| Updated On - Sep 21, 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has started Round 2 option entry for NEET MDS 2026 counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates must submit choices and pay the caution deposit within the schedule notified by KEA.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the Round 2 option entry window. This step is part of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 counselling. Candidates can submit their college and course preferences on the official KEA portal. The option entry link went live on September 19, 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KEA published the official Round 2 notification on September 18, 2026. The notice covers the seat matrix, caution deposit link, and option entry schedule. Eligible candidates must also pay the caution deposit through the same portal. The Round 2 seat matrix was also released on September 18, 2026.
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Key Dates
Below are the confirmed dates from the KEA notification for Round 2. Candidates should track the portal for further updates on allotment.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 official notification | September 18, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat matrix release | September 18, 2026 |
| Option entry and caution deposit link opens | September 19, 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment Final Result | September 24, 2026 (after 10:00am) |
| Payment of Fee Deposit | September 24- 28, 2026 |
| Last Date of Reporting | September 29, 2026 (Before 5:30pm) |
Who Is Eligible for Round 2?
Candidates who registered for the Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling can take part in Round 2. This includes candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1. Those allotted seats under lower-choice options in Round 1 may also participate for an upgrade. All candidates must have a valid NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and meet KEA eligibility rules.
How to Submit Option Entry for Round 2?
Candidates must complete the option entry through the KEA online portal within the given window. The steps below outline the process for Round 2 submissions.
- Visit the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Log in using NEET MDS 2026 registration credentials.
- Pay the caution deposit using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Enter college and course choices in the preferred order.
- Save the selections and lock the final option list.
Round 1 Counselling Status
KEA completed Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling in mid-September 2026. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment result was released on September 9, 2026. The final Round 1 allotment followed on September 11, 2026. Reporting for Choice-1 candidates closed on September 18, 2026. Seats not filled or surrendered in Round 1 now move to the Round 2 pool.
Round 2 is the second and often final chance for many candidates to secure MDS seats through KEA. Vacant seats from Round 1 non-reporting are folded back into the pool. Candidates seeking an upgrade must weigh the choice carefully.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Open the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Read the Round 2 notification dated September 18, 2026 in full.
- Review the Round 2 seat matrix for available colleges and courses.
- Pay the caution deposit through the online payment link.
- Enter and reorder your preferred college choices carefully.
- Lock and save the final option list before the deadline.
- Keep the login credentials and payment receipt safe for later use.
Watch the KEA portal for the Round 2 mock allotment and provisional seat list. The final Round 2 allotment result will follow after option entry closes.
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