Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Option Entry Underway Until August 13; Direct Link Here

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the Round 1 option entry process for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates who have completed the registration and document verification process can now enter their preferred colleges and courses for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes.

The Round 1 option entry process began on August 7, 2026, and candidates can submit their choices until August 13, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the option entry process before the deadline and carefully prioritise their preferred colleges and courses based on the available seat matrix.

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KEA has also released the UGNEET 2026 provisional seat matrix for medical and dental courses. Candidates should check the seat matrix before submitting their choices.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates can check the key dates for the Round 1 counselling process below:

Display of UGNEET 2026 medical and dental seat matrix: August 7, 2026

Round 1 option entry begins: August 7, 2026

Last date for Round 1 option entry: August 13, 2026

Provisional Round 1 seat allotment result: August 19, 2026

Final seat allotment result: To be announced by KEA

Fee payment and admission confirmation: To be completed within the schedule notified by KEA after seat allotment

Reporting to the allotted college: As per the deadline notified by KEA after seat allotment

KEA has advised candidates to follow the prescribed schedule and complete each stage within the specified deadline. The authority has published the UGNEET 2026 seat-allotment schedule along with the medical and dental seat matrix on its official website.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: How to Complete Karnataka NEET UG Option Entry 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their college and course preferences:

Step 1: Visit the official KEA website at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: Open the UG NEET 2026 section.

Step 3: Log in to the candidate portal using the required credentials.

Step 4: Click on the Option Entry link.

Step 5: Select the preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.

Step 6: Arrange the selected options in the order of preference.

Step 7: Review all choices carefully.

Step 8: Submit and lock the options before the deadline.

Candidates are advised to enter as many suitable preferences as possible based on their eligibility, NEET UG rank, category and the availability of seats.

What Candidates Should Remember

The options entered by candidates will be considered during the seat allotment process. Therefore, candidates should carefully arrange their choices according to the courses and colleges they are willing to join.

Candidates should also regularly check the official KEA portal for updates regarding the provisional allotment, final allotment, fee payment and reporting schedule.

The provisional Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 19, 2026. Further admission instructions will be issued by KEA along with the allotment result.

Candidates can access the latest UGCET/UGNEET 2026 admission updates, option entry links and seat matrix through the official KEA website.