Karnataka NEET PG 2026 option entry deadline extended: complete choices by November 3

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for option entry for admission to postgraduate medical courses under Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026. Candidates can now submit their course and college preferences until 12 noon on November 3, 2026. This extension was announced through an update issued by KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna, IAS.

Alongside the extension, KEA has also informed candidates about certain changes and discrepancies in the fee details of several medical colleges. Applicants have been advised to take note of the revised fee-related information before proceeding with their option entry, ensuring they review available colleges, courses, and the latest fee details on the official KEA portal.

Extension and Fee Advisory for NEET PG 2026 Counselling

The primary reason for extending the option entry deadline is to provide additional time for candidates to thoroughly review the available colleges and courses. This allows applicants to make informed decisions, especially in light of the updated fee information. KEA has not specified any further extension beyond the current deadline of 12 noon on November 3, 2026.

Candidates participating in the counselling process are required to complete their option entry within this revised deadline. The advisory regarding fee discrepancies highlights the importance of checking the official KEA notifications and counselling updates for accurate fee information, as changes have been noted in several medical colleges.

Overview of Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Counselling Process

The Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling process officially commenced on October 5, 2026, with KEA opening its PGET 2026 online registration. Candidates could apply without a late fee until October 15, 2026. Concurrently, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) initiated the All India Quota (AIQ) NEET PG 2026 registration process from October 12, 2026, with its Round 1 allotment result scheduled for October 24, 2026.

The admission process requires candidates to satisfy national NEET PG eligibility requirements and Karnataka seat category conditions. The KEA registration fee is an application or registration charge required to participate in the state counselling process. Candidates are encouraged to regularly visit the KEA website for further updates regarding option entry, fee details, and subsequent counselling activities.

NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Cutoffs

For candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses, the qualifying cutoffs for NEET PG 2026 have been established across different categories. For the General/EWS category, the qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile, corresponding to 262 marks. Candidates in the General PwBD category require a 45th percentile, which translates to 244 marks.

For the SC/ST/OBC categories, including applicable PwBD categories, the qualifying cutoff is set at the 40th percentile, equivalent to 226 marks. These cutoffs are essential criteria for candidates to be eligible for the counselling process, both at the state and national levels.

Further reading

• NEET PG 2026: Register for Round 2 by November 11; fill choices by November 12
• NEET PG 2026: CEE Kerala begins phase 1 option registration, closes October 31
• NEET PG application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply Next step
• CENTAC NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration deadline extended; apply under revised cut-off
• NTA revised exam calendar 2026-27 out: check new JEE Main, UGC NET, CUET PG dates
• NEET UG 2026: Apply for private MBBS seats now; fees slashed up to 40% Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

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