KEA extends UGNEET/UGCET deadlines and updates NEET roll linking for Karnataka counselling

Karnataka Examinations Authority has added 150 medical seats for UGNEET 2026 Round 2 counselling, expanding opportunities for eligible aspirants. Candidates can submit or revise their options until 2 pm on September 9. The additional seats are expected to bring fresh movement in the allotment process as KEA prepares for the next stage of counselling.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the UGCET 2026 third-round provisional seat allotment results for candidates seeking admission to engineering, architecture, yoga and naturopathy, BSc Nursing, veterinary science, farm science, BPharma, Pharma-D, BPT, BPO and allied health science courses.#UGCET-2026: ಎಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಇತರ ಸಿಇಟಿ ಕೋರ್ಸ್ ಗಳ ಮೂರನೇ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಂತಿಮ ಸುತ್ತಿನ ತಾತ್ಕಾಲಿಕ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶವನ್ನು #KEA ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದೆ.3ನೇ ಸುತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ ಸೀಟು ಹಂಚಿಕೆಯಾಗಿರುವ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಅನುಕೂಲಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಇದೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಚಾಯ್ಸ್- 4 ಅಯ್ಕೆಯ ಅವಕಾಶವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಂತಹವರು ಸೆ.5ರಂದು ಸಂಜೆ 5… pic.twitter.com/QUlpg5BlZd— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) September 4, 2026According to the official notification dated September 4, 2026, the third-round provisional allotment results were published on the KEA website after 6 pm on September 4. The allotment has been prepared based on candidates' merit and the options entered by them during the counselling process.Choice-4 option available till September 6KEA has introduced a Choice-4 option for candidates who have been allotted a seat afresh in the third round but do not wish to take admission to the provisionally allotted seat.Eligible candidates can select Choice-4 between September 4 and 10 am on September 6, 2026.By selecting Choice-4, candidates can exit the UGCET 2026 counselling process.However, the option is not available to candidates who had already reported to the seat allotted to them in the second round and subsequently participated in the upgradation process. KEA has clarified that such candidates are required to take admission to the seat allotted or to be allotted to them.What happens after Choice-4 Selection?KEA will consolidate all seats that become available through the Choice-4 process. The authority will then re-run the third-round seat allotment for upgradation based on the options already entered by candidates.No changes to the previously entered options will be permitted at this stage.The final third-round seat allotment result will be published after this process is completed.KEA issues warning on seat surrenderKEA has also issued a caution to candidates regarding seats allotted through the counselling process.Candidates who do not wish to accept the provisionally allotted seat can use Choice-4, wherever eligible. However, after the final results are announced, candidates who receive a seat are required to report to the allotted college.Candidates who subsequently decide not to take the engineering seat and wish to surrender it will have to follow the prescribed seat cancellation rules. KEA said such candidates may be required to pay the prescribed fee along with a penalty equivalent to five times the fee, as applicable under the rules.The authority also warned that legal action may be recommended against candidates who block government seats in violation of the applicable rules.Where to check KCET 2026 Third round resultCandidates can check their UGCET 2026 third-round provisional seat allotment result through the official KEA website:KEA official websiteCandidates are advised to carefully check their allotment status and the applicable Choice-4 option before the September 6, 10 am deadline.

KEA UGNEET 2026 update: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadlines for UGNEET 2026 first-round medical and dental seat allotment. Candidates can select their choices until 2 PM on September 4, 2026, while Choice-1 candidates must pay fees by 4 PM the same day. Seat confirmation slips can be downloaded after payment, and admission reporting at allotted colleges is permitted until 6 PM on September 5, 2026. Candidates choosing no option will be marked Choice-4.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended UGNEET 2026 first-round counselling deadlines. Candidates must select their preferred choice by 2 PM on September 4. Choice-1 fee payment is due by 4 PM on September 4, during banking hours. Seat confirmation slips can be downloaded after payment, and college reporting is by 6 PM on September 5.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment results for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check their allotment online and proceed with choice selection, fee payment and confirmation formalities. Those accepting seats must download the confirmation slip and report to their allotted colleges within the specified deadline.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has begun the choice selection process for medical and dental admissions. Candidates can select from four options on the official KEA website until September 2. Those accepting Choice 1 must pay fees between August 29 and September 3. All allotted candidates must report to their colleges by September 4. Participating institutions will operate on weekends and holidays to meet deadlines.