The final Round 3 allotment follows the provisional allotment process and the subsequent opportunity provided to candidates to exercise the prescribed options or cancel their allotted seats. The final result includes candidates who were newly allotted seats, upgraded to higher preferences or retained their earlier allotments without an upgrade.

The Round 3 final allotment has resulted in 5,032 MBBS allotments across 164 colleges and 1,966 BDS allotments across 109 colleges, making this one of the important stages of Karnataka's 2026 undergraduate medical and dental admission process.

Candidates who have received an allotment must now carefully follow KEA's admission instructions, download the required documents, arrange their original certificates and complete the fee-payment and college-reporting formalities within the prescribed timeline.

KEA UGNEET Round 3 Final Allotment 2026: Key Highlights

Karnataka NEET UG Round 3 Final Result 2026 Released

KEA has published separate final allotment lists for MBBS and BDS admissions.

The allotment lists contain important information such as:

• All India Rank

• Course code

• Allotted college

• Course

• Allotted category

• Fee applicable to the seat

• Allotment status

Candidates should carefully search the relevant list using their rank or other available details and verify the college and course allotted to them.

The final result should not be confused with the earlier provisional Round 3 result. KEA had initially published a provisional allotment and subsequently allowed candidates to exercise the prescribed options before conducting the final allotment.

KEA MBBS Round 3 Final Allotment 2026

The MBBS final allotment list contains 5,032 allotments across 164 medical colleges.

The allotments cover different seat categories, including government, private, management and NRI seats.

The MBBS list contains ranks ranging from 3,734 to 11,92,782.

The overall distribution reported in the final allotment includes:

The figures reflect allotments across different seat categories and should not be interpreted as the total number of sanctioned MBBS seats in Karnataka.

Top Government MBBS Allotments

The Round 3 General Merit allotments demonstrate continued competition for Karnataka's leading government medical colleges.

The first General Merit MBBS allotment in the final Round 3 list was recorded at an All India Rank of 3,734 for Bangalore Medical College.

Some notable last General Merit ranks reported for leading government institutions include:

These figures represent the last ranks allotted in this particular Round 3 list and should not be treated as official or fixed NEET UG cut-offs.

Government MBBS Seat Fees

Government medical college seats generally carry substantially lower tuition fees than private, management and NRI seats.

The Round 3 allotment data shows a General Merit government-college fee of ₹64,350 for the applicable government seats.

The broader fee structure varies according to the type of seat and institution.

Candidates should check the fee mentioned against their individual allotment rather than assuming that the same amount applies to every MBBS seat.

Karnataka MBBS Fee Structure in Round 3

The final allotment data shows significant variation in fees according to seat category.

The actual amount payable depends on the college, course code, seat type and category mentioned in the allotment.

Candidates should therefore check the allotment letter and applicable fee notification before making payment.

Colleges With Significant MBBS Allotments

Several medical colleges recorded substantial numbers of allotments in the Round 3 process.

Among government institutions, Chitradurga Medical College recorded 68 allotments, followed by Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences with 57 and Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences with 56.

These numbers indicate allotments made in this particular counselling round and should not be confused with the total intake capacity of the institutions.

KEA BDS Round 3 Final Allotment 2026

KEA has also released the final Round 3 allotment for BDS admissions.

The BDS list contains 1,966 allotments across 109 dental colleges.

The rank range in the BDS final allotment list extends from 98,125 to 11,83,143.

The category-wise distribution includes:

BDS General Merit Allotments

For government BDS seats under General Merit, the allotment range extends from an All India Rank of 98,125 to 2,54,681 in the Round 3 final list.

The first General Merit government BDS allotment went to Government Dental College, Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru.

Again, these ranks represent the allotments made in Round 3 and should not be interpreted as universal closing cut-offs for Karnataka BDS admission.

Karnataka BDS Fee Structure

The BDS fee structure varies depending on the type of seat.

Candidates should always verify the exact amount applicable to their allotted seat before completing admission.

Dental Colleges With High Allotment Numbers

Among government dental institutions, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bellary recorded 47 allotments, while Government Dental College, Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru recorded 35.

Across the different seat categories, Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru recorded the highest number of allotments, with 53 seats allotted in the Round 3 final list.

Round 3 Allotment Status: Newly Allotted, Upgraded and Not Upgraded

The final result also provides an important picture of candidate movement during Round 3.

Across MBBS and BDS combined, the reported allotment statuses are:

This means that a significant number of candidates retained their earlier seats because they did not receive an upgrade, while others received fresh allotments or moved to a higher preference.

What Does “Not Upgraded” Mean?

A candidate marked Not Upgraded has not received a seat higher in the preference order during the Round 3 allotment.

