Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Deadline Extended; Check Revised KEA Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadlines for candidates allotted seats in the UG NEET 2026 Round 1 counselling.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadlines for candidates allotted seats in the UG NEET 2026 Round 1 counselling. The September 3, 2026 notice concerns the timelines for choice selection, fee payment and reporting at the allotted college. The update applies to candidates who received seats through the Round 1 final allotment for MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical and dental courses. KEA has advised candidates to follow the revised schedule and complete all pending admission formalities within the extended window. The official KEA website lists the September 3 notice under UGNEET 2026 as an extension of the Round 1 choice-entry dates. 

What Has KEA Extended?

The revised notification covers key post-allotment activities for candidates who secured a seat in Round 1.

These include:

• Selection of the allotted-seat option.
• Payment of the applicable course fee for candidates choosing Choice 1 or Choice 2.
• Downloading the required admission documents.
• Reporting to the allotted college with the Seat Confirmation Slip and original documents.

Candidates who have already completed these steps should retain their payment and admission records.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Dates

KEA declared the Round 1 final seat allotment earlier and subsequently issued the September 3 extension notice.

Candidates should not rely on the original deadlines if the September 3 extension applies to their allotment.

Four Choices Available After KEA Round 1 Allotment

KEA provides four options to candidates after the Round 1 seat allotment.

Choice 1 — Accept and Join

Candidates accept the allotted seat, pay the applicable fee and report to the college. The candidate retains the allotted seat under this option.

Choice 2 — Accept but Upgrade

Candidates accept the allotted seat, complete the required payment and reporting formalities, while remaining eligible to participate in the next round for an upgrade as permitted under KEA rules.

Choice 3 — Reject and Try Again

Candidates reject the allotted seat and participate in the subsequent counselling process according to the applicable KEA rules.

Choice 4 — Exit Counselling

Candidates who choose this option withdraw from the KEA counselling process.

Candidates should select an option only after reading the applicable KEA instructions because the consequences of each choice are different.

How to Complete the Extended Round 1 Process?

Candidates with pending formalities should log in to the official KEA portal and check their individual allotment status.

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the UGNEET 2026 counselling section.
3. Log in using the required credentials.
4. Check the Round 1 allotment details.
5. Select the applicable choice.
6. Pay the course fee if required under the selected option.
7. Download the allotment letter and Seat Confirmation Slip.
8. Report to the allotted college within the revised deadline.
9. Complete physical document verification and admission formalities.

Candidates should retain copies of all payment receipts and downloaded documents.

Documents Required at the Allotted College

Candidates should keep their original certificates and required photocopies ready for reporting.

Important documents may include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard
• KEA allotment letter
• Seat Confirmation Slip
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Transfer certificate, where applicable
• Study certificates, where applicable
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Income certificate, where applicable
• Identity proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Other documents specified by KEA or the allotted college

Candidates should check the latest KEA instructions and the allotted college's reporting requirements before travelling.

What Happens After Candidates Select a Choice?

The next step depends on the option selected by the candidate. Candidates accepting their allotted seat must complete the applicable fee payment and reporting requirements. Those seeking an upgrade must follow KEA's rules for participation in subsequent rounds. Candidates rejecting their seat or exiting counselling should understand the applicable consequences before confirming the option. Missing an extended deadline can affect the allotted seat, so candidates should complete pending formalities as early as possible.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates who received a Round 1 seat should:

1. Check the September 3 KEA extension notice.
2. Log in to the UGNEET 2026 counselling portal.
3. Confirm whether any Round 1 action remains pending.
4. Select the appropriate choice.
5. Complete fee payment, where applicable.
6. Download the Seat Confirmation Slip and allotment documents.
7. Arrange original documents for verification.
8. Report to the allotted college within the revised deadline.

The KEA website currently lists the September 3 UGNEET 2026 notice relating to the extension of Round 1 choice-entry dates. Candidates should use the official notification as the final reference for the revised deadlines and admission requirements.