Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 2026: KEA Schedule, Rs 1.5 Lakh Caution Deposit and Who Must Pay
KEA's second-round notice of 14 November gives candidates until 4 pm on 18 November to pay the caution deposit, one day after the MCC Round 2 result is due.
Quick read
- Seat matrix and option rearrangement open on 17 Nov at 11 am; options close on 19 Nov at 10 am.
- Caution deposit: Rs 1,50,000 (SC/ST Rs 50,000), payable 16 Nov to 18 Nov, 4 pm.
- Choice-2 candidates who paid the Round 1 fee do not pay the deposit.
- Provisional list on 20 Nov, final result on 21 Nov, reporting by 30 Nov, 5.30 pm.
- The penalty amount for not joining and the refund timeline are not stated in the notice.
On this page
Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 2026 opens on 17 November, when the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) displays the seat matrix after 11 am and lets candidates rearrange their options. The provisional allotment is due on 20 November and the final result on 21 November. The last date to report at the allotted college is 30 November, before 5.30 pm.
Most candidates must first pay a caution deposit of Rs 1,50,000 (Rs 50,000 for SC/ST) between 16 November and 4 pm on 18 November. KEA issued the MD/MS schedule and instructions on 14 November 2026. The instruction page is in Kannada, and the rules below are our translation, so read the original before you pay.
Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 2026 schedule
| Step | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Caution deposit payment | 16 Nov to 18 Nov, 4 pm |
| Seat matrix display | 17 Nov, after 11 am |
| Rearranging options (modify, alter, delete) | 17 Nov, 11 am to 19 Nov, 10 am |
| Provisional allotment list | 20 Nov, after 11 am |
| Final allotment result | 21 Nov, after 11 am |
| Challan download and fee payment | 23 Nov, 11 am to 26 Nov, 4 pm (banking hours) |
| Original documents at KEA, Bengaluru (book a slot) | 23 to 27 Nov |
| Admission order download | 24 to 30 Nov |
| Last date to report at college | 30 Nov, before 5.30 pm |
Source: KEA notice No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-12/2026, dated 14 Nov 2026.
The deposit window shuts at 4 pm on 18 November, about 18 hours before option entry closes. Pay first.
One oddity: the last row of KEA's MD/MS schedule says "Allotted Dental College". It reads like a carry-over from the dental notice. The date itself is clear.
Who must pay the KEA caution deposit
| Your Round 1 status | Caution deposit | What the portal shows after you log in and consent |
|---|---|---|
| Entered options, no seat allotted | Rs 1,50,000 (SC/ST Rs 50,000) | All your Round 1 options. You can reorder, change or delete them. |
| Chose Choice-3 | Rs 1,50,000 (SC/ST Rs 50,000) | All your Round 1 options except the seat allotted in Round 1. |
| Chose Choice-2 and paid the fee | Not required | Only options ranked higher than your current seat. You can reorder or delete them. |
Source: KEA schedule and instructions, 14 Nov 2026 (instructions translated from Kannada).
The notice does not mention Choice-1 or Choice-4 candidates, or anyone who entered no options in Round 1. Their position is not confirmed in this notice.
16 Nov to 18 Nov, 4 pm
Caution deposit payment
17 Nov, after 11 am
Seat matrix display
17 Nov, 11 am to 19 Nov, 10 am
Rearranging options
20 Nov, after 11 am
Provisional allotment list
21 Nov, after 11 am
Final allotment result
23 Nov, 11 am to 26 Nov, 4 pm
Challan download and fee payment
23 to 27 Nov
Original documents at KEA, Bengaluru (book a slot)
24 to 30 Nov
Admission order download
30 Nov, before 5.30 pm
Last date to report at college
All dates are 2026. Source: KEA 2nd round schedule and instructions, PGET 2026 MD/MS, dated 14 Nov 2026.
What happens to the money
- No deposit, no entry. Candidates who must pay and do not will not be allowed into Round 2 option entry.
- Seat allotted: the deposit is adjusted. For Choice-2 candidates, the fee already paid is adjusted against the new seat and only the balance is due.
- Seat allotted but fee unpaid or college not joined: the deposit is forfeited and a penalty "as per rules" applies. The notice does not state the penalty amount. Not confirmed.
- No seat allotted: the notice does not say when or how the deposit comes back. Not confirmed.
KEA adds that reporting is compulsory, because allotment follows your own priority order. Candidates admitted in Round 2 may take part in the third round for upgradation, which KEA links to recent High Court orders. Third-round dates are not announced.
Seats that fall vacant, get cancelled or are added after the matrix will also be allotted. KEA's advice is to keep every option you would actually join, even if the matrix shows no seat there today.
