The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially started the Round 2 option entry process for NEET UG 2025 counselling. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy programmes can now enter or modify their college and course preferences through the official KEA website.

This announcement follows the declaration of Round 1 seat allotment results on August 2, 2025.

Revised Seat Matrix & Caution Deposit

• Revised Seat Matrix: KEA has released the updated seat availability for Round 2.
• Caution Deposit: Eligible candidates must pay a refundable deposit of ₹1,00,000 by August 25, 2025.
• Exemption: Candidates already allotted seats in Round 1 need not pay again. For fresh participants, the deposit will be adjusted against tuition fees once a seat is allotted.

KEA has advised aspirants to review the revised matrix carefully and complete formalities within the given deadlines to avoid disqualification.

Steps to Complete Option Entry

1. Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Go to the Admissions section and select UGNEET 2025.
3. Click on the Round 2 Option Entry link.
4. Log in using your credentials.
5. Enter, modify, reorder, or delete your preferred colleges and courses.
6. Save and download the confirmation page for future use.

Note: Candidates who fail to log in and submit preferences will be considered uninterested, and their Round 1 seat allotments will be cancelled.

Round 2 Seat Allotment & Next Steps

• Provisional Seat Allotment Result: August 29, 2025 (after 1 PM).
• Candidate Choices Post Allotment:
  • Accept the seat and report to the allotted college.
  • Withdraw from the counselling process.
  • Opt for upgradation in further rounds.

This flexibility allows students to make informed decisions while keeping future options open.

About KEA Counselling

• KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): Admission test for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional courses in the state.
• NEET UG Counselling: Basis for MBBS and BDS admissions in Karnataka, conducted as per NEET UG scores.
  Both processes are managed by KEA to ensure fairness and transparency.

Key Dates - Round 2 Counselling

• Option Entry Opened: August 21, 2025
• Caution Deposit Deadline: August 25, 2025
• Seat Allotment Result: August 29, 2025

What Candidates Should Keep in Mind

• Pay the caution deposit on time (if applicable).
• Double-check and prioritise preferences before final submission.
• Track KEA’s official website regularly for updates.

With deadlines approaching, KEA has urged candidates to act promptly and complete all required steps to secure their seats in Karnataka’s medical and allied health programmes.