Karnataka .: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced that candidates participating in UG NEET AYUSH-26 counselling must register their preferences for the second round of seat allotment by 12 noon on November 3, 2026.
The announcement is important for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses in Karnataka. KEA has also clarified that candidates who registered their Choice-2 option after the first-round seat allotment will be permitted to enter their preferences for the second round.
UG NEET AYUSH-26 Round 2: Important Dates and Instructions
According to the KEA announcement, candidates must complete their second-round preference registration within the specified deadline.
Key details include:
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Counselling: UG NEET AYUSH-26
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Round: Second round of seat allotment
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Last date for preference registration: November 3, 2026
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Deadline: 12 noon
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Conducting authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Candidates should ensure that their preferences are registered before the deadline.
Choice-2 Candidates Can Also Register Preferences
KEA has clarified that candidates who registered their Choice-2 option after the first-round seat allotment will also be eligible to register their preferences for the second round.
This provides these candidates an opportunity to participate in the next round of seat allotment, subject to the applicable counselling rules.
Admission to Second-Round Allotted Seat Is Mandatory
An important instruction in KEA's announcement is that admission to the seat allotted in the second round is mandatory.
Candidates should therefore consider their preferences carefully before submitting them. They should also review the applicable counselling instructions to understand the implications of the second-round allotment before making their selections.
Where to Check UG NEET AYUSH-26 Counselling Updates
Candidates can visit the official KEA website for preference registration, counselling notifications and further seat allotment instructions.
Candidates are advised to complete their preference registration by November 3, 2026, at 12 noon and regularly check the KEA portal for further updates.
For more information, click here: Official KEA Portal Link
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