Bengaluru | Updated: 9 October 2026 | If you received a seat in Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET) Round 3, please note two important deadlines. According to timelines reported by education portals, the last date to pay the applicable fee is 9 October 2026, within banking hours. Candidates can report to their allotted colleges until 11 October 2026.
Keep these deadlines separate. The fact that college reporting is open until 11 October does not mean the fee can also be paid up to that date.
Important: This Is Not a New KEA Notice
According to reports, the Round 3 final seat allotment result was released on 6 October 2026, after the provisional allotment and a repeat of the allotment process. This article is therefore a reminder about the existing fee-payment and reporting deadlines, not a new notice issued by KEA on 9 October. Check the KEA portal for any later instructions before taking action.
Who Is Conducting the Counselling?
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) manages Karnataka UGNEET 2026 admissions for MBBS and BDS courses. This state counselling process is separate from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.
Official portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA/ugneet2026
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Key Dates (As Reported)
- Final Round 3 allotment result: 6 October 2026
- Fee-payment window: 7 to 9 October 2026 (within banking hours)
- College-reporting window: 7 to 11 October 2026
Holiday reminder: Some reports say that 10 October is a public holiday and 11 October falls on a Sunday. Contact your allotted college in advance to confirm its reporting hours. Do not assume that the deadline will be extended.
Why Was There a Final Result After the Provisional Allotment?
Round 3 reportedly went through these steps:
- 3 October: The provisional allotment was released.
- 5 October: According to reports, Choice-4 and seat-cancellation options resulted in vacancies.
- 6 October: KEA reportedly ran the allotment process again using the options candidates had already submitted, then published the final allotment result.
Use the final allotment result and its instructions when completing admission formalities; do not rely only on the provisional result.
What You Should Do Today: Fee-Payment Checklist
If you have been allotted a seat in Round 3, take these steps:
- Log in to the KEA UGNEET 2026 portal.
- Check your final allotment status, including the allotted college and course.
- Review the amount payable and the instructions displayed in your login.
- Pay the fee within banking hours.
- Download and save your payment receipt or transaction proof. Also save the Seat Confirmation Slip if it is generated after payment.
If a payment error occurs, avoid making repeated attempts straight away. First check the transaction status and follow the instructions provided by KEA.
College Reporting Until 11 October: Documents to Keep Ready
Keep the originals and photocopies required by KEA or your allotted college. This checklist can help you prepare:
- KEA Round 3 allotment letter
- Seat Confirmation Slip
- Fee-payment receipt
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets/certificates
- Study certificate and relevant category or domicile certificates, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs