The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a notification inviting fresh online registrations for admission to MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, and Unani (AYUSH) courses for the 2026-27 academic session. This special registration opportunity is only for candidates who qualified UGNEET 2026 but have not yet registered through KEA CET-2026.

According to the notification, the online registration window will remain open from 17 July 2026 to 24 July 2026. Candidates who have already completed KEA CET-2026 registration are not required to register again. Instead, they only need to add their NEET 2026 roll number to their existing application before the specified deadline.

KEA has clarified that no fresh registrations will be allowed after 24 July 2026 during the first, second, or third rounds of counselling. However, a fresh registration opportunity may be provided before the Stray Vacancy Round, for which the schedule will be announced later.

Important Dates

Key Highlights

• Fresh registration is only for UGNEET 2026 qualified candidates who have not registered with KEA.
• Admissions are available for MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani courses in Karnataka.
• Existing KEA applicants only need to update their NEET 2026 Roll Number.
• Admission will be based on UGNEET 2026 qualifying marks and applicable eligibility criteria.
• Non-Karnataka candidates, including NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals and eligible minority candidates, must complete document verification at KEA as per the notification.

Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline and carefully read the official information bulletin to understand the eligibility criteria, reservation policies and counselling process.