NEET UG 2026 Karnataka Score List Out: Direct Links & More

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the NEET UG 2026 Karnataka score list for 69,170 candidates on 31 July 2026, available on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. This provisional list serves as a crucial reference for candidates awaiting the upcoming state-level MBBS and BDS counselling process. Notably, the candidate securing the All India 20th rank in NEET UG 2026 has topped the Karnataka state merit list.

This provisional merit list is specifically for Karnataka state-level counselling for undergraduate medical and dental admissions, encompassing MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programmes. Further, in an urgent notice, candidates have been asked to link their NEET UG roll number with KEA application form by August 3, 2026.

How to Check KEA NEET UG 2026 Karnataka Score List

Candidates can easily access and download the NEET UG 2026 Karnataka score list by following these steps:

Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Navigate to the UGNEET-2026 section on the homepage.
Click on the link for the NEET UG 2026 Karnataka score list PDF.
Download the PDF document to your device.
Search the PDF using your NEET roll number, name, or application number to find your details.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Eligibility and Quota Details

Candidates seeking admission through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by KEA.

Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the required qualifying percentile.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects, along with the prescribed minimum marks.
Admission to the 85% Karnataka State Quota is available only to candidates who satisfy the state’s prescribed domicile/eligibility clauses. It is not based solely on domicile; candidates may qualify through other notified eligibility clauses as well.
Candidates who do not meet the Karnataka State Quota eligibility may still be considered for private, deemed, or NRI quota seats, subject to the applicable rules of the participating institutions.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts counselling for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses offered under the state counselling process.

Next Steps for Karnataka UGNEET Admissions

Following the release of the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 score list, eligible candidates should complete the remaining counselling formalities as notified by KEA.

Complete KEA registration (if not already done) through the UGNEET portal within the prescribed deadline.
Link your NEET UG 2026 roll number on the KEA portal whenever the facility is activated.
Attend document verification and obtain the verification slip as per KEA’s schedule.
Fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses during the online option entry window.
Check the seat allotment result and, if allotted a seat, pay the admission fee and report to the allotted institute within the specified timeline.
Regularly monitor the KEA website for the detailed counselling schedule, seat matrix, and further notifications.

How to Link NEET UG Roll Number with KEA Application

Candidates who have registered with KEA but have not yet linked their NEET UG 2026 roll number must complete the process online before 3rd August 2026.

Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Open the UGNEET 2026 section on the homepage.
Click on the NEET UG 2026 Roll Number Linking/Enrolment link.
Log in using your KEA application number and other required credentials.
Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number exactly as mentioned on your NTA scorecard and submit the details.
Verify the submitted information, save the acknowledgement, and keep a copy for future counselling and document verification.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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