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Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026: Eligibility, Fees, NRI Quota, Choice Filling & Important FAQs

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in participating medical colleges across Karnataka.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) runs state counselling for government quota, private, NRI and other eligible seats — from online registration and document verification to option entry, seat allotment and admission reporting.

Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2026 (KEA PGET) explained — registration dates, eligibility for Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates, G/P/N/Q seat types, application fees, NRI quota, document verification, option entry, the four Round 1 choices, upgradation rules and 15 important FAQs.

KEA PGET 2026 registration · live

KEA candidate portal
Opened 5 OctNo late fee until 15 Oct
01Overview

KEA PGET 2026 at a glance

Counselling authority

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Counselling name

PGET 2026 – PG Medical

Admission year

2026–27

Entrance examination

NEET PG 2026

Major courses

MD, MS, PG Diploma

Registration opened

5 October 2026

Last date without late fee

15 October 2026

Application mode

Online

Seat classifications

G, P, N, Q

The KEA process

  1. 1Online registration
  2. 2Eligibility verification
  3. 3Document verification
  4. 4Option entry
  5. 5Seat allotment
  6. 6Admission reporting

KEA covers eligible seats in government, private, minority and participating private-university colleges. MCC separately conducts All India Quota counselling.

02Important dates

Registration dates & the counselling calendar

KEA's portal confirms registration opened on 5 October 2026, with 15 October 2026 as the last date without late fee. MCC has published the coordinated state-counselling windows below — the tracker updates with today's date.

MCC state counselling schedule

Live · based on today's date

  1. Round 1

    21 Oct – 2 Nov 2026

    Last date to join: 10 Nov 2026

  2. Round 2

    14 – 23 Nov 2026

    Last date to join: 30 Nov 2026

  3. Round 3

    4 – 12 Dec 2026

    Last date to join: 18 Dec 2026

  4. Stray Vacancy

    22 – 25 Dec 2026

    Last date to join: 31 Dec 2026

These windows are MCC's, not KEA's

The October–December windows come from MCC's coordination schedule. They are not Karnataka-specific option-entry, allotment-result or document-verification dates — follow KEA's detailed schedule for every activity.
03Eligibility

Who can take part?

You must satisfy both the national NEET PG requirements and Karnataka's seat-category rules.
1

A recognized MBBS degree or permitted provisional MBBS qualification.

2

A qualifying NEET PG 2026 result.

3

Valid permanent or provisional medical registration, as permitted under the applicable rules.

4

Completion of the compulsory rotating internship within the prescribed deadline (NBEMS cutoff: 30 September 2026).

5

The documents required to establish eligibility for the selected seat category.

From outside Karnataka?

Yes, you can participate — for certain seat categories

Registering with KEA doesn't make a candidate from Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh or elsewhere eligible for every Karnataka seat. Here's how the bulletin treats you:

  • Karnataka reservation benefits

    Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible.

  • Qualifying standard

    Must meet the General/Unreserved NEET PG qualifying standard for registration.

  • OPN — open private seats

    Open to eligible Indian citizens with a recognized MBBS. No Karnataka domicile needed to compete.

  • GMP private seats

    Restricted to candidates meeting the specified Karnataka eligibility clauses.

  • G — Government seats

    Subject to Karnataka-specific eligibility clauses — don't assume eligibility from NEET PG alone.

  • N — NRI seats

    Only with valid NRI eligibility and documents.

04Seat types

G, P, N, Q — the four seat categories

The KEA PGET 2026 bulletin classifies seats into four categories. Tap each to see what it covers and the shares stated in the bulletin.

Government Seats

Government-college state seats and the government's share in participating private institutions.

Government medical colleges50%

Other 50% via MCC All India Quota

Private university colleges40%
Private non-minority colleges33%
Private religious & linguistic minority colleges20%

Proportions as stated in the bulletin. Actual opportunities depend on the official college-wise seat matrix and revisions.

05Application fees

What it costs to apply

The PGET 2026 information bulletin (14 August 2026) specifies these registration fees, payable through the prescribed payment gateway.

Your KEA application fee (bulletin, 14 Aug 2026)

Registration fee

₹0

Application fee only — not tuition

Concessions need documents

Category-based eligibility and fee concessions must be supported by the applicable documents.

Registration fee ≠ tuition fee

1

Application fee

Registration charge payable while applying through KEA.

2

Tuition fee

Course fee for a particular college, specialization and seat category.

3

Other payments

Charges, deposits or obligations separately prescribed by KEA or the institution.

2026 MD/MS tuition fees aren't listed here — on purpose

Tuition varies significantly by college, specialization and quota. The college-wise 2026 fee matrix wasn't independently verified for every institution, so no unconfirmed amounts are shown. KEA will display the seat matrix and government-issued fee structure on its website — check it before entering options.
06NRI quota

Karnataka NRI quota 2026

The bulletin lists NRI candidates, eligible NRI wards, PIO/OCI applicants and foreign nationals within the eligibility framework.

Who can apply

  • Eligible NRI candidates
  • Children or wards of NRIs
  • Eligible PIO & OCI candidates
  • Eligible foreign nationals

NRI seats

15%

in participating private institutions

Registration fee

₹7,000

application fee — not NRI tuition

A relative abroad isn't enough

Having a relative who lives abroad doesn't automatically establish NRI eligibility. Your relationship with the NRI sponsor must satisfy the legal and documentary requirements.

