KEA NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration Process Schedule Updated
Source: Official KEA website
The Karnataka Examinations Authority announced the opening of an online registration window for candidates who have cleared NEET UG 2026. This was intended for seats in MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH courses in Karnataka for the academic year 2026-27.
The registration window opened on July 17th, 2026. It is intended for the 85% state quota seats that come under Karnataka state and not for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). This covers government, private, and deemed medical colleges across the South Indian state for Government, Private, Management, and NRI quota.
The KEA has extended the deadline to register for this process to 30 July 2026. Candidates will need to complete the online registration, upload verified documents, and pay the application fee within the given deadline.
KEA NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Check eligibility under KEA and ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria.
Step 2: Visit the official KEA website and click on the button with the three lines on the upper right side of the page.
Step 3: Click on the ‘ADMISSIONS’ tab, then select ‘UGNEET-2026 (Medical/ Dental/ AYUSH)’.
Step 4: Select ‘UGNEET - 2026 ONLINE APPLICATION LINK (ONLY FOR NEW REGISTRATION) (17-07-2026)’.
Step 5: Fill out the necessary information under ‘NEW USER REGISTRATION’.
Step 6: Complete document verification.
Step 7: Check the state merit list.
Step 8: Fill and lock college/ course choices (option entry).
Step 9: Complete the counselling process and get a seat allotted to you.
