The Karnataka NEET extended round 2026 has been announced by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for the seats that remain unfilled after the Stray Vacancy Round. As per the official notice, 273 medical seats and 2 dental seats are still unallotted despite the online allotment process held in several stages.
What Happened in the Stray Vacancy Round
KEA published the seat allotment results of the Stray Vacancy Round for medical and dental courses on October 22. Candidates who took part in that round by paying the requisite fee but were not allotted any medical seat were then asked to enter their options before October 25. The allotment results of that stage were announced on October 25. The extended round now follows, to fill the seats that are still vacant.
Karnataka NEET Extended Round 2026: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Round | Extended Round, after the Stray Vacancy Round |
| Vacant Medical Seats | 273 |
| Vacant Dental Seats | 2 |
| Eligible Candidates | Candidates not allotted any medical seat who are interested in the available seats |
| Last Time to Enter Options | 10:30 AM, October 26, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be published after option entry closes on October 26 |
| Last Time to Report at Allotted College | 6:00 PM, October 26, 2026 |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Who Can Participate?
Only eligible candidates who have not been allotted any medical seat and want to take the remaining seats can enter their options in this round. Candidates must follow the guidelines given in the earlier KEA notifications.
Important Points for Candidates
- The window to enter options is very short and closes at 10:30 AM today. Candidates should complete the process at the earliest.
- The allotment result will be published today after option entry closes.
- Candidates who get a seat must report at the allotted college by 6:00 PM today, as per MCC guidelines.
- Candidates who do not report within the deadline may lose the allotted seat.
- Candidates are advised to carry the allotment order and original documents while reporting at the college.
