| Updated On - Aug 10, 2026
KEA has released the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule. Option entry is open at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in until August 13. The provisional seat allotment result will be declared on August 19.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a new counselling schedule. It covers Round 1 seat allotment for Karnataka NEET Undergraduate (UG) 2026. The schedule is live on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Option entry began on August 7 and closes on August 13, 2026. The provisional seat allotment result will be declared on August 19, 2026. The MBBS and BDS seat matrix is already live on the portal.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of MBBS and BDS seat matrix | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 1 option entry window | August 7 to August 13, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | August 19, 2026 |
| Fee payment and reporting to college | To be announced by KEA |
How to Enter Options for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1?
Registered candidates must submit college and course preferences online. Follow the steps below to complete the option entry process on time.
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the UGNEET 2026 section on the homepage.
- Log in using your CET number and password.
- Click on the Option Entry link for Round 1.
- Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.
- Arrange the choices in strict order of preference.
- Review all entries carefully before final submission.
- Save and lock the options before August 13, 2026.
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Who Can Take Part in Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
Only NEET UG 2026 qualifiers who registered with KEA can apply. Applicants must also complete document verification under KEA's eligibility clauses. Candidates under clauses B through O must attend verification before option entry.
Read More: UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration Begins; Complete Schedule
What Should Candidates Keep Ready Before Option Entry?
Students should list their eligible colleges before opening the portal. This saves time during the option entry window and reduces last-minute errors.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and All India Rank details.
- KEA CET registration number and password.
- Category, income, and domicile certificates for reference.
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets for cross-checks.
Round 1 fills most seats in top Karnataka medical and dental colleges. Locking strong preferences now improves your chance of a good seat.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the KEA portal and check the live seat matrix.
- Shortlist eligible MBBS and BDS colleges based on your NEET rank.
- Enter as many valid choices as possible in preference order.
- Keep certificates and category proofs ready for later verification.
- Submit and lock options before the August 13 deadline.
Watch the KEA portal for the August 19 provisional allotment result. The fee payment and reporting schedule will follow soon after.
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