| Updated On - Oct 1, 2026
KEA has extended the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3 option entry deadline to October 2. Candidates can now modify their college and course choices on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for MBBS and BDS admissions.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Under Graduate National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 Round 3 option entry deadline. Candidates can now submit choices until October 2, 2026. The revised schedule is live on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The window covers MBBS and BDS admissions across Karnataka medical and dental colleges.
The extension gives aspirants more time to review the latest seat matrix. It also helps them refine their college and course preferences. Round 3 is one of the last chances to secure a government quota seat in the state this year.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Option Entry Start | September 25, 2026 |
| Previous Option Entry Deadline | September 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Extended Option Entry Deadline | October 2, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced by KEA |
| Fee Payment and Reporting | To be announced by KEA |
How to Enter Options for Round 3?
The option entry step is the most critical part of Round 3. Candidates must list preferred colleges and courses in strict priority order. KEA uses this list to generate the final seat allotment.
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Log in using your CET number and password.
- Open the Round 3 option entry link under UGNEET 2026.
- Add medical and dental colleges in your preferred order.
- Review, save, and submit the final choice list.
Who Can Participate in Round 3?
Only candidates already registered for Karnataka NEET UG counselling can participate. This includes those who did not get a seat in earlier rounds. It also covers aspirants who exited after Round 2 and wish to try again.
Fresh registrations are not allowed at this stage. Students must use their existing login credentials to access the Round 3 window.
What Should Candidates Check Before Locking Choices?
Students should verify fee structures, hostel availability, and bond conditions for each shortlisted college. They should also compare past closing ranks before fixing the final order. A wider option list usually improves the chance of a confirmed allotment.
Round 3 is often the last structured counselling round before stray vacancy rounds. A well planned option list here can decide the final MBBS or BDS seat for a candidate.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the KEA portal and open the updated Round 3 seat matrix.
- Shortlist colleges based on fees, location, and preference.
- Arrange options from most preferred to least preferred.
- Submit and save your final choice list before the extended deadline.
- Keep admission documents and tuition fee ready for the allotment stage.
The Round 3 seat allotment result and the admission reporting schedule, which KEA will publish on the official portal soon after the extended window closes.
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