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2026 STATUS NEET PG 2026 was scheduled by NBEMS for 30 August 2026. The full MCC PG 2026 and Karnataka KEA round-wise counselling calendar is kept as “Awaiting Official Notice” below until it can be verified.
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Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule & Important Dates

Track KEA registration, document verification, option entry, seat allotment and reporting dates for Karnataka MD/MS counselling — plus the MCC 50% All India Quota schedule relevant to Karnataka candidates.

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Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2026
KEA + MCC Both schedules tracked
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Quick Answer

For Karnataka NEET PG 2026, watch two authorities: MCC for 50% All India Quota PG counselling and KEA for the Karnataka counselling process. As of the source check below, the complete 2026 round-wise PG calendar was not available to verify, so no estimated date is shown as a confirmed deadline.

Source check: 23 September 2026
2 Authorities to Track — MCC & KEA
4+ Major Counselling Stages
1 Karnataka-Focused Guidance Page
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Important Dates

NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule Tracker

Karnataka candidates may need to follow both the KEA state schedule and MCC All India Quota schedule. We do not publish placeholder dates as confirmed dates.

Official Schedule Status

Use the tabs to switch between Karnataka KEA and MCC All India Quota. Dates remain marked “Awaiting official notice” until verified.

Karnataka Stage What Happens 2026 Date / Status
Registration KEA Karnataka PG medical registration Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Document Verification Verification / document-check process Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Verification Slip / Merit List Eligibility confirmation before option entry Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Option Entry Add, reorder and lock college / branch choices Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Round 1 Allotment First Karnataka seat-allotment result Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Reporting & Fee Payment Report and complete admission within the notified window Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Round 2 / Round 3 Further allotment rounds subject to KEA schedule Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Stray Vacancy Final vacancy process subject to official rules Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Karnataka dates must be checked against the latest KEA PG medical notice. Do not rely on an estimated registration, option-entry or allotment date when an official notification has not been verified.
Round Registration & Choice Filling Allotment Result Reporting / Fee Payment
Round 1 Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule
Round 2 Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule
Round 3 Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule
Stray Vacancy Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule Awaiting MCC 2026 PG schedule
MCC’s official PG Medical Counselling page is the final source for All India Quota registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting dates.
Karnataka Timeline

What to Watch on the KEA Schedule

These are the main milestones to follow once Karnataka’s official 2026 PG medical counselling calendar is released.

01

Registration

KEA Karnataka PG medical registration

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
02

Document Verification

Verification / document-check process

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
03

Verification Slip / Merit List

Eligibility confirmation before option entry

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
04

Option Entry

Add, reorder and lock college / branch choices

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
05

Round 1 Allotment

First Karnataka seat-allotment result

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
06

Reporting & Fee Payment

Report and complete admission within the notified window

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
07

Round 2 / Round 3

Further allotment rounds subject to KEA schedule

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
08

Stray Vacancy

Final vacancy process subject to official rules

Awaiting official 2026 KEA date
Step by Step

How NEET PG Counselling Works

1

Registration

Register on the applicable MCC or KEA portal and complete the counselling registration process within the official window.

2

Choice Filling & Option Entry

Select and prioritise colleges and branches, then save or lock choices according to the authority’s instructions.

3

Seat Allotment Result

Check the official result. Allotment depends on rank, eligibility, category, seat availability and choice order.

4

Reporting & Fee Payment

Complete document verification, reporting and fee payment within the deadline shown in the allotment instructions.

Document Checklist

Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling

Keep originals and the required copies ready. The final list can differ by MCC / KEA notice and candidate category.

✓ NEET PG admit card
✓ NEET PG scorecard / rank letter
✓ MBBS degree / provisional certificate
✓ Internship completion certificate
✓ Permanent / provisional medical registration
✓ Class 10 & 12 marksheets
✓ Category certificate, if applicable
✓ Passport-size photographs
✓ Valid photo ID proof
Karnataka-Focused Guidance

Planning MD/MS Admission in Bangalore or Karnataka?

A Karnataka candidate may need to coordinate KEA state counselling with MCC All India Quota dates. Missing a registration, option-entry or reporting window can change the choices available in later rounds.

KEA Date Tracking Registration, verification and option-entry stages.
Choice Strategy Branch, college and quota priorities before locking.
Document Guidance Keep the right certificates ready for verification.
Reporting Support Understand the next action after an allotment.
Frequently Asked Questions

Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Questions

When does Karnataka NEET PG 2026 counselling start?

The final Karnataka round-wise counselling schedule should be taken from KEA. On the sources checked on 23 September 2026, a complete official Karnataka NEET PG 2026 round calendar was not available for us to verify, so this page keeps the dates marked as awaiting official notice rather than publishing an estimated deadline as a confirmed date.

Who conducts NEET PG counselling in Karnataka?

Karnataka state-level postgraduate medical counselling is handled through the Karnataka Examinations Authority process, while the Medical Counselling Committee handles the 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical counselling. Candidates may need to follow both authorities depending on the seats they want to compete for.

How many rounds are there in NEET PG counselling?

The supplied wireframe tracks Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up or later rounds and Stray Vacancy. The exact 2026 structure, names, eligibility and deadlines must follow the current MCC and KEA notices because authorities can revise the round sequence and rules.

What happens if I miss the reporting deadline?

Missing a reporting or fee-payment deadline can affect the allotted seat and eligibility for later rounds. The consequence depends on the round and counselling authority, so check the current MCC or KEA rule for that specific allotment before taking any action.

Can I upgrade my seat in a later round?

Upgradation rules depend on the current counselling round, the option selected after allotment and the authority conducting the process. Use the current MCC or KEA instructions for your round rather than assuming that every allotted seat can automatically be upgraded.

Is Karnataka counselling separate from MCC All India counselling?

Yes. MCC runs the 50% All India Quota postgraduate medical counselling, while Karnataka candidates also follow the state counselling process for seats covered by KEA. Registration, option entry, allotment and reporting timelines can be different on the two portals.

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You can submit the three-field WhatsApp form on this page to start a counselling conversation with AdmissionMantra. Our team can share the latest Karnataka and MCC counselling guidance available when you contact us.

Verify Before Acting

Official Sources & Bangalore Counselling Center

Always Check the Official Notice

Counselling schedules can be revised. MCC and KEA should be treated as the final authority for registration, option entry, allotment, reporting and round-specific eligibility.

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