The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts state-level NEET MDS counselling for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Karnataka's government and private dental colleges. KEA completed Round 1 of Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling in mid-September 2026, with reporting for Choice-1 candidates closing on September 18, 2026.
Direct Link to Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Schedule Notice
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 - Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Counselling Name | Karnataka NEET MDS (PG Dental) Counselling 2026 |
| Course | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
| Current Round | Round 2 (Round 1 completed; reporting closed on September 18, 2026) |
| Seats Covered | 50% government quota seats in state-run dental colleges, 100% seats in private dental colleges, plus NRI and other state-notified quota seats |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 - Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of PG Dental seat matrix by the Medical Education Department | September 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 option entry window opens | September 5, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 option entry window closes | September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Mock seat allotment result | September 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Round 1 result | September 9, 2026, after 6:00 PM |
| Final Round 1 seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| Exercising of choices (Choice 1 to 4) by allotted candidates | September 11-14, 2026 |
| Fee payment for Choice-1 and Choice-2 candidates | September 15-16, 2026 |
| Original document submission and admission order download for Choice-1 | September 15-17, 2026 |
| Last date of reporting to allotted college for Choice-1 candidates | September 18, 2026, by 6:00 PM |
How to Check Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Updates Online
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the PG Dental / NEET MDS 2026 counselling section (Round 1 was hosted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgmds2026).
- Log in using your registration number/CET number and password, or your QR code, as applicable.
- Check for the latest notification regarding Round 2 seat matrix, option entry dates, and caution deposit.
- If Round 2 option entry is open, arrange your college and specialisation preferences carefully in order of priority, save, and submit before the deadline.
- Download and keep a printout of your submitted option list and any allotment result for your records.
Important Instructions
- Qualifying NEET MDS 2026 does not by itself guarantee a seat; admission depends on registration, document verification, rank, category, and the options entered.
- Retain preferred options even if a seat does not currently appear available, as consequential vacancies can open up during the allotment process due to cancellations, forfeitures, or newly added seats.
- Participating colleges are required to treat weekends and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling window, so do not assume delays over weekends.
- Candidates simultaneously registered with MCC for All India Quota MDS seats should track both the KEA and MCC schedules separately and understand each body's exit/withdrawal rules before accepting or forfeiting a seat.
- Avoid third-party agents claiming to guarantee a seat - allotment is based purely on rank, category, and option entry as processed by KEA's system.
- Always verify dates, fees, and seat numbers from the official KEA notification rather than relying solely on news aggregator articles, including this one.