Karnataka NEET UG 2026: Option Entry Closes Today, Allotment Result on November 11

• Karnataka UG NEET 2026: Special Stray Vacancy Option Entry Closes Today, Seat Allotment on November 11

Karnataka: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the option entry process for the special stray vacancy round of the UG NEET 2026 counseling today, i.e. November 9. Interested candidates can exercise their options to various college combinations of MBBS/BDS courses offered at medical/dental colleges in the state of Karnataka. KEA is expected to release the result of special stray vacancy round seat allotment on November 11, 2026, at 1 PM. Candidates who have been allotted a seat will have to pay the balance fee and report at the allotted college within November 12 and 13.

Eligible candidates of NEET UG 2026 can avail this special opportunity offered by KEA to participate in the state counseling process for admission to medical/dental courses. However, before freezing their choices, candidates should look into the recent seat status and admission conditions.

Karnataka UG NEET 2026: Option Entry Closes On November 9

The special stray vacancy round option entry process for the Karnataka UG NEET 2026 counseling will close on November 9. Candidates should have completed their registration and caution payment processes to be able to exercise their choices. While exercising their options, candidates should keep in mind that the order of their choices reflect their priority of admission. They should check the seat status of the colleges to know the availability of seats before freezing their options.

Candidates should not wait until the final hours to complete their submissions. They should verify their selected options and ensure that the final submission is completed successfully.

Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Complete Schedule

KEA has published the following schedule for the special stray vacancy counselling process:

Candidates should follow the deadlines specified in the official KEA notification. Missing the reporting deadline can affect the admission process.

When Will Will Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Special Stray Allotment Result Be Released?

The Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round allotment result will be announced on 11 November 2026 at 1 PM. Candidates can check their allotted college and course from the KEA website after the result has been published. The candidates are required to carefully read the instructions regarding fee payment and college reporting that will be published along with the result.

The Balance fee payment and reporting process is scheduled on 12 and 13 November 2026. Students are required to complete the required Admission formalities within the notified time limit.

How to Complete the Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Option Entry?

Students can follow the steps provided below for option entry.

• Go to the KEA official website.
• Go to the UG NEET 2026 counselling section.
• Click on Special Stray Vacancy Round option-entry.
• Login using the required credentials.
• Check the latest available seat matrix of MBBS and BDS courses.
• Choose the required colleges and courses.
• Rank the colleges and courses as per preference.
• Click on Final Submit.
• Take a print out of the acknowledgement.

Students are advised to finalize the Options as per their admission preferences.

Who Can Participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round?

The Special Stray Vacancy round is open to candidates who are eligible according to KEA's rules for the available MBBS/BDS seats. Candidates must closely examine the official notification. In particular, candidates who have already received/accepted seats through KEA or other counseling authorities must do so.

Eligibility and restrictions are specific to the applicant’s previous allotment/admission and therefore, will vary from case to case. Fresh registrations are allowed to eligible candidates who have not earlier registered with KEA and/or do not hold a verification slip. All candidates must also pay the caution deposit as per the instructions, prior to exercising their options.

What Should Candidates Do After the Seat Allotment Result?

Candidates should take the following steps after the announcement of the seat allotment results on 11th November:

• Check the college and course allotted to them.
• Download the allotment result and save it.
• Pay the balance fee if allotted a seat and report to the college within the stipulated time.
• Bring all the documents necessary for admission and take them to the college.
• Complete the admission verification process.

Candidates should strictly adhere to the instructions given by KEA. Not doing so can result in losing the allotted seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for option entry of Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Special Stray Vacancy?

The last date for submitting college and course choices is 9th November 2026.

Q2. When is the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy allotment result to be announced?

KEA is planned to announce the special stray vacancy seat allotment result on 11th November 2026 at 1 pm.

Q3. What are the courses included in the Karnataka NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round?

The special stray vacancy round is for the MBBS and BDS seats for the academic year 2026-27.

Q4. Which is the official website for Karnataka NEET UG counseling 2026?

The official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Q5. What is the last date for college reporting for Karnataka NEET UG special stray allotment?

The last date to pay the stipulated amount and report to the allotted colleges is 13th November 2026 upto 6 pm.

Q6. Are candidates allowed to check the seat availability before option entry?

Yes, candidates can check the latest seat matrix published by KEA and then finalize their college choices.

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