In-service seats stay out of Round 2
A second KEA notice of the same date cites a Medical Education Department letter (MED 432 RGU 2026, dated 5 November). Seats reserved for in-service doctors will not be converted in Round 2. Those still vacant after the in-service mop-up round go to other candidates in the mop-up round, as per the Directorate of Medical Education's de-categorised matrix.
| Round 1 status | Caution deposit | Options shown in the portal |
|---|---|---|
| Entered options, no seat allotted | Rs 1,50,000 (SC/ST Rs 50,000) | All Round 1 options |
| Chose Choice-3 | Rs 1,50,000 (SC/ST Rs 50,000) | All Round 1 options except the Round 1 seat |
| Chose Choice-2 and paid the fee | Not required | Only options higher than the current seat |
Deposit window: 16 Nov to 18 Nov 2026, 4 pm. Source: KEA notice dated 14 Nov 2026 (instructions translated from Kannada).
Why this round matters: 8,998 PG seats
Karnataka has more PG seats than any other state in the NMC's 2026-27 matrix: 8,998 MD, MS and diploma seats out of 68,305 nationally, or about 13%. MD General Medicine has 921, MD Anaesthesiology 803 and MS General Surgery 789, Medical Dialogues reported on 15 November. This figure covers all quotas. It is not the Round 2 vacancy list, which KEA publishes on 17 November.
What this means for you
No seat in Round 1. Pay the deposit by 4 pm on 18 November, log in, give consent and clean up your list. Delete anything you would not join.
Holding a Choice-2 seat. You pay nothing now. Check that every option above your current seat is one you want, because a Round 2 allotment must be joined.
Chose Choice-3. You need the deposit to stay in. Rs 1,50,000 is at risk if you get a seat and do not join.
Also in MCC Round 2. MCC's result is due on 17 November and reporting runs till 24 November, as per its published schedule. KEA's final result comes on 21 November. That leaves three days to compare the two seats before the MCC deadline. Read our guides on choosing between an AIQ and a state seat, and on join, upgrade or exit.
Not sure how to order your options? Compare branches on Know Your Branch, or book a counselling call with our team.
Change log: Published 15 Nov 2026
MD General Medicine
MD Anaesthesiology
MS General Surgery
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MD Paediatrics
MS Orthopaedics
MD Radio-Diagnosis
MD Pathology
MS Ophthalmology
MD Dermatology
MS ENT
MD Psychiatry
Values in seats
Karnataka total: 8,998 MD/MS/diploma seats of 68,305 nationally, all quotas. Source: NMC PG seat matrix 2026-27, as reported by Medical Dialogues, 15 Nov 2026.
Your next step
Unsure how to order your Karnataka options or which seat to keep? Compare branches on Know Your Branch, or book a counselling call with our team.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Karnataka NEET PG Round 2 2026 seat allotment result?
KEA's schedule dated 14 November 2026 lists the provisional allotment list for 20 November after 11 am and the final result for 21 November after 11 am. KEA can revise dates, so check its website daily.
How much is the KEA caution deposit for Round 2, and who has to pay it?
Rs 1,50,000, or Rs 50,000 for SC/ST candidates, payable from 16 November to 4 pm on 18 November 2026. It applies to Choice-3 candidates and to those who entered options in Round 1 but got no seat. Choice-2 candidates who paid the fee are exempt.
Can I change my options in KEA Round 2?
Yes, between 11 am on 17 November and 10 am on 19 November. After you log in and give consent, you can reorder, change or delete options. Choice-2 candidates see only options ranked higher than their current seat.
What happens if I get a Round 2 seat in Karnataka and do not join?
KEA's notice says the caution deposit is forfeited and a penalty as per rules must be paid. The notice does not state the penalty amount, so treat it as not confirmed until KEA publishes it.
Is the KEA caution deposit refunded if no seat is allotted in Round 2?
The 14 November 2026 notice says the deposit is adjusted if a seat is allotted. It does not say when or how the deposit is returned to candidates who get no seat. That point is not confirmed.
Sources
- KEA: PGET 2026, PG NEET MD/MS, 2nd Round Counselling schedule and instructions (No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-12/2026) (14 Nov 2026)
- KEA: PGET 2026, PG NEET MD/MS Counselling information on in-service seats, with Medical Education Department letter MED 432 RGU 2026 dated 05-11-2026 (14 Nov 2026)
- Medical Dialogues: Karnataka leads NMC PG seat matrix with 8,998 seats, 921 MD General Medicine, 803 MD Anaesthesiology (15 Nov 2026)
- MCC: Schedule for Round 2, PG Counselling 2026 (dated 07.11.2026) (7 Nov 2026)
Career Paathshala is an independent counselling service, not affiliated with MCC, NBEMS, NMC or any college. Figures are from official notices where stated; always confirm with the latest official notice before you lock choices.
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