| Updated On - Nov 12, 2026
KEA has started option entry for the extended special stray round of UGNEET 2026. Eligible candidates can choose medical and dental seats at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started option entry for the extended special stray round. This round is part of Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UGNEET) 2026 counselling. Candidates can submit choices on the official KEA UGNEET 2026 page.
KEA released the extended round notification on November 11, 2026. The round covers medical and dental seats still vacant after special stray allotment. The full schedule is in the official English notification.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Counselling | UGNEET 2026, Academic Year 2026-27 |
| Round | Extended Special Stray Round |
| Courses Covered | Medical and Dental |
| Notification Date | November 11, 2026 |
| Option Entry Status | Open |
| Closing Time | As listed in the official KEA notification |
The extended round's seat allotment result date is in the same notice. Reporting dates are listed there too. KEA has not changed the counselling portal for this round.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Schedule
The extended round follows the main special stray round. KEA issued that schedule on October 31, 2026. Its timeline is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Payment of Caution Deposit Last Date | November 12, 2026 (4:00PM) |
| Entry of Options | November 13, 2026 (10:00AM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | November 13, 2026, after (12:30 PM) |
Candidates allotted seats on November 11 must follow the reporting timeline. The extended round is a separate window for the remaining vacant seats.
Who Can Take Part in the Extended Round?
KEA sets eligibility for each stray round in its notification. Candidates must meet the conditions printed in the November 11 notice.
- Candidates must already be registered for KEA UGNEET 2026 counselling.
- The caution deposit condition given in the notice must be met.
- Candidates who joined a seat in earlier rounds should check exclusions.
- Category and quota rules follow the KEA eligibility norms.
How to Enter Options in the Extended Special Stray Round?
Option entry is fully online. KEA does not accept choices by post or email.
- Open the KEA UGNEET 2026 page.
- Click the option entry link for the extended special stray round.
- Log in with your UGNEET application number and password.
- Check the vacant seat matrix shown for this round.
- Add colleges and courses in your order of preference.
- Save and confirm the options before the closing time.
- Download or print the option entry confirmation page.
Stray rounds usually come with strict seat acceptance rules. Read the forfeiture and penalty clauses in the notice carefully. Enter only colleges you will definitely join.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Timeline
This is not the first stray window of this cycle. KEA held a stray vacancy round in October 2026. Its option entry ran from October 16 to 19.
KEA extended that option entry until 1:00 PM on October 19. The caution deposit deadline moved to 11:00 AM that day.
Stray rounds come at the very end of state counselling. They fill medical and dental seats left empty earlier. Few seats remain at this stage, so options need care.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download and read the extended round notification.
- Confirm you meet the eligibility conditions for this round.
- Study the vacant seat matrix on the KEA portal.
- Keep login details and fee payment options ready.
- Submit options well before the closing time.
- Save the option entry confirmation for your records.
The extended round seat allotment result is due next on the KEA portal. Watch the portal for reporting dates and any revised timelines.
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