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Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026: Complete Schedule, Registration & Seat Allotment

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Shreyosee • 4 Mins read • 3 Aug 26
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Dates Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the schedule for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 slot booking and document verification. Along with the schedule, KEA has also released the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin for St. John's Medical College. Students who completed the KEA UGNEET 2026 registration and successfully linked their NEET UG 2026 roll number can now book a slot for document verification. The verification process will be conducted from August 4 to August 8, 2026.


Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Official Website


According to the counselling calendar, Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 is scheduled to take place from August 13 to August 22, 2026, in line with the timeline announced by the MCC. KEA has already published the Karnataka NEET UG Merit List 2026, featuring students eligible for state quota counselling. With the registration process concluding on July 30, 2026, students can expect the detailed Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin to be released soon on the official KEA website.


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KEA Karnataka NEET 2026 Slot Booking Schedule

The table below outlines the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 document verification and slot booking schedule announced by the KEA. 

Activity

Date / Details

Slot Booking for Document Verification

Available for registered KEA UGNEET 2026 students who have linked their NEET UG 2026 roll number

Document Verification Dates

4 August – 8 August 2026

Eligible Students

Students who completed KEA UGNEET 2026 registration and linked their NEET UG roll number

Verification Mode

As per the schedule and venue allotted by KEA

Purpose of Verification

Verification of original documents for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 eligibility

Conducting Authority

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)


Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Counselling Timeline

The table below presents the tentative Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, prepared in accordance with the counselling timeline announced by MCC.

Counselling Rounds

Tentative Counselling Dates

Round 1 Counselling

13 August – 22 August 2026

Round 2 Counselling

31 August – 8 September 2026

Round 3 Counselling

16 September – 26 September 2026

Stray Vacancy Round

3 October – 5 October 2026


Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

The table below highlights the important events and tentative schedule for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026, including registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment.

Events

Dates

Karnataka UGNEET Registration

17 July – 30 July 2026

Release of Karnataka NEET Merit List

31 July 2026

KEA UGNEET – NEET Roll Number Enrolment

31 July – 3 August 2026

Document Verification

4 August – 8 August 2026

Round 1 Choice Filling

Expected in the first week of August 2026

Release of Seat Matrix

Expected in the first week of August 2026

Mock Seat Allotment Result

Expected in the third week of August 2026


Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix

The Karnataka NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 will be released by the KEA before the commencement of the choice filling process. The seat matrix will provide details of the total number of MBBS and BDS seats available in government, private, deemed, and minority institutions participating in the state counselling process.

Students should carefully review the seat matrix before filling their college preferences, as it helps them understand seat availability across different categories and institutions. The final seat matrix may vary depending on approvals from the concerned authorities and participating colleges. Any updates or revisions will be published on the official KEA counselling portal before seat allotment.


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: When will Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 begin?

Ans: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 is expected to begin in August 2026, with Round 1 counselling tentatively scheduled from August 13 to August 22, 2026.


Ques: Who conducts Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: The KEA conducts the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other eligible undergraduate medical courses in the state.


Ques: When will the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 seat matrix be released?

Ans: The KEA is expected to release the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 seat matrix before the commencement of the choice filling process. It will include the category-wise and college-wise availability of seats.


Ques: Is document verification mandatory for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: Yes. Eligible students must complete document verification as per the schedule announced by KEA. Only verified students will be allowed to participate in choice filling and seat allotment.


Ques: What documents are required for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: Students generally need their NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, valid photo ID, domicile certificate (if applicable), category/PwD certificates, passport-size photographs, and other documents specified by KEA during the counselling process.