cetonline.karnataka.gov.in 2026: The Karnataka Education Authority (KEA) is responsible for conducting the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses in Karnataka. It manages admissions for 85% of the state quota seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. Eligible candidates must participate in the counselling process to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS programs offered by various colleges and universities across the state.
This article provides comprehensive details about KEA updates, including the number of participating colleges, the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in), counselling process, structure, and admissions for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS courses. Candidates can also refer to the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling eBook 2024 for better guidance and support during the counselling process.
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KEA Summary
Before discussing the complete details of the KEA summary, let’s watch:
| Authority Name | Karnataka Education Authority |
| Popular Name | KEA |
| KEA Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| NEET Exam Date 2026 | 3 May 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result | 14 June 2026 (Tentative) |
| State NEET Counselling Start Date | 7th July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS |
| No Govt Medical Seats | 3799 |
| No Private Medical Seats | 10145 |
| No Govt Dental Seats | 185 |
| No Private Dental Seats | 3220 |
| No Govt Ayush Seats | BAMS – 150 BHMS – 100 |
| No Private Ayush Seats | BAMS – 2565 BHMS – 2715 |
AIQ/ Deemed/ Central State Quota Schedule
MCC has released the AIQ/ Deemed/ Central State Quota Schedule.
| S No. | Schedule for Admission | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | State Counselling | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by States |
| 1 | 1st Round of Counselling | 21st July, 2026 to 30th July, 2026 | 7th Aug to 8th Aug, 2026 | 30th July to 6th Aug, 2026 | 13th to 14th Aug, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 6th Aug, 2026 | 12th Aug, 2026 | – | – | |
| 2 | 2nd Round of Counselling | 11th Aug, 2026 to 20th Aug, 2026 | 30th Aug, 2026 to 1st Sept, 2026 | 19th Aug, 2026 to 29th Aug, 2026 | 5th Sept, 2026 to 6th Sept, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 20th Aug, 2026 | 4th Sept, 2026 | – | – | |
| 3 | Round-3 | 3rd Sept, 2026 to 10th Sept, 2026 | 19th Sept, 2026 to 21st Sept, 2026 | 9th Sept, 2026 to 18th Sept, 2026 | 24th Sept, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 18th Sept, 2026 | 23rd Sept, 2026 | – | – | |
| 4 | Stray Vacancy | 22nd Sept, 2026 to 26th Sept, 2026 | 25th Sept, 2026 to 29th Sept, 2026 | – | – |
| Last date of Joining | 3rd Oct, 2026 | 3rd Oct, 2026 | – | – | |
| 5 | Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses | 1st September, 2026 | – | – | – |
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in NEET UG Counselling Dates
This section will provide the cetonline.karnataka.gov.in NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule. Let’s have a look:
| S NO. | Description | Tentative Dates |
| 1 | Date of online Registration Start | 07 July 2026 |
| 2 | Last Date of Registration End | 10 July 2026 |
| 3 | Date of Merit List Declaration | 3rd week of July 2026 |
| 4 | Date of On-line Choice filling | 3rd week of July 2026 |
| 5 | Date of Allotment Result Declaration | 4th week of July 2026 |
| 6 | Date for downloading the allotment letters & Admission | 4th week of July 2026 |
About Karnataka Education Authority (KEA)
The Government of Karnataka established the Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell in 1994 to conduct entrance examinations and determine eligibility and merit for admission to the first year or first semester of full-time professional courses under the government quota. These include programs in Medical, Dental, Indian Systems of Medicine, Homoeopathy, Engineering, Architecture, and Farm Sciences such as B.Sc. (Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agri Biotechnology), BHSc. (Home Science), and various B.Tech courses like Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, and Food Science & Technology, along with B.F.Sc. (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation), and Pharmacy courses, including B.Pharm and Pharm.D.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) allots seats for Medical, Dental, and AYUSH courses strictly based on the seat matrix issued by the Government of Karnataka and the candidate’s NEET score. Admissions to government quota seats are conducted in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006, as amended from time to time. As per Government Order No. ED 212 TEC 2006 dated 20-12-2006, the Common Entrance Test Cell was restructured into an autonomous body under the Societies Registration Act, 1960, and renamed as the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
KEA NEET UG Counselling Process 2026
Candidates can visit the KEA Web portal of the Karnataka Education Authority to get themselves registered for NEET Karnataka State Counselling. Below, we have mentioned the step-by-step process of counselling:
- Registration and Fee Payment.
- Document Verification.
- Choice Filling and Locking.
- Seat Allotment.
- Reporting at the Institute.
Document Required
Candidates allotted a seat in the KEA NEET Counselling will be asked to report with the following documents to complete the admission formalities:
- NEET Admit Card
- NEET Rank Card
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs
- Printout of Registration Form
- Allotment Letter
Application Fee
Here in this section, we provide detailed information about the KEA NEET counselling application fee. Candidates can check the category-wise application fee:
| Particulars | Amount |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / PWD Candidates | ₹500 |
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B Candidates | ₹1000 |
| NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals Candidates | ₹2000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I apply for MBBS/BDS admission in Karnataka through KEA?
Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, select “UGNEET-2026”, complete registration, fill in details, upload documents, and pay the application fee to apply for Karnataka MBBS/BDS counselling.
What is the eligibility for MBBS/BDS admission through KEA?
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, pass Class 12 with PCB, and fulfill domicile/residency criteria as per KEA norms for Karnataka state quota seats.
How are MBBS/BDS seats allotted through KEA?
Seat allotment is based on NEET score, reservation category, seat availability, and preferences filled during KEA counselling rounds on the official portal.
What documents are required for MBBS/BDS document verification?
Candidates need NEET scorecard, admit card, 10th & 12th marksheets, study certificate, caste/income certificate (if applicable), and a photo ID proof.
Does KEA provide MBBS/BDS admission in private medical colleges?
Yes, KEA conducts counselling for government, private, and minority medical/dental colleges in Karnataka under various quota categories like GMP, OPN, NRI, etc.
What is the counselling fee for MBBS/BDS through KEA?
Registration and document verification are free, but students must pay college-specific tuition fees upon seat allotment. Security deposits may apply for certain quotas.
If any Candidate have completed 10 years study till 10th in Karnataka and 11th and 12th from other state . Is he applicable for state reservation 85% .
You can apply 15% seats.
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