KEA Releases Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Provisional Rank List; Check Direct Download Link
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka NEET MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) 2026 provisional rank list.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka NEET MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) 2026 provisional rank list. The document is now live on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and covers aspirants who registered for the state MDS counselling window.
The provisional rank list was uploaded on August 25, 2026, arranging eligible candidates in order of state merit rank. KEA will use this list for the subsequent MDS counselling rounds in Karnataka. Registration for Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling, along with fee payment, had closed on August 19, 2026, making the rank list the next milestone in the state admission process.
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online counselling registration | August 14–19, 2026 |
| Registration fee payment deadline | August 19, 2026 |
| Provisional rank list release | August 25, 2026 |
| Document verification schedule | To be announced |
| Choice filling and seat allotment | To be announced |
Who Is Covered by This Rank List?
- Only aspirants who completed KEA registration within the window are included.
- Each candidate must hold a valid NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and have paid the counselling fee.
- The list follows the state merit order for postgraduate dental seats.
- Aspirants who missed the registration window are not part of the rank list, and KEA has not announced any fresh registration extension for MDS 2026.
Documents Required for Verification
Original documents will be required for offline verification at the KEA office:
- NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card
- BDS degree certificate and all year mark sheets
- Internship completion certificate from the college
- State Dental Council registration certificate
- Karnataka domicile or eligibility certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate for reserved category aspirants
How to Download the Rank List
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the PGET Dental 2026 provisional list link on the homepage.
- The rank list PDF opens in a new browser tab.
- Search the PDF using your NEET MDS roll number.
- Note your state rank and save the file for records.
Why This Matters
The provisional rank list is the gateway to Karnataka state quota MDS seats. Every subsequent choice filling and seat allotment round will be based on this merit order, making it essential for aspirants to verify their position and details at this stage itself.
Quick Recap
- Provisional rank list released: August 25, 2026
- Registration and fee payment: Closed on August 19, 2026
- Document verification and choice filling dates: Awaited
- Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the provisional rank list PDF from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Check your personal details and state rank carefully.
- Report any discrepancy to KEA through the official grievance channel.
- Keep all original documents and photocopies ready for verification.
- Track the KEA portal daily for the document verification and counselling schedule.
Candidates are advised to watch the KEA portal closely, as the document verification calendar, choice filling window and Round 1 seat allotment schedule are expected to follow soon.