Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Schedule Out - Registration Starts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Special Stray Vacancy Round for admission to vacant MBBS and BDS seats for the 2026-27 academic session. Fresh registration begins on 2 November 2026, and eligible candidates who have not registered previously can complete their applications until 4 November 2026 through the official KEA website.

Direct Link to Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Schedule

Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy 2026 - Overview

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Schedule

How to Register for Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026?

Candidates who are eligible for fresh registration can follow these general steps:

1. Visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
2. Open the UGNEET 2026 counselling section.
3. Find the Special Stray Vacancy Round registration notification.
4. Read the eligibility conditions and registration instructions.
5. Open the fresh registration facility if you have not registered previously.
6. Enter the required personal, NEET UG and contact details.
7. Complete any document upload or verification steps requested by KEA.
8. Pay the applicable registration fee through the prescribed payment facility.
9. Complete the required caution deposit or advance fee payment during the notified window.
10. Open the fresh option-entry facility between 6 and 9 November.
11. Arrange preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
12. Review and submit the options according to the portal instructions.
13. Save the available application, payment and option-entry acknowledgement.

How to Check Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Allotment Result 2026?

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the UGNEET 2026 counselling section.
3. Find the Special Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result link.
4. Open the result or candidate login facility.
5. Enter the required registration details, if requested.
6. Check the allotted college, course and category.
7. Read the applicable fee payment and admission instructions.
8. Download or save the allotment information for reporting.

Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Reporting Dates 2026

Important Instructions

• Fresh registration begins on 2 November 2026.
• The last date for fresh registration is 4 November 2026.
• The caution deposit payment window is 4-6 November.
• Fresh option entry is scheduled for 6-9 November.
• The seat allotment result is due on 11 November after 1:00 PM.
• Balance fee payment and reporting must be completed by 13 November before 6:00 PM.
• Fresh registration is intended for eligible candidates without previous KEA registration.
• Existing registered candidates should follow the applicable verification-slip instructions.
• Candidates must check the latest seat matrix and fee structure before selecting options.
• Advance fee payment, refund and forfeiture rules should be read carefully.
• Admission is subject to verification and compliance with KEA's counselling rules.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Important Links

• Direct Link to Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Schedule
• KEA Official Website