UGNEET 2026: KEA extends choice selection, fee payment deadlines for medical, dental seat allotment

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadlines for candidates who have been allotted medical and dental seats in the first round of Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2026 seat allotment to complete the admission process. According to the notice issued by KEA on September 3, candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round can select their choice by 2 PM on September 4. Candidates who select Choice-1 must pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM on September 4 during banking hours.

After payment of the fee, choice-1 candidates can download their seat confirmation slip and must report to the allotted college along with the slip by 6 PM on September 5.

KEA has cautioned candidates who have not taken any action after the first-round seat allotment. Candidates who fail to select the appropriate choice within the deadline will be considered as not interested in the first-round seat and will be treated as choice-4. Such candidates will not be eligible to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

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KEA UGNEET 2026: Steps to complete admission

• Select the appropriate choice through the KEA counselling process by 2 PM on September 4, 2026.
• Candidates selecting Choice-1 must pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM on September 4 during banking hours.
• Download the seat confirmation slip after paying the fee
• Report to the allotted medical or dental college with the seat confirmation slip by 6 pm on September 5
• Candidates who fail to select an appropriate choice within the deadline will be treated as choice-4 and will not be allowed to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

The extension applies to candidates who have been allotted seats in medical and dental courses in the first round of UGNEET-2026 counselling.