Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Dates 2026 Out: Option Entry Starts Sept 25 

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Dates 2026: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 schedule has been released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Dates 2026 have been announced, and the Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Option Entry 2026 process will begin on 25 September 2026, at 11 AM. Candidates must also pay the required Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Caution Deposit 2026 by 28 September to take part in the counselling process. Round 3 counselling will give candidates another chance to get admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Karnataka. KEA will open the KEA Round 3 Option Entry 2026 window on its official website from 25 September.

KEA has also shared the Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Eligibility 2026 criteria. Separate lists of eligible and non-eligible candidates have been made available on the official website. Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and have completed the required verification can enter and submit their choices. Candidates who are eligible can fill in and lock their preferred college and course choices through the KEA portal as part of Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2026.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Important Dates

KEA has released the Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Schedule 2026 for the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling Round 3 2026. Candidates must complete the required steps as per the given dates. The important Round 3 dates are listed below.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3: Eligibility Criteria

3rd round provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to take part in the Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 process. The eligibility conditions for this round are explained below.

1. Who can take part in the 3rd Round?

Candidates can participate in the 3rd round if:

• They did not get any medical or dental seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
• They got a seat but cancelled it after paying the required penalty.
• They already joined a medical or dental college and are allowed to take part for upgradation, as per the latest High Court orders.

2. Who cannot take part in the 3rd Round?

Candidates cannot participate in Round 3 if:

• They got a medical/dental seat in Round 1 or Round 2 but did not choose any option.

Steps to Complete Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Option Entry 2026

Candidates who are eligible for Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Option Entry 2026 can submit their college and course preferences online through the KEA portal. The option-entry link will be available after KEA activates the Round 3 window. The steps to complete the process are given below:

• Go to the official KEA website.
• Find and open the KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 3 section.
• Sign in with the required login details.
• Pay the Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Caution Money 2026, if applicable.
• Click on the link for Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2026.
• Choose the MBBS and BDS courses and colleges preferred for admission.
• Put the selected options in the order of preference.
• Check all the choices once before submitting them.
• Submit the options before 29 September 2026, at 11 AM.
• Keep a copy of the submitted choices for later use.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3: Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates taking part in Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 must follow the instructions given by KEA. They should carefully check the counselling schedule, seat allotment rules, and other conditions mentioned in the official notice before taking part in the round.