Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stary Round Option Process Closes On October 19 @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Option Process Closes on October 19 The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially updated the schedule for the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round for Medical and Dental seats. As per the notification issued on October 15, 2026, candidates who do not hold a medical seat are allowed to participate in the stray vacancy round, provided they pay the required "MEDICAL COURSE FEE DEPOSIT". The option entry deadline for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round extended to 1:00 PM on October 19, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission to UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) courses across Karnataka must complete their choices through the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before the deadline.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Extended Deadline & Key Details

KEA revised the schedule after receiving several requests from unallotted candidates. The fee payment window and choice-filling timelines have been adjusted to ensure eligible candidates do not miss their final chance at obtaining a seat for the 2026-27 academic session.

Updated Schedule for KEA UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Process

Candidates should submit the fee deposit online within the specified time, as failure to deposit the amount will make them ineligible for the option entry process. To complete the option entry process, candidates must log in to the official KEA website using their UGNEET 2026 credentials, view the seat matrix, and prioritize their preferred medical or dental colleges. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hour on October 19 to finalize their option submission to avoid server rush.

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