Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule Out: Check Registration & Allotment Dates

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued the official notice for NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026, detailing dates for admissions to MBBS or BDS courses in state. As per notice, online option entry portal shall open on 25th September 2026, at 11 AM, when eligible students can register for their choice of colleges and courses. Apart from dates, KEA has released a list and eligibility criteria for those who can or cannot take part in round 3 counselling. Only those students who fulfill necessary criteria and have their documentation verified by authority can make entries or edit their options.

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 Quick Facts

• Update: Round 3 Counselling Schedule Released

• Conducting Authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

• Counselling: Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026

• Round: Round 3

• Courses: MBBS & BDS

• Admission Basis: NEET UG 2026

• Process: Online Option Entry & Seat Allotment

• Eligibility: As per KEA’s Round 3 criteria

• Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 Important Dates

Schedule of Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 provides information about important events that happen during counselling procedure for admissions to Medical & BDS. Candidates can check important dates from following list.

How to Apply for Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026?

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 3 Admission Process in Karnataka state enables eligible candidates to get their chance of admission through seat allotment process in MBBS or BDS programs. Eligible candidates need to carry out process in an online mode through KEA Counselling Portal following specified procedure.

• Visit: Open the official KEA website.

• Login: Log in by entering required credentials.

• Eligibility: Find your Round 3 eligibility status.

• Payment: Make necessary caution deposit.

• Option Entry: Enter your options for colleges and programs.

• Review: Check choices carefully.

• Submit: Confirm and save submitted options.

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

KEA has set different criteria for candidates who could appear in NEET UG 2026 third round counselling and for those who are not allowed to take part in process. Eligibility is determined mainly by seat status in previous rounds and choice made.