The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the schedule for the final round of counselling for AYUSH UGNEET 2025 admissions. This is the third and last “stray vacancy” round to fill remaining seats in undergraduate AYUSH courses across Karnataka. Students interested in pursuing courses like Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) should note the important dates. Online registration for this final round will start on December 3, 2025 . The deadline for registration and submitting choices is December 5, 2025 .
This counselling process helps students get admission to medical colleges based on their NEET UG scores and choices. The KEA manages these admissions to ensure a fair process.
Key Dates for AYUSH UGNEET Counselling 2025
Here are the important dates for the final stray vacancy round:
| Activity | Dates |
| Start of Online Registration & Download of Verification Slip | December 3, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Download of Verification Slip | December 5, 2025 (Up to 9 AM) |
| Display of Available Seats (Seat Matrix) | December 3, 2025 (After 6 PM) |
| Option Entry (Filling Choices for Colleges/Courses) | December 3, 2025 (6 PM) to December 5, 2025 (1 PM) |
| Publication of Provisional Seat Allotment Result | December 5, 2025 (After 6 PM) |
| Publication of Final Seat Allotment Result | December 6, 2025 (After 2 PM) |
| Last Date to Report at Allotted College | December 9, 2025 (Till 5:30 PM) |
How to Apply and Important Steps
Students who want to take part in this final counselling round must first register online. The registration window opens on December 3, 2025 . It is important to complete this step and download the verification slip by December 5, 2025 , 9 AM. Students are advised to apply early to avoid any last-minute issues with the online system.
The KEA will release the seat matrix on December 3, 2025 , after 6 PM. The seat matrix is a list showing all the vacant seats in various AYUSH colleges. Students should carefully check this list to see which courses and colleges have open spots.
After reviewing the seat matrix, eligible students can start filling their choices for colleges and courses. This process is called option entry . It begins on December 3, 2025 , at 6 PM. Students must submit their preferred choices by December 5, 2025 , at 1 PM. It is crucial to fill choices carefully as seat allotment depends on these preferences and the student's NEET UG rank.
Seat Allotment Results and College Reporting
Once the option entry period ends, the KEA will announce the provisional seat allotment result. This will be available on December 5, 2025 , after 6 PM. This provisional list shows which seats have been temporarily assigned to students based on their choices and ranks.
The final seat allotment result will be published on December 6, 2025 , after 2 PM. Students whose names appear on this final list have successfully secured a seat. They must then proceed to the next step.
All students who are allotted a seat in this final round must report to their assigned college to complete the admission process. This includes submitting documents and paying fees. The final deadline to report to the allotted college is December 9, 2025 , by 5:30 PM. Failing to report by this date and time will lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.
Students should regularly check the official KEA website for any further updates or instructions regarding the counselling process. This final round is the last chance for admissions to AYUSH undergraduate courses for the 2025 academic year in Karnataka.
