In a latest notice, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is inviting admission to Post Graduate Dental courses in Government Dental colleges, Government Quota seats in Private and Minority Dental Colleges and Private seats in Private Dental colleges for the year 2026-27 in the state of Karnataka. Interested and eligible candidates can apply and register online on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
The registrations began on August 14, 2026 from 11 AM, and will duly close on August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date to pay the online application fee is August 18, 2026 till 6 PM. Applicants are advised to read the Information Bulletin PGNEET-2026 before registering online for admission to PG Dental courses. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions and the following protocol, including submitting the documents and certificates. Students are advised to adhere to the deadlines as there is little to no scope of deadline extension from KEA.
KEA PGET Dental Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have scored more than or equal to the prescribed minimum score in NEET MDS 2026 are eligible to apply for PG Dental Degree courses.
However, it must be noted that Non-Karnataka resident candidates will not be eligible for reservation. If they have scored the required minimum 50th percentile or above, fixed for 'GENERAL (UR)' category as per the qualifying criteria, then only they are eligible to register for KEA admissions.
It must be noticed that Karnataka SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria are applicable to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates only. The Scheduled Caste candidates must obtain caste certificates with internal reservation of SCA, SCB, SCC printed on them while applying and enter the RD number; failing which they will not be eligible to select seats reserved for Scheduled Caste category
Official Notice: PGET - 2026 NOTIFICATION (13-08-2026)
