The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an update regarding the Online Stray Vacancy Round for medical and dental seats under UGNEET-2026. According to the notification dated October 15, 2026, eligible candidates who do not currently hold a medical seat have been permitted to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round, subject to payment of the prescribed Medical Course Fee Deposit.

The authority has extended the deadline for paying the deposit and entering options to provide eligible candidates additional time to complete the required steps.

Candidates seeking participation in the Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 should carefully follow the revised deadlines.

Karnataka NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Revised Schedule

Candidates must complete the fee deposit and option-entry process within the respective deadlines. The notification does not specify any further extension.

Who Can Participate in the Stray Vacancy Round?

As stated in the KEA notification, permission has been granted to candidates who do not currently hold a medical seat to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment process.

Their participation is subject to payment of the Medical Course Fee Deposit, as notified by KEA on October 8, 2026. Candidates should refer to the original notification and applicable counselling instructions for the deposit requirements and other conditions.

How to Complete the Fee Deposit and Option Entry

Eligible candidates should follow the official KEA instructions for the UGNEET-2026 Stray Vacancy Round.

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.

2. Open the UGNEET-2026 counselling section and review the latest Stray Vacancy Round notification.

3. Check the Medical Course Fee Deposit requirements specified in the notice dated October 8, 2026.

4. Complete the required deposit payment by 11:00 AM on October 19, 2026.

5. Enter the required options by 1:00 PM on October 19, 2026, following the instructions provided by KEA.

Candidates should verify their eligibility and complete both steps before the deadlines.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The update was issued by KEA on October 15, 2026.

• The notification concerns the Online Stray Vacancy Round for medical and dental seats under UGNEET-2026.

• Candidates without a currently held medical seat have been permitted to participate, subject to the prescribed fee deposit.

• The Medical Course Fee Deposit deadline is October 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

• The option-entry deadline is October 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Candidates should check the official KEA website for the original deposit notification and any further instructions.

KEA Official Website and Contact Details

Candidates can access counselling notifications and updates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website.

Official Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in

Helpline: 080-23460460

Phone: 080-23564583

Email: keauthority-ka@nic.in

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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