Bulletin formats for NRI candidates

NRI ward certification
NRI/OCI sponsor status
Other category-specific eligibility documents

KEA has also issued notices on NRI and minority-category verification and claim slips. Check the latest instructions for exact documents, formats, verification appointments and deadlines.

Documents, not declarations

Don't rely solely on private affidavits or informal declarations without confirming KEA's documentary requirements.
07Registration

Registering on the KEA portal, step by step

  1. 1

    Visit the KEA website

    cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgetmed2026

  2. 2

    Open the PGET 2026 application

    Select the PG Medical online application link.

  3. 3

    Complete candidate registration

    Personal, examination and contact information.

  4. 4

    Enter academic information

    MBBS qualification, NEET PG, registration and eligibility details.

  5. 5

    Select the correct eligibility clause

    Karnataka, non-Karnataka, minority or NRI status — choose carefully.

  6. 6

    Upload documents

    As per the current portal instructions.

  7. 7

    Pay the application fee

    The amount applicable to your category.

  8. 8

    Complete the declaration

    Review every entry before final submission.

  9. 9

    Save the application

    Download/print the form and keep your login details safe.

The declaration locks your form

Editing is permitted during the initial application stages. Once the final declaration is completed, the scope for changing submitted information is restricted.
08Document verification

No verification slip, no option entry

Registration, payment and offline document verification must be completed to become eligible for option entry and seat allotment. Follow KEA's verification schedule and keep your verification slip.

KEA document readiness

0 of 13 ready — tap to tick

A summarized checklist

The official bulletin has further conditions for individual documents, including special provisions for recent graduates. Check the latest KEA verification notices before attending.
09Option entry

Option entry: one list that carries forward

Karnataka calls choice filling Option Entry. It's generally done once — your first-round priority list forms the basis for later rounds, where you may reorder or delete options within the rules.

Step 1

Option entry

One priority list — it carries into later rounds.

Step 2

Mock allotment

Shows your indicative position. Not a guarantee.

Step 3

Revise

Reorder or delete options within the prescribed window.

Step 4

Real allotment

Merit, eligibility, seats and your order decide.

Option-entry preparation

0 of 7 ready — tap to tick

Only list seats you'd actually join

Don't include a college or specialization you're unwilling to join without understanding the allotment and forfeiture consequences.
10Round 1 choices

Allotted in Round 1? You have four choices

The KEA 2026 bulletin describes four post-allotment choices. Select one to see what happens to your seat.

You got a Round 1 seat. Pick your choice:

Keep the Round 1 seat while being considered for higher preferences next round.

Your Round 1 seat

Kept if no upgrade — auto-cancelled if upgraded

Next round

Considered for higher options

KEA counselling

Still in counselling

What you must do: Meet the prescribed payment, documentation and participation requirements.

Don't miss the choice window

Failing to exercise the required post-allotment choice or complete admission formalities can lead to cancellation and further counselling consequences. Read the exact instructions before selecting.
11Later rounds & upgradation

Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up) & Stray Vacancy

After Round 1, KEA carries the process forward according to the admission rules and its official schedule.

Round 2

Participation depends on your Round 1 status. Specific rules apply to candidates who retained a seat for upgradation, surrendered, or remained unallotted.

Original documents required for specified candidate categories

Round 3 (Mop-Up)

Further allotment opportunities based on the applicable rules and available vacancies.

Eligibility depends on earlier allotments, admission status and MCC/KEA conditions

Stray Vacancy

Remaining seats under the prescribed counselling framework.

Eligibility can be restricted by earlier allotment or joining status

Upgradation & withdrawal — know the rules

  • A previous seat can be retained when no upgrade occurs under Choice 2.
  • A successful upgrade replaces the previous allotment.
  • Surrendering a seat is different from retaining it for upgradation.
  • Missing document-submission or payment requirements may affect later-round eligibility.
  • Not reporting after confirming an allotment can lead to cancellation and forfeiture.

Withdrawing doesn't guarantee later-round eligibility

The exact financial penalty depends on the round and governing rules. Verify KEA's forfeiture and withdrawal provisions before deciding not to join an allotted institution.
12Bonds & service

Compulsory service obligations

These can affect you after you finish your PG course

The PGET 2026 bulletin includes provisions on compulsory service and government-seat service obligations, subject to applicable statutory provisions, amendments and government orders.

Verify: Service periodVerify: Category-specific requirementsVerify: Penalties

Obligations shouldn't be assumed identical across colleges, seat categories or candidates.

13FAQs

15 important questions, answered

Yes. The official KEA portal confirms that the PGET 2026 application opened on 5 October 2026.

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Disclaimer

Prepared using information available as of 15 October 2026, including the official KEA PGET 2026 portal, a reproduced copy of the PGET 2026 information bulletin dated 14 August 2026, MCC's counselling timetable and NBEMS information. Fee and eligibility provisions are subject to government rules, amendments and later KEA notices. Verify college-wise tuition fees, seat availability, verification schedules, refund conditions and allotment deadlines against the latest official announcements. M B Patil Education is an independent education counselling organization and is not the government authority conducting Karnataka NEET PG Counselling.

References (5)
  1. Karnataka Examinations Authority — PGET 2026 PG Medical/DNB admission portal
  2. Karnataka PGET 2026 Information Bulletin, dated 14 August 2026
  3. MCC — NEET PG 2026 All India Quota and State Counselling Schedule, dated 8 October 2026
  4. NBEMS — NEET PG 2026 information and examination eligibility requirements
  5. KEA — PG Medical 2026 document verification and NRI/minority claim notices