The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional seat allotment result for NEET UG Round 2 counselling on September 11, 2026, for state quota MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates who submitted their choice preferences before the September 10 deadline can now check their allotment status on the official portal. This round includes newly added seats from Bagalkote Medical College and processes upgradations for candidates who held seats in Round 1. Understanding the reporting timeline, fee rules, and document requirements is critical to securing your admission.
Round 2 allotment allows candidates to upgrade to higher-ranked colleges; if you accept a new seat, your previous Round 1 seat is automatically forfeited and given to the next eligible candidate.
When and Where to Check Your Round 2 Allotment Status
The provisional seat allotment result was published on September 11, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can log in using their CET Application Number and password to view their allotment status, college name, course code, and fee details.
After the provisional result, candidates have a window to submit objections if they find any discrepancy in their category allocation or personal details. Objections must be emailed to keauthority-ka@nic.in with supporting documents before the specified deadline. Once objections are resolved, KEA releases the final allotment, which is legally binding for college admissions.
How Round 2 Upgradation Works: Will You Lose Your Previous Seat?
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 (Choice-2) and receive a higher-ranked college in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically vacated by the system and re-allotted to the next eligible candidate in the merit list. You cannot reclaim your previous seat once you accept a new allotment.
However, if no higher-order preference is allotted to you in Round 2, your Round 1 seat remains protected and you can proceed with admission formalities for that college. This protection applies even if you entered new choices in Round 2—your original seat is held unless you are explicitly allotted something better.
- Upgradation is automatic: if a higher choice is allotted, your previous seat is forfeited immediately.
- No reclaim option: once vacated, you cannot go back to your Round 1 seat.
- Seat protection: if no upgrade occurs, your Round 1 seat remains yours.
Fee Payment and Admission Order Download: Step-by-Step Process
After receiving your allotment, you must pay the admission fee to KEA online or via bank challan before you can download your official admission order. Paying the fee directly at the college campus is not permitted. The fee amount shown on the KEA portal includes tuition and statutory university fees only; hostel, mess, and caution deposits must be paid separately to the college upon arrival.
Once you pay the fee and it is verified in the KEA system, the admission order download link becomes active. You must download this order before physically reporting to the college. If you were allotted a private college with a higher fee than your Round 1 seat, KEA automatically adjusts your previous payment and you pay only the differential balance. If you upgrade from a private to a government seat, excess fees are refunded to your registered bank account after administrative deductions.
- Fee payment is mandatory before downloading the admission order.
- Payment must be made online or via bank challan—not at the college.
- Hostel and mess fees are paid directly to the college, not to KEA.
- Fee adjustments are automatic if your seat changes between rounds.
- Refunds for excess payments are processed to your bank account.
Reporting Timeline: How Many Days Do You Have?
After the final allotment is published, candidates typically receive 3 to 4 business days to complete fee payments, download their admission order, and physically report to the allotted college. This deadline is strict and published on your KEA Admission Order. Colleges do not grant individual extensions for travel delays or bank processing issues.
You must present your official KEA admission order and verified fee payment receipt at the college before the cutoff time. If you miss the deadline, your seat may be automatically cancelled and re-allotted to another candidate. There is no provision for late reporting, even if your bank challan was processed late or you faced travel difficulties.
- Reporting window: typically 3–4 business days after final allotment.
- Deadline is strict—no individual extensions granted.
- You must present the KEA admission order and fee receipt at the college.
- Missing the deadline results in automatic seat cancellation.
- Bank processing delays do not extend the reporting date.
Documents You Must Bring When Reporting to Your Allotted College
Medical and dental colleges require all original documents at the time of physical reporting. Submitting undertakings or photocopies in place of originals is not permitted. Colleges will retain your original verified certificates in custody throughout your academic program or until official release procedures are initiated by KEA.
Ensure you have all documents ready before the reporting deadline. If any original document is missing or invalid (such as an expired caste certificate), your category allotment may be cancelled and shifted to General Merit, or your admission may be rejected entirely.
- KEA Verification Slip and Final Allotment Letter (original)
- NEET UG Admit Card and Scorecard (original)
- Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 Marks Card (original)
- Category/Caste/Study/Rural/Kannada Medium Certificates (if applicable, original)
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar or Passport, original)
- Physical printout of your submitted choice preferences from Round 2
Bagalkote Medical College and New Seats in Round 2
Bagalkote Medical College and Research Institute was added to the seat matrix on September 7, 2026, as a new government medical college. Eligible candidates were permitted to add this college to their choice list during the extended option entry window, which closed on September 10 at 9:30 AM. Seats from Bagalkote have been integrated into the Round 2 processing pool and are available for allotment.
If you did not add Bagalkote to your choices before the deadline, you cannot be allotted a seat there in Round 2. However, seats may become available in subsequent mop-up or stray vacancy rounds if they remain unfilled after Round 2 processing.
- Bagalkote Medical College was added to the seat matrix on September 7, 2026.
- Candidates had until September 10, 9:30 AM to add this college to their preferences.
- Seats from Bagalkote are processed in Round 2 allotment.
- If you missed the deadline, you cannot be allotted Bagalkote in Round 2.
Expected Cutoff Ranks for Top Karnataka Medical Colleges
Based on Round 1 data and historical trends, the following table shows the expected cutoff rank ranges for General Merit (Open Quota) seats in leading government and private medical colleges in Karnataka. These are projections and actual cutoffs may vary based on the number of candidates, their choices, and seat availability. Cutoff ranks are typically higher for government colleges and lower for private colleges.
