Karnataka UGCET UGNEET 2026 Second Round Seat Allotment Schedule - Dates, Option Entry & Choice Rules
Karnataka Examinations Authority (Website)
Location: Karnataka
| Age Limit | Refer to the original UGCET/UGNEET 2026 entrance exam notification for specific age criteria. |
Job Description
Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the counselling schedule for the second round of UGCET 2026 and the first round of UGNEET 2026. This update is crucial for students seeking admission into various professional undergraduate courses across the state, including engineering, medical, dental, and allied health sciences. The schedule provides a clear timeline for seat matrix display, option entry, and the subsequent publication of provisional seat allotment results.
Key Responsibilities
- Candidates must review the seat matrix carefully to understand the availability of seats in their preferred colleges.
- Eligible students are required to participate in the option entry process by adding, modifying, or reordering their choices.
- Those intending to include Pharmacy, Medical, or Dental options must first download their verification slip from the official portal.
- Candidates who have been allotted a seat in the first round and wish to surrender it must complete the process in person at the KEA office.
- Students must adhere to the specific choice rules (Choice-1 to Choice-4) applicable to their respective course categories.
- Regular monitoring of the official KEA website is essential to stay updated on any potential changes to the counselling timeline.
Why Apply
Participating in this counselling process is the mandatory pathway for securing admission into government-affiliated professional colleges in Karnataka. Following the prescribed schedule ensures that candidates remain eligible for seat allocation and subsequent rounds of the admission process.
Important Dates
- Option Entry Window: August 7, 2026, to August 13, 2026.
- Seat Surrender Deadline: August 13, 2026.
- Provisional Seat Allotment Result: August 19, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
- Location: Karnataka.
- Category: State Govt. Exams.
Age Limit (Detail)
Refer to the original UGCET/UGNEET 2026 entrance exam notification for specific age criteria.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a centralized counselling mechanism managed by the KEA. Candidates are required to perform option entry, where they rank their preferred colleges and courses. Based on the merit list and the choices submitted, the authority publishes a provisional seat allotment result. Following the allotment, candidates must exercise their choices (Choice-1 to Choice-4) to either accept, upgrade, or surrender their seats. Final admission is subject to document verification and fee payment at the allotted institution.
Exam Pattern
Not applicable for this counselling schedule.
Application Fee
Specific fee amounts and penalty charges for seat surrender are not detailed in this notification; candidates should check the official KEA website for the latest fee structure.
Vacancy Details
- UGCET 2026 (Second Round): Engineering, Architecture, Agricultural Science, Veterinary, Pharmacy, B.Sc Nursing, Yoga & Naturopathy, BPT, BPO, and Allied Health Sciences.
- UGNEET 2026 (First Round): Medical and Dental (MBBS/BDS).
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Navigate to the counselling section for UGCET 2026 or UGNEET 2026.
- Download the verification slip if you intend to add Pharmacy, Medical, or Dental options.
- Log in to the candidate portal using your credentials.
- Add, modify, delete, or reorder your preferred college and course choices.
- Save your choices before the deadline of August 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- If surrendering a first-round seat, visit the KEA office in Bengaluru in person before the deadline.
- Keep a printed copy of your submitted options and the verification slip for future reference.
Detailed Notification Link
| Official Notification | View Notification |