Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Deadline Extended, Check Choice Selection & Reporting Dates

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the admission deadlines for candidates who were allotted medical and dental seats in the first round of Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling.

Candidates must complete the choice selection by 2 PM on September 4, 2026. Those selecting Choice-1 have to complete the fee payment by 4 PM on September 4, during banking hours. The deadline for reporting to the allotted medical or dental college is 6 PM on September 5, 2026.

Karnatak UGNEET 2026 Round 1 Date Extended Notice PDF

Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 1: Revised Dates

As per the latest KEA notice dated, candidates who have not yet completed the required post-allotment process have additional time to select their choice, pay the prescribed fee, download the Seat Confirmation Slip and report to the allotted college.

Candidates allotted seats in the first round should carefully note the revised schedule.

The extension applies to candidates who have been allotted medical or dental seats in Round 1 of UGNEET 2026 counselling.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Selection

Candidates who received a seat in the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment must select the appropriate choice within the revised deadline.

The choice selection window will remain open until 2 PM on September 4, 2026.

Candidates who intend to proceed with their allotted seat through Choice-1 must also complete the prescribed fee payment within the specified deadline. It is important to complete the choice selection first and then follow the applicable admission steps.

UGNEET 2026 Choice-1 Fee Payment Last Date

Candidates selecting Choice-1 have to pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM on September 4, 2026, during banking hours.

After successful payment, candidates can download their UGNEET 2026 Seat Confirmation Slip. The confirmation slip should be kept safely as it is required during the college reporting process.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the last few minutes to make the payment, particularly because the deadline is linked to banking hours.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Seat Confirmation Slip

After completing the required fee payment, Choice-1 candidates can download the Seat Confirmation Slip.

Candidates should check the details mentioned on the slip and keep a printed or digital copy ready for admission. The document must be carried while reporting to the allotted medical or dental college.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 College Reporting Date

The Karnataka NEET UG 2026 college reporting deadline has been extended to 6 PM on September 5, 2026.

Candidates who select Choice-1 and complete the fee payment must report to their allotted college along with the Seat Confirmation Slip within the revised deadline.

Candidates are advised to check the reporting instructions issued by the allotted college before travelling and complete the admission formalities on time.

What Happens If Candidates Do Not Select a Choice?

KEA has issued an important warning for candidates who have received a Round 1 seat.

If a candidate fails to select the appropriate choice within the prescribed deadline, KEA will consider the candidate as not interested in the seat allotted in Round 1. Such candidates will be treated as Choice-4.

Candidates treated as Choice-4 will not be allowed to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

Therefore, candidates who want to retain or proceed with their allotted seat should not miss the choice-selection deadline.

How to Complete Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 1 Admission?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the process:

1. Visit the official KEA counselling portal.

2. Log in using the required credentials.

3. Check the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment details.

4. Select the appropriate choice before 2 PM on September 4.

5. Candidates selecting Choice-1 should pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM on September 4 during banking hours.

6. Download the Seat Confirmation Slip after successful payment.

7. Report to the allotted medical or dental college with the required documents and confirmation slip.

8. Complete college admission formalities by 6 PM on September 5, 2026.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Important Instructions for Candidates

• The revised deadlines are applicable to candidates allotted medical and dental seats in Round 1.

• Choice selection must be completed by 2 PM on September 4.

• Choice-1 candidates must pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM on September 4, subject to banking hours.

• Download the Seat Confirmation Slip after fee payment.

• Choice-1 candidates must report to the allotted college by 6 PM on September 5.

• Candidates who fail to select the appropriate choice will be treated as Choice-4.

• Candidates treated as Choice-4 will not be eligible for subsequent counselling rounds.

• Candidates should keep copies of their allotment and payment documents for admission.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now?

Candidates who have been allotted an MBBS or BDS seat in Karnataka UGNEET Round 1 should complete the process according to their preferred choice without waiting for the final deadline.

The immediate priority is to select the appropriate choice by 2 PM on September 4. Choice-1 candidates must then complete fee payment by 4 PM the same day, download the Seat Confirmation Slip and report to the allotted college by 6 PM on September 5.

Missing the choice-selection deadline can result in the candidate being treated as Choice-4 and losing eligibility for subsequent counselling rounds.