Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration Started, Choice Filling

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling dates

With the help of Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling dates, candidates can stay updated with the upcoming events and avoid missing any deadlines. To know the schedule of Karnataka PG medical counselling, check the table below.

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 admission dates

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling rounds

KEA conducts two rounds of Karnataka NEET PG counselling followed by a mop-up round. The mop-up round of Karnataka PG medical counselling 2026 is conducted in case of vacant seats.

First round of Karnataka NEET PG counselling

• The first round of counselling of Karnataka PG medical 2026 is conducted for all the seats mentioned in the seat matrix

• Candidates included in the verified list are eligible to participate in round one of Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling.

• All the candidates have to fill fresh choices of courses and institutes in Karnataka NEET PG counselling round one.

• Candidates allotted seats in the Karnataka PG medical counselling result have to report to the allotted college.

Second round of Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling

• The Karnataka PG 2026 medical counselling round two is conducted for seats remaining after round one seat allotment.

• Candidates not allotted a seat/ not satisfied with the seat/opted for upgradation are eligible for the second round of Karnataka NEET PG counselling.

• Candidates do not have to fill choices again.

• Candidates who failed to pay the fee/collect admission order/report to the allotted college/deposit original documents are not allowed to participate in Karnataka PG medical seat allotment round two.

What is KEA NEET PG 2026 counselling process?

Check the step-by-step process of Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026 below.

Step 1: Login

Candidates included in the verified list are eligible for Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026. Such candidates are required to login at the KEA PGET portal.

• To log in, candidates need to enter the PGET number, testing ID, and the security key.

• The PGET number and testing ID are the details generated for each candidate after registration.

• The security key will be available on the verification slip

• Submit the entered details.

• Create and confirm a password.

• Enter your mobile number and email address.

Step 2: Document verification

After registration process is over, registered candidates need to attend offline document verification process. During document verification, candidates need to submit original documents to the authority. The list of documents required during Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling document verification are mentioned below.

Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026: Documents required

• KEA PGET registration form

• Photo identity and address proof document (PAN card/ Aadhaar card/ Driving license/ Voter ID card)

• NEET PG admit card 2026

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard

• Class 10 marksheet

• Class 12 marksheet

• MBBS marks card issued by Universities of all phases/years

• Qualifying degree certificate

• Provisional Degree Certificate

• Certificate of internship completion

• Eligibility Certificate (Other University)

• State / Central Medical Registration Certificate

Step 3: Choice filling

Candidates are required to fill in their preferences of course and colleges. Based on these choices filled, the Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling seat allotment is conducted. Karnataka PG medical counselling is held for admission to 50% government, 100% private, NRI, and other quota seats in the state. KEA releases the seat matrix of Karnataka NEET PG counselling.

Candidates must fill their choices based on the seat matrix released, their NEET PG state rank, and reservation criteria. Each of the Karnataka PG medical seats has a unique code of six characters. The seat code includes the course, college, and quota. For the convenience of the candidates, authorities might open the facility to edit the Karnataka PG medical choices filled.

Step 4: Karnataka NEET PG Seat allotment

Based on the preferences filled, NEET PG rank, number of seats, and reservation factors, KEA will publish the Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling result. The result for Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026 is announced separately for every individual. After the allotment of seats in Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling, candidates are required to opt for any one of the below-mentioned four choices.

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 seat allotment: Choice 1

• Allotted seat in Karnataka NEET PG counselling

• Satisfied with the seat allotted and not willing to participate in further rounds of Karnataka NEET PG 2026 seat allotment

• Login at KEA PGET portal

• Confirm satisfaction with the allotted seat

• Pay the prescribed fee

• Submit original documents to KEA

• Collect admission order from KEA

• Report to the allotted college for securing Karnataka PG medical admission

• Update joining status on KEA web portal

• Inform the college authorities to update candidate status

Karnataka PG medical 2026 counselling: Choice 2

• Allotted seat in Karnataka NEET PG counselling

• Satisfied with the seat allotted but wish to upgrade seat in next round of Karnataka NEET PG counselling

• Login at KEA PGET portal and confirm satisfaction with the seat allotted

• Pay the prescribed fee

• Submit original documents to KEA

• Wait for the next round of Karnataka PG medical admission

• No fresh choices are to be filled

• If the seat is upgraded in Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling, collect admission order from KEA and report to the allotted college

• If the seat is not upgraded in Karnataka NEET PG 2026 seat allotment, then the seat previously allotted will be considered final

• After seat allotment, collect admission order from KEA and report to the allotted college for securing Karnataka PG medical seat

• Update the status of joining on KEA web portal

• Inform the college authorities about the same

Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026: Choice 3

• Allotted a seat in Karnataka NEET PG 2026 seat allotment but not satisfied with the seat.

• Wish to participate in further rounds of Karnataka PG medical seat allotment

• Login at Karnataka PG medical counselling portal and opt for choice 3

• Submit original documents to KEA

• If a Karnataka PG medical seat is allotted, pay the fee and collect admission order from KEA.

• Report to the allotted college for securing Karnataka NEET PG 2026 admission

• Update joining status on KEA PGET portal and Inform the college authorities regarding the same

Karnataka NEET PG allotment: Choice 4

• Allotted a KEA Karnataka PG medical seat, but not satisfied

• Candidate is quitting Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling

• Will not be considered for admission in any further rounds

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling result

The KEA Karnataka PG 2026 allotment list and cutoff is released in the form of a PDF at the official website. The Karnataka PG 2026 medical cutoff is the last rank for which admission to a respective college and course will be allotted. Check the links to download Karnataka PG medical seat allotment list below.

Karnataka PG medical seat allotment list