Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: KEA Extends UGNEET Round 1 Deadline, Check Revised Reporting Date

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 Round 1 admission deadline. Candidates allotted MBBS or BDS seats in Round 1 now have additional time to complete the choice selection, fee payment and college reporting process.

As per the revised UGNEET 2026 counselling schedule, the choice selection window will remain open until September 4, 2026, up to 2 PM. Candidates who select Choice 1 must complete the prescribed fee payment and download their Seat Confirmation Slip by 4 PM on September 4. The revised last date to report to the allotted medical or dental college is September 5, 2026, before 6 PM.

The extension is applicable to candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026. KEA has advised candidates to complete the required admission formalities within the revised deadlines.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Revised Round 1 Dates

The revised schedule changes the deadlines for choice selection, fee payment and reporting. Candidates can check the updated Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 Round 1 dates below.

What Candidates Should Do After Karnataka NEET Seat Allotment 2026?

Candidates allotted a seat in Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 Round 1 should complete the following tasks according to their selected choice:

1. Log in to the official KEA counselling portal.
2. Check the Round 1 seat allotment details.
3. Select the appropriate choice by September 4, 2026, up to 2 PM.
4. Candidates selecting Choice 1 should pay the prescribed fee by 4 PM.
5. Download the Seat Confirmation Slip after successful payment.
6. Report to the allotted medical or dental college by September 5 before 6 PM.

Candidates should keep copies of the fee receipt, confirmation slip and other admission documents safely for future reference.

Karnataka NEET Counselling 2026: Choice Selection Deadline Extended

Candidates who have received a seat in the Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment must select an appropriate choice through the KEA counselling portal. The choice selection facility is now available until 2 PM on September 4.

Candidates should carefully consider the allotted course and college before selecting their option. KEA has specifically warned that candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 need to select an option within the prescribed deadline.

Those who select Choice 1 are required to proceed with the admission process by paying the prescribed fee and obtaining the Seat Confirmation Slip.

KEA UGNEET 2026 Fee Payment Deadline

For candidates selecting Choice 1, the KEA UGNEET 2026 fee payment deadline has been extended until 4 PM on September 4, 2026.

After successful fee payment, candidates need to download the Seat Confirmation Slip. This slip is an important document for completing the admission process at the allotted medical or dental college.

Candidates should not wait until the final minutes to make the payment, as banking or technical issues could affect the completion of the process.

Karnataka NEET Round 1 Reporting Date 2026

The Karnataka NEET counselling Round 1 reporting date 2026 has also been extended. Candidates who have selected Choice 1 and completed the required fee payment must report to their allotted college by 6 PM on September 5, 2026.

Candidates should carry the required admission documents, fee receipt and Seat Confirmation Slip while reporting to the allotted institution.

KEA's revised schedule provides additional time for students to complete their admission formalities after the Round 1 seat allotment.

Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026

The Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 final seat allotment result 2026 was released by KEA on August 28. Candidates who received an MBBS or BDS seat were required to complete the subsequent choice selection and admission process.

The latest extension gives allotted candidates additional time to complete these formalities. The extension is particularly important for students who have not yet selected their option, paid the required fee or reported to their allotted college.

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