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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts state-level NEET MDS counselling for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Karnataka’s government and private dental colleges. KEA completed Round 1 of Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 counselling in mid-September 2026, with reporting for Choice-1 candidates closing on September 18, 2026.
Direct Link to Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Schedule Notice
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 – Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Counselling Name | Karnataka NEET MDS (PG Dental) Counselling 2026 |
| Course | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
| Current Round | Round 2 (Round 1 completed; reporting closed on September 18, 2026) |
| Seats Covered | 50% government quota seats in state-run dental colleges, 100% seats in private dental colleges, plus NRI and other state-notified quota seats |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 – Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of PG Dental seat matrix by the Medical Education Department | September 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 option entry window opens | September 5, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 option entry window closes | September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Mock seat allotment result | September 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Round 1 result | September 9, 2026, after 6:00 PM |
| Final Round 1 seat allotment result | September 11, 2026 |
| Exercising of choices (Choice 1 to 4) by allotted candidates | September 11-14, 2026 |
| Fee payment for Choice-1 and Choice-2 candidates | September 15-16, 2026 |
| Original document submission and admission order download for Choice-1 | September 15-17, 2026 |
| Last date of reporting to allotted college for Choice-1 candidates | September 18, 2026, by 6:00 PM |
How to Check Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Updates Online
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the PG Dental / NEET MDS 2026 counselling section (Round 1 was hosted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgmds2026).
- Log in using your registration number/CET number and password, or your QR code, as applicable.
- Check for the latest notification regarding Round 2 seat matrix, option entry dates, and caution deposit.
- If Round 2 option entry is open, arrange your college and specialisation preferences carefully in order of priority, save, and submit before the deadline.
- Download and keep a printout of your submitted option list and any allotment result for your records.
Important Instructions
- Qualifying NEET MDS 2026 does not by itself guarantee a seat; admission depends on registration, document verification, rank, category, and the options entered.
- Retain preferred options even if a seat does not currently appear available, as consequential vacancies can open up during the allotment process due to cancellations, forfeitures, or newly added seats.
- Participating colleges are required to treat weekends and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling window, so do not assume delays over weekends.
- Candidates simultaneously registered with MCC for All India Quota MDS seats should track both the KEA and MCC schedules separately and understand each body’s exit/withdrawal rules before accepting or forfeiting a seat.
- Avoid third-party agents claiming to guarantee a seat – allotment is based purely on rank, category, and option entry as processed by KEA’s system.
- Always verify dates, fees, and seat numbers from the official KEA notification rather than relying solely on news aggregator articles, including this one.
Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 – Important Links
- Direct Link to Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Schedule Notice
- KEA Official Website
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Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Schedule – FAQs
Q1. Is Karnataka NEET MDS Round 2 the same as MCC NEET MDS Round 2?
No. KEA conducts a separate, state-level counselling process for Karnataka’s 50% government quota and 100% private quota dental seats. MCC separately conducts Round 2 for 50% All India Quota seats plus deemed/central university and AFMS seats, with a confirmed schedule of registration from September 15-19, choice filling September 16-20, and result on September 23, 2026. These are two different processes with two different portals.
Q2. Who is eligible to participate in Karnataka NEET MDS Round 2?
Typically, candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1, and those allotted a seat under Choice-2 or Choice-3 in Round 1, are eligible to participate in Round 2, subject to the specific conditions KEA notifies for this cycle.
Q3. Where can I check the Karnataka NEET MDS seat matrix for Round 2?
The updated seat matrix for Round 2, once released, will be available for download on the official KEA counselling portal under the PG Dental/NEET MDS 2026 section.
Q4. What happens if I don’t report after being allotted a seat in Round 2?
Based on KEA’s standard rules across its PG counselling rounds, failing to report or pay fees after seat allotment typically results in forfeiture of the caution deposit and can carry further penalties or debarment from future rounds, as prescribed in the official counselling rules. Candidates should read the terms in the official notification carefully before submitting options.
Q5. Can I participate in both KEA and MCC NEET MDS Round 2 at the same time?
Candidates can register with both counselling bodies where permitted, but must follow the exit/withdrawal rules of each body carefully – accepting a seat in one process while holding another without proper surrender can lead to penalties or debarment. Always check the latest KEA and MCC notices before making a final decision.
