Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional Round 1 seat allotment result for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes across the state.
A total of 11,874 MBBS seats and 2,689 BDS seats have been provisionally allotted in the first round, according to the latest counselling update. Candidates can check their allotment through the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The provisional allotment was published on August 23, 2026, while candidates who find discrepancies have until 4 PM on August 24 to submit objections.
14,563 Medical and Dental Seats Provisionally Allotted
The first-round provisional allotment covers a combined 14,563 MBBS and BDS seats.
The distribution includes:
- 11,874 MBBS seats
- 2,689 BDS seats
Candidates who participated in Karnataka’s NEET UG counselling can now verify the college, course and category allotted to them.
However, KEA has stressed that this is only a provisional result and should not yet be treated as the final admission allotment.
Candidates Should Not Report to Colleges Yet
One of the most important instructions issued by KEA is that candidates should not report to their provisionally allotted colleges at this stage.
The authority will first examine objections and verify the provisional allotment before releasing the final Round 1 result.
Students should therefore wait for the final allotment notification before paying applicable admission fees or physically reporting to the allotted institution, unless KEA issues further instructions.
Objection Window Closes at 4 PM Today
Candidates who identify a genuine discrepancy in their provisional allotment can submit an objection to KEA until 4 PM on August 24, 2026.
Objections must include proper justification and can be sent to:
Valid objections may include issues such as:
- An incorrect cutoff being considered
- A seat not being allotted despite a valid entered option and applicable merit
- An apparent discrepancy in the allotment process
KEA will examine the complaints received before publishing the final result.
When Should Candidates Not Raise an Objection?
KEA has also clarified that objections should not be submitted merely because a candidate did not receive a particular seat.
If the candidate did not enter that college or course as an option, the absence of an allotment will not be treated as an error.
Candidates will also not be allowed to modify or change their previously submitted options during this objection stage.
The objection facility is intended only for genuine discrepancies in the provisional allotment process.
How to Check Karnataka NEET UG Round 1 Result
Candidates can check their provisional allotment by following these steps:
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the UG NEET 2026 Medical/Dental section.
- Select the link for Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment.
- Enter the required candidate details or login credentials.
- Check the allotted college, course and category.
- Download or save a copy of the provisional allotment for future reference.
Candidates should carefully verify every detail displayed in the result before the objection deadline expires.
Final Round 1 Result to Follow After Verification
The current result is not the final Round 1 allotment.
KEA will first examine all objections received before the August 24 deadline. Once the review process is completed, the authority will issue the final Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result.
The next steps—including fee payment, seat acceptance and college reporting—will become applicable after the final allotment and subsequent instructions are published.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website rather than relying solely on unofficial counselling updates.
Mock Allotment Was Released Earlier
KEA had earlier released the Round 1 mock allotment on August 17, 2026, allowing candidates to understand their likely seat position before the actual allotment process.
After the mock result, candidates were given an opportunity to review their preferences before the provisional Round 1 allocation was generated.
The current provisional result is therefore an important step closer to final admission for thousands of medical and dental aspirants in Karnataka.
Key Deadline for Candidates
For students who have received a provisional MBBS or BDS seat, the most immediate deadline is 4 PM on August 24.
Candidates should check the result carefully, raise an objection only if there is a genuine discrepancy and avoid reporting to colleges until KEA publishes the final allotment.
With 11,874 MBBS and 2,689 BDS seats provisionally allotted, the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling process has now entered a crucial stage for medical aspirants across the state.
Source – Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) / Careers360
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