Karnataka UGNEET 2026: KEA opens extended special stray vacancy round for 47 MBBS seats, option entry closes November 13

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(AI Image) Karnataka UGNEET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced an extended special stray vacancy round for undergraduate medical admissions under UGNEET 2026. The additional round will be conducted to fill 47 MBBS seats that remained vacant after the special stray vacancy round allotment results were published on November 11, 2026.Eligible candidates seeking admission to the remaining medical seats must pay a caution deposit of Rs 25 lakh and register their preferences within the prescribed deadline.

According to the KEA notification dated November 11, candidates can enter their options until 10:00 AM on November 13, 2026. The seat allotment results are scheduled to be announced on the same day after 12:30 PM.KEA UGNEET 2026: Details of vacant medical seatsKEA conducted the online special stray vacancy round for undergraduate medical and dental admissions in accordance with the schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, on October 30, 2026.The allotment results were published on the KEA website on November 11.

A total of 195 seats were initially available, including seats arising from cancellations and upgrades from dental to medical courses.During the round, 148 medical seats and 21 dental seats were allotted. However, 47 MBBS seats remained unallocated.

These include 15 management quota seats in government medical colleges. According to the latest notification, all available BDS seats have been filled, leaving no vacant dental seats. Karnataka UGNEET extended special stray vacancy round: Important datesCandidates must follow the payment and option entry deadlines announced by KEA.EventDate and timeCaution deposit paymentNovember 12, 2026, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PMOption entry after paymentUntil November 13, 2026, 10:00 AMSeat allotment resultNovember 13, 2026, after 12:30 PM Candidates who have not paid the required advance amount must complete the payment within the specified window.

The Rs 25 lakh caution deposit is mandatory for participating in the extended round. How to check KEA UGNEET 2026 seat allotment resultsCandidates can visit the official KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in to access the latest UGNEET 2026 notifications, vacant seat details and allotment results.The authority has also published the previous special stray vacancy round allotment list in PDF format.Direct link to allotment list: Click here What candidates should noteThe extended special stray vacancy round is limited to the remaining 47 MBBS seats.

Candidates must complete the caution deposit payment before entering their preferences. The option entry facility will close at 10:00 AM on November 13, followed by the publication of allotment results after 12:30 PM.Candidates should refer to the official KEA notification and website for further instructions regarding the admission process.

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