This does not necessarily mean that the candidate has lost the seat.

Instead, the candidate may have retained the seat held from the previous stage, subject to the applicable counselling rules.

Candidates should read their individual allotment status carefully before taking any further action.

What Does “Newly Allotted” Mean?

Newly Allotted indicates that the candidate has received a seat in the Round 3 process after not holding an applicable seat previously or being allotted a new seat in this round.

Such candidates must complete the prescribed admission process within the specified period.

What Does “Upgraded” Mean?

An Upgraded candidate has received a seat that is higher in the candidate's preference list compared with the previously allotted seat.

Candidates receiving an upgrade should check the new college, course and fee details carefully and follow the instructions for joining the upgraded seat.

How to Check KEA UGNEET Round 3 Final Allotment Result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to check their final allotment:

Step 1: Visit the KEA Website

Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.

Step 2: Open the UGNEET 2026 Section

Locate the section dedicated to UGNEET 2026 counselling.

Step 3: Select the Final Allotment Result

Look for the Round 3 final seat-allotment notification.

Separate links may be available for:

• MBBS

• BDS

Step 4: Open the Relevant PDF

Select the course corresponding to the candidate's application.

Step 5: Search for Your Rank

Use the PDF search function to find the candidate's All India Rank or other relevant details.

Step 6: Check Allotment Details

Verify:

• Rank

• Course

• College

• Seat category

• Fee

• Allotment status

Step 7: Download and Save

Candidates should save the allotment result and download the required admission documents for future reference.

What Should Candidates Do After the Final Allotment?

Candidates who have received a seat should not stop after checking the result.

They must immediately review the admission instructions and complete the required formalities.

The broad post-allotment process includes:

1.    Check the final allotment.

2.    Download the allotment/admission order.

3.    Confirm the allotted college and course.

4.    Check the applicable fee.

5.    Arrange the required funds.

6.    Collect original documents.

7.    Complete fee payment.

8.    Report to the allotted college.

9.    Complete document verification.

10.                   Complete admission formalities within the deadline.

Documents Required for Karnataka NEET UG Admission

Candidates should keep their original documents and required copies ready.

These may include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard

• NEET UG 2026 rank details

• KEA application/registration details

• KEA allotment letter

• Class 10 mark sheet/certificate

• Class 12 mark sheet/certificate

• Date-of-birth proof

• Study certificates, wherever applicable

• Karnataka eligibility/domicile documents, wherever applicable

• Category certificate

• Income certificate, if applicable

• EWS certificate, if applicable

• Rural/Hyderabad-Karnataka or other special-category documents, where applicable

• Valid identity proof

• Passport-size photographs

• Medical fitness certificate

• Transfer certificate

• Migration certificate, where applicable

• Other documents specified by KEA

Candidates should check the latest admission instructions for the exact document list applicable to their category and seat.

Important: Check the Fee Before Reporting

One of the most important steps after allotment is checking the fee.

Karnataka counselling includes several seat categories, and the difference in fees can be substantial.

For example, an MBBS government seat can have a comparatively low fee, while private, management and NRI seats can require considerably higher payments.

Candidates and parents should therefore verify:

• Tuition fee

• University/other fees

• Hostel charges

• Miscellaneous charges

• Refundable deposits, where applicable

• Other institutional charges

Candidates should not assume that the fee displayed for another college or category applies to their allotted seat.

Round 3 Seat Allotment Is Not the Same as a Cut-Off

Candidates frequently interpret the last rank appearing in an allotment list as the official cut-off.

This is not correct.

A cut-off can vary according to:

• Category

• College

• Course

• Seat type

• Quota

• Round

• Candidate eligibility

• Choice preferences

The last rank shown in the Round 3 final allotment list simply represents the final rank among candidates allotted seats in that particular list.

Choice 4 and Round 3 Cancellation

The Round 3 counselling process included a specific Choice 4 mechanism for eligible candidates who wanted to exit the KEA process under the prescribed circumstances.

Candidates who had received both MCC and KEA Round 3 allotments could use Choice 4 to leave the KEA allotment and proceed with the MCC seat without the applicable penalty in the specified situation.

Candidates who had already joined a KEA Round 1 or Round 2 seat but wanted to accept an MCC Round 3 seat could cancel the KEA seat subject to a ₹10,000 penalty.

A similar ₹10,000 penalty applied in specified circumstances to candidates wishing to leave the KEA Round 3 seat for a seat allotted through another state's counselling.

The relevant Choice 4/cancellation deadline was October 5, 2026, at 12 noon. That window has already closed.

Round 3 Seat Surrender Penalty

Candidates should also be aware that surrendering a seat after the final Round 3 result can carry a substantially higher penalty.

