Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Fee & Reporting Deadlines

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the final seat allotment for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling. If you have received an allotment, you now face two critical deadlines: paying your seat fee by September 19 and reporting to your assigned college by September 21. Missing either deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your seat, and it will be offered to the next candidate. This article walks you through what you need to do immediately and what choices you have after receiving your allotment.

How to Check Your Round 2 Allotment on the KEA Portal

The KEA has published the final allotment results on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To view your allotment, you will need to log in using your CET (Common Entrance Test) number, date of birth, and password. Once you log in, the portal will display the college name, course (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, or allied health), and seat category assigned to you based on your merit rank and the choices you submitted during the counselling process.

After viewing your allotment, download the allotment order immediately and print at least two copies. This document is essential for fee payment and college reporting. Keep one copy with you and carry the other to your allotted college. Do not delay this step—the portal may experience high traffic, so check your allotment as soon as possible.

• Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Click on NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Final Allotment link
• Enter CET number, date of birth, and password
• Download and print the allotment order
• Save a digital copy as backup

Understanding the Two Hard Deadlines: Fee Payment and College Reporting

Two dates are non-negotiable in this process. First, you must pay your seat fee by September 19, 2026. Second, you must physically report to your allotted college by September 21, 2026. The KEA does not grant extensions for either deadline under any circumstances. If you miss the fee payment date, your seat is automatically cancelled. If you pay the fee but do not report to the college by September 21, your seat is also cancelled.

The fee payment must be completed online through the KEA portal. After paying, you will receive a receipt—print this and keep it safe. You will need to show this receipt when you report to the college. The reporting process involves submitting your original documents, verification by the college, and formal admission into the course. Plan your travel and document arrangement well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.

• Fee payment deadline: September 19, 2026 (online only)
• College reporting deadline: September 21, 2026 (in person)
• No extensions granted under any circumstance
• Missing either deadline results in automatic seat cancellation
• Cancelled seats are offered to waitlisted candidates in Round 3

What Documents You Must Carry to Your Allotted College

When you report to your allotted college, you must bring both original documents and photocopies for verification. The college will not admit you without these. Prepare two complete sets of photocopies—one for the college and one for your own records. Missing even one document can delay your admission or, in some cases, result in rejection.

The essential documents include your NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, transfer certificate and study certificate from your school, category certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable), the KEA allotment order, fee payment receipt, recent passport-size photographs (at least 4–6 copies), and a valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, or passport. Some colleges may ask for additional documents, so contact your allotted college in advance to confirm the exact list.

• NEET admit card and scorecard (original + 2 copies)
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates (original + 2 copies)
• Transfer and study certificates (original + 2 copies)
• Category, income, and domicile certificates if applicable (original + 2 copies)
• KEA allotment order (original + 2 copies)
• Fee payment receipt (original + 2 copies)
• Passport-size photographs (4–6 copies)
• Valid photo ID proof (original + 2 copies)

Your Four Choices After Receiving an Allotment

After the allotment is released, the KEA allows you to exercise one of four choices. Each choice has different consequences for your seat and your ability to participate in future counselling rounds. Understanding these choices is critical because they determine whether you stay in the current seat, try for a better one, or exit counselling entirely.

Choice 1 means you are satisfied with your allotted seat and wish to join the college immediately. You pay the fee, report to the college, and exit the counselling process. You cannot participate in Round 3 or any future round. Choice 2 means you are not satisfied with your allotment and want to try for a better seat in later rounds. You do not pay the fee and do not report to the college. Your seat is returned to the vacancy pool, and you remain eligible for Round 3. Choice 3 means you want to accept your current allotment while also trying for a better seat in future rounds. You pay the fee and report to the college, but you can still participate in Round 3. If you get a better seat in Round 3, you can upgrade. Choice 4 means you reject your allotment and exit counselling entirely. You cannot participate in any future round.

