The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the second round stray vacancy seat allotment results for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 medical and dental admissions. This round includes 13 medical and 12 dental seats allotted to eligible candidates. Students who appeared for NEET UG 2026 and participated in the counselling process can now check their seat allotment status on the official KEA website. The deadline to complete admission formalities at the allotted colleges is October 26.
What is the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 second round stray vacancy allotment?
The second round stray vacancy allotment is a process conducted by KEA to fill leftover seats in medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) colleges after the initial rounds of counselling. These seats become available due to cancellations or non-reporting by candidates who were allotted seats earlier. KEA releases the list of candidates who have been allotted these stray vacancy seats, allowing them to take admission in the respective colleges.
How many seats were allotted in this round?
In the second round of stray vacancy allotment for Karnataka NEET UG 2026, a total of 25 seats were allotted. This includes 13 MBBS seats and 12 BDS seats across various government and private medical and dental colleges in Karnataka.
How can candidates check their seat allotment results?
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Navigate to the UGNEET 2026 section.
- Click on the link for the second round stray vacancy seat allotment result.
- Select the relevant allotment list for MBBS or BDS courses.
- The seat allotment result will open as a PDF document.
- Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your NEET UG rank or name.
- Carefully check the allotted college and course details.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
What are the next steps after seat allotment?
Candidates who have been allotted seats must report to their respective colleges and complete the admission process by October 26. They should carry all original documents along with two sets of photocopies. It is important to have a mobile phone available during admission to receive the One-Time Password (OTP) required for verification.
What was the final stray vacancy round result?
KEA also declared the final stray vacancy round seat allotment results for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026. A total of 493 seats were allotted in this final round, including 367 MBBS seats and 126 BDS seats. This final round aimed to fill as many vacant seats as possible before the academic session begins.
Have there been any recent changes in NEET UG counselling fees?
In a notable development, some of the costliest private medical colleges participating in NEET UG counselling have reduced MBBS fees by up to 40%. This reduction comes as seats remain vacant in these colleges, making medical education more accessible to students.
Key Takeaways
- KEA released the second round stray vacancy seat allotment for Karnataka NEET UG 2026.
- 25 seats (13 MBBS and 12 BDS) were allotted in this round.
- Candidates must complete admission by October 26 with required documents.
- Final stray vacancy round allotted 493 seats in total.
- Some private medical colleges have reduced MBBS fees due to vacant seats.
