Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025: Round 2 Updates and Key Dates

As of December 17, 2025, the second round of Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 is underway. Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), this round provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to secure seats in postgraduate medical (MD/MS) and dental (PG Dental) courses across government, private, and minority institutions in the state.

Round 2 includes seats that remained vacant after the first round, as well as those surrendered, cancelled, forfeited, or newly added. If you’re a NEET PG 2025 qualified candidate with a verified merit position in the KEA list, this is a crucial phase—especially if you didn’t get your preferred seat in Round 1 or are looking to upgrade.

Important Dates for Round 2

Here’s the official schedule:

• Option Entry/Modification: Ongoing (started December 12) until December 19, 2025.
  Candidates can add, delete, reorder, or modify their college and course preferences based on Round 1 entries. Log in to the KEA portal promptly to make changes—no extensions are expected.
• Provisional Seat Allotment Result: Expected on December 20, 2025 (likely after 4 PM).
  This gives a preliminary view of allotments and allows time for any challenges or reviews.
• Final Seat Allotment Result: December 22, 2025 (likely after 10 AM).
  Results will be published on the official website.
• Fee Payment, Downloading Admission Orders, and Reporting to Allotted Colleges: Up to December 28, 2025 (before 5:30 PM in most cases).

Who Can Participate in Round 2?

• Candidates who selected Choice 2 or Choice 3 in Round 1.
• Those who entered options in Round 1 but were not allotted a seat.
• Note: Participation requires prior submission of original documents at the KEA office in Bengaluru (as per the notified schedule). Failing this may disqualify you from allotment.

Tips for Candidates

1. Act Quickly on Options: With the modification window closing soon on December 19, prioritize your preferences carefully. Consider seat availability from Round 1 and aim realistically based on your rank.
2. Monitor the Official Website: All updates, results, and links are available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Bookmark it and check frequently.
3. Prepare Documents: Have originals and photocopies ready (NEET PG scorecard/admit card, verification slip, etc.) for smooth reporting.
4. Stay Updated: After Round 2, a mop-up round may follow if seats remain vacant.

Securing a PG seat is a significant milestone—don’t miss these deadlines! Best wishes to all aspiring doctors and dentists participating in Karnataka NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2.

For the latest notifications, always refer to the official KEA website.