KEA Releases Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment; Objections Invited
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the Round 1 provisional seat allotment results for undergraduate medical and dental courses (MBBS/BDS) for the 2026 academic session. The announcement was made on August 23, 2026, alongside the second-round allotment results for various other undergraduate courses under the UGCET umbrella.
Candidates who have been awaiting their placement status are advised to visit the official KEA website to review their results. However, the authority has issued a strict advisory: candidates must not report to their provisionally allotted colleges at this time.
Important Deadline for Objections
The current list is strictly provisional and serves as a draft to ensure transparency in the allocation process. Should a candidate identify any discrepancies regarding seat allotment, cut-off marks, or option entries, they are entitled to raise an objection.
To submit an objection, candidates must provide clear justification for their claim and email the details to keauthority-ka@nic.in. The deadline for submitting these grievances is 4:00 PM on August 24, 2026.
The KEA has explicitly stated that it will not entertain objections from candidates who failed to enter options during the choice-filling phase. Furthermore, no changes to the originally submitted options will be permitted during this verification window. Once the deadline passes, the authority will review all valid claims before releasing the final seat allotment results.
How to Access the Provisional Results
Candidates can view their allotment status by following these steps:
- Navigate to the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Locate the “UG NEET 2026” section on the homepage.
- Select the link corresponding to the First-Round Provisional Seat Allotment for medical or dental courses.
- Log in using your credentials to view the specific college and course assigned to you.
- Download and print a copy of the provisional allotment information for your personal records.
Preparation for Final Admission
While students wait for the final results, the KEA recommends that candidates begin gathering the necessary documentation to ensure a smooth transition once the final allotment list is published. Essential documents typically include:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- KEA Verification Slip
- Class 10 and Class 12 Marks Cards
- Valid Category and Income Certificates (if applicable)
- The original KEA application form
The KEA will provide further instructions regarding fee payments, the issuance of admission orders, and the official reporting schedule following the publication of the final list. Candidates are urged to monitor the official portal regularly to stay informed on the next phases of the counselling process.
