If you appeared for NEET UG 2026 and marked Karnataka as your state in the NTA application form, there is a new document you should check right away. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has put out a list, dated July 30, 2026, naming 69,170 candidates who selected Karnataka as their state — and this list is the reference document KEA will use for the state's medical, dental and other professional course counselling. Alongside it, KEA has also opened its own online enrolment window for NEET UG candidates who want to take part in Karnataka's state-level seat allotment. For any aspirant hoping to secure an MBBS or BDS seat through Karnataka's state quota, government or private colleges, this is the first practical step before the actual counselling rounds begin.
Karnataka NEET UG aspirants must confirm their name appears on KEA's July 30, 2026 candidate list and complete the separate KEA online enrolment (with fee payment and document upload) before Karnataka's state counselling rounds can begin.
What exactly has KEA released?
This is not a merit list or a rank list in the way most aspirants imagine. It is simply a record of everyone who, while filling the NEET UG 2026 form with the National Testing Agency (NTA), ticked Karnataka as their state. KEA uses this NTA-supplied data as the base list for anyone who wants to be considered for Karnataka's state quota seats in MBBS, BDS and other courses.
The list is available as a downloadable PDF on KEA's counselling portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, under the UGNEET-2026 section. Candidates can locate themselves using their NEET roll number, name, or NTA application number.
Why this list matters even though it isn't a rank list
State-level counselling authorities like KEA don't automatically get every NEET UG candidate's data from every state — they work off what a candidate declared as their 'state of eligibility' in the NTA form. If your name is on this list, it confirms KEA has correctly received your record and you are in the pool eligible to proceed for Karnataka-specific counselling steps.
If your name is missing despite having selected Karnataka in your NTA form, this is exactly the kind of discrepancy that needs to be flagged with KEA before enrolment closes — waiting until the counselling rounds start is too late to fix a data mismatch.
How to check your name on the KEA list
The process is straightforward and takes only a couple of minutes on the official portal.
- Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the UGNEET-2026 section on the homepage.
- Click the link for the list of candidates who claimed Karnataka in their NTA application (dated 30-07-2026).
- Search using your NEET roll number, name, or application number.
- Download and save the PDF or your specific entry for future reference during counselling.
Separately, you still need to enrol on the KEA portal
Appearing on this list does not by itself register you for Karnataka's counselling. KEA has opened a distinct 'NEET Enrolment' link on the same portal, and every candidate wanting to compete for Karnataka's state quota, government, or private seats through KEA must complete this enrolment separately.
Enrolment involves logging in with your application number and password, filling in academic and personal details, uploading scanned documents, and paying the online registration fee before submitting the form. Keep the confirmation page — it is your proof of successful enrolment and will likely be needed at document verification later.
- Log in with your application number, password and captcha code.
- Fill the enrolment form with academic and personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (typically marksheets, NEET scorecard, category/domicile certificates where applicable).
- Pay the online registration fee.
- Review carefully before final submission — corrections after submission can be limited or unavailable.
- Download and store the confirmation page safely.
What Karnataka aspirants should do right now
With over 69,000 candidates already on this preliminary list, competition for Karnataka's limited MBBS and BDS seats will be significant, so timing matters. Do not wait for later reminders — check your name, verify every detail matches your NEET application exactly, and complete enrolment within whatever window KEA specifies on the portal.
Keep your documents — Class 10 and 12 certificates, category certificate, domicile/residence proof, NEET admit card and scorecard, and a valid ID — scanned and ready in the correct format and size before you begin the enrolment form, since upload errors are one of the most common reasons candidates lose time during this stage.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is the KEA list a NEET UG 2026 merit list or rank list?
No. It is only a list of candidates who marked Karnataka as their state in the NTA application form. It confirms your record has reached KEA; it does not reflect your rank or seat eligibility.
My name is not on the KEA list even though I chose Karnataka in my NEET form. What should I do?
Contact KEA through the official helpdesk or grievance mechanism mentioned on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in as soon as possible. Data mismatches are easier to resolve before enrolment and counselling rounds begin.
Do I need to enrol separately even if I'm on the KEA list?
Yes. Being on the list only confirms your data reached KEA. You still need to complete the separate online enrolment — including document upload and fee payment — to actually participate in Karnataka's counselling.
What documents will I likely need for KEA enrolment?
Typically, your NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile or residence proof, and a photo ID. Exact requirements will be listed on the KEA enrolment page.
Does this enrolment guarantee me a seat in a Karnataka medical or dental college?
No. Enrolment only makes you eligible to participate in KEA's counselling process. Seat allotment will depend on your NEET UG rank, category, seat availability, and the choices you fill during actual counselling rounds.
Where can I check updates on Karnataka NEET UG counselling dates?
Keep monitoring cetonline.karnataka.gov.in directly, since KEA posts enrolment deadlines, document verification schedules, and round-wise counselling dates on this portal.
Treat this KEA list as a checkpoint, not the finish line — confirm your entry, fix any mismatch quickly, and finish the online enrolment with your documents ready well before any deadline. MedAdmit will continue tracking Karnataka's counselling schedule as KEA releases further dates.
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