Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seats: Allotment Out, Report by Nov 14

The Karnataka Examination Authority has released the first-round final allotment results for NEET PG 2026 counselling. Doctors who have been allotted seats must now move quickly through a compressed timeline: choosing their preferred seat, paying the admission fee, submitting original documents, and reporting to their assigned college—all within just over a week. Missing any of these deadlines could result in forfeiture of your seat. This article breaks down the exact steps and dates you need to follow to secure your postgraduate medical seat in Karnataka.

What the Karnataka NEET PG Round 1 Allotment Means for You

The Karnataka Examination Authority has now published the list of candidates eligible for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) based on their NEET PG score and the choices they submitted during the counselling process. If your name appears in the allotment result, it means you have been offered a seat in one of the four choices you ranked during choice filling.

This is not yet final admission—it is an offer. To convert this offer into actual admission, you must complete a series of mandatory steps within strict deadlines. The entire process, from choice confirmation to college reporting, must be completed in just nine days. Any delay or missed step will result in automatic cancellation of your allotment, and your seat will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.

Step-by-Step Timeline: What You Must Do and When

The Karnataka counselling authority has set a tight but clear schedule. Understanding each deadline and what happens at each stage is critical to securing your seat. Below is the exact sequence of events and the actions required from you.

• November 6–11: Exercise your choice. Log in to the official portal, review the four choices you are offered, and select which one you wish to accept. This is your chance to confirm or change your preference among the allotted options.
• November 6–11: Download the challan (fee receipt form). After selecting your choice, download the challan for either Choice 1 or Choice 2, depending on your preference.
• November 6–12: Pay the admission fee. Use the downloaded challan to pay the required fee through the online portal. Keep the payment receipt safe—you will need it later.
• November 6–13: Submit original documents at KEA office. If you have paid the fee for Choice 1, you must visit the Karnataka Examination Authority office at Malleshwaram, Bangalore, and submit all original documents in person. This includes your Choice 1 printout, verification slip, fee-paid receipt, and all original annexures and documents listed in your verification slip. You must submit two complete sets.
• November 11–13: Download your admission order. Once your documents are verified and accepted, download the candidate copy of your admission order from the portal.
• November 14: Report to your allotted college. This is the final and most critical deadline. You must physically report to your assigned medical college with your admission order, photocopies of all documents, Aadhaar card, verification slip, and a mobile phone to receive an OTP. The college will conduct photo verification (face recognition) and download the college copy of your admission order. Only after this step is your admission officially complete.

Why Document Submission at KEA Is Non-Negotiable

One of the most critical and often overlooked steps is the in-person submission of original documents at the Karnataka Examination Authority office in Bangalore. This is not optional and applies only to candidates who have paid the fee for Choice 1. You cannot skip this step or submit documents later.

The authority requires two complete sets of all original documents, including your choice printout, verification slip, fee-paid receipt, and every annexure mentioned in your verification slip. Incomplete or missing documents will delay your verification and may jeopardize your admission. Plan to visit the KEA office well before November 13 to avoid last-minute rush and ensure your documents are accepted without errors.

What Happens at the College on Reporting Day

Reporting to the college is the final step, but it is also the most formal and binding. You must arrive with your admission order (candidate copy), one set of photocopies of all documents, your Aadhaar card, verification slip, and a mobile phone capable of receiving an OTP.

The college will conduct photo verification using face recognition technology and authenticate your identity via OTP. Only after this verification is complete will the college download the college copy of your admission order. This is the moment your admission is officially confirmed. Without this step, you are not yet admitted, even if you have completed all previous steps. Ensure you arrive on time and bring all required documents in original and photocopy form.

How to Check Your Allotment Result

To find out if you have been allotted a seat, visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority. The process is straightforward: locate the Round 1 final allotment PDF link, download it, and search for your name or registration number. The PDF contains the list of all allotted candidates and their assigned seats.

• Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority website
• Click on the Round 1 final allotment PDF link
• Download the allotment result PDF
• Search for your name or registration number in the document
• Note your allotted seat, college, and choice details

What If You Miss a Deadline?

The Karnataka counselling authority operates on a strict no-extension policy. If you miss the choice selection deadline (November 11), your allotment will be cancelled. If you fail to pay the fee by November 12, you cannot proceed to document submission. If you do not submit documents by November 13, you will not receive an admission order. And if you do not report to the college by November 14, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the next candidate.

There are no exceptions or grace periods. The system is designed to move quickly and ensure that seats are filled promptly. If you are allotted a seat, treat every deadline as absolute and plan your schedule accordingly. If you are unsure about any step, contact the KEA office or your assigned college in advance, not on the deadline day.

Important Documents to Prepare Now

Do not wait until the last moment to gather your documents. Start preparing now so that you are ready to submit them as soon as you pay your fee. The verification slip you received during counselling registration will list all the documents you need to submit. Typically, these include your NEET PG admit card, NEET PG result, MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, Aadhaar card, and any other documents specified by the authority.

• NEET PG admit card and result printout
• MBBS degree certificate (original and photocopy)
• Internship completion certificate
• Aadhaar card (original and photocopy)
• Verification slip (from counselling registration)
• Any other documents listed in your verification slip
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Proof of address (if required)

What Happens in Round 2 and Beyond?

If you do not get allotted a seat in Round 1, or if you choose not to accept your allotment, you will be eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling. Round 2 typically opens after Round 1 reporting is complete and seats vacated by candidates who did not report are added to the pool. The process and deadlines for Round 2 will be announced separately by the Karnataka Examination Authority. Stay alert to official announcements so you do not miss the Round 2 registration and choice-filling window.

Practical Tips to Avoid Last-Minute Stress

The compressed timeline of Karnataka NEET PG counselling leaves little room for error. Here are practical steps to ensure you do not lose your seat due to administrative delays or oversights. First, mark all deadlines on your calendar and set reminders at least two days before each deadline. Second, prepare all documents in advance and organize them in a folder so you can access them quickly. Third, if you need to visit the KEA office, plan your trip early in the week (not on the final day) to avoid crowds and ensure your documents are processed without delay. Fourth, keep all receipts, printouts, and confirmations in a safe place—you will need them at the college. Finally, have a backup plan: if you cannot visit the KEA office in person due to an emergency, contact the authority immediately to explore alternative arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

If you are allotted a seat in Karnataka NEET PG Round 1, act immediately: exercise your choice by November 11, pay your fee by November 12, submit documents by November 13, and report to your college by November 14. Missing any deadline will result in loss of your seat. Start gathering your documents now and mark all dates on your calendar to avoid last-minute stress.