The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the final Round 1 allotment for postgraduate medical courses under NEET-PG 2026. Out of 4,388 available seats, 3,268 have been allotted to candidates. If you have received a seat in this round, you now face a tight three-day window to complete fee payment, document submission, and college reporting—missing any deadline will cost you your allotted seat.
All NEET-PG Round 1 allottees in Karnataka must report to their college by 5:30 pm on November 14, 2026, after paying fees by November 12 and submitting original documents by November 13.
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KEA allotted 3,268 seats out of the 4,388 total PG medical seats available in Round 1. This means 1,120 seats remain vacant after the first round. These unfilled seats do not disappear—they are typically carried forward to subsequent rounds, creating fresh opportunities for candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or who are still on the waiting list.
The allotment was based entirely on NEET-PG 2026 scores, merit rank, and the choices candidates submitted during the choice-filling window. The fact that over 25% of seats went unallotted in Round 1 suggests either that candidates ranked lower did not fill choices for those seats, or that they exercised options to remain in the pool for later rounds.
| Seat Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total PG medical seats offered | 4,388 |
| Seats allotted in Round 1 | 3,268 |
| Seats not allotted | 1,120 |
Critical Deadlines: Do Not Miss Any
The choice-filling window has already closed as of November 11, 2026. If you have received an allotment, your next action depends on which choice option you selected. The timeline now moves into the fee payment and document verification phase, which is compressed into just three days.
Candidates who selected Choice 1 (meaning they accept the seat and will join immediately) must pay the fee at a bank by November 12 during banking hours using the downloaded fee challan. On November 13, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, they must visit the KEA office in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, to submit original documents. Finally, all allottees must report to their assigned college by 5:30 pm on November 14. Missing any of these steps will result in forfeiture of the seat.
- Fee payment deadline: November 12, 2026 (during banking hours)
- Original document submission (Choice 1 only): November 11–13, 2026, 10:30 am–4:30 pm at KEA Malleshwaram office
- College reporting deadline: November 14, 2026, by 5:30 pm
- Choice-filling window: Already closed (November 11, 2026, 11:00 am)
Understanding the Four Choice Options
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During the choice-filling phase, every allotted candidate had to select one of four options. Each choice carries different consequences for whether you keep the seat, move to the next round, or remain in the pool for future rounds. Choice 1 is the most straightforward: it means you accept the seat and commit to joining that college immediately.
Candidates who selected Choices 2, 3, or 4 have different obligations and may not need to report on November 14. The exact terms of each choice are detailed in the official KEA notice, and it is essential that you review your choice confirmation to understand your own status. If you are unsure which choice you selected, log into the KEA portal immediately to verify.
- Choice 1: Accept the seat and join the college (requires fee payment, document submission, and reporting)
- Choices 2, 3, 4: Different terms apply; check your confirmation and the KEA notice for details
What Choice 1 Candidates Must Bring to KEA
If you selected Choice 1, you must visit the KEA office in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, between November 11 and 13 to submit your original documents. Bring all documents listed in the KEA notification, your printed Choice 1 confirmation, the document verification slip, and your bank fee payment receipt. You will also need two complete photocopied sets of all documents.
This step is non-negotiable. Without document verification at KEA, you will not receive the admission order needed to report to your college. Plan your travel to Bengaluru in advance if you are not local, as the submission window is only three days and the office hours are 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- All original documents as listed by KEA
- Printed Choice 1 confirmation
- Document verification slip
- Fee payment receipt from the bank
- Two complete photocopied sets of all documents
How to Report to Your Allotted College
After document verification at KEA, you will receive your admission order. Download and print a copy from the KEA portal. On November 14, carry this admission order, photocopies of all your documents, your Aadhaar card, and a working mobile phone to your allotted college.
The college will complete your admission through face recognition photo verification and OTP authentication on your mobile phone. This entire process must be finished before 5:30 pm on November 14. Arriving late or without the required documents will result in your seat being cancelled, and you will not be able to join in this round.
- Download and print your admission order from the KEA portal
- Carry photocopies of all verified documents
- Bring your Aadhaar card and a working mobile phone for OTP verification
- Complete face recognition and OTP authentication before 5:30 pm on November 14
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What Happens to the 1,120 Vacant Seats?
Over one thousand seats went unallotted in Round 1. Additionally, some candidates who received seats may exercise options to remain in the pool rather than join immediately. These vacant and surrendered seats will be added to the seat matrix for Round 2 counselling. This is important news for candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 or who are waiting for a better college or branch.
