The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a notification (No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-04/2026) outlining the schedule for the UGCET 2026 second round seat allotment and the UGNEET 2026 first round seat allotment. Candidates who registered for engineering, medical, dental, farm science, veterinary, and other UGCET courses, as well as UGNEET aspirants, can refer to the schedule below to track the counselling process.
Seat Matrix and Option Entry Schedule
| Activity | Details |
| Display of seat matrix – Medical and Dental | 07-08-2026 |
| Display of seat matrix – Engineering, Farm Science, Veterinary etc. (Choice 3, Choice 4, forfeited, cancelled, newly added, if any) | 07-08-2026 |
| Option entry by eligible candidates (add/modify/delete/re-order for engineering, farm science, veterinary etc.) | 7:00 pm on 07-08-2026 to 9:00 am on 13-08-2026 |
| Candidates can include Pharmacy, Medical, Dental options (after downloading the verification slip) | Within the option entry window |
| Surrender of first round allotted seat (Choice-1, Choice-2), in person at KEA, Bengaluru | On or before 11:00 am on 13-08-2026 |
| Publication of provisional seat allotment results (UGCET second round and UGNEET first round) | 19-08-2026, after 10:00 am |
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official KEA website for the latest updates, as schedules are subject to change.
Note: A penalty will apply as per rules for candidates surrendering their seat after the cut-off time.
UGCET 2026 Second Round Seat Allotment Process
For UGCET courses such as Engineering, Architecture, Agricultural Science, Veterinary, Pharmacy, B.Sc. (Nursing), Yoga and Naturopathy, BPT, BPO, and Allied Health Sciences, candidates can opt for Choice-1 or Choice-4 after the second round seat allotment results are declared.
KEA has clarified that Choice-2 and Choice-3 options are not available for UGCET courses in this round. Candidates who select Choice-1 must pay the applicable fee and report to the allotted college; they will be permitted to participate in the third round of seat allotment based on agreement and subject to conditions.
For UGNEET courses, since this is the first round, all four choices remain available to candidates as per the standard process.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Join NEET News 2026 - Check the seat matrix for the relevant course category on the official KEA website.
- Log in during the option entry window to add, modify, delete, or re-order preferences.
- Download the verification slip if opting to include Pharmacy, Medical, or Dental options.
- Visit KEA, Bengaluru, in person to surrender a seat, if applicable, before the deadline to avoid penalty.
- Track the official website for provisional result publication
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