The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the provisional round 3 seat allotment results for the Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 on October 3. A total of 861 seats have been allotted, including 503 MBBS and 358 BDS seats. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official KEA website. The allotments are based on candidates' merit and the preferences they submitted during counselling.
- 861 seats allotted in round 3 (503 MBBS, 358 BDS)
- Choice-4 option available to exit KEA counselling if joining MCC seat
- Penalty applies for cancelling KEA seats after joining
- KEA will re-run round 3 allotment after seat cancellations
- Final round 3 results will be published after re-run
How can candidates check their Karnataka NEET UG round 3 seat allotment result?
Candidates who participated in the Karnataka NEET UG counselling can check their provisional round 3 seat allotment results on the KEA official website. The results show the medical or dental college allotted based on merit and choices filled during counselling.
What options do candidates have if they want to leave their KEA-allotted seat?
KEA provides several options for candidates wishing to exit their KEA seat allotment:
- Candidates allotted seats through both MCC and KEA who want to join their MCC round 3 seat can select Choice-4 without paying any penalty. This option must be chosen by 12 noon on October 5, 2026.
- Candidates who have already joined a KEA round 1 or round 2 seat but want to take their MCC round 3 seat must cancel the KEA seat by paying a Rs 10,000 penalty.
- Candidates who want to join a seat allotted through another state's counselling or do not want the KEA round 3 seat can also cancel it by paying a Rs 10,000 penalty.
What happens after candidates exercise Choice-4 or cancel their seats?
KEA will conduct a re-run of the round 3 seat allotment to fill the seats vacated by candidates who join MCC or other-state seats. This re-run will use the options already entered by candidates, and no changes to preferences will be allowed. After the re-run, provisional results will be published, allowing candidates to be considered for upgradation to higher-preference seats if available.
How can candidates retain their KEA seat if they also have an MCC allotment?
Candidates who have joined a college allotted through MCC round 1 or 2, received an MCC round 3 seat, and have also been allotted a KEA round 3 seat can retain their KEA seat. They must send an email to keauthority-ka@nic.in with the subject "Confirmation of My KEA Seat" by 12 noon on October 5. The email should include their CET number, name, and rank.
What penalties apply if candidates surrender their seat after final round 3 results?
If candidates surrender their seat after the final round 3 results but before the last date for entering options for the stray vacancy round, they must pay a penalty. The penalty is Rs 1,10,000 for MBBS seats and Rs 60,000 for BDS seats. Requests to surrender seats will not be accepted after the deadline, and such candidates will be barred from counselling for the next three years. Additionally, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will be informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the deadline to select Choice-4 or cancel KEA seats?
A: Candidates must complete Choice-4 selection or seat cancellation by 12 noon on October 5, 2026.
Q: Can candidates change their preferences during the round 3 re-run?
A: No, candidates cannot change their existing options during the re-run of round 3 seat allotment.
Q: What happens if a candidate does not respond by the deadline?
A: Candidates who do not respond will retain their KEA seat allotment, and the counselling process will proceed accordingly.
