Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani (AYUSH) courses for the academic year 2026-27. This registration window is applicable only to candidates who have not already registered for CET-2026.
Who Should Apply
Candidates who have not registered under UGCET-2026 must register online, submit their application, and pay the prescribed fee to become eligible for admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses. This can be done by selecting the “UGNEET-2026 new registration” link on the KEA portal.
Candidates who have already registered for CET-2026 do not need to submit a fresh application. They will get a link on the KEA website to add their NEET roll number to their existing CET 2026 application.
Registration Schedule
Join NEET News 2026 | Opportunity | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity | Period | Status |
| Registration open | 17-07-2026 to 24-07-2026 | Open |
| After last date | – | No new registrations allowed |
| Second round seat allotment | – | No new registrations allowed |
| Third round seat allotment | – | No new registrations allowed |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Schedule to be announced later | New registrations allowed |
Candidates can register online from 2:00 PM on July 17, 2026, to 11:00 AM on July 24, 2026.
Key Points
- Minimum qualifying marks for UGNEET 2026 re-examination will apply as prescribed by the competent authority.
- Relaxed SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria apply only to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Category-wise document verification criteria and dates will be notified separately and published on the KEA website.
- Applicants must read the UGNEET-2026 Information Bulletin to understand seat classification and eligibility before registering.
Instructions for Non-Karnataka Candidates
Candidates from outside Karnataka who have not registered earlier must first register on the KEA web portal, fill in all required details, pay the registration fee, and upload marks details in PDF format via the Marks Entry web portal. Document verification is not required for these candidates.
However, OCI, PIO, NRI, Foreign Nationals, or non-Karnataka candidates eligible under Category-RC-2 to Category-RC-8 must appear for document verification at St. John Medical College, Bengaluru, after booking a slot through KEA.
How to Register
- Visit the official KEA website.
- Click on “UGNEET-2026 new registration.”
- Fill in the required personal, academic, and NEET details.
- Upload necessary documents/marks details as specified.
- Pay the registration fee.
- Submit the application.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website for updates on document verification schedules and further instructions.
Official Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
