Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Final Seat Allotment 2026 Out; Check Steps to Download Admission Order

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Round 3 final allotment. The result covers Under Graduate National Eligibility Entrance Test (UGNEET) 2026 medical and dental admissions. The announcement was made on October 6, 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The allotment covers MBBS and BDS seats in Karnataka. It applies to government, private, and minority medical and dental colleges across the state.

The final allotment follows the Round 3 provisional list of October 3, 2026. Allotted candidates can download the admission order from the KEA portal.

They must then pay the course fee and report to the allotted college. The reporting must happen within the deadline set in the official notification.

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Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 3 Background

KEA opened Round 3 for seats vacant after the Round 2 counselling. The Round 2 final allotment had been published on September 17, 2026.

Option entry for Round 3 ran from September 25 to October 2, 2026. KEA had extended the earlier deadline through a notice dated September 29, 2026.

The caution deposit was accepted till October 1, 2026. Only candidates who paid the deposit could enter fresh options in Round 3.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 3 Important Dates

What Are the Choice Options After Round 3 Allotment?

Candidates who received a Round 3 seat must now exercise a choice. Each choice carries a specific consequence under the KEA counselling rules.

Choice 1 means the candidate accepts the allotted seat permanently. The candidate wants no further change in later counselling rounds.

Choice 2 means the candidate accepts the current seat with the upgrade option. The candidate remains eligible for the later Mop-Up round.

Choice 3 means the candidate rejects the seat but wants later rounds. Candidates must pay the fee and report as per their chosen option.

Documents Required at the Allotted College

Candidates must carry originals and self-attested copies of the following documents. They should also keep extra passport-size photographs ready.

• Round 3 admission order and the filled KEA application form.
• NEET UG 2026 admit card and the official scorecard.
• Class 10 and Class 12 or 2nd PUC marksheets.
• Transfer certificate from the last institution attended.
• Caste, income, domicile, or rural study certificate, if applicable.
• Kannada medium or language study certificate, if applicable.
• Recent passport-size photographs and a valid government ID proof.

How to Download the UGNEET 2026 Round 3 Allotment Order?

Allotted candidates can download the admission order by following these steps.

1. Visit the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Click on the UGNEET 2026 Round 3 allotment link on the homepage.
3. Enter the CET number, date of birth, and other credentials.
4. Submit the details to view the Round 3 allotment on screen.
5. Download the admission order and take a printout for admission use.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and log in with your CET credentials.
2. Download the Round 3 admission order and verify college details.
3. Arrange original documents and the prescribed course fee amount.
4. Select the appropriate choice as per your admission plan.
5. Pay the fee and report to the allotted college on time.

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