The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the last date for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling registration till 30 July 2026. The extension is for candidates who have appeared for the NEET 2026 exam and are eligible for admission to medical courses across Karnataka. Students who have not yet applied through the KEA portal can visit and complete the Karnataka UG NEET 2026 application process online.
KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna IAS said that the deadline was extended from 24 July 2026 to 30 July 2026, after receiving requests from various students and parents. The authority also informed candidates that NEET result details have not yet been received. Therefore, students do not need to enter their NEET roll number details immediately. KEA will provide a separate facility for existing applicants to add their NEET roll number once the required details are available.
KEA had earlier started fresh registrations for students seeking admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses in Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who missed the UGCET 2026 registration can apply through the UGNEET 2026 registration link available on the KEA website.
Students are requested to complete their KEA UGNEET 2026 counselling registration as soon as possible and not wait until the last date to avoid any last-minute issues. It is also advisable for students to regularly check the official KEA website for updates on the Karnataka NEET Counselling Schedule 2026, document verification dates, NEET roll number linking process and other important updates related to admission.
KEA Announces NEET Roll Number Linking and Document Verification Process
KEA will provide the facility to link NEET roll numbers after receiving the required NEET result details. Through that link, candidates will be able to add their NEET roll number and then the document verification process will start based on the schedule released by KEA.
The eligibility criteria, minimum qualifying marks and category-wise requirements will be as per the guidelines issued by the concerned authorities after the declaration of UGNEET 2026 re-exam results.
Candidates can refer to the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Information Bulletin before filling the application form. It has important information about eligibility, categories of seats and documents required for different types of seats.
Steps to Apply for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Online
The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 application link is now available on the KEA official website. Candidates who wish to apply for Karnataka UGNEET Counselling 2026 can complete the registration process by following these simple steps.
Step 1: Visit the official KEA website by clicking on the Apply Now Option.
Step 2: Click on the âUGNEET 2026- Online Applicationâ link available on the homepage, under the admission tab.
Step 3: Log in using your application details. New users need to complete the registration process first to create their login credentials.
Step 4: Fill in the counselling application form with the required personal and academic details.
Step 5: Upload the necessary documents including a recent passport-size photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression, as instructed.
Step 6: Pay the required counselling application fee through the available online payment methods.
Step 7: Check all the information entered in the form, submit the application and save a copy of the confirmation page for future use.
Important Instructions for Non-Karnataka and Special Category Candidates Registration
Non-Karnataka candidates need to register on the KEA portal, enter their personal details, pay the registration fee, provide Class 12 marks details and upload their marks card in PDF format through the Marks Entry portal.
Candidates from categories like OCI, PIO, NRI, foreign applicants and eligible non-Karnataka students applying for NRI Ward, religious minority, or specific St. Johnâs Medical College seats must book a slot for document verification. They will have to visit KEA Bengaluru on the scheduled dates.
KEA will conduct all UGNEET 2026 counselling rounds including the Stray Vacancy Round, online as per the guidelines of the National Medical Commission and AYUSH Department.
