KEA Opens NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round; 817 PG & 14 DNB Seats Available

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the start of the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round today, March 2, 2026. Medical graduates can now check the available 817 PG and 14 DNB seats on the official KEA portal to complete their admission process.

The NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round is now officially open for those who have not yet secured a seat in a postgraduate medical course. This is often the final chance for doctors to get admission into Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Diploma courses in Karnataka. According to the official notification, there are a total of 817 PG medical seats and 14 DNB seats left across various colleges. If you are a qualified candidate, you should immediately visit the KEA official website to see the seat matrix and the rules for this final round.

The NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round is meant to fill up the remaining seats that were not taken during the earlier counseling rounds. Because these are the very last seats available, the process moves very quickly. Candidates who were not allotted any seat in the first, second, or mop-up rounds are usually eligible to participate. The Karnataka CET portal will be the main platform for all activities related to this round. Missing a single step in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round could mean losing a year of study, so it is vital to keep all your documents ready for instant submission.

Important Details of the Available Seats

Understanding the seat matrix is the most important part of the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. KEA has provided a list of all colleges where seats are still empty. Students must look at this list before making their choices. Here are some key points about the available seats:

• 817 PG Medical Seats: These seats are available in various government and private medical colleges across the state.
• 14 DNB Seats: These specific seats are for Post Diploma and regular DNB courses in recognized hospitals.
• Category Distribution: The seats are divided among General, SC, ST, and other OBC categories according to state rules.
• Clinical and Non-Clinical: Seats are available in popular clinical branches as well as non-clinical subjects.
• College List: The official website has the full list of colleges that are participating in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round.
• Vacant Seat Matrix: This document shows exactly which department has an empty seat in which college.

Steps to Participate in the Stray Vacancy Round

If you want to try for a seat in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round, you must follow the online instructions very strictly. KEA does not allow any mistakes during this final phase. Here is how you can participate:

• First, visit the KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in.
• Look for the 'NEET PG 2025' link under the 'Admission' section on the homepage.
• Click on the link for the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix to see where seats are left.
• Log in to the portal using your NEET PG roll number and the password you created earlier.
• Express your willingness to participate in this round if the portal asks for a new confirmation.
• Make sure you check if you need to pay any caution deposit or extra fees for the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round.
• If a seat is allotted to you, download the allotment letter immediately from the official KEA portal.
• Report to the allotted medical college with all your original documents for final verification.

Eligibility and Rules for Candidates

Not every student who took the exam can join the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round. There are strict rules to ensure that only serious students get these final seats. You should check if you meet these points before trying to apply:

• No Previous Allotment: You must not be holding any seat in any medical college through earlier counseling rounds.
• Qualified Score: You must have the minimum qualifying percentile in the NEET PG exam as required by the board.
• Document Verification: Only those candidates who have already verified their documents with KEA can participate in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round.
• Karnataka Domicile: Some seats are reserved for students who belong to Karnataka, while others are open to all.
• Internship Completion: You must have completed your mandatory internship by the date mentioned in the original brochure.
• Penalty Rule: Be aware that if you are allotted a seat in the NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round and do not join, you may face a heavy fine.

Conclusion

The NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round serves as a final gateway for medical graduates to secure postgraduate seats in Karnataka. With 817 PG and 14 DNB seats on offer there is a significant opportunity for qualified candidates who were previously unallotted. Aspirants should carefully study the seat matrix on the official KEA portal and complete the necessary formalities without delay. By acting quickly and following the prescribed guidelines, students can successfully finalize their admissions and begin their advanced medical training in their chosen specialties.

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