KEA UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Caution Deposit Link Open

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the caution deposit link for the stray vacancy round of UGNEET 2026. The link appears under the UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) section of the KEA website and is dated 13 October 2026. Candidates taking part in the stray vacancy round should check the KEA website for the link and instructions.

What has KEA released?

The KEA admissions page for UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) now carries a notice titled “UGNEET-2026 Stray Vacancy Round Caution Deposit Link 13-10-2026”. This link is meant for candidates who want to take part in the stray vacancy round and must pay the caution deposit.

Key details at a glance

What is the stray vacancy round?

The stray vacancy round is held after the regular counselling rounds to fill seats that remain vacant. Candidates who want to participate usually have to pay the caution deposit first, which is why KEA has opened this link.

How to pay the caution deposit

1. Visit the official KEA website, http://kea.kar.nic.in.
2. Go to Admissions and open UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH).
3. Click the link “UGNEET-2026 Stray Vacancy Round Caution Deposit Link 13-10-2026”.
4. Log in with your credentials and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Pay the caution deposit and keep the receipt for future reference.

Important points for candidates

• Check the KEA website regularly for the last date, deposit amount and schedule of the stray vacancy round.
• Read the full KEA notice and instructions before paying.
• Only use the official KEA website to avoid fake links and agents.