Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: 100 GMC Bagalkot Seats Added for Round 2; Option Entry Extended

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the option entry window for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2, allowing candidates to add or change choices for the newly added 100 MBBS seats at Government Medical College, Bagalkot, until 9:30 am on October 10, 2026. This extension directly impacts candidates vying for medical admissions in Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic session.

The addition of these 100 seats at the newly opened Government Medical College, Bagalkot, significantly increases the opportunities for medical aspirants in the state. This development comes as the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) prepares to release the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result on September 11, 2026, with a total of 659 new seats added across MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses for MCC Round 2 nationally.

GMC Bagalkot and Other New Medical Seats

The Government Medical College, Bagalkot, is a newly established institution that will now offer 100 MBBS seats for the current academic year. This addition is part of the ongoing efforts to expand medical education infrastructure in the country. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has also granted permission for two new medical colleges in Bihar for the 2026-27 academic session, further increasing the national pool of MBBS seats.

These new colleges in Bihar are Government Medical College, Chhapra (Saran), and Shri Ram Janki Medical College and Hospital, Samastipur. Each of these institutions will contribute 50 MBBS seats. For MCC Round 2 counselling, a total of 659 new seats have been added across various medical and allied health courses, including MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing, indicating a broader expansion of opportunities for NEET UG qualified candidates.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates

Candidates participating in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 should note the revised schedule for Round 2 option entry and other crucial dates. The KEA has not yet announced the specific dates for the Round 2 seat allotment and the subsequent admission confirmation process, which will follow the extended option entry period.

How to Add/Change Choices for Karnataka NEET UG Round 2

Candidates who wish to update their choices for the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2, especially to include the newly added seats at Government Medical College, Bagalkot, must do so before the extended deadline. The process is conducted entirely online through the official KEA website.

1. Go to the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), kea.kar.nic.in.
2. Locate and click on the link for ‘Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Option Entry’.
3. Log in using your credentials, such as your NEET UG roll number and password.
4. Access the option entry portal and review your previously submitted choices.
5. Add Government Medical College, Bagalkot, to your preferred list or modify existing choices as per your preference.
6. Save and lock your choices before 9:30 am on October 10, 2026.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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