Karnataka NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Allotment Result Awaited on KEA Portal

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the Round 3 final seat allotment result for MD and MS admissions. Shortlisted candidates must complete the fee payment and report to their allotted medical colleges by the March 4 deadline.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the final seat allotment result for Round 3 of the NEET PG 2025 counselling. As of today, the KEA admission link is active for both in-service and non-in-service candidates who have been searching for their names in the merit lists. This round, often called the mop-up phase, is the last major opportunity for doctors to secure postgraduate seats in government and private medical colleges across the state. For the MD-MS aspirants of the 2025-26 batch, the current month of March is critical because it involves the final physical verification and college joining process. The allotment status for thousands of candidates was recently updated following a short delay caused by court proceedings, making it essential for every student to download their orders immediately from the official KEA portal.

Crucial Dates and Round 3 Reporting Schedule

The KEA has provided a very tight timeline to ensure that the state medical academic session starts without further delays. Following the release of the final allotment on February 26, students have been given a small window to finish their financial and administrative duties. To remain eligible for the 2026 counselling cycle, candidates must strictly follow the dates shown on the KEA admission link.

• Final Allotment Release: The Round 3 final seat allotment was published on February 26, 2026.
• Fee Payment Window: Candidates must complete the online tuition fee payment by March 3, 2026.
• Admission Order Download: The link to download the final admission letter will remain active until March 3 on the official KEA portal.
• College Reporting Deadline: Shortlisted students must report in person to their allotted institutes by March 4, 2026, before 5:30 PM.
• Official Website: All allotment letters and fee receipts must be accessed through the Official KEA PGET Portal.

Mandatory Document Verification and Security Protocols

To confirm their state medical seat, every MD-MS aspirants must undergo a high-security verification process at the college level. For the 2025-26 counselling cycle, the KEA has introduced mandatory face recognition and OTP-based authentication. This ensures that only the actual candidate can claim the seat. You must carry all your original academic records to the college as per the checklist provided on the KEA admission link.

• Admission Order: Carry the candidate copy of the order downloaded from the official KEA portal.
• NEET PG Documents: You must present your original NEET PG 2025 admit card and score card for the allotment status check.
• Identity Proof: A valid Aadhaar card linked to your mobile for UIDAI verification is required for the OTP step.
• MBBS Certificates: Carry your degree, all marks cards, and the NMC registration certificate.
• Internship Proof: A certificate showing you completed your rotating internship before the state's cut-off date is mandatory.

Seat Matrix and Stray Vacancy Round Strategy for March

The state medical board is also preparing for the final "Stray Vacancy" round if any seats remain empty after the March 4 reporting deadline. Every MD-MS aspirants who did not get a seat in Round 3 should keep a close watch on the KEA Seat Matrix for any leftover vacancies. The counselling cycle for 2026 is designed to fill every single specialist seat in clinical and non-clinical branches.

• Fresh Registration: Candidates who haven't registered yet can apply for the stray round until today, March 1, 2026.
• Choice Filling: The window for fresh options in the stray round will open from March 4 to March 6, 2026.
• Stray Round Allotment: The final results for the last available seats will be published on March 7, 2026.
• Biometric Check: Remember that your admission is only "Provisional" until the college completes the biometric and face recognition on the official KEA portal.
• Official Support: For any technical issues with the fee payment or allotment status, students can contact the KEA Helpdesk at 080-23460460.

Conclusion

The active allotment status window this March is the final official step for the 2025-26 state medical batch in Karnataka. By finishing your reporting on the official KEA portal and completing the physical joining by March 4, you secure your career as a specialist doctor. This counselling cycle is a fair and transparent process managed by the Department of Medical Education. Make sure you have your original certificates and the fee paid receipt ready today. The journey for MD-MS aspirants is long, but it starts with a successful admission this week. Visit the Medical Counselling Committee for any news on the national-level stray vacancy rounds. As the session officially begins, your focus on specialized medical training will be the key to your success.