Karnataka NEET UG 2026: KEA Extends Round 1 Reporting and Choice Selection Deadlines

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced a revision to the counselling schedule for the NEET UG 2026 round 1 seat allotment process. This extension aims to provide students with additional time to navigate the online admission procedures and secure their seats for medical and dental courses across the state.

According to the updated notification, the window for candidates to exercise their choice selection has been extended. Students participating in the first round of counselling now have until 2:00 PM on September 4, 2026, to finalize their preferences through the official KEA portal.

Revised Deadlines for Fee Payment and College Reporting

Following the selection of their preferred options, candidates who opt for Choice-1 are required to complete their fee payment process and download their official Seat Confirmation Slip. The deadline for these specific financial and administrative tasks is set for 4:00 PM on September 4, 2026. It is essential for students to adhere to this timeline to ensure their seat allocation remains valid.

The final step in the round 1 admission process involves reporting to the allotted college. With the revised schedule in place, the deadline for candidates to physically report to their respective institutions, armed with their fee receipt and the downloaded Seat Confirmation Slip, is now September 5, 2026, by 6:00 PM.

The KEA has emphasized the importance of these deadlines, issuing a formal notice to all participants. The authority has clarified that every student who has been allotted a seat during this first round is required to select an option within the stipulated timeframe. Failure to make a choice by the revised deadline may result in the candidate being excluded from the current counselling round, potentially impacting their admission prospects for the academic year.