Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Option Entry Ends Tomorrow at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Direct Link & Details
Karnataka NEET UG 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) closes the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3 option entry on September 29, 2026 (11:00 AM) at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates must submit fresh preferences online for MBBS/BDS courses. The caution deposit deadline extends to October 1, with provisional seat allotment results to follow.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the round 3 option entry for the Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 procedure tomorrow. The candidates who have applied for the Karnataka State NEET UG counselling 2026 procedure will have the opportunity to complete the option entry process up to September 29, 2026. The Karnataka UG counselling 2026 choice-filling procedure is entirely an online process. The candidates will need to fill in their preferences in terms of the college and courses they prefer.
But it is recommended that the candidates do not wait for the Karnataka round 3 option entry last date but try to apply as soon as possible to avoid any issues in the last minute. It is important for the candidates to keep in mind that only those candidates will get admission in the programme if they pay the medical/ dental course fees within the stipulated time period.
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Steps for Karnataka NEET UG Option Entry 2026
The procedure of Karnataka NEET choice filling and locking should be done by students as follows:
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Go to the official site at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or click here
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Click on the UG NEET 2026 link under the ‘Admission’ tab appearing on the screen
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Go to the candidate portal/option entry page and log in with the assigned credentials
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At the login page, locate the ‘option entry’ link and fill in the preferences
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After selecting the preferences, go to the submit tab.
Karnataka NEET UG Option Entry 2026: Important Dates
Below are the important dates related to the Karnataka NEET UG Option Entry 2026:
| Activity | Deadline / Date |
| Fresh Option Entry Window | September 25, 2026 – September 29, 2026 (till 11:00 AM) |
| Revised Caution Deposit Deadline | Extended up to October 1, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | To be announced by KEA |
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