The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 NBE Score List (also called the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 merit list) on its official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The list covers candidates who chose Karnataka while filling their NEET UG 2026 application and are being considered for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses under the state's 85% state quota.
Direct Link to KEA Karnataka UGNEET 2026 NBE Score List
KEA Karnataka UGNEET 2026 NBE Score List - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting/Publishing Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Underlying Exam | NEET UG 2026 (conducted by NTA/NBE) |
| Document Status | Released, provisional |
| Total Candidates Listed | 69,170 |
| Admission Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy) |
| Quota | Karnataka 85% state quota |
| Topper (State Merit List) | Candidate with NEET UG AIR 20 |
| Format | PDF, arranged in descending order of merit |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGNEET 2026 counselling registration window | Opened in July 2026; extended up to 30 July 2026 |
| Karnataka UGNEET 2026 NBE Score List released | 30 July 2026 |
| Last date to link NEET Roll Number with KEA application | 3 August 2026 |
Who Is Included in the Score List
A candidate appears in the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 score list if they:
- Qualified NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Selected Karnataka as a state for counselling while filling the NEET UG application, or registered separately with KEA for UGNEET 2026 as applicable.
- Completed the KEA counselling registration process within the deadline (registration closed 30 July 2026; the window will not reopen for later rounds).
How to Download and Check the KEA Score List PDF
- Visit the official KEA website:cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the "UGNEET 2026" section under Latest Announcements/Admissions.
- Click on the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Score List / Merit List PDF link.
- Download the PDF to your device.
- Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to open the search box within the PDF.
- Search using your NEET Roll Number, Application Number, or Name.
- Note your NEET UG score, All India Rank, and Karnataka state merit position.
- Save or print the PDF for future reference during counselling.
What Details Are Mentioned in the Score List
The published document includes the following information for each candidate:
- Candidate Name
- NEET Roll Number
- Application Number
- NEET UG 2026 Score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Karnataka State Merit Position
- Category Details
Candidates are advised to verify every field carefully after downloading, since this data forms the basis for their eligibility in Karnataka state counselling.
Why the Score List Matters
The Karnataka UGNEET 2026 score list is the primary reference document KEA uses to run admissions under the 85% state quota. Only candidates listed in it can take part in Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 for:
- Government medical colleges (MBBS)
- Government dental colleges (BDS)
- Government quota seats in private medical/dental colleges
- AYUSH courses (Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy) under state quota
What Happens Next: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
KEA has confirmed that the score list is provisional and that a detailed counselling schedule will be announced separately. Based on KEA's standard counselling process, the remaining stages are expected to include:
- Document verification
- Publication of the seat matrix
- Web option/choice entry
- Mock seat allotment
- Round 1 seat allotment
- Reporting to the allotted college
Note: As of now, KEA has not released exact dates for any of these stages. Candidates should check the official KEA website regularly rather than relying on unofficial timelines.
Tie-Breaking Rules for Equal NEET Scores
Where two or more candidates have the same NEET UG score, KEA's prescribed tie-breaking order applies:
- Higher marks in Biology
- Higher marks in Chemistry
- Fewer incorrect responses in the exam
- Older candidate ranked higher if the tie still persists
Important Instructions
- The score list is provisional; it is meant only for facilitating Karnataka state quota counselling.
- Appearing in the score list is not the same as completing NEET roll number linking - this must be done separately by 3 August 2026.
- Registration for this counselling cycle has closed and will not reopen for later rounds, per KEA's confirmation.
- Cross-check your name, roll number, category, and score carefully; report discrepancies through official KEA channels only.
- Rely only on the official KEA website for updates - do not trust unofficial agents claiming guaranteed seats.