The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the college-wise list of 664 vacant medical seats after the third round of UGNEET 2026 counselling. The notification, dated October 8, 2026, states that the listed seats will be offered during the upcoming stray vacancy round, along with any additional seats that may become vacant because of cancellations or forfeitures.

The published seat matrix includes medical colleges across Karnataka, with details such as college codes, college names, category, number of vacant seats and fee amounts. Most entries in the published list are marked under the OTH category, while Srinivasa Institute of Medical Research Center, Mangalore, has one entry marked OPN.

Candidates seeking MBBS admission through Karnataka NEET UG counselling should review the seat matrix carefully and monitor the KEA website for the stray vacancy schedule, eligibility conditions, fee-deposit requirements and fresh option-entry instructions.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026: Important Details

KEA UGNEET 2026: College-Wise Vacant Medical Seat Matrix

The following table reproduces the college-wise entries published in the supplied KEA notification. Fee figures have been formatted in Indian numbering style for readability.

Source: KEA UGNEET 2026 vacant medical seats notice dated October 8, 2026. College names and fee figures follow the supplied document; candidates should verify the original notice for official spellings and fee applicability.

What Does the Vacant Seat List Mean for Candidates?

The publication of the seat matrix identifies medical seats remaining unfilled after the third round of allotment. KEA has stated that these seats will be offered during the stray vacancy round, together with any additional seats that may be cancelled or forfeited.

The list is intended to help candidates identify colleges with vacancies before the next counselling stage. However, publication of a vacant seat does not guarantee that the seat will be available to every candidate. Final eligibility, category restrictions, applicable fee deposits and allotment will depend on the official stray vacancy rules and the choices entered by eligible candidates.

Candidates should also distinguish between the vacant-seat fee figures published in this document and any separate fee deposit prescribed for participation in the stray vacancy round. They should follow the specific instructions issued by KEA for payment and option entry.

What Should Candidates Do Next?

Candidates interested in Karnataka MBBS admission should:

1. Visit the official KEA website and review the published vacant-seat list.

2. Check the relevant college code, category, seat count and fee information.

3. Read the official stray vacancy notification and confirm eligibility before participating.

4. Follow the prescribed fee-deposit and fresh option-entry schedule.

5. Monitor KEA announcements for further changes caused by cancellations or forfeitures.

KEA has advised candidates to keep visiting its website for updates. The supplied vacant-seat notice does not itself specify the complete stray vacancy allotment schedule.

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