The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the timetable for AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round 2. This round is thus a last chance for the qualified candidates to grab a seat in any of the AYUSH courses, Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy at the undergraduate level. Those candidates who are eligible to appear in the counselling session will be offered admission based on the availability of seats that may be either left after the first stray vacancy round or cancelled, or newly created after the completion of the first round.
Key Highlights of Stray Vacancy Round 2
Process
Details
Option Entry Window
Open until 10 AM on November 27, 2025
Eligibility
Only candidates who did not receive allotment in the earlier stray vacancy round can participate
Seat Allotment
Based on merit and fresh preferences submitted during this round
Mandatory Reporting
Candidates allotted seats must
Why Stray Vacancy Round 2 Matters?
The second stray vacancy round is crucial because:
It is instrumental in ensuring that the AYUSH seats that are available in Karnataka are fully utilised to the maximum extent.
Offers a final opportunity to the students who have not been able to get a seat in the previous rounds.
Enables the establishments to complete the seats that have been either newly added or cancelled after the first stray vacancy round.
Schedule of Karnataka AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2025
The KEA has outlined the following timeline for the second stray vacancy round:
Event
Date/Time
Details
Option Entry Window Opens
25 November 2025, 6 pm
Candidates can submit fresh preferences online
Option Entry Window Closes
27 November 2025, 10 am
Deadline for submitting choices
Provisional Seat Allotment Result
27 November 2025, after 2 pm
Results based on merit and option entry
Final Seat Allotment Result
28 November 2025, after 2 pm
Confirmed allotment list published
Payment of Fees
28 and 29 November 2025
Payment of fees for the seat confirmation
Reporting to Allotted Colleges
30 November 2025, 5:30 pm
Mandatory for candidates to secure admission
Karnataka AYUSH NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have a qualified NEET UG 2025.
Eligibility is limited to those who have not been allotted in the first stray vacancy round.
The applicants are required to finish the option entry work within the time given.
How to Check and Apply for Counselling?
Step 1: Interested students should go to the official KEA site: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, sign in with your user ID and password.
Step 3: After logging in, put new preference for AYUSH courses.
Step 4: Save and close your selections before the deadline ends.
Step 5: Keep a printed copy of the acknowledgement once the final submission is done.
Courses Covered Under AYUSH Counselling
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)
Important Instructions for Candidates
The Karnataka AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round 2 is an important chance for students who want to study in AYUSH courses. Candidates are required to take immediate action to reserve their seats as the option entry window will be closed on 27November 2025, at 10 AM. The results of the final allotment will be made public on 28 November 2025, which is the very last stage of the admission process for the academic year.
It is necessary to perform a fresh new option entry in the case that preferences have been submitted previously.
The distribution of seats will be based on merit and availability only.
After the declaration of results, the candidates who have been allotted seats must take a prompt report to the colleges.
Not reporting will lead to the revocation of the seat.
