The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released important updates for UGNEET 2026 Medical and Dental admissions. The official KEA portal now displays the UGNEET 2026 Additional Seat Matrix dated September 7, 2026, along with the UGNEET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment update dated September 6, 2026.
The development is important for candidates participating in Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. Candidates are advised to check the latest seat matrix and counselling instructions on the official KEA portal before proceeding with their choices.
According to the latest counselling update, Round 2 option entry for eligible UGNEET candidates begins at 2 PM on September 7 and will continue until 2 PM on September 9, 2026. Candidates must log in, enter their preferred options, save and submit them before the deadline.
Karnataka NEET UGNEET 2026: Latest Updates
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Update |
Date |
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UGNEET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment |
September 6, 2026 |
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UGNEET 2026 Additional Seat Matrix |
September 7, 2026 |
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Round 2 Option Entry Begins |
September 7, 2026, at 2 PM |
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Round 2 Option Entry Ends |
September 9, 2026, at 2 PM |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Option Entry
Eligible candidates can participate in the Round 2 option-entry process through the KEA counselling portal. Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges before submitting their choices.
KEA has advised candidates to retain all options they are interested in, even if a particular college does not show a vacancy in the current seat matrix. This is because vacancies may arise during the counselling process due to upgrades, cancellations or other changes.
How to Check Karnataka NEET UGNEET 2026 Seat Matrix and Allotment?
- Visit the official KEA counselling website
- Open the UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) section
- Look for the latest notification or seat matrix
- Click on UGNEET 2026- Additional Seat Matrix (07-09-2026)
- Download and check the updated seat availability
- Candidates participating in Round 2 should log in to complete their option entry
- Save and submit the final choices before the deadline
- Keep a printout or screenshot of the submitted options for future reference
Karnataka NEET UGNEET 2026 Seat Matrix and Allotment: Direct LINK
Karnataka NEET UGNEET 2026 Additional Seat Matrix
The UGNEET 2026 Additional Seat Matrix dated September 7 provides candidates with updated information about seats available for the counselling process.
Candidates should check the latest matrix before finalising their preferences because the availability of seats can change during counselling. KEA has specifically advised candidates to retain all desired options because consequential vacancies can arise during the allotment process.
Karnataka NEET UGNEET 2026 Additional Seat Matrix: Direct LINK
