KEA MBBS Admission Registration 2026 Extended to July 30 | Karnataka NEET UG Counselling

Bengaluru, July 25, 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially extended the UGNEET 2026 registration deadline to July 30, 2026, providing additional time for eligible NEET UG aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in Karnataka. The extension follows requests from students and parents who were unable to complete the registration within the earlier deadline.

Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2026 but have not yet registered on the KEA portal are advised to complete their application well before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Revised KEA UGNEET 2026 Schedule

EventDateRegistration StartedJuly 17, 2026Previous Last DateJuly 24, 2026Revised Last DateJuly 30, 2026NEET Roll Number LinkingTo be activated separately after NEET data is received by KEA

KEA has also clarified that candidates will be able to link their NEET UG roll numbers later through a dedicated facility once the authority receives official NEET data.

Who Should Apply?

Fresh registration is meant for candidates who:

• Qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Did not register during UGCET 2026.
• Wish to participate in Karnataka UG Medical Counselling.
• Seek admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical programmes in Karnataka.

Candidates who already completed UGCET registration do not need to register again; they only need to link their NEET roll number when KEA activates that option.

Courses Available Through KEA Counselling

Admissions will be conducted for:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BAMS
• BHMS
• BUMS
• Other AYUSH Courses

Seats will be allotted based on NEET UG 2026 rank, reservation rules, eligibility criteria, and candidate preferences during counselling.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG Scorecard (when available)
• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs
• Signature and other supporting documents

How to Register

Candidates can complete the application by:

1. Visiting the official KEA counselling portal.
2. Selecting the UGNEET 2026 Registration link.
3. Filling in personal and academic details.
4. Uploading the required documents.
5. Paying the prescribed application fee.
6. Submitting the application and downloading the confirmation page.

Why This Extension Matters

The extension offers thousands of NEET-qualified students another opportunity to participate in Karnataka's medical admission process. Missing the registration deadline could make candidates ineligible for the initial counselling rounds, making timely registration essential.

What Happens Next?

After the registration window closes on July 30, KEA is expected to:

• Enable NEET roll number linking.
• Release the counselling schedule.
• Publish the seat matrix.
• Begin document verification and option entry.
• Announce Round 1 seat allotment.

Students are advised to regularly monitor the official KEA portal for the latest announcements regarding counselling and admissions.