The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened online registration for the third round of NEET PG 2025 counselling. This is for students who want to study higher medical courses (MD/MS degrees or PG diplomas) in colleges across Karnataka. The deadline to register online is January 26, 2026. Students must visit the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, to apply for these seats.
NEET PG is a national exam for doctors who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in various medical specialisations. After the exam, counselling rounds are held where students can choose their desired courses and colleges based on their rank. This third round of counselling in Karnataka has started after a review of the cut-off marks for seats under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Students who missed the previous rounds or wish to change their preferences can now apply. It is important to complete the registration and application process before the last date to avoid any issues.
Key Dates for Karnataka NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling
Here are the important dates for the third round of counselling:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | Already Started |
| Last Date for Online Registration | January 26, 2026 |
| Submission of Original Documents | January 29, 2026 to January 30, 2026 |
Students must keep these dates in mind to ensure they do not miss any part of the counselling process. The document submission step is crucial for final seat allocation.
How to Apply for Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 (Round 3)
Students need to follow a few simple steps to fill the application form online. Make sure you have all your personal and academic details ready before you start.
- Go to the official website of KEA: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in .
- On the homepage, look for the 'PGET 2025' section in the notification bar and click on it.
- Find and click on the 'PG NEET online registration link' that appears on your screen.
- A new page will open. Enter all required basic details like your name, NEET PG roll number, and contact information.
- Fill out the detailed Karnataka NEET PG 2025 application form. This will ask for your personal information, educational background, and other relevant academic details.
- Pay the application fee online using the available payment methods.
- After filling all details and paying the fee, save and submit your application form.
- It is a good idea to download and print a copy of your submitted application form for future reference.
Important Points to Remember
Students should be careful while filling out the application form. Any mistakes could lead to problems later. Always double-check all information before submitting. Do not wait until the last day to apply. Sometimes, the website can become slow due to many people applying at once. Applying early helps avoid such last-minute difficulties.
After successful online registration, selected candidates will need to submit their original documents. This step will take place from January 29 to January 30, 2026. Make sure all your documents are ready and in order for this verification process.
For any updates or more details, students should regularly check the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
