Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Option Entry Begins at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Check Last Date

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened Round 2 option entry. This is for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling. Candidates can fill their choices at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The window will close on September 9 at 2:00 PM.

The option entry covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Private management quota seats are also included in this round. KEA released the updated vacant seat matrix on the same portal. It reflects the seats left over after Round 1 admissions closed.

What Can Candidates Do During Option Entry?

Eligible candidates have full control over their preference list. The Round 2 window allows the following actions on the portal.

• Add fresh course and college combinations to the list.
• Delete existing choices that no longer fit their plans.
• Re-order preferences by priority for the allotment engine.
• Revise choices submitted earlier during Round 1 counselling.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Key Dates

How to Fill Option Entry for Round 2?

KEA uses a three-step verification flow on the portal. Candidates should complete the login carefully before entering choices.

1. Visit the option entry link at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Enter your Application Number and CET Number to log in.
3. Complete OTP verification via SMS, WhatsApp, or email.
4. Finish the face verification step for biometric authentication.
5. Add, delete, or re-order your course and college choices.
6. Save your options before the deadline to lock the entry.

Read More: Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released; Check Choice Filling Last Date

Who Is Eligible for Round 2 Option Entry?

Round 2 is open to a specific group of NEET UG 2026 candidates. The KEA portal will only accept logins from these categories.

• Candidates who did not receive any seat in Round 1.
• Candidates who wish to upgrade their Round 1 allotted seat.
• Newly eligible candidates added to the Round 2 merit list.

How Will Seat Allotment Work?

KEA follows a merit-cum-preference model for allotment. Higher-ranked candidates get their top listed preferences first. The engine then moves down the merit list one candidate at a time. This is why the order of options matters more than the count.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check the updated vacant seat matrix on the KEA portal.
2. Shortlist your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges by branch and city.
3. Keep your Application Number and CET Number ready for a smooth login.
4. Complete OTP and face verification before starting the entry.
5. Save your final choices well before the deadline closes.

Also Read: 

• MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released; Check Total Vacancies and Choice Filling Deadline
• WB NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Out; Check Last Date to Apply
• Top Medical Colleges in India Accepting NEET Based on 2026 Ranking
• NEET UG 2027 to Shift to Computer Based Test Mode; NTA Seeks AICTE Help to Identify Exam Centres
•