Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in LIVE: KEA to release Schedule Soon
KEA Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 dates will be announced soon at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule will be announced for round 1. Check Karnataka NEET live updates on merit list, seat matrix, choice filling, documents required and others.
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Live Updates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will soon release the dates and schedule of the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026. As per the recent events, the Karnataka NEET counselling dates 2026 are expected to be released in first week of August 2026 along with the information bulletin and round 1 schedule. KEA has already released the Karnataka NEET merit list 2026 containing the details of candidates eligible for state counselling. Earlier, the Karnataka UGNEET registrations 2026 were invited till July 30, 2026 from NEET qualified candidates. These developments point at the release of the Karnataka NEET counselling information bulletin 2026 anytime soon on the official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Read further to get the latest updates on KEA NEET Counselling 2026 dates, schedule, information bulletin, seat matrix and other details.
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Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule
The KEA will announce the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling dates 2026 through the release of information bulletin. Check below the tentative schedule for Karnataka NEET Round 1 Counselling below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Karnataka UGNEET Registration |
17-Jul-2026 to 30-Jul-2026 |
| Karnataka NEET merit list |
31-Jul-2026 |
| KEA UGNEET - NEET Roll Number Enrolment |
31-Jul-2026 to 03-Aug-2026 |
| Karnataka NEET Round 1 choice filling |
Expected in first week of August 2026 |
| Release of the Seat matrix |
Expected in first week of August 2026 |
| Document Verification |
Expected in second week of August 2026 |
| Choice filling and option entry |
Expected in second week of August 2026 |
| Seat allotment list (Mock Result) |
Expected in third week of August 2026 |
Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026
The Karnataka NEET seat matrix 2026 will be released before the choice filling facility begins. Candidates need to refer to the available seats to submit their choices of course and colleges. As of now, the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 is available. As per the NMC seat matrix, a total 15,395 MBBS seats will be filled in Karnataka. Download the Karnataka MBBS seat matrix 2026 by NMC below:
Karnataka NEET Merit List 2026 PDF
The KEA has released the Karnataka NEET merit list 2026 PDF containing the details of candidates who have been shortlisted for counselling. Download the merit list PDF below:
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LIVE UPDATE
Karnataka NEET 2026 Counselling Dates & Schedule Live Updates
- 8:42 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka UGNEET Counselling Dates 2026 LIVE: How to register online?
- Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click Online Registration.
- Fill personal, category, qualification and DOB details.
- Upload passport‑size photo, signature and left thumb impression.
- Pay registration fee via credit/debit card, net‑banking or offline bank challan.
- Save and print the completed application form for future use.
- 8:25 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Four‑stage counselling flow
NEET counselling in Karnataka runs through four equal stages – online registration, choice filling, seat allotment and final reporting. Expect 4‑5 counselling rounds this year. - 8:19 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: Four to five counselling rounds planned
KEA expects to conduct roughly four to five rounds of Karnataka NEET UG counselling, each round featuring its own set of registration and seat‑allocation timelines. - 8:06 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 LIVE: NEET roll number linking deadline
Linking your NEET roll number with the KEA UG‑NEET application remains open until August 3, 2026; after this date no further linking is permitted. - 7:57 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
KEA UGNEET Counselling Dates 2026: Key counselling dates at a glance
- Registration: July 17‑30, 2026
- Roll number linking deadline: August 3, 2026
- Counselling start: First week of August 2026 (Expected)
- 7:55 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Soon: Round‑wise dates pending announcement
Specific dates for each KEA UG NEET counselling 2026 round – registration, choice filling, seat allotment and institute reporting – will be announced soon on the official KEA portal.
- 7:50 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026 Dates & Notification expected in August
The Karnataka NEET counselling notification and dates are expected in first week of August 2026, marking the beginning of choice filling and seat allotment phases for aspirants.
- 7:47 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule Out Soon
The Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 dates and schedule will be announced soon by the KEA. Candidates who enrol by linking their NEET roll number with Karnataka NEET application form can participate in the counselling process, once started.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can apply for the Karnataka NEET Counselling through KCET or UGCET registrations. Moreover, the KEA invites the applications for Karnataka NEET after the announced of NEET results. MBBS/ BDS aspirants must apply to take admissions in Karnataka medical colleges.
The KEA started the Karnataka NEET Counselling registration 2026 on July 17. The registration was held online on the website of KEA. Candidates needed to register online to participate in the admission process.
There are around four to five rounds of the Karnataka NEET Counselling for admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical courses. The counselling rounds depend on the number of vacanct seats.
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