Karnataka UGNEET 2026 stray vacancy round deadlines have been extended by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates who have not secured medical or dental seats can participate in the online stray vacancy round, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions. The caution deposit payment deadline has been extended to 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, while fresh option entry will remain available until 1:00 PM on the same day.
Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Karnataka UGNEET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Admission Courses | Medical and Dental |
| Admission Year | 2026-27 |
| Counselling Round | Online Stray Vacancy Round |
| Latest Announcement Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Option Entry Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy - Direct Links
- Direct Link to Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Official Notification
- Direct Link to Stray Vacancy Application
- Direct Link to Stray vacancy round caution deposit link
Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy - Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Earlier New Registration Window | 13 to 16 October 2026 |
| Earlier Option Entry Window | 16 to 19 October 2026 |
| Deadline Extension Announcement | 15 October 2026 |
| Extended Caution Deposit Deadline | 19 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Extended Registration and Fresh Option Entry Deadline | 19 October 2026, 1:00 PM |
How to Apply for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round?
Eligible candidates can use the KEA admission portal to complete the required registration, caution deposit payment and fresh option entry according to the official instructions.
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the UGNEET 2026 stray vacancy counselling application facility.
- Complete new registration if required and permitted under the current notice.
- Download the verification slip issued through KEA.
- Access the applicable caution deposit payment facility.
- Pay the caution deposit corresponding to the intended seat category.
- Open the KEA Option Entry Portal.
- Complete the required candidate login and verification steps.
- Enter fresh college and course preferences in priority order.
- Complete option entry before 19 October 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Important Instructions
- Registration closes today: Fresh registration runs from 13 to 16 October 2026 for NEET-qualified candidates who haven’t registered with KEA or haven’t completed registration. Complete it on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before the window closes.
- Fresh option entry: Option entry runs from 11:00 a.m. on 16 October to 9:00 a.m. on 19 October 2026. Options submitted in earlier rounds will not be considered, so enter your choices again.
- Deposit: Participants must pay the prescribed medical course fee deposit. The deposit is adjusted against the fee if a seat is allotted. The exact amount is in the official KEA notice, which I haven’t seen.
- Eligibility: Candidates already allotted a medical seat in any round through KEA are not eligible for the medical stray round. Check KEA’s published list of eligible and ineligible candidates before you pay.
- Seats and results: KEA published the medical seats left vacant after round 3, and no dental seats remained unallotted at that stage. Seats that are later cancelled or forfeited may also be allotted. The allotment, fee payment and reporting dates are not announced yet, so keep checking the KEA website.