The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for entering options in the third round of online seat allotment for UG medical and dental courses 2026. Candidates can now enter their options until 10:00 AM on 2 October 2026. The update was issued on 29 September 2026 under Ref. No. ED/KEA/CR-11/UGNEET/2026 and signed by the Executive Director, KEA.

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Update: Key Dates

What the Notice Says

The notice refers candidates to KEA's earlier notifications dated 23 September 2026 and 25 September 2026. It says an opportunity to pay the caution deposit for third round medical and dental seat allotment had been given up to 1 October 2026. Following this, the date for entering options for Round 3 has been extended to 2 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

What Candidates Should Do

• Pay the caution deposit within the deadline of 1 October 2026 if you have not done so.
• Enter your options for medical and dental seats on the KEA portal before 10:00 AM on 2 October 2026.
• Read the earlier notifications of 23 and 25 September 2026 for the full Round 3 process.
• Follow the KEA website for the seat matrix, result date and reporting instructions.

KEA Contact Details

• Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in
• Helpline: 080-23460460
• Email: keauthority-ka@nic.in
• Address: KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, 560012