KEA Opens Fresh UG-NEET Registration for Medical Admissions

KEA has reopened the UG-NEET registration portal for eligible candidates seeking admission to medical and allied health courses in Karnataka. Here’s everything applicants need to know before the July 24 deadline.

KEA Opens Fresh UG-NEET Registration Window for Medical Admissions

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has launched a fresh registration link for candidates who have qualified in UG-NEET but did not apply earlier through the UG-CET portal. The registration window will remain open until July 24, giving eligible students another opportunity to participate in the Karnataka medical admission process.

Meanwhile, candidates who had already submitted their UG-CET applications before the NEET results were declared do not need to submit a new application. KEA will soon activate a separate portal that will allow these applicants to link their NEET roll number with their existing UG-CET application.

Who Can Apply Through the Fresh KEA Registration Link?

The newly opened application link is meant for students who:

• Qualified UG-NEET.

• Did not apply for UG-CET earlier.

• Wish to participate in Karnataka’s medical counselling process.

Applicants can now complete the online registration by submitting the required personal, academic, and NEET-related details within the specified deadline.

Medical Courses Covered Under KEA Counselling

According to KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna, admissions will be based entirely on the candidate’s NEET rank. Students can compete for seats in several professional healthcare programmes offered across Karnataka.

The counselling includes admissions to:

• MBBS (Medical)

• BDS (Dental)

• BAMS (Ayurveda)

• BHMS (Homoeopathy)

• BUMS (Unani)

Seat allotment will follow the official counselling process conducted by KEA using NEET merit and applicable reservation rules.

Guidelines for Non-Karnataka Candidates

KEA has also invited non-Karnataka candidates to register through its online portal. These applicants must pay the prescribed registration fee and upload their Class 12 marks card during the application process.

Additionally, KEA has clarified that most non-Karnataka applicants do not need to appear for document verification, making the process more convenient for candidates from other states.

Who Must Attend Document Verification?

Although many applicants can complete the process online, certain categories must undergo physical document verification after booking a slot on the KEA portal.

The following candidates are required to attend verification:

• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates

• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates

• Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates

• Foreign nationals

• Non-Karnataka candidates seeking Religious Minority seats

• Candidates applying under the NRI Ward quota

• Applicants seeking specific seats at St. John’s Medical College

These candidates must book an appointment for document verification once KEA announces the official schedule. The authority has stated that verification dates will be released separately.

What Existing UG-CET Applicants Should Do

Candidates who had already registered for UG-CET before the declaration of NEET results should wait for KEA to activate the dedicated linking portal. Through this facility, applicants can update their existing application by entering their NEET roll number without filing a fresh application.

This step will ensure their NEET scores are considered during Karnataka’s medical seat allotment process.

Important Dates at a Glance

Event	Details
Fresh UG-NEET Registration Opens	Now Open
Last Date to Apply	July 24
NEET Roll Number Linking Portal	To Be Announced
Document Verification Schedule	Will Be Announced Later
Seat Allotment Basis	UG-NEET Rank

Why This Registration Window Matters

The fresh application window provides another opportunity for eligible NEET-qualified students who missed the earlier UG-CET registration. Moreover, KEA has simplified the process for many out-of-state candidates by eliminating mandatory document verification in most cases. However, applicants belonging to special categories should closely monitor official announcements regarding slot booking and verification dates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
Who can use the fresh KEA registration link?	UG-NEET qualified candidates who did not apply for UG-CET earlier.
What is the last date to apply?	The application window closes on July 24.
Will admissions be based on UG-CET scores?	No. Medical admissions will be based on the candidate’s NEET rank.
Do non-Karnataka candidates need document verification?	Most do not, except applicants under specific categories such as OCI, PIO, NRI, foreign nationals, minority, and certain quota candidates.
What should existing UG-CET applicants do?	Wait for KEA to activate the NEET roll number linking portal and update their existing application.