadline.
Choice filling refers to entering and arranging preferred colleges and courses. Candidates should ensure that their final options are properly saved and submitted before the option-entry window closes.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last few hours because the Round 2 window closes at 2:00 PM on September 9, rather than at midnight.
The Karnataka NEET Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026 will be released after the completion of the option-entry process and the subsequent allotment procedure. The exact result date has not yet been announced.
The allotment will depend on factors such as the candidate's merit/rank, preferences entered, reservation category and availability of seats.
Candidates should note that seats can become available during the process because of cancellations, forfeiture, newly added seats and other consequential vacancies. Therefore, candidates are advised to retain all colleges they genuinely wish to consider.
The allotment result is expected to contain details such as:
Candidate details
NEET/KEA details
Allotted college
Course allotted
Category/quota
Allotment status
Instructions for further admission process
Candidates should download and preserve their allotment details for future reference.
Once KEA releases the result, candidates can check their Karnataka NEET Seat Allotment Result 2026 by following these steps:
Visit the official KEA counselling portal.
Open the UGNEET 2026 section.
Click on the Round 2 seat allotment result link.
Enter the required login credentials.
Submit the details.
Check the allotted college and course.
Download the allotment result.
Take a printout for the admission process.
KEA Official Counselling Portal
The Karnataka NEET Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 helps candidates identify the available MBBS and BDS seats before arranging their preferences. KEA had released a provisional medical and dental seat matrix for UGNEET 2026 earlier in the counselling process.
The seat matrix covers participating medical and dental institutions and provides information relevant to different categories and seat types.
Candidates should remember that the displayed vacancies can change during counselling. KEA has specifically advised candidates to retain options even if a particular seat does not appear vacant at the time of option entry, as consequential vacancies may arise during allotment.
The counselling process covers:
MBBS seats
BDS seats
Government medical colleges
Private medical colleges
Government dental colleges
Private dental colleges
Applicable category-wise seats
Candidates should refer to the latest KEA seat matrix before finalising their choices.
As per the latest Round 2 information, eligible candidates include:
Candidates allotted Choice 2 in Round 1.
Candidates allotted Choice 3 in Round 1.
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1.
Certain UGCET candidates who selected Choice 4 after the UGCET Round 2 allotment and have retained medical/dental options, subject to KEA's conditions.
Candidates should verify their individual eligibility through the KEA portal before participating.
Candidates can complete the Karnataka NEET Option Entry 2026 using the following process:
Visit the official KEA website.
Open the UGNEET 2026 counselling section.
Log in using the required credentials.
Select the relevant medical or dental course.
View the participating colleges and available options.
Enter colleges and courses according to preference.
Assign priority numbers to the choices.
Reorder the options as required.
Review the complete preference list.
Save and submit the choices.
Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted options.
Candidates should place colleges according to their actual preference, rather than simply selecting institutions based on the order in which they appear on the portal.
The four-choice system is important because the decision made after allotment determines whether a candidate accepts the seat, continues for an upgrade or exits the counselling process.
| Choice | General meaning |
| Choice 1 | Accept the allotted seat and proceed with admission. |
| Choice 2 | Accept the allotted seat but remain eligible for further upgrade, as per KEA rules. |
| Choice 3 | Do not take the currently allotted seat but continue in the counselling process, subject to applicable rules. |
| Choice 4 | Exit the counselling process under the conditions specified by KEA. |
Candidates should carefully read the instructions issued with the allotment result before selecting any choice because the implications can differ depending on the counselling round and candidate status.
After the Karnataka NEET UG Seat Allotment 2026, candidates should:
Check the allotted college and course.
Select the applicable choice.
Pay the prescribed fee, wherever applicable.
Download the admission/seat confirmation documents.
Complete document submission.
Report to the allotted college within the prescribed deadline.
Candidates who wish to participate in subsequent counselling rounds should carefully follow KEA's instructions regarding continuation and upgrades.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for admission:
NEET UG 2026 scorecard
NEET UG 2026 admit card
KEA application details
Verification slip/acknowledgement, wherever applicable
Class 10 certificate
Class 12/PUC certificate
Valid photo ID
Category certificate, if applicable
Domicile-related documents, wherever applicable
Income certificate, if applicable
Recent passport-size photographs
Other documents specified by KEA
Candidates should check the latest KEA instructions because the document requirements may vary according to the candidate category.
Admission through Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2026 and Karnataka BDS Counselling 2026 is based on NEET UG 2026 qualification and the eligibility conditions prescribed by KEA and applicable authorities.
Candidates should satisfy the prescribed academic requirements, NEET qualification requirements and applicable Karnataka eligibility conditions for the seat/category for which they are applying.
The Karnataka NEET Seat Allotment 2026 process is based on multiple factors. These generally include:
NEET rank/score + KEA merit + choices entered + reservation/category + seat availability
A candidate's preference order is therefore extremely important. During Round 2, candidates should enter only those colleges and courses that they are genuinely willing to accept.
The availability of seats can also change during the process because seats may become vacant due to cancellations, forfeiture, newly added seats or upgrades.
Candidates can access KEA UGNEET Counselling 2026 updates, option entry, seat matrix, allotment results and admission instructions through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority portal.
Karnataka Examinations Authority — Official Website
Candidates should rely on the official KEA website for the final dates of the Round 2 allotment result, fee payment and reporting.
The Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Cutoff will vary by:
College
Course
Category
Seat type
Government/private status
Counselling round
The Round 2 cutoff may differ from the Round 1 cutoff depending on the availability of seats and candidate preferences. Candidates should wait for the official allotment and cutoff data before drawing conclusions about the closing rank.
Important cutoff categories include:
Karnataka government MBBS cutoff
Private MBBS cutoff
BDS cutoff
Category-wise cutoff
College-wise closing rank
The Karnataka NEET counselling process covers medical and dental institutions participating through KEA. Candidates can use the official seat matrix to check participating colleges, courses and applicable seat categories.
For Round 2, candidates should refer to the latest seat matrix because vacancies can change during the counselling process.