The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced an extended round for the seats that remain unfilled after the Stray Vacancy Round of KEA UGNEET 2026. The notice (No. ED/KEA/UGNEET/SVR/2026) is dated October 25, 2026. Eligible candidates can enter their options today, October 26, 2026, until 10:30 AM.

Background of the stray vacancy round

• The seat allotment results for the Stray Vacancy round of medical and dental courses were announced on October 22, 2026.
• Candidates who had participated in the Stray Vacancy round by paying the requisite fee but were not allotted any medical seat were asked to enter their options before October 25, 2026 if they were interested in the available seats.
• The seat allotment results were subsequently announced on October 25, 2026.

Seats remaining unallotted

• Medical seats: 273
• Dental seats: 2

KEA said that despite the online seat allotment conducted in various stages, these seats remain unallotted, as published on its website.

KEA UGNEET 2026 extended round: key dates and timings

• Option entry for remaining seats: till 10:30 AM on 26-10-2026
• Publication of seat allotment results: after the option entry window closes on 26-10-2026
• Reporting at the allotted college: by 6:00 PM on 26-10-2026 (as per MCC guidelines)

Who can enter options

• Eligible candidates who were not allotted any medical seat in the stray vacancy round and are interested in the remaining seats can enter their options.
• Candidates who are allotted a seat must report for admission at the allotted college by 6:00 PM on the same day, October 26, 2026.
• Candidates should follow the guidelines given in the previous KEA notifications.

The notice is signed by the Executive Director, KEA. Candidates should visit the official KEA website, kea.kar.nic.in, to enter their options before the 10:30 AM deadline and to check the allotment result.