Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Option Entry Deadline Extended at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Check Revised Schedule

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the option entry deadline for the Round 3 counselling of Postgraduate Dental (MDS) admissions 2026. The revised schedule was published on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in on October 23, 2026. The move gives eligible NEET MDS 2026 aspirants more time to enter and lock their college and course preferences for the final allotment round.

The extension applies to candidates participating in Round 3 of the Karnataka state counselling for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats. KEA has released a fresh, consolidated calendar covering option entry, seat allotment, result declaration and reporting at the allotted institutes.

What the KEA Notification Says

As per the official notification dated October 23, 2026, KEA has revised the Round 3 seat allotment timetable for PG Dental (MDS) 2026 admissions. The option entry window has been reopened and the subsequent allotment and reporting dates stand pushed accordingly. Candidates must log in using their NEET MDS 2026 credentials to view the full schedule on the official portal.

KEA has also directed candidates to carefully re-check their preferences before the new deadline. Once the window closes, no further requests for change in options will be entertained.

Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Key Events

Candidates are advised to download the revised schedule PDF directly from the KEA portal and note each cut-off time, since every event in the Round 3 flow has a defined closing hour.

Who Is Eligible to Participate in Round 3?

Round 3 is the mop-up stage of the Karnataka state MDS counselling. The following categories of candidates can take part in the extended option entry round.

• Candidates who registered with KEA for NEET MDS 2026 counselling and are listed in the Round 3 provisional merit list.
• Aspirants who did not get an allotment in Round 1 or Round 2.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat earlier but did not report or chose to participate again as permitted by the KEA rules.
• Fresh registrants under the reduced percentile category, where allowed by the revised notification.

How to Enter Options in the KEA Round 3 Window?

Candidates must follow the steps given below on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to submit or revise their choices.

1. Open the official KEA website for PG Dental counselling 2026.
2. Click on the Round 3 option entry link for MDS.
3. Log in with the NEET MDS 2026 user ID and password.
4. Verify the available seat matrix for government, private and deemed-equivalent colleges.
5. Add preferred colleges and specialisations in order of priority.
6. Re-arrange, add or delete options before the final cut-off time.
7. Save and lock the final choice list before the deadline.
8. Download the printed copy of the locked options for personal record.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official KEA PG Dental portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Download the revised Round 3 schedule PDF dated October 23, 2026.
3. Note each new cut-off time for option entry, allotment and reporting.
4. Log in and review the latest Round 3 seat matrix for MDS.
5. Enter, re-order and finally lock preferences before the extended deadline.
6. Keep NEET MDS 2026 scorecard, allotment letter and original certificates ready for reporting.