If you're a NEET UG aspirant hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat through Karnataka's state counselling, there's a fresh update you need to act on. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has put out the provisional seat matrix for the second round of state NEET counselling, listing available medical and dental seats along with fees for the 2026-27 academic year. This matters because the seat matrix tells you exactly which colleges and how many seats are in play before you lock in your choices. Candidates who are eligible now need to log in, verify their details if required, and submit a new set of preferences within the counselling window.
Karnataka NEET UG aspirants eligible for round 2 must check the provisional seat matrix on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and submit fresh college/course options before the deadline, since allotment results are expected around August 19, 2026.
What KEA has released
On August 7, 2026, KEA published the provisional seat matrix for round 2 of Karnataka's state NEET UG counselling, covering MBBS and BDS seats across government, private, and other participating colleges in the state for the 2026-27 session.
Along with the seat matrix, KEA has also published the fee structure set by the state government for each course category, so candidates can see the approximate cost of a seat before choosing a college.
One thing to note: the seat matrix for AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS and similar) has not been released yet, so students only interested in medical or dental seats can proceed, while AYUSH aspirants will need to wait for a separate update.
Who can enter options in this round
This round is open to candidates who have linked their NEET roll number with the Karnataka CET system — whether or not they had originally applied for the state CET. If a candidate's profile does not require fresh document verification, they can directly download their verification slip and proceed to enter options.
Candidates flagged for mandatory verification must first book a slot, complete verification, and only then become eligible to submit their MBBS/BDS preferences for this round.
How to fill your options for round 2
The option entry process is straightforward but each step matters, since a missed or wrongly ordered preference can cost you a seat.
Follow these steps on the official portal:
- Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click the 'UGCET / UGNEET - 2026 OPTION ENTRY LINK SECOND ROUND'
- Log in with your registered credentials
- Open the option entry section from your dashboard
- Arrange your college and course choices strictly in order of genuine preference
- Review carefully before final submission — changes after submission may not be possible
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records
Key dates to track
KEA has also released the schedule for round 2 of the broader UGCET-2026 process, which covers Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture-related courses, Veterinary, Nursing, and allied health courses, alongside the medical/dental seat allotment.
For non-medical UGCET courses, the provisional seat allotment result is expected after 10 AM on August 19, 2026. Because the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in New Delhi coordinates the national schedule for MBBS/BDS seat allotment, Karnataka's medical and dental round 2 allotment will run in step with that MCC timeline, alongside Pharmacy admissions in the state.
Aspirants should keep checking the KEA website regularly, since exact allotment dates for MBBS/BDS can shift slightly depending on MCC's parallel schedule.
What this means for your counselling strategy
A provisional seat matrix is not final — colleges or seat numbers can be adjusted before the last date of option entry, so treat this as a working list rather than a locked-in count.
Cross-check the fee structure against your budget and any scholarship or fee-waiver eligibility before ranking private college seats above government ones purely based on subject or location preference.
If you are also participating in All India Quota counselling through MCC or in another state's counselling, keep track of overlapping deadlines — a missed option entry window in Karnataka's round 2 cannot usually be reopened once it closes.
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Where can I check the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 round 2 seat matrix?
It is available on the official KEA counselling portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, under the links for the Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) programmes.
Is the AYUSH seat matrix also out?
No. As of this update, KEA has released the seat matrix only for medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) courses. AYUSH seat matrix has not yet been published.
Do I need to verify my documents again for round 2?
Only if your profile is flagged for mandatory verification. If not, you can directly download your verification slip and proceed straight to filling options.
When will the round 2 seat allotment result be announced?
For general UGCET courses, KEA expects to release the provisional seat allotment after 10 AM on August 19, 2026. Medical and dental allotment will run alongside the MCC's national schedule, so the exact date may vary slightly.
Can I change my options after submitting them?
The portal typically allows edits only until the option entry window closes. Once you submit and the deadline passes, changes are not usually possible, so review your list carefully before final submission.
Is this round only for Karnataka domicile candidates?
This is Karnataka's state counselling round for its state quota MBBS/BDS seats, open to eligible NEET-qualified candidates as per the state's counselling rules; check KEA's eligibility criteria for exact category-wise conditions.
If you're eligible for Karnataka's round 2 state counselling, don't wait till the last day — verify your status, study the fee structure, and rank your MBBS/BDS choices realistically based on your NEET rank and budget. Keep the KEA portal bookmarked, since seat numbers and dates can be revised before the final allotment around August 19, 2026.
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