Karnataka NEET MDS (PG Dental) 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

Karnataka PG Dental 2026 Counselling Overview

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the schedule for Round 1 online seat allotment for MDS admissions for the 2026 academic session.

📅 Important Dates

• Option Entry Window Opens: September 5, 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Option Entry Window Closes: September 7, 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Mock Allotment Result: September 7, 2026 (After 4:00 PM)
• Round 1 Provisional Result: September 9, 2026 (After 6:00 PM)

🛠️ How to Enter Options

1. Visit the official KEA counselling portal.
2. Log in using your registered credentials (Registration/CET number and password).
3. Carefully review the Seat Matrix and Fee Structure.
4. Select and arrange preferred colleges and MDS specialisations in order of priority.
5. Submit options before the deadline and monitor the mock allotment result.

⚠️ Key Instructions

• Eligibility: Qualifying NEET MDS 2026 is necessary but not a guarantee of a seat; allotment depends on rank, category, and option entry.
• Mode of Admission: All rounds, including stray vacancies, are conducted online only via KEA. No separate college-level admissions exist.
• Mock Result: The mock allotment is for indicative purposes only and cannot be used for reporting.
• Verification: Always rely on the official KEA portal for seat matrix and fee details.