• Choice 1: Accept seat, join college, exit counselling
• Choice 2: Reject seat, try for better seat in Round 3
• Choice 3: Accept seat and also try for better seat in Round 3
• Choice 4: Reject seat and exit counselling permanently

What Happens If You Miss the Deadlines

If you do not pay the fee by September 19, your seat is automatically cancelled. If you pay the fee but do not report to the college by September 21, your seat is also automatically cancelled. In either case, the KEA will not consider any request for extension or special consideration. Your seat is immediately returned to the vacancy pool and offered to the next candidate on the waitlist during Round 3.

This is why it is critical to plan ahead. If you are unsure about your allotment or need time to arrange documents, do not wait until the last day. Contact your allotted college immediately to understand the exact reporting process and any additional requirements. If you are considering Choice 2 or Choice 3, make your decision quickly so you know whether to arrange travel and documents.

• Missed fee payment = automatic seat cancellation
• Missed college reporting = automatic seat cancellation
• No extensions or exceptions granted
• Cancelled seats go to Round 3 waitlist
• Plan ahead to avoid last-minute complications

How to Pay Your Seat Fee Online

Fee payment is done entirely online through the KEA portal. After you log in and view your allotment, you will see an option to generate a fee challan. Click on this option, and the system will display the amount you need to pay. The fee varies depending on whether you are admitted to a government or private college and whether you belong to a reserved category. Download the challan and use it to pay through your bank's online portal or at an ATM.

You can also pay directly through the KEA portal using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. After payment, you will receive a confirmation receipt with a transaction ID. Print this receipt immediately and keep it safe. You must show this receipt when you report to the college. If you do not receive a receipt, contact the KEA helpline immediately to confirm that your payment was processed.

• Log in to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Generate fee challan from your allotment page
• Pay online using debit card, credit card, or net banking
• Alternatively, pay at your bank using the challan
• Print and save the payment receipt
• Keep the transaction ID for reference

What to Expect During College Reporting

When you arrive at your allotted college on or before September 21, you will go through a formal admission process. The college will verify all your original documents against the photocopies you have submitted. They will check your NEET scorecard, educational certificates, category and domicile certificates, and the KEA allotment order. Once verification is complete, the college will issue you an admission letter and a college ID card. You may also be asked to fill out a registration form with your personal and academic details.

The college may also conduct a brief orientation or induction session on the same day or within a few days. This is when you will learn about hostel facilities, course structure, fee payment schedules, and other administrative matters. Some colleges may ask you to pay additional fees for hostel, uniform, or other facilities during this process. Ask for an itemized fee breakdown so you know exactly what you are paying for.

• Arrive at the college on or before September 21
• Submit original documents for verification
• College verifies documents against photocopies
• Receive admission letter and college ID
• Complete registration form
• Attend orientation session if scheduled
• Clarify any additional fees with the college

Planning for Round 3 If You Choose Option 2 or 3

If you select Choice 2 (reject current seat and try for a better one) or Choice 3 (accept current seat but also try for a better one), you will remain eligible for Round 3 counselling. The KEA will soon release the Round 3 seat matrix, which shows the remaining vacant seats across all colleges. You will then have the opportunity to submit fresh choices for Round 3. Monitor the KEA portal regularly for announcements about the Round 3 choice entry window.

If you are in Choice 3 and you get a better seat in Round 3, you can upgrade to that seat. However, you will lose your current seat, and the fee you paid will be adjusted or refunded according to KEA rules. If you do not get a better seat in Round 3, you will retain your current allotment. Make sure you understand the fee refund policy before choosing Choice 3. Contact the KEA helpline or your college for clarification on how fee adjustments work in case of an upgrade.

• Choice 2: Eligible for Round 3; current seat cancelled
• Choice 3: Eligible for Round 3; current seat retained if no upgrade
• Monitor KEA portal for Round 3 schedule
• Submit fresh choices during Round 3 choice entry window
• Understand fee refund policy for upgrades
• Contact KEA or college for fee adjustment details

Frequently asked questions

Act immediately: check your allotment today, arrange your documents, and plan your travel to the college. Mark September 19 (fee payment) and September 21 (college reporting) on your calendar as non-negotiable deadlines. If you are unsure about your choice or have questions about the reporting process, contact your allotted college or the KEA helpline without delay.