Karnataka UGNEET 2026: Extended Special Stray Vacancy Round for 47 MBBS Seats

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced an extended special stray vacancy round for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling to fill 47 vacant MBBS seats across medical colleges in the state. Eligible candidates seeking MBBS admission through Karnataka NEET UG counselling 2026 can participate by paying the required caution deposit and submitting their college preferences.

The KEA UGNEET 2026 extended special stray vacancy round has a short schedule. Candidates must pay a caution deposit of INR 25 lakh by November 12, 2026, between 10:30 AM and 4 PM. The Karnataka NEET UG 2026 option entry facility will remain open until 10 AM on November 13, with the seat allotment result scheduled for the same day after 12:30 PM.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Extended Special Stray Vacancy Round Dates

KEA has released a separate schedule for the Karnataka NEET UG extended special stray vacancy round. Candidates must complete the deposit payment and option entry within the specified deadlines.

Candidates who have not paid the required caution deposit must complete the payment within the specified window. Karnataka UGNEET 2026 option entry will be available only after the required payment is completed.

Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Caution Deposite

Candidates participating in the extended special stray vacancy round for Karnataka MBBS admission must pay a caution deposit of INR 25,00,000. The payment window is scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 4 PM. Candidates must complete the payment before submitting their college preferences through the KEA UGNEET option entry portal.

Applicants should carefully read the official KEA notification regarding the caution deposit, seat allotment and admission conditions before participating in the round.

How to Enter Options for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Extended Round?

Eligible candidates can submit their college preferences through the official KEA website. The steps for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 option entry are:

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the UGNEET 2026 section.
3. Select the extended special stray vacancy round option entry link.
4. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
5. Check the available MBBS seat options.
6. Arrange the preferred medical colleges in order of priority.
7. Save and submit the entered choices.
8. Keep a copy of the submitted options for reference.

Candidates should ensure that the preferences are entered before 10 AM on November 13, 2026.

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