The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the final seat allotment results for Round 1 of the UGCET-UGNEET 2026 admissions. This update affects candidates seeking admission to medical and dental courses across Karnataka. The results are available on the official KEA website, and candidates can now proceed with their choice selections until September 2, 2026.
Understanding the KEA UGCET-UGNEET Seat Allotment Process
The KEA conducts the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) and the Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UGNEET) to allocate seats in medical and dental colleges in Karnataka. The seat allotment process is a critical step where candidates are assigned seats based on their ranks, preferences, and reservation criteria. After the initial allotment, candidates have the opportunity to confirm their seats, seek upgradation, or withdraw from the process before the next round.
In this round, candidates who have been allotted seats receive four options to manage their admission status: choice-1 through choice-4. These choices allow students to accept their allotted seat, request an upgrade, opt out of the current allotment to participate in subsequent rounds, or withdraw entirely from the counselling process.
Key Dates and Steps for Candidates
- Choice Selection Window: August 28, 4 pm to September 2, 11:59 pm, 2026
- Choice-1 Fee Payment: August 29 to September 3, 2026
- Reporting to Allotted College: By September 4, 6 pm, 2026
To participate in the choice selection, candidates must visit the KEA official portal and log in using their CET number and date of birth. They can then select their preferred option among the four choices and submit their selection. After submission, candidates should download and print the confirmation slip or fee challan for their records.
KEA has instructed all participating colleges to treat weekends and gazetted holidays as working days during this counselling period to ensure the process proceeds without delays.
What This Means for Medical and Dental Aspirants
This round of seat allotment is crucial for candidates aiming to secure a seat in Karnataka's medical and dental colleges. The availability of multiple choice options provides flexibility, allowing students to either confirm their current seat or aim for a better option in the next round. Those who accept their seat by paying the required fees must report to their allotted college by the deadline to confirm their admission.
For students hoping to improve their allotment, selecting choice-2 keeps them in the running for seat upgradation in subsequent rounds. Meanwhile, choice-3 allows candidates to reject the current seat but remain eligible for future rounds, and choice-4 lets them withdraw from the counselling process altogether.
With the tight schedule and the inclusion of weekends as working days, candidates are advised to act promptly to avoid missing deadlines. This structured approach aims to streamline admissions and fill seats efficiently across Karnataka's medical and dental institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can candidates check the KEA UGCET-UGNEET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results?
A: The results are available on the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website under the UGCET section.
Q: What are the deadlines for choice selection and fee payment?
A: Candidates can select their choices from August 28, 4 pm to September 2, 11:59 pm. Fee payment for choice-1 must be completed between August 29 and September 3.
Q: What options do candidates have after seat allotment?
A: Candidates can accept the allotted seat, seek upgradation, reject the seat but participate in further rounds, or withdraw from the counselling process by selecting choice-1, choice-2, choice-3, or choice-4 respectively.