Remember that cutoff ranks differ by category (General, OBC, SC/ST, etc.) and by quota type (Government, Private, Open, Management). The table below reflects General Merit government quota seats only. Category-wise and quota-wise cutoff lists will be published by KEA in PDF format after individual results go live.
| College Name | Expected Round 2 Cutoff Rank Range (Open Quota) |
|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College (BMCRI), Bangalore | 1,200 – 3,500 |
| Mysore Medical College (MMCRI), Mysore | 4,000 – 8,200 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli | 9,500 – 14,000 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 12,500 – 22,000 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore | 18,000 – 28,000 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 24,000 – 35,000 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | 32,000 – 45,000 |
| A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore | 35,000 – 48,000 |
| S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot | 45,000 – 62,000 |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad | 20,000 – 31,000 |
Post-Allotment Choices: What Are Choice-1, Choice-2, Choice-3, and Choice-4?
After the final allotment is published, KEA enables post-allotment choice options that allow you to decide your next step. These choices determine whether you accept your allotment, reject it, or exit the counselling process.
Choice-1 means you accept your allotted seat and will report to the college. Choice-2 allows you to retain your current allotment while entering the next counselling round (mop-up) for a potential upgrade. Choice-3 means you reject your current allotment and enter the next round without holding a seat—your eligibility for mop-up counselling is preserved. Choice-4 means you exit the state counselling process entirely and forfeit your seat; you cannot participate in further rounds. Choosing Choice-4 also results in forfeiture of your security deposit and incurs penalty fees.
- Choice-1: Accept your allotment and report to the college.
- Choice-2: Retain your seat and participate in the next round for upgradation.
- Choice-3: Reject your seat and enter the next round without holding a seat.
- Choice-4: Exit counselling entirely; your seat is forfeited and cannot be reclaimed.
Special Cases: BDS to MBBS Upgradation and Fee Adjustments
If you were allotted a BDS (dental) seat in Round 1 and entered MBBS preferences in Round 2, your BDS seat remains protected if no MBBS seat is allotted to you. However, if an MBBS seat higher in your priority list is allotted in Round 2, your BDS seat is automatically vacated and re-allotted to another candidate. You cannot hold both seats simultaneously.
If you upgrade from a private quota seat to a government quota seat (or vice versa), KEA automatically calculates the fee differential. If you paid more in Round 1, the excess is refunded to your bank account after administrative deductions. If you need to pay more in Round 2, you pay only the balance via the KEA payment gateway. Minority reservation seats and regional quota (Hyderabad-Karnataka 371J) seats are processed according to your verified eligibility at the time of document verification.
- BDS seats are protected if no MBBS upgrade occurs.
- If MBBS is allotted, your BDS seat is automatically forfeited.
- Fee adjustments are automatic between quota types.
- Excess fees are refunded; shortfalls are paid as balance.
- Minority and regional quota eligibility is based on verified documents.
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When was the Karnataka NEET UG Round 2 seat allotment result released?
The provisional seat allotment result was released on September 11, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can log in using their CET Application Number and password to check their allotment status.
If I get allotted a better college in Round 2, will I lose my Round 1 seat?
Yes. If you are allotted a higher-ranked college in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically vacated by the system and re-allotted to the next eligible candidate. You cannot reclaim your previous seat. However, if no higher preference is allotted to you, your Round 1 seat remains protected.
How many days do I have to pay the fee and report to the college after allotment?
You typically have 3 to 4 business days after the final allotment is published to complete fee payments, download your admission order, and physically report to the college. This deadline is strict and published on your KEA Admission Order. Missing the deadline results in automatic seat cancellation.
Can I pay the admission fee directly at the college instead of online?
No. All admission fees must be paid to KEA online or via bank challan before you can download your official admission order. Paying the fee directly at the college campus is not permitted. Hostel, mess, and caution deposits are paid separately to the college upon arrival.
What documents must I bring when reporting to my allotted college?
You must bring original documents including your KEA Verification Slip and Final Allotment Letter, NEET Admit Card and Scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 Marks Cards, Category/Caste/Study/Rural/Kannada Medium Certificates (if applicable), and valid identity proof (Aadhaar or Passport). Photocopies or undertakings are not accepted. Colleges retain these documents in custody throughout your academic program.
What is the difference between provisional and final allotment?
Provisional allotment allows candidates to verify their status and submit objections if any discrepancy exists in their category allocation or personal details. Final allotment is released after resolving all objections and is legally binding for college admissions. You must report to the college based on the final allotment.
If I was allotted BDS in Round 1 and entered MBBS choices in Round 2, what happens to my BDS seat?
Your BDS seat remains protected if no MBBS seat is allotted to you in Round 2. However, if an MBBS seat higher in your priority list is allotted, your BDS seat is automatically vacated and re-allotted to another candidate. You cannot hold both seats simultaneously.
How are fee adjustments handled if I upgrade from a private to a government seat?
KEA automatically calculates the fee differential. If you paid more for a private seat in Round 1, the excess amount is refunded to your registered bank account after administrative deductions. If you need to pay more for a government seat, you pay only the balance via the KEA payment gateway before downloading your new admission order.
What happens if I choose Choice-3 after Round 2 allotment?
Choosing Choice-3 means you reject your current allotment and enter the next counselling round (mop-up) without holding a seat. Your eligibility for the mop-up round is preserved, but you will not have a seat until the next round result is published. You cannot reclaim your rejected seat.
Can I submit an objection if I find an error in my allotment?
Yes. If you find any discrepancy in your category allocation, personal details, or college assignment in the provisional result, you can submit an objection via email to keauthority-ka@nic.in with supporting document attachments before the specified provisional objection deadline. KEA will review and resolve objections before publishing the final allotment.
Check your allotment status immediately on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using your CET Application Number. Verify all details, pay your fee within the 3–4 day window, and gather all original documents before the reporting deadline. If you have any discrepancies, submit an objection promptly to avoid admission delays.
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