The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has updated the UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) admissions page with the links for Stray Vacancy Round 2. Candidates who wish to take part in this round can pay the caution deposit and enter their options through the link on the KEA website. The deadline is October 24, 2026, 1:00 PM.

Stray Vacancy Round 2: key update

• The caution and option entry link for Stray Vacancy Round 2 is active on the KEA UGNEET-2026 page.
• The last date and time for caution deposit and option entry is 24-10-2026, 1:00 PM.
• Candidates must complete both steps before the deadline to be considered for this round.

Stray Vacancy Round 1: payment and confirm slip

• KEA has also listed the payment and confirm slip download link for Stray Vacancy Round 1.
• This link is dated 23-10-2026.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat in Stray Vacancy Round 1 can use it to complete the payment and download their confirmation slip.

What candidates should do now

• Visit the official KEA website and open the Admissions > UGNEET-2026 (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) section.
• Candidates interested in Stray Vacancy Round 2 should pay the caution deposit and enter options before 1:00 PM today.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Stray Vacancy Round 1 should complete the payment and download the confirm slip.
• Keep a copy of the confirm slip and any payment receipt for the admission process.
• Check the KEA website regularly for the Stray Vacancy Round 2 result and further notices.