KEA Extends Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Last Date Till July 30 

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Last Date: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Last Date to 30 July 2026. With the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Registration Extended, eligible candidates now have additional time to complete the Karnataka NEET Counselling Registration 2026 process for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. The KEA Registration Last Date 2026 has been revised from 24 July to 30 July following requests from students and parents.

Along with extending the registration deadline, KEA UGNEET 2026 Registration authorities have announced that a separate facility will soon be provided for KEA NEET Roll Number Linking. This feature will allow candidates to link their NEET 2026 roll number with their application once the required NEET data is received, making the Karnataka UGNEET Registration Process smoother.

The extension is applicable to students seeking Karnataka MBBS Admission 2026, Karnataka BDS Admission 2026, and AYUSH courses through KEA UGNEET Counselling 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the Karnataka MBBS Counselling Registration 2026 process should submit their applications before the revised deadline of 30 July 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues. 

Candidates should regularly visit the official KEA portal for the Karnataka NEET Counselling Schedule 2026, Karnataka NEET Document Verification 2026, roll number linking updates, and other Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Latest News related to the admission process.

KEA Opens Fresh UGNEET 2026 Registration for Medical Admissions

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started fresh registration for students who want to take admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates who missed the UGCET 2026 registration can now apply through the UGNEET 2026 registration link on the official KEA website.

Candidates need to complete the online registration, fill out the application form and pay the required fee to complete the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Counselling application process. Students who have already registered for CET 2026 do not need to apply again.

KEA will also provide a separate link for existing applicants to add their NEET 2026 roll number to their application. This facility will be available after KEA receives the required NEET data.

After candidates link their NEET roll number, KEA will begin the document verification process as per the official schedule. The authority said that the eligibility rules, qualifying marks and category-wise requirements will be announced after the UGNEET 2026 re-exam results are declared.

Candidates are advised to read the UGNEET 2026 Information Bulletin before applying. It includes important details about eligibility, seat categories and the admission process.

Karnataka UGNEET Counselling 2026: How to Register?

The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link is available on the official KEA portal. Candidates can follow these simple steps to complete the Karnataka UGNEET Counselling 2026 registration.

Step 1: Visit the official KEA website at @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Step 2: Select the UGNEET 2026 (Medical/ Dental Ayush) option under the Admission tab.
Step 3: Click on the UGNEET 2026 online registration link.
Step 4: Enter all the required details to register.
Step 5: Fill in the application form with your personal and academic information.
Step 6: Submit the application fee using any of the available online payment options.
Step 7: Check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Step 8: Download or save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Instructions for Non-Karnataka and Special Category Candidates

Non-Karnataka candidates need to register on the KEA portal, enter their personal details, pay the registration fee and provide their Class 12 marks details. They also need to upload their marks card in PDF format through the Marks Entry portal.

Candidates under categories such as OCI, PIO, NRI, foreign applicants and eligible non-Karnataka students applying for NRI Ward, religious minority or specific St. John’s Medical College seats must book a slot for document verification. They will have to visit the KEA office in Bengaluru on the given dates for the verification process.

All Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling rounds including the Stray Vacancy Round, will be conducted online by KEA as per the guidelines of the National Medical Commission and the AYUSH Department.