The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the choice selection facility for Round 2 AYUSH counselling under Karnataka NEET UG 2025. The window opened on September 15 and will remain available until 1 PM on September 16, 2025. Eligible candidates can log in through the official portal —cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, to make their selections. This step is crucial for those who have already been allotted seats in the second round of counselling.
Options Available to Candidates
According to the official notification, students can choose from the following three options:
- Choice 1: Confirm the allotted seat, pay the admission fee, download the seat confirmation slip, and report to the allotted college.
- Choice 2: Accept the allotted seat while also remaining eligible for subsequent rounds of counselling.
- Choice 3: Decline the current allotment and wait for the next rounds of counselling.
KEA has strongly advised candidates to consult parents or guardians before making their final decision, as the choice made at this stage will directly impact their admission status.
Fee Payment and Reporting Schedule
Students selecting Choice 1 or Choice 2 must complete the admission fee payment between 2 PM on September 15 and 4:30 PM on September 16. In addition, candidates opting for Choice 1 are required to:
- Download the seat confirmation slip after successful payment.
- Report to the allotted college with original documents.
- Complete the admission formalities by 5:30 PM on September 16.
Failure to report on time will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Round 2 AYUSH Seat Allotment Background
The Round 2 seat allotment result for AYUSH courses under Karnataka NEET UG 2025 was declared on September 11, 2025. With the opening of this choice selection facility, KEA has initiated the next phase of the admission process. The AYUSH seats include courses in Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, which attract a large number of aspirants across Karnataka each year.