Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Option Entry Begins; Download MBBS, BDS Seat Matrix PDF
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 round 1 option entry process has started. Eligible students can complete the Karnataka NEET UG choice filling process in online mode for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in Karnataka state. Know the KEA NEET choice filling process and things to remember during option entry here.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the option entry process for the Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 counselling 2026 process along with the release of seat matrix. Students who have applied for the Karnataka State NEET UG counselling process can complete the option entry process before August 13, 2026. The Karnataka UG counselling 2026 choice filling process is online. Students have to enter their preferred colleges and courses based on their preferences from official KEA UGNEET seat matrix 2026. KEA will release the round 1 seat allotment results based on KEA choice filling for MBBS, BDS and other NEET score-accepting courses.
The Karnataka NEET UG round 1 option entry last date 2026 is August 13, 2026. However, students are suggested not to wait for the last date and apply soon to avoid last-minute discrepancies. Students must note that only candidates who pay the medical/ dental course fee before the deadline will be eligible to get a seat in their desired programme.
Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026
The KEA has released the Karnataka NEET seat matrix 2026 for MBBS and BDS courses. Download the matrix below:
| Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for MBBS Colleges |
Karnataka NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for BDS Colleges |
Karnataka NEET UG Admission Dates 2026
Students can check the Karnataka MBBS BDS admission 2026 dates for round 1 here:
| Description |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Option entry last date |
August 13, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result date (Provisional) | August 19, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result (Final) | TBA |
| Last date to report at allotted college | TBA |
Steps for Karnataka NEET UG Option Entry 2026
Students have to follow the below steps to complete Karnataka NEET choice filling and locking:
- Visit the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the UG NEET 2026 link from the 'Admission' section displayed on the screen
- Visit the candidate portal/ option entry page and login using the allotted credentials
- On the login page, search for the 'option entry' link and enter the preferences.
- Once selected, click on submit tab to save and lock preferences.
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