Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Registration Begins for MBBS Seats
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• Updated on 13 Oct, 2026, 5:49 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 registration opened on October 13 and closes on October 16. The reported vacancy list includes 664 MBBS seats. Candidates should check eligibility, complete registration and follow KEA updates for choice filling and seat allotment dates.
The Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 registration process has started at the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. Eligible candidates can register online from October 13 to October 16, 2026, to participate in the stray vacancy round of Karnataka NEET UG counselling for MBBS admission.
According to the reported vacancy details, 664 unfilled MBBS seats are available for this round, while no BDS seats are currently listed. Candidates should complete the registration process within the deadline and check the official KEA website for the latest instructions regarding fee payment, eligibility verification and college choice filling.
The fresh option-entry window is scheduled from October 16 to October 19, 2026. The final seat allotment result date, fee payment schedule and reporting deadlines have not yet been announced. Candidates can access the counselling portal through the official website.
Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Important Dates
Candidates seeking Karnataka MBBS admission through the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round should keep track of the registration and choice-filling deadlines. The following dates have been reported for the current counselling round.
Candidates should confirm the applicable timings and any subsequent changes through the latest KEA notification. Completing registration does not automatically guarantee a seat; candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements and follow the remaining counselling instructions.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix
The Karnataka NEET UG stray vacancy round is intended to fill medical seats remaining vacant after the earlier counselling rounds. The reported seat matrix contains 664 MBBS vacancies across private medical institutions in Karnataka.
The reported distribution is as follows.
The above figures are based on the reported vacancy details and should be checked against the official KEA seat matrix before candidates make their choices. The fee amount may differ according to the institution and applicable seat category. Candidates should also account for other charges, if applicable, before confirming their preferences.
How to Register for Karnataka NEET UG Stray Round 2026
Candidates should complete the Karnataka NEET UG stray round registration through the official KEA portal. Before starting, keep the NEET UG 2026 details, login credentials and required documents ready.
Follow these steps to complete the online process.
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Open the UGNEET 2026 section under admissions.
- Read the latest stray vacancy round notification and check your eligibility.
- Fresh applicants should complete the required online registration, while existing applicants should follow the login instructions provided by KEA.
- Pay the applicable registration or counselling fee as directed on the portal.
- Download the verification slip or registration confirmation, where available.
- Complete the required fee formalities and enter college preferences during the notified option-entry window.
- Review the selected colleges and courses carefully before submitting the choices.
Candidates should save their confirmation details and regularly check the portal for updates. Registration, fee payment and option entry are separate steps where applicable, so applicants should not assume that completing one automatically completes the others.
Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 FAQs
Has Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 registration started?
Yes. Registration opened on October 13, 2026, through the Karnataka Examinations Authority portal. The reported last date for fresh registration is October 16, 2026.
What is the last date to register for Karnataka NEET UG stray round counselling 2026?
The reported last date is October 16, 2026. Candidates should confirm the deadline and applicable timings through the latest KEA notification.
How many MBBS seats are available in the Karnataka NEET UG stray round 2026?
The reported vacancy list includes 664 MBBS seats. The seat matrix should be checked on the official KEA portal for the latest institution-wise details.
When will Karnataka NEET UG stray round choice filling begin?
Fresh option entry is scheduled from October 16 to October 19, 2026. Candidates should verify the exact start and closing times in the official schedule.
When will the Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 seat allotment result be declared?
The seat allotment result date has not yet been announced in the available reports. Candidates should follow the KEA website for the confirmed result, fee payment and reporting schedule.
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