KEA AYUSH Round 1 Option Entry 2026 Ends October 14

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has updated the deadline for first round option entry in UG AYUSH counselling 2026. A notice on the UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) admissions page says that option entry closes on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Deadline moves from October 12 to October 14

KEA issued the Round 1 AYUSH notice (No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-11/2026) on October 6, and option entry opened at 2 PM on October 7. The window was due to close at 11 AM on October 12. The new notice gives candidates two more days. The cut-off is 10 AM, so candidates should not wait until the afternoon.

Mock allotment list already out

KEA published the UGNEET 2026 AYUSH 1st Round Mock Seat Allotment List on October 12, covering BAMS and BHMS seats. Candidates can check where they would be placed on the current options. They can then decide whether to add, remove or reorder colleges and courses before the window closes. A mock list is only a guide and does not confirm a seat.

New registration and enrollment links also shown

The same KEA page lists two more items dated October 13, 2026:

• UGNEET-2026 online application link (only for new registration)
• UG NEET-2026 NEET enrollment link

The page does not show deadlines or eligibility for these links in the screenshot. Candidates who have not yet registered with KEA should read the full notice on the KEA website before applying.

What candidates should do now

1. Visit kea.kar.nic.in and open the UGNEET-2026 admissions page.
2. Review the mock allotment list and compare it with your preferred colleges.
3. Finalise your option entry before 10 AM on October 14.
4. Check the seat matrix and fee details before locking your options.
5. Keep watching the KEA website for the final Round 1 result and reporting dates.