The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released seat allotment schedules on August 7, 2026 . These schedules cover the second round for UGCET-2026 and the first round for UGNEET-2026.
Provisional seat allotment results for both exams are expected after 10 AM on August 19, 2026 . Candidates can access the complete schedule on the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka UGCET & UGNEET 2026 Seat Allotment Schedule
The following table outlines the key dates for seat allotment:
| Particulars | Details |
| Seat matrix display (Medical and Dental) | August 7, 2026 |
| Seat matrix display (Engineering, Farm Science, Veterinary etc.) | August 7, 2026 |
| Option entry (Engineering, Farm Science, Veterinary etc.) | 7 PM August 7 - 9 AM August 9, 2026 |
| Option entry (Pharmacy, Medical, Dental) | 7 PM August 7 - 9 AM August 13, 2026 |
| Surrender of first round seats (Choice-1, Choice-2) | On or before 11 AM August 13, 2026 (in person at KEA, Bengaluru) |
| Provisional seat allotment results (UGCET Second Round) | After 10 AM August 19, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment results (UGNEET First Round) | After 10 AM August 19, 2026 |
UGCET 2026 Second Round Option Entry
For UGCET courses including Engineering, Architecture, Agricultural Science, Veterinary, Pharmacy, B.Sc. (Nursing), Yoga & Naturopathy, BPT, BPO, and Allied Health Sciences, candidates can select Choice 1 or Choice 4 after the second round results. Choices 2 and 3 are not available for UGCET courses in this round.
Candidates selecting Choice 1 and completing fee payment must report to their allocated college. They may participate in the third round based on an agreement and specific conditions.
UGNEET 2026 First Round Option Entry
The UGNEET courses have four choice options available. This is because it is the first round of seat allotment for UGNEET programs.
How to Enter Options
Candidates must follow these steps to submit their options online:
- Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click the link for "UGCET / UGNEET - 2026 OPTION ENTRY LINK SECOND ROUND".
- Log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the option entry section.
- Enter your course preferences.
- Review and submit your entries.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
For assistance, candidates can contact KEA via phone at 080 - 23 564 583 or 080 - 23 460 460 , or email at keauthority-ka@nic.in. Continuous updates will be posted on the KEA website.
