Karnataka UG NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 option entry will began on the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who registered for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling and are eligible for Round 2 can now log in and submit, modify, or reorder their college and course preferences for MBBS and BDS admission under the state quota.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Quick Overview
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Counselling for | MBBS and BDS admissions under 85% state quota and private/ deemed college seats, based on NEET UG 2026 scores |
| Official portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Round 2 option entry | September 7, 2026 (expected) |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of UG NEET 2026 medical and dental seat matrix (Round 1) | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 1 option entry window | August 7 to August 13, 2026 |
| Provisional Round 1 seat allotment result | August 19, 2026 (after 10 am) |
| Round 2 option entry begins | September 7, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 option entry closes | September 9, 2026 |
How to Complete Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 Option Entry
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the UG NEET 2026 counselling / Round 2 option entry link.
- Log in using your registration number and password created at the time of registration.
- Review the Round 2 seat matrix for medical and dental colleges before selecting choices.
- Add, delete, or re-order your college and course preferences as per your priority.
- Save your options after every change; do not close the window before confirming.
- Submit the final list of options within the option entry window and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carefully verify the seat matrix before submitting choices, since course and college availability can change between rounds.
- Options already entered in Round 1 typically carry forward into Round 2 unless a candidate is required to re-enter them; confirm the applicable rule for this specific round on the official notice.
- Candidates should avoid last-minute submissions to prevent portal load issues near the deadline.
- Any seat surrender, if applicable, generally has a separate offline/in-person process and deadline, distinct from online option entry.
- Always cross-verify dates, eligibility conditions, and category-specific rules from the official KEA notification rather than relying solely on news summaries.