Under the notified counselling rules, surrender after the final Round 3 result and before the last date for entering stray-vacancy-round options can attract:

• ₹1,10,000 penalty for an MBBS seat

• ₹60,000 penalty for a BDS seat

Candidates should therefore not accept a seat casually and then decide to surrender it later.

After the applicable deadline for surrender, requests may not be entertained and additional counselling restrictions can apply.

Can Candidates Participate in Further Rounds?

Eligibility for subsequent counselling rounds depends on the candidate's allotment status, whether the candidate joined the allotted seat, the option exercised and the applicable KEA counselling rules.

Candidates who exit the counselling process through the specified Choice 4 or cancellation mechanism are not eligible for subsequent KEA rounds under those provisions.

Candidates should therefore carefully understand the consequences before surrendering or cancelling an allotted seat.

What Candidates Should Check in the Final Allotment List

Every allotted candidate should verify the following:

1. All India Rank

Make sure the rank corresponds to the candidate's NEET UG 2026 result.

2. College

Check the complete name and location of the allotted institution.

3. Course

Confirm whether the allotment is for MBBS or BDS.

4. Category

Verify the seat category and quota.

5. Fee

Check the applicable fee against the exact seat.

6. Allotment Status

Confirm whether the candidate is marked as newly allotted, upgraded or not upgraded.

7. Admission Deadline

Check the latest reporting and fee-payment deadline.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Why the Final Result Matters

Round 3 is particularly significant because it provides another opportunity to fill seats that remain available after earlier rounds.

Seat movement can occur when:

• Candidates upgrade their colleges

• Candidates surrender seats

• Candidates accept MCC allotments

• Candidates leave state counselling

• Seats become available through category movement

• Candidates fail to complete admission formalities

As a result, Round 3 can produce substantial movement across both medical and dental colleges.

MBBS vs BDS: Round 3 Allotment Snapshot

The rank ranges should be used only as an indication of the candidates allotted seats in Round 3 and not as official closing ranks for future admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 3 final allotment result been released?

Yes. KEA has released the final Round 3 allotment result for MBBS and BDS admissions under Karnataka UGNEET 2026 counselling.

How many MBBS seats were allotted in Round 3?

The final Round 3 list contains 5,032 MBBS allotments across 164 colleges.

How many BDS seats were allotted?

A total of 1,966 BDS allotments across 109 colleges are included in the final Round 3 list.

What is the MBBS rank range in the final allotment list?

The MBBS allotment list ranges from AIR 3,734 to AIR 11,92,782.

What is the BDS rank range?

The BDS list ranges from AIR 98,125 to AIR 11,83,143.

Does the last rank in the allotment list represent the Karnataka NEET cut-off?

No. The last rank in the allotment list is not an official universal cut-off. Closing ranks vary according to college, category, quota, course and round.

What should a candidate do after receiving an MBBS or BDS seat?

The candidate should download the allotment/admission order, check the applicable fee, arrange original documents, complete fee payment and report to the allotted college within the prescribed deadline.

Can candidates surrender their Round 3 seats?

Seat surrender is subject to specific KEA rules and penalties. Candidates should carefully check the applicable deadline and financial penalty before requesting surrender.

What is the Round 3 surrender penalty?

Under the notified provisions, surrender after the final Round 3 result and before the relevant stray-vacancy option deadline can attract a penalty of ₹1.10 lakh for MBBS and ₹60,000 for BDS.

What does “Upgraded” mean in the allotment result?

It means the candidate has moved from an earlier allotted seat to a higher-preference seat during the Round 3 process.

What does “Not Upgraded” mean?

It generally means that the candidate's existing seat was retained because a higher-preference seat was not allotted in Round 3.

Conclusion

The release of the KEA UGNEET 2026 Round 3 final allotment result marks a major stage in Karnataka's MBBS and BDS admission process. The final list contains 5,032 MBBS and 1,966 BDS allotments, covering a wide range of government, private, management and NRI seats.

Candidates who have received an allotment should now focus on completing the admission process rather than merely checking the result. The allotted course, college, category and fee should be verified carefully before completing the next steps.

The Round 3 result also demonstrates significant movement in Karnataka counselling, with candidates receiving new seats as well as upgrades to higher preferences. At the same time, candidates should remember that the last ranks appearing in the allotment list are not official cut-offs and cannot be used as guaranteed predictors for future rounds.

Candidates who wish to retain their allotted seats should complete the prescribed fee payment, document verification and college reporting formalities within the applicable deadline. Those considering surrender or cancellation should first understand the financial penalties and eligibility consequences.

With the counselling process moving towards its subsequent stages, candidates should closely monitor KEA notifications and avoid missing any deadline related to admission, surrender, further-round participation or stray-vacancy counselling.