KEA will soon publish the Round 2 schedule and the updated seat matrix showing how many seats are now available. Candidates should monitor the official portal regularly for this announcement. If you did not get a seat in Round 1, do not assume your chances are over—Round 2 may offer significantly more opportunities.
- 1,120 seats were not allotted in Round 1
- Additional seats may be surrendered by candidates who chose not to join
- All vacant and surrendered seats will be added to Round 2
- Round 2 schedule and updated seat matrix will be published soon on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Step-by-Step Action Plan for Allottees
If you have received an allotment, follow this checklist to secure your seat. First, log into the KEA PG Medical portal using your application number and CET number to confirm your allotment and the choice you selected. If you chose Choice 1, proceed immediately to the next steps.
Pay your fee at a bank by November 12 using the downloaded fee challan. On November 11–13, visit the KEA Malleshwaram office with all required original documents and photocopies to complete document verification. Download your admission order from the portal and print it. Finally, on November 14, report to your college with your admission order, documents, Aadhaar card, and mobile phone, ensuring you arrive well before 5:30 pm.
- Log into cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and verify your allotment and choice
- Pay the fee at a bank by November 12 using your downloaded challan
- Visit KEA Malleshwaram (Nov 11–13, 10:30 am–4:30 pm) with original documents and two photocopied sets
- Download and print your admission order from the KEA portal
- Report to your college by 5:30 pm on November 14 with all required documents and your Aadhaar card
Why This Timeline Matters for Your Medical Career
The compressed three-day window is intentional: it ensures that only serious, committed candidates who can move quickly secure seats, and it allows KEA to quickly identify and reallocate any seats that are forfeited. For you, this means there is no room for procrastination or last-minute planning. A single missed deadline—whether it is fee payment, document submission, or college reporting—will permanently cancel your seat.
This is also why understanding your choice option is critical. If you selected Choice 2, 3, or 4, you may have different obligations or may not need to report on November 14 at all. Misunderstanding your own choice could lead you to miss a deadline you did not know applied to you, or to report unnecessarily when you should be waiting for Round 2.
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What is the reporting deadline for Karnataka NEET-PG Round 1 allottees?
All candidates who received an allotment in Round 1 and selected Choice 1 must report to their allotted college by 5:30 pm on November 14, 2026. This is a hard deadline; reporting after this time will result in forfeiture of the seat.
How many seats were allotted in Karnataka NEET-PG Round 1 2026?
KEA allotted 3,268 seats out of 4,388 total PG medical seats available in Round 1. This means 1,120 seats remain vacant and will be carried forward to Round 2.
What documents do I need to submit at the KEA office?
You must bring all original documents listed by KEA, your printed Choice 1 confirmation, the document verification slip, your bank fee payment receipt, and two complete photocopied sets of all documents. You must submit these at the KEA office in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, between November 11 and 13, 2026, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm.
By when must I pay the fee for my allotted seat?
You must pay the fee at a bank by November 12, 2026, during banking hours. Use the fee challan downloaded from the KEA portal. Proof of payment (the bank receipt) is required when you submit documents at KEA.
What does Choice 1 mean, and do I have to report on November 14?
Choice 1 means you accept the seat and commit to joining that college immediately. Yes, if you selected Choice 1, you must report to your college by 5:30 pm on November 14. If you selected Choices 2, 3, or 4, different terms apply—check your choice confirmation and the KEA notice for your specific obligations.
What happens if I miss the November 14 reporting deadline?
If you do not report to your college by 5:30 pm on November 14, your seat will be cancelled. You will not be able to join in this round, and the seat will be added to the pool for Round 2. You may get another chance in Round 2 if you remain in the counselling process.
Where do I download my admission order?
After your documents are verified at the KEA office, you can download your admission order from the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) using your application number and CET number. Print a copy and bring it to your college on November 14.
Will there be more seats available in Round 2?
Yes. The 1,120 unallotted seats from Round 1, plus any seats surrendered by candidates who chose not to join, will be added to Round 2. KEA will publish the Round 2 schedule and updated seat matrix soon. Check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in regularly for this announcement.
If you have received a Round 1 allotment, act immediately: verify your choice option, pay your fee by November 12, submit documents at KEA by November 13, and report to your college by 5:30 pm on November 14. If you did not get a seat in Round 1, monitor the KEA portal for Round 2 announcements—over 1,100 additional seats will become available.
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