The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule for Round 1 online seat allotment of Karnataka NEET MDS (PG Dental) 2026 counselling. The schedule was issued under order No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-13/2026, dated September 5, 2026, and follows the issuance of the PG Dental seat matrix for 2026 by the Karnataka Medical Education Department. Eligible candidates who registered for Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling can enter their college and course options through the KEA portal.
Direct Link to Karnataka PG Dental Seat Matrix 2026
Karnataka PG Dental 2026 - Overview
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| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Counselling For | PG Dental (MDS) admissions in Karnataka for the 2026 academic session |
| Official Order Number | ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-13/2026, dated September 5, 2026 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Seat Matrix Issued By | Karnataka Medical Education Department |
Karnataka PG Dental 2026 Round 1 - Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 registration closed | August 17, 2026, 11:59 PM (fee payment allowed till 6:00 PM, August 18, 2026) |
| Issuance of PG Dental seat matrix 2026 | Announced alongside the Round 1 schedule (September 5, 2026) |
| Option entry (choice filling) window opens | September 5, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Option entry window closes | September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Mock allotment result | September 7, 2026, after 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 provisional seat allotment result | September 9, 2026, after 6:00 PM |
How to Enter Options for Karnataka PG Dental 2026 Round 1
Eligible, registered candidates can follow these steps to submit their choices during the option-entry window (September 5, 4:00 PM to September 7, 11:00 AM):
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the PG Dental / NEET MDS 2026 counselling link (registration was hosted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgmds2026).
- Log in using your registered credentials (registration number/CET number and password, or QR code, as applicable).
- Review the released seat matrix and fee structure before selecting options.
- Select and arrange your preferred colleges and MDS specialisations in order of priority.
- Submit your options within the deadline and check the mock allotment result once published.
- Use the post-mock-allotment window to revise your options if needed, then wait for the provisional Round 1 result.
Important Instructions
- Qualifying NEET MDS 2026 does not by itself guarantee a seat; admission depends on registration, document verification, rank, category, and option entry.
- All rounds of Karnataka PG Dental counselling, including the stray vacancy round, are conducted only by KEA in online mode - there is no separate college-level admission process outside KEA.
- The mock allotment result is indicative only and cannot be used for reporting or admission purposes.
- Candidates should check the KEA portal regularly, as dates for document submission and college reporting are yet to be announced.
- Always rely on the official notification and portal for seat matrix and fee figures rather than unofficial sources or agents.