KEA NEET UG 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially opened the Round 2 option entry process for KEA NEET UG 2025 counselling. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy programmes can now enter and modify their college/course preferences through the official KEA website.
The Round 2 counselling comes shortly after the Karnataka Round 1 seat allotment results, which were declared on August 2, 2025.
Revised Seat Matrix & Caution Deposit Deadline
KEA has released the revised seat matrix for Round 2.
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- Caution Deposit: Eligible candidates must pay a refundable caution deposit of ₹1,00,000 by August 25, 2025, to participate.
- Exemption: Candidates already allotted seats in Round 1 need not pay again. For fresh participants, the deposit will be adjusted against tuition fees upon seat allotment.
KEA has urged candidates to review the updated seat matrix carefully and adhere strictly to the deadlines to avoid disqualification.
How to Access the Round 2 Option Entry Portal
Applicants can complete their choice-filling process by following these steps:
Join NEET News 2025 - Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Admissions section and select UGNEET 2025 as required.
- Click on the Round 2 Option Entry link.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Enter, modify, reorder, or delete your preferred college and course choices.
- Save and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: Candidates who do not log in and provide choices will be deemed uninterested, and their Round 1 allotments will stand cancelled.
Round 2 Seat Allotment & Next Steps
Provisional Allotment Results: August 29, 2025 (post 1 PM).
Options for Candidates:
- Accept the seat and report to the college.
- Withdraw from the counselling process.
- Opt for upgradation in subsequent rounds.
This provisional flexibility ensures that candidates can make informed decisions while keeping doors open for future rounds.
About KCET & Karnataka NEET UG Counselling
- KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): Admission gateway for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programmes in Karnataka.
- NEET UG Counselling: For MBBS and BDS seats in the state, conducted based on NEET UG scores.
Both processes are overseen by KEA to ensure transparency and merit-based admissions.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Option Entry Opened: August 21, 2025
- Caution Deposit Last Date: August 25, 2025
- Seat Allotment Announcement: August 29, 2025
What Candidates Should Remember
- Ensure caution deposit payment before the deadline (unless allotted a seat in Round 1).
- Enter or modify preferences carefully, as Round 2 allotment will be strictly based on submitted choices.
- Monitor KEA’s official website for the Round 2 counselling timetable and further updates.
With timelines tightening, KEA has emphasised that students should be proactive in completing formalities to secure their seats in Karnataka’s medical and allied programmes.
