KEA extends UGNEET 2026 application deadline to July 30 for NEET-qualified candidates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 registration deadline to July 30, offering NEET UG-qualified candidates more time to apply for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. KEA has also announced a forthcoming facility that will allow UGCET-registered candidates to link their NEET 2026 roll numbers to existing profiles, simplifying the counselling process.

KEA notified candidates that the previous deadline of July 24, 2026, has been moved following appeals from students and parents. Furthermore, the authority has clarified that KEA has not yet received the NEET results information.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline to apply for UGCET 2026 to July 30, giving candidates who appeared for and qualified in NEET UG 2026 another opportunity to submit their applications.#UGNEET-26: Candidates who have appeared for NEET, are qualified, and have not yet applied for UGCET can now submit a fresh application. The application deadline has been extended until July 30.Earlier, the last date to apply was July 24. However, following requests from the…— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) July 24, 2026The earlier deadline for submitting the UGCET application was July 24. The extension comes after KEA received requests from candidates and members of the public seeking more time to complete the application process.Fresh applications allowed for eligible NEET candidatesAccording to H. Prasanna, IAS, Executive Director of KEA, candidates who have appeared for NEET and qualified in the examination but have not yet applied for UGCET can now submit a fresh application.The extension is particularly relevant for candidates seeking admission through the Karnataka counselling process who may not have completed the UGCET registration within the earlier deadline.NEET result data yet to reach KEAKEA has also clarified that it has not yet received the NEET result data required for the next stage of the admission process.The authority said candidates will be provided an opportunity to link their NEET Roll Number once the result data is received. Until then, candidates and parents have been advised not to worry about the delay."Once the NEET Roll Number is entered, the document verification process will be carried out," Prasanna said in the latest update.Candidates advised to check KEA website regularlyCandidates who are eligible and have not yet submitted their UGCET applications should complete the process by July 30. Those who have already applied are advised to keep track of further instructions regarding the linking of their NEET Roll Number and document verification.KEA has asked candidates and parents to regularly check the official KEA website for the latest updates and detailed information on the admission process.

Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the UGNEET-2026 fresh application deadline until July 30, 2026, for NEET qualified candidates who have not yet applied. KEA said the extension was provided after requests from candidates and parents. The authority will provide a facility to link NEET roll numbers after receiving result details. Applicants must complete registration, fee payment and follow document verification procedures for admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses.