Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: KEA Allows Exit for MCC Round 1, Revised Seat Allotment to Follow
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an important update for candidates participating in UG Medical and Dental counselling 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of KEA counselling but wish to join a seat allotted through MCC Round 1 have been given an opportunity to exit the KEA counselling process.
Important Update
The notification was issued on August 24, 2026 and provides a specific window for candidates to select Choice-4 (Exit) through the KEA portal.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: KEA Exit Option
Candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of KEA counselling but wish to join a seat allotted through MCC Round 1 have been given an opportunity to exit the KEA counselling process.
The first-round provisional seat allotment for UG Medical and Dental courses was announced on August 23, 2026.
KEA Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Choice-4 Exit Option
Candidates who want to take admission through MCC Round 1 instead of the KEA-allotted seat can exit from the KEA counselling process by logging into the KEA website and selecting Choice-4 (Exit).
The Choice-4 option will be available through the KEA portal.
How Does Choice-4 Exit Work?
Candidates must access the KEA counselling portal.
Select the Choice-4 (Exit) option within the specified window.
The KEA-allotted seat will be cancelled through the Choice-4 process.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KEA Medical/Dental Round 1 Provisional Result | August 23, 2026 |
| Choice-4 Exit Window | August 25โ26, 2026 |
| Revised First-Round Allotment | To be announced by KEA |
| Choice Selection Portal | To be enabled after revised allotment |
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Quick Highlights
Why Has KEA Introduced the Exit Option?
The exit facility has been provided because MCC has already announced its Round 1 seat allotment, while KEA's first-round provisional allotment was released earlier.
MCC has already announced its Round 1 seat allotment.
KEA released its first-round provisional allotment on August 23, 2026.
Candidates can choose to exit KEA if they want to join their MCC Round 1 seat.
Reason Behind the Choice-4 Exit Window
The Choice-4 exit window gives candidates an opportunity to decide between their KEA Round 1 allotment and an MCC Round 1 allotment before KEA proceeds with the revised first-round allotment.
What Happens After Choice-4 Exit?
Once candidates select Choice-4, the process moves towards the revised first-round allotment and subsequent choice selection process.
The KEA-allotted seat will be cancelled through the Choice-4 exit process.
KEA will publish the revised first-round allotment after the exit window.
The choice selection portal will be enabled after the revised allotment.
KEA Counselling Process After Choice-4 Exit
Choice-4 Exit: Quick Summary
What Should Candidates Do?
Candidates who want to take admission through MCC Round 1 instead of their KEA-allotted seat should carefully follow the Choice-4 exit process.
Review the MCC Round 1 allotment before deciding to exit from KEA counselling.
Access the KEA website using the candidate's counselling credentials.
Select Choice-4 (Exit) during the specified August 25โ26 window.
After the exit window, follow KEA's revised first-round allotment and subsequent instructions.
Before Selecting Choice-4
Candidates should make the Choice-4 decision after considering their MCC Round 1 allotment and their KEA Round 1 allotment.
KEA Choice Selection Again
After the revised first-round allotment, KEA will enable the choice selection portal. Candidates will then be able to proceed according to the choices and options provided by KEA.
Portal to be Enabled
The choice selection portal will be enabled after the revised first-round allotment.
MCC Round 1 and KEA Round 1: How the Process Connects
| Counselling | Stage | Candidate Action |
|---|---|---|
| MCC | Round 1 Seat Allotment | Review the allotted seat |
| KEA | Provisional Round 1 Allotment | Review the KEA-allotted seat |
| KEA | Choice-4 Exit | Exit KEA if choosing the MCC Round 1 seat |
| KEA | Revised Allotment | Follow revised allotment and choice selection |
Karnataka Counselling Flow
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026: Quick Highlights
Other UG Courses
The KEA notification also includes information regarding other UG courses under the counselling process.
Medical
UG Medical courses are covered under the KEA counselling process.
Dental
UG Dental courses are also included in the counselling process.
Key Takeaway for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026