Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Round 2 Allotment Out: What to Do Now

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the final seat allotment for NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 2 on October 25, 2026. This is the last counselling stage for MBBS and BDS admissions in Karnataka for the 2026–27 academic year. If your name appears in the allotment list, you now have a limited window to complete admission formalities at your assigned college. Missing the reporting deadline means losing your seat, as any remaining vacancies will revert to college managements for direct admission. Here's what you need to know and do immediately.

What Is Stray Round 2 and Why It Matters

Stray Round 2 represents the concluding phase of Karnataka's NEET UG 2026 counselling cycle. It exists to fill seats that went unfilled after the main counselling rounds and the first stray vacancy round. For many aspirants who narrowly missed earlier allotments or registered late, this round is the last realistic pathway to an MBBS or BDS seat in the state.

Once Stray Round 2 concludes and candidates report (or fail to report), any remaining vacant seats are handed back to individual colleges for their own direct admission processes. This means if you are allotted now and do not join, you lose the seat permanently—it does not roll forward to another state-level round.

How to Check Your Stray Round 2 Allotment Result

The allotment list is available as a downloadable PDF on the official KEA portal. You can search by your name, CET (Common Entrance Test) number, or NEET roll number to locate your assigned college and course.

Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, navigate to the UGNEET 2026 counselling section, and open the link for Stray Vacancy Round 2 Final Allotment List dated October 25, 2026. Download the PDF, save a printed copy, and verify your details carefully. You should also log into your KEA candidate portal to download your individual allotment letter, which you will need during admission.

• Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Click on UGNEET 2026 counselling link
• Select Stray Vacancy Round 2 Final Allotment List (October 25, 2026)
• Search by name, CET number, or NEET roll number
• Download and print the allotment PDF and your individual letter

Documents You Must Carry to Your Allotted College

Colleges will not admit you without verified original documents. Prepare these well in advance so you do not miss the reporting deadline due to missing paperwork.

Essential documents include your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, NEET admit card, the KEA allotment letter, a caste or category certificate (if applicable), a domicile certificate, recent passport-size photographs (typically 4–6 copies), and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport). Some colleges may also ask for a medical fitness certificate; check your college's specific requirements on their website or admission notice.

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard (original)
• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (originals)
• NEET admit card
• KEA allotment letter (printed from portal)
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Recent passport-size photographs (4–6 copies)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport)

Admission Formalities and Fee Payment

Once you report to your allotted college, the admission office will verify your documents, confirm your eligibility, and issue a receipt. You will then be required to pay the first-year course fee according to the college's approved fee structure. This payment confirms your admission and secures your seat.

The exact fee amount and payment deadline vary by college and course (MBBS or BDS). Check your college's official website or the admission notice for the precise fee structure and payment methods accepted. Some colleges accept online transfers, demand drafts, or cheques; others may require cash. Do not delay—colleges typically have strict reporting windows, often 3–5 days from the allotment date.

• Report to your allotted college within the KEA-notified deadline
• Submit original documents for verification
• Pay the first-year course fee as per the college's approved structure
• Obtain the admission receipt and confirmation letter
• Collect your admission roll number and other college-specific details

Who Was Eligible for Stray Round 2

Stray Round 2 was open to all NEET UG 2026 candidates who had not received a seat in the main counselling rounds or Stray Round 1. KEA also permitted fresh registrations during a dedicated stray vacancy window from October 13 to 16, 2026, allowing candidates who had not participated earlier to enter the process.

Choice filling (selecting your preferred colleges and courses) and fee payment for Stray Round 2 were completed by October 19, 2026. If you registered fresh during the stray window, you would have filled your choices and paid the counselling fee within this timeframe. The allotment was then generated based on your NEET rank, your choice preferences, and seat availability.

• Candidates not allotted in main rounds or Stray Round 1
• Fresh registrations allowed from October 13–16, 2026
• Choice filling and fee payment deadline: October 19, 2026
• Allotment based on NEET rank and choice preferences

What Happens If You Do Not Report by the Deadline

If you are allotted a seat but do not report to your college by the deadline notified by KEA, your seat will be forfeited. You cannot claim it later, and it will not be offered to you in any subsequent round. The seat reverts to the college for direct admission or remains vacant.

There is no grace period or extension for reporting in Stray Round 2. This is the final stage of state-level counselling, so treat the deadline as absolute. If you have a genuine emergency (medical, family, or travel), contact your college's admission office immediately to request a brief extension, but do not assume one will be granted.

• Failure to report by the deadline results in forfeiture of your seat
• No automatic extension or grace period is provided
• The seat will not be offered again; it reverts to the college
• Contact your college immediately if you face a genuine emergency

What Happens to Unfilled Seats After Stray Round 2

Any seats that remain vacant after Stray Round 2 and the reporting period are returned to the respective colleges. These colleges then conduct their own direct admission processes, often through management quota or institutional merit lists. These seats are no longer part of the state-level NEET counselling system.

If you were not allotted in Stray Round 2 or did not secure a seat, your options are limited to direct admissions offered by individual colleges (if available) or considering MBBS/BDS programmes in other states. Some private colleges may still have seats available; check their websites or contact them directly.

• Unfilled seats revert to individual colleges after Stray Round 2
• Colleges conduct their own direct admission processes
• These seats are outside the state-level NEET counselling system
• Explore direct admissions or colleges in other states if not allotted

Key Dates and Deadlines to Remember

The allotment result was released on October 25, 2026. KEA will notify the reporting deadline separately; this is typically 3–5 days from the allotment date, but you must check the official website for the exact date. Missing this deadline is not an option.

Keep monitoring cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for any updates, including the final reporting deadline, any list of unfilled seats, or changes to the admission process. Set a reminder on your phone and inform your parents or guardians of the deadline so no one forgets.

• Allotment result released: October 25, 2026
• Reporting deadline: To be notified by KEA (typically 3–5 days from allotment)
• Check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in daily for updates
• Do not rely on unofficial sources; always verify on the official portal

Frequently asked questions

If your name appears in the Stray Round 2 allotment list, act immediately: download your allotment letter, gather all original documents, confirm the reporting deadline on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, and report to your college on time. This is your final opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Karnataka for 2026–27. Do not delay.