Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Extended Stray Round: 47 MBBS Seats, ₹25 Lakh Deposit Due 12 November

Published 12 Nov 20263 min read

Karnataka's extended special stray vacancy round offers 47 MBBS seats. Candidates must pay a ₹25 lakh caution deposit between 10:30 am and 4 pm on 12 November 2026, and then submit college choices by 10 am on 13 November 2026. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the allotment result after 12:30 pm on 13 November 2026.
Key Deadlines
| Date and time | Action required |
|---|---|
| 12 November 2026, 10:30 am – 4 pm | Pay the ₹25 lakh caution deposit |
| 13 November 2026, by 10 am | Submit college choices |
| 13 November 2026, after 12:30 pm | Check the online allotment result |
Note: The payment window closes on the afternoon of 12 November — before the choice-filling deadline the next morning. Candidates cannot submit choices without completing the deposit.
Why Only 47 Seats Remain
The extended round follows Karnataka's special stray allotment for MBBS and BDS admission. All dental seats offered in that round were filled. The 47 remaining places are all medical (MBBS) seats.
[VERIFY: which colleges hold the 47 MBBS seats, and whether a college-wise seat matrix was published — not stated in the source.]
Step-by-Step Process for Eligible Candidates
Pay the caution deposit — ₹25 lakh, between 10:30 am and 4 pm on 12 November 2026.
Submit college choices — by 10 am on 13 November 2026, after payment is confirmed.
Check the allotment result — after 12:30 pm on 13 November 2026 on the KEA portal.
Complete admission — reporting and fee requirements follow the allotment. [VERIFY: reporting deadline and fee details.]
If You Already Received a Seat in the Preceding Round
Candidates allotted a seat in the special stray round have a separate deadline on 13 November 2026. They must:
- Pay the remaining admission fee,
- Download the seat guarantee card, and
- Complete admission at the allotted college.
What Candidates Should Check Before Paying
Eligibility: Confirm you qualify to participate in the extended round. [VERIFY: eligibility criteria per KEA notification.]
Refund rules: Understand the conditions under which the ₹25 lakh caution deposit is refundable. [VERIFY: refund policy.]
Payment confirmation: Do not proceed to choice filling until the deposit transaction succeeds.
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