Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Out @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: KEA NEET Document Verification & Slot Booking Schedule Announced
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the schedule for the Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UGNEET) 2026 document verification process. Aspirants seeking admission to Medical (MBBS), Dental (BDS), and AYUSH courses in government and private colleges across Karnataka can now access the complete schedule and slot booking link on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
According to the official notification issued by KEA, the offline document verification session is scheduled to take place from August 4 to August 8, 2026, across designated verification centers in the state. To ensure a seamless and organized process, KEA activated the online slot booking window on August 2, 2026. Candidates must book their preferred time slot and date before visiting their assigned centers, as entry will strictly be permitted based on confirmed slot appointments.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates & Highlights
Candidates participating in the state quota (85%) and management quota seats must take note of the crucial timelines released by KEA:
| Event | Schedule / Details |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| NEET Roll Number Linking Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
| Slot Booking Start Date | August 2, 2026 |
| Document Verification Dates | August 4 – August 8, 2026 |
| Seat Matrix Release & Option Entry | Early August 2026 (Expected) |
| Round 1 Counselling Window | August 13 – August 22, 2026 (Tentative) |
Document Verification: Who Needs to Appear?
KEA has clarified that physical document verification is mandatory for specific candidate categories to confirm eligibility and claim reservation benefits.
Candidates Required to Attend Physical Verification:
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Newly registered applicants claiming reservations under Kannada Medium, Rural, Linguistic Minority, or Religious Minority categories.
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Non-Resident Indian (NRI), NRI Ward, and Foreign National candidates.
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Applicants seeking admission under specific quota seats, such as St. John’s Medical College categories.
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Registered CET-2026 candidates whose verification slip remains pending due to incomplete reservation claims.
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Candidates Exempted from Physical Verification:
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Candidates who have already verified their documents and downloaded their UGNEET verification slip using their NEET UG roll number. These candidates are required only to download the updated slip from the KEA portal.
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General category candidates who have newly registered and do not claim any special category or reservation. They may directly proceed to the choice-filling stage.
Step-by-Step Guide to Book Document Verification Slot
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Visit the Portal: Go to the official website
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. -
Access Verification Link: Click on the link titled “UGNEET 2026 Document Verification Slot Booking”.
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Login: Enter your Application Number and Password.
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Select Schedule: Choose your preferred verification center, date, and available time slot.
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Confirm & Print: Confirm your selection and download the slot booking slip. Keep a printed copy for presentation at the center.
Category-Wise Registration Fees
The counselling registration fees payable to KEA vary based on the candidate’s reservation category:
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General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B Categories: ₹2,500
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SC / ST / Category-I / PWD Candidates: ₹500
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NRI / OCI / Foreign Nationals: ₹5,500
What Happens After Document Verification?
Upon successful verification, candidate details will be validated, and KEA will issue a Verification Slip along with a confidential Secret Key. This Secret Key is vital for logging into the option-entry portal during the choice-filling phase.
Following the document check, KEA will publish the final seat matrix detailing category-wise seat availability across government, private, and deemed medical/dental institutions. Candidates are advised to prepare all original certificates—including NEET rank cards, 10th/12th mark sheets, category certificates, and identity proofs—to avoid disqualification during verification.
