The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the full schedule for the second round of NEET PG 2025 counselling. This news is very important for all students who wish to get admission into postgraduate medical courses in Karnataka for the academic year 2025.
NEET PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate. It is a national-level exam for students who want to pursue higher studies in medicine, like MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery). The counselling process is how students pick their preferred colleges and courses, and then seats are given to them based on their exam scores and choices.
This second round of counselling is for students who either did not get a seat in the first round or want to improve their current college or course choice. The KEA manages this process to ensure all available seats in medical colleges across Karnataka are filled fairly.
Karnataka NEET PG 2025 Round 2: Important Dates
Students taking part in this counselling must carefully note down all the key dates to avoid missing any deadlines. The complete schedule for Round 2 runs from December 12, 2025 , to December 28, 2025 . Being aware of these dates is crucial for a smooth admission process.
Here is a clear breakdown of the important activities and their respective dates:
| Activity | Dates |
| Changing, Deleting, or Reordering Your Choices (Options Entry) | December 12, 2025 to December 19, 2025 |
| Announcement of Temporary Seat Allotment Result | December 20, 2025 |
| Announcement of Final Seat Allotment Result | December 22, 2025 |
| Fee Payment and Getting Your Admission Order | December 22, 2025 to December 26, 2025 |
| Last Day to Report to Your Allotted College | December 28, 2025 |
Steps in the Round 2 Counselling Process
1. Modifying Your College and Course Choices
From December 12, 2025 , to December 19, 2025 , students can log in to the KEA portal to change their preferences. This is called the "option entry" period. During this time, you can add new colleges or courses, remove old ones, or change the order of your choices. It's very important to check all your selections carefully and then lock them before the deadline of December 19, 2025 . This step allows students to choose from the seats that were still empty after the first round of counselling.
2. Checking Your Seat Allotment Results
First, a temporary list of seat allotments will be put out on December 20, 2025 . This list shows which college and course you are likely to get based on your choices and rank. This gives you a preliminary idea. Following this, the KEA will release the final seat allotment result for Round 2 on December 22, 2025 . This final result is what truly matters, as it confirms which specific college and medical course you have been assigned.
3. Paying Fees and Getting Your Admission Order
If you are happy with the seat allotted to you in the final result, you must pay the admission fees. This payment period is from December 22, 2025 , to December 26, 2025 . After successfully paying the fees, you will receive an official admission order from the KEA. This order is a vital document that confirms your admission and you will need it for the next step.
4. Reporting to Your College
The final step in securing your admission is to physically report to the college that has been allotted to you. You must do this by December 28, 2025 . When you go to the college, remember to carry all your original documents, along with the admission order you received. Reporting by the deadline is essential to complete your admission process for the postgraduate medical program in Karnataka.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has advised all students participating in the NEET PG 2025 counselling to keep checking the official KEA website regularly for any new announcements or important notices. Staying updated will help ensure you complete all steps correctly and on time.
