Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration has started at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who did not register for UGCET 2026 should submit their applications now for Medical, Dental & Ayush admission. Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix, dates and information bulletin will be released soon.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the registrations for the Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 on its official portal- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates seeking admission to medical, dental and AYUSH courses in 2026-27 in Karnataka colleges need to register and submit their applications online within the stipulated deadline. The last date to take Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 registrations was July 31 2026. It may be noted here that the Karnataka NEET registration link will not open for Round 2 or 3 counselling. Hence, candidates must submit their applications now.
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How to Register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates need to follow the given process for KEA NEET UG Counselling registrations:
- Go to official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Select UGNEET 2026
- Click on online application link.
- Enter the required details to register.
- Upload images of a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and thumb impression (left hand).
- Pay the registration/counselling fee.
- Submit and save the application form
| Direct Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Link |
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates who wish to participate in Karnataka NEET counselling will have to register on the KEA website. In addition, it is also mandatory to apply for the UGCET to participate in the KEA NEET UG counselling process. Those who wish to participate in the AIQ NEET counselling will have to register on the official website of MCC. Online information provided by candidates in the application form for Karnataka NEET counselling will be treated as correct, and requests for any change will not be entertained by KEA.
Step 1: Complete the MCC NEET registration process, including payment. Step 2: NEET 22025 counselling choice filling and locking Step 3: Round 1 seat allotment and result announcement Step 4: Reporting to the allotted Medical/Dental College (option for free entry/exit) Step 5: Round 2 net vacant seats are published. Step 6: NEET counselling round 2 registration (not necessary for already registered candidates) and fresh choice filling for NEET counselling round 2 Step 7: Round 2 of seat allocation (exit with forfeiture of security amount option available) Step 8: Reporting to medical/dental colleges/institutions in preparation for round 2 (candidates once joined the allotted seat are not allowed to vacate the seat).
Karnataka NEET UG counselling application fee for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals is INR 5500/-, for General/2A/2B/3A/3B it is INR 2500/-, and for SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD is INR 500/-. The KEA NEET UG registration fee can be paid online using a credit card/debit card/net banking. Candidates can also pay the fee offline by downloading the bank challan.
Karnataka NEET 2025 counselling will be held for the allotment of 85 per cent of the state quota seats. Admission to 9,133 MBBS and 2,619 BDS seats and 150 seats of St. John's Medical College in the state will be conducted through the Karnataka NEET counselling 2025.
The exact number of Karnataka NEET counselling seats will be released along with the release of the brochure and dates.
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Who can Register for Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026?
The following candidates can register for the Karnataka NEET counselling 2026:
- Those who have not registered for UGCET 2026.
- Those who have cleared the NEET 2026 exam by obtaining cutoff marks.
- The SC/ST/OBC eligiblity is applicable only for candidates belonging to Karnataka state.
- Candidates belonging to other states can register as well.
- OCI, PIO, NRI, foreign nationals and out-of-state candidates who are eligible for religious minority or NRI ward seats in St. John's Medical College need to book a slot and attend document verification.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
For non-Karnataka candidates, after linking their NEET UG 2026 details on KEA portal, document verification entirely depends on whether you are claiming any special reservation category.
If are from general category, you do not need to attend physical verification.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The KEA extended the last date of Karnataka NEET registration 2026 till August 7, 2026. Earlier, the registration window closed on July 30.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Karnataka leads the MBBS seats list in 2026, with the highest number of seats- 15,395. In 2026, NMC has added 1,300 MBBS seats in Karnataka.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Getting an MBBS seat in Karnataka with 300 marks in NEET is possible, but only through private colleges or deemed universities or management/NRI quotas.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The Karnataka MBBS registration 2026 was opened by KEA. Candidates could register for Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 until July 30.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, several private medical colleges in Karnataka accept admission through the management or NRI quota at a comparatively lower NEET score, though fees are significantly higher than government seats. Some of the top private colleges are mentionedbelow -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
INR 13.66 lakh | |
INR 30 lakh | |
| Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Medical Courses | INR 6.91 lakh |
INR 5.40 lakh | |
INR 86.40 lakh | |
INR 1.25 Cr |
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Contributor-Level 10
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