The latest notification, issued under Notice No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-11/2026, also introduces an important Choice-4 option for candidates who have received seats through both KEA and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Such candidates can use the Choice-4 facility if they prefer to join the seat allotted to them through MCC counselling instead of retaining the KEA Round 2 seat.

The Choice-4 window will remain open from 3:00 PM on September 11, 2026, until 5:00 PM on September 14, 2026. Following the Choice-4 exercise, KEA will re-run the second-round allotment to utilise the medical and dental seats that become available because candidates choose their MCC allotments.

KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 2: Key Highlights

The provisional second-round allotment has been prepared based on candidate merit and the options entered during counselling.

KEA UGNEET Round 2 Provisional Allotment Result 2026 Released

KEA has published the provisional result for the second round of UGNEET 2026 counselling for Medical and Dental courses.

Candidates who participated in the round can check their allotment and determine whether they have been assigned an MBBS or BDS seat according to their merit and previously submitted preferences.

The provisional allotment is particularly important because it is not necessarily the final Round 2 allotment. KEA has announced a further process involving candidates who have simultaneously received seats through MCC counselling.

The authority will use the Choice-4 window to identify candidates who prefer their MCC-allotted seats. The seats subsequently vacated in the KEA allotment process will then be considered during the re-run of the second round.

What Is Choice-4 in KEA UGNEET 2026?

The Choice-4 option is particularly relevant for candidates who have obtained seats through both MCC and KEA counselling.

If a candidate has been allotted a seat in the second round of MCC counselling and wishes to take admission to that MCC-allotted seat, the candidate can use the Choice-4 option on the KEA website to exit the KEA seat allotment process.

In simple terms, candidates who prefer their MCC seat can indicate their decision through Choice-4 instead of retaining the KEA Round 2 allotment.

The Choice-4 facility will be available for a limited period:

September 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM to September 14, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Candidates should therefore carefully compare the two allotments before making a decision.

Why Has KEA Introduced the Choice-4 Window?

The Choice-4 facility has been introduced to ensure that medical seats vacated by candidates who choose MCC allotments can be utilised during the ongoing Karnataka counselling process.

If a candidate receives an MBBS or BDS seat through both counselling systems and chooses the MCC seat, the seat previously allotted through KEA becomes available.

Rather than leaving such seats unused, KEA will incorporate these vacancies into a fresh run of the Round 2 allotment process.

This mechanism is intended to improve seat utilisation and provide eligible candidates with another opportunity to secure seats based on their already submitted preferences.

KEA to Re-run Round 2 Seat Allotment

After the Choice-4 window closes, KEA will conduct a re-run of the Round 2 seat allotment for Medical and Dental courses.

A significant point for candidates is that this re-run will be based on the options already entered during the counselling process.

No Fresh Changes to Existing Options

KEA has specifically stated that candidates will not be permitted to modify their existing options for the re-run.

The authority will use the choices already submitted by eligible candidates while processing the revised allotment.

This means students should understand that the upcoming re-run is not a fresh choice-filling exercise. Instead, KEA will use the existing preference order to redistribute seats that become available after the Choice-4 process.

Possibility of Upgradation to Higher-Order Choices

The revised Round 2 allotment may also provide candidates with an opportunity for upgradation to a higher-order preference.

However, such upgradation will depend on:

• Availability of seats

• Candidate merit

• Previously entered preferences

• Applicable KEA allotment rules

• Vacancies created through the Choice-4 process

Therefore, candidates who have received a provisional allotment should continue to monitor the KEA portal for the revised final result.

KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

The September 14 deadline at 5:00 PM is particularly important for candidates who have received both MCC and KEA allotments and intend to join the MCC seat.

How to Check KEA UGNEET Round 2 Provisional Allotment Result 2026

Candidates can check their provisional seat allotment by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the KEA Website

Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at kea.kar.nic.in.

Step 2: Locate the UGNEET 2026 Section

Look for the latest notification or link related to UGNEET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment.

Step 3: Open the Provisional Allotment Result

Click on the relevant link for the Round 2 provisional seat allotment result.

Step 4: Enter Login Details

Use the required candidate credentials to access the allotment result.

Step 5: Check the Allotted Seat

Review the allotted college, course and other relevant admission details.

Step 6: Carefully Check for MCC Allotment

Candidates who have also participated in MCC Round 2 should compare their KEA allotment with the MCC seat allotted to them.

Step 7: Exercise Choice-4 If Applicable

Candidates who wish to take the MCC seat instead of the KEA Round 2 seat should exercise Choice-4 within the specified window.

Candidates With Both MCC and KEA Seats Need to Act Carefully

The current KEA announcement is especially important for candidates who have participated in both Karnataka state counselling and MCC counselling.

Such students may find themselves holding allotments from two different counselling processes. They should therefore carefully evaluate the college, course, category, fee structure, location and other relevant factors before deciding which seat they intend to retain.

Candidates who choose to join their MCC-allotted seat must use the Choice-4 mechanism within the KEA deadline so that the corresponding KEA seat can be considered vacant for the revised allotment process.

What Happens After Choice-4?

Once the Choice-4 window closes at 5:00 PM on September 14, KEA will process the seats that become available.

The authority will then:

1. Identify seats cancelled/vacated through Choice-4.

2. Add those seats to the pool available for the second-round re-allotment.

3. Re-run the Round 2 allotment using candidates' existing options.

4. Consider eligible candidates for possible upgradation.

5. Publish revised final Round 2 allotment results.

The exact date for the re-run and publication of the revised final result will be announced separately by KEA.

No Fresh Choice Filling for the Re-run

Candidates should pay special attention to one of the most important instructions in the latest KEA notice.

The re-run of the second-round allotment will not involve a fresh opportunity to enter or modify preferences.

KEA will use the choices that candidates have already entered.

Therefore, candidates should not expect another choice-filling window after the Choice-4 process. The revised allotment will be processed using the existing preference list and the seats that become available.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates participating in KEA UGNEET Round 2 should take the following steps:

• Check the provisional allotment result immediately.

• Verify the allotted college and course.

• If also allotted an MCC seat, compare both allotments carefully.

• Decide whether the MCC or KEA seat is preferable.

• If choosing the MCC seat, exercise Choice-4 before September 14 at 5:00 PM.

• Candidates who do not need Choice-4 should carefully follow the applicable instructions for their KEA allotment.

• Keep checking the KEA website for the revised Round 2 allotment schedule.

• Remember that no fresh options will be allowed for the re-run.

KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 2: Important Points at a Glance

• KEA has released the provisional Round 2 allotment result for UGNEET 2026.

• The allotment covers MBBS and BDS admissions.

• The provisional result was scheduled for release on September 11 after 2:00 PM.

• A special Choice-4 facility has been introduced.

• Choice-4 is meant for candidates who have received allotments through both MCC and KEA and prefer to join the MCC seat.

• The Choice-4 window runs from September 11 at 3:00 PM to September 14 at 5:00 PM.

• Seats vacated through Choice-4 will be utilised in a re-run of the Round 2 allotment.

• KEA will use the candidates' existing options for the re-run.

• No changes to existing choices will be permitted during the re-run.

• Candidates may receive an upgradation to a higher-order preference, subject to seat availability, merit and applicable rules.

• The schedule for the re-run and revised final result will be announced separately.

Final Advisory for KEA UGNEET 2026 Candidates

The KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 2 provisional allotment is an important stage for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission in Karnataka. However, candidates should understand that the present result is followed by a special Choice-4 mechanism and a subsequent re-run of the second-round allotment.

Students holding both MCC and KEA allotments should make their decision carefully. Those who prefer their MCC seat must exercise Choice-4 within the notified period. The seats released through this process will then be redistributed among eligible candidates based on their already submitted preferences.

Since no fresh choice modification will be permitted during the re-run, candidates should also remain attentive to the revised allotment result and subsequent instructions issued by KEA.

The next important deadline is September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM, when the Choice-4 window closes. Candidates should complete all applicable actions well before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity.