Karnataka NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round 2 Optional Entry Closes at 1 PM Today

Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Last Date to Enter Options for 2nd Round of Stray Vacancy is 1 pm Today

Karnataka: Candidates part of Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counseling should note the deadline for entering choices for the second round of stray vacancy. According to a report published on 24 October, the choice-filling window will end at 1 pm today. This round will be for undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) seats in Karnataka.

Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Stray Vacancy: Important Details

Candidates should verify the latest notice on the official KEA website before completing the process.

How to Enter Options for Karnataka UGNEET 2026?

All interested candidates should visit the KEA counseling website and follow the procedures for Stray Vacancy Round 2. The reported deadline is 1 pm on 24 October, 2026.

• Go to the KEA official website.
• Choose the UGNEET 2026 counseling section.
• Find the link for Stray Vacancy Round 2 choice entry.
• Log in using your credentials.
• Check the seat matrix and instruction for the round.
• Choose the medical or dental colleges and courses of your preference.
• You can also re-arrange the choices as per your preference.

Once you have finished entering choices, click the submit button. Take a screenshot of the choices, if given an option to do so.

Check the Seat Matrix Before Submitting Choices

Candidates involved in the stray vacancy process should go through the available seat matrix. Candidates should go through the published vacancies and check the college/courses for which they are eligible and for which seat/s have been deposited against the vacancy. Option entry does not mean seats have been allotted.

Several factors like the candidate’s eligibility, NEET UG rank, available vacancies, and KEA’s counselling rules will determine seat allotment. Candidates should go through the instructions given by the concerned authority very carefully especially the provisions concerning the medical course fee deposit, eligible candidates and the implications of not reporting to an allotted seat.

Where to Get the Latest Updates on Karnataka UG NEET 2026

Candidates may log on to the KEA official website and go to the UG NEET 2026 section to view the notifications, seat matrix and option entry facility. For exact date and changes thereafter, the latest notice of KEA should be considered the most important source.

News reports provide gist of the situation, however, for the purpose of counselling, candidates should refer to the instructions of the concerned authority.

FAQs

1. What is the last date for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 2 option entry?

The last date for option entry is 24 October 2026 (1pm). This has been reported in the latest KEA notification.

2. Which courses are covered by this round of counselling?

The reported option entry process is for UG medical and dental (MBBS and BDS) seats.

3. Where can candidates enter their options?

Candidates can enter their options on the KEA website, in the UGNEET 2026, counselling section.

4. Will entering options ensure an MBBS/BDS seat?

Not necessarily. Seats are allotted based on eligibility, vacancy, rank, preferences and KEA rules.

5. Should candidates retain their preferences from last round?

Candidates should see the notifications carefully to answer this question.

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