Karnataka NEET PG 2026: Submit option entry by November 3, 12 noon

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the option entry deadline for postgraduate medical admissions under Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026 until 12 noon on November 3, 2026. This extension aims to provide applicants with additional time to review available colleges and courses before finalising their preferences.

The decision to extend the deadline was also prompted by changes and discrepancies identified in the fee details of several medical colleges. Applicants are advised to review the revised fee information available on the official KEA portal before submitting their choices.

Revised Option Entry Deadline and Fee Details

The KEA announced the extension through an update issued by its Executive Director, H. Prasanna, IAS. Candidates participating in Karnataka NEET PG counselling must log in to the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, to submit their preferred courses and colleges. The authority has advised applicants to not wait until the last minute to submit their choices, as no further extension has been announced.

The KEA has specifically flagged changes and discrepancies in the fee details of several medical colleges. So, candidates are advised to rely on official counselling notifications and updates for fee information rather than previously circulated details. Any revisions displayed on the official portal should be considered while making admission choices.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling Overview

Karnataka NEET PG counselling supports admissions to state-quota MD/MS/Diploma seats based on a candidate’s NEET-PG rank. The NEET-PG is the national entrance examination for postgraduate medical courses, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). In Karnataka, approximately 1,700 government seats across 18+ colleges and over 4,600 private/deemed seats across 35+ colleges are available, making a total of more than 6,000 seats.

Eligibility for Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling requires an MBBS degree, qualification in NEET PG 2026, completion of a compulsory rotating medical internship by September 30, 2026, and valid medical registration. Unlike some states, Karnataka NEET PG counselling allows candidates from anywhere in the country to compete directly for private/deemed college open quota seats.

Key Dates and Qualifying Criteria

The registration for Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling began on October 5, 2026. The deadline for KEA PGET 2026 online registration without a late fee was October 15, 2026, and document verification commenced on October 8, 2026. Separately, MCC Round 1 registration for AIQ NEET PG 2026 started on October 12, 2026, with the allotment result scheduled for October 24, 2026. the KEA and MCC schedules are distinct.

The qualifying cutoffs for NEET PG 2026 vary by category. Candidates are required to meet these minimum percentile and marks to be eligible for counselling.

The KEA registration fee for counselling is approximately ₹1,000 for Karnataka SC/ST/Category-1 candidates, ₹2,000 for Karnataka General/OBC candidates, and around ₹5,000 for non-Karnataka, NRI, or foreign national candidates.

Next Steps for Applicants

Applicants for Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026 must complete their option entry by 12 noon on November 3, 2026, as no further extensions have been announced by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates are advised to log in to the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, to submit their preferred courses and colleges. You can’t ignore to review the revised fee information for several medical colleges, which has been flagged by the KEA due to identified changes and discrepancies. Any revisions displayed on the official portal should be considered when making admission choices.

The KEA advises candidates not to wait until the last minute to submit their choices. Regular visits to the official KEA website are recommended for further updates regarding option entry, revised fee details, and subsequent counselling rounds. The registration for Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling began on October 5, 2026, with document verification commencing on October 8, 2026. The KEA registration fee is approximately ₹1,000 for Karnataka SC/ST/Category-1 candidates, ₹2,000 for Karnataka General/OBC candidates, and around ₹5,000 for non-Karnataka, NRI, or foreign national candidates.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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