The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is accepting applications for Post Graduate Dental courses. The application window opened August 14, 2026. It closes August 17, 2026. This is for the 2026-27 academic year.
Admission Details
Applications are for seats in government dental colleges. They also include government quota seats in private and minority dental colleges. Private seats in private dental colleges are also included.
Interested candidates must apply online. The official website is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
The registration deadline is August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM . The deadline to pay the application fee is August 18, 2026, by 6 PM .
Applicants should review the Information Bulletin PGNEET-2026 before applying. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements. They must also submit required documents and certificates.
KEA generally does not extend application deadlines. Candidates should adhere to all dates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for PG Dental Degree courses, candidates need a minimum score in NEET MDS 2026. The specific score depends on the course.
Non-Karnataka residents are not eligible for reservation benefits. They can register if they achieve the 50th percentile or above for the 'GENERAL (UR)' category.
Karnataka SC/ST/OBC eligibility criteria apply only to Karnataka residents belonging to these categories. Scheduled Caste candidates must have caste certificates. These certificates must indicate internal reservations (SCA, SCB, SCC). They must enter the RD number from the certificate. Failure to do so will prevent seat selection in Scheduled Caste reserved categories.
For more details, visit the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
