KEA UGNEET 2026 Stray Round 2 Option Entry Closes Today

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the KEA UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 2 process for Medical, Dental and AYUSH admissions. Candidates can now enter their caution deposit details and choice options through the link on the official UGNEET-2026 admissions page. The window closes today, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Key Dates and Updates

Event	Date and Time
Stray Vacancy Round 2 caution and option entry	Up to 24-10-2026, 1:00 PM
Stray Vacancy Round 1 payment and confirm slip download	23-10-2026

Stray Vacancy Round 1 Update

KEA has also issued a link for Stray Vacancy Round 1 candidates. It covers payment and download of the confirm slip, and it was listed on October 23, 2026. Candidates who received a seat in Round 1 should use it to complete their payment and download the confirm slip.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who want to take part in Stray Vacancy Round 2 should act before the deadline:

1. Visit the official KEA website and open the Admissions > UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) section.
2. Click the Stray Vacancy Round 2 Caution & Option Entry link.
3. Log in with your credentials and enter the caution deposit details.
4. Choose and arrange your college and course options carefully.
5. Submit the options before 1:00 PM today and save a copy of the submission.

Why This Matters

Stray vacancy rounds fill the seats that remain vacant after the earlier counselling rounds. They are an important chance for candidates who are still looking for a Medical, Dental or AYUSH seat. KEA has set a tight window for Round 2, so candidates should finish option entry well before the cutoff to avoid last-minute technical problems.

Candidates should keep checking the official KEA website for the Round 2 result date and the next steps.