Karnataka NEET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry Last Date Extended to Sept 10; New Govt Medical College Added

Karnataka NEET UG option entry deadline has been extended till September 10, 2026. Candidates can modify, add or delete choices for Medical and Dental course admissions through Karnataka UGNEET option entry 2026 facility. 

Karnataka NEET Option Entry 2026

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended last date for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 round 2 option entry for admission to Medical and Dental courses. Candidates who wish to participate in second round of Karnataka NEET seat allotment can now modify, alter or delete their options up to September 10, 2026, at 9:30 am.

Candidates will be able to submit their options or choices of MBBS or BDS colleges by visiting official website. This extension has been announced to provide candidates with additional time to review and prioritise their choices in accordance with the prescribed admission norms.

How to complete Karnataka NEET Round 2 Option Entry 2026?

Candidates can check these steps to know how to fill course and colleges preferences online 

• Go to official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

• Click on UGNEET

• Go to Option Entry link

• Log in using the QR code or CET application number

• Scan QR code on-screen with mobile to verify

• Verify OTP sent to registered mobile number

• Complete face verification by capturing photo

• Pay fee of INR 750 (non-refundable) to proceed

• Save and print payment receipt

• After payment, UGCET Option Entry link will be activated

• Choose between college-wise or course-wise entry

• Use “Colleges and Courses” tab to view codes

• Select and arrange the preferences

• Review, save, and download the filled options

After completing the option entry process, candidates should take and preserve a printout of their finally submitted options for future reference. The final submitted preference list may be useful during subsequent stages of the counselling and admission process.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: New Government Medical College Added to Seat Matrix

KEA has also released seat matrix for Bagalkote Medical College and Research, Bagalkote, which is a newly established Government medical college. Karnataka NEET seat matrix was released on official KEA website on September 7, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can now add newly available college to their list of preferences while submitting or modifying their options for second round of UGNEET counselling.