Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Round Seat Matrix Out

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the stray vacancy round seat matrix for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025. As per the official update, seventy-four seats are available for undergraduate medical and dental admissions under the stray round. The complete seat matrix is now accessible on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The stray round has been announced after the conclusion of the round three admission process. KEA has confirmed that candidates who did not complete their round three admissions before the deadline will have their seats cancelled and these will be added to the stray vacancy pool.

Karnataka NEET UG 2025: Seat Matrix Released for Stray Round

KEA has made the list of available seats public to help candidates assess vacancy trends before the final round. These seventy-four seats include vacancies from government and private medical and dental institutions across the state. Students who remained unallotted in round three will be considered for these seats, provided they had participated in round three and met all eligibility conditions.

Who Can Participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round 2025?

• Candidates who did not receive any seat in round three.
• Candidates who participated in round three but were not allotted a medical seat.
• Students whose course fee was paid in round three will have that amount adjusted in the stray round seat allotment.

KEA has clarified that only candidates listed as “eligible for stray round” after round three will be permitted to take part in the final counselling stage.

Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round Counselling Schedule Soon

KEA will soon publish the stray round counselling dates on the official portal. The schedule will include registration details, choice-filling timelines, and reporting guidelines for final admission. The stray round is the last opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a seat under Karnataka NEET UG 2025. KEA has advised candidates to check the official website regularly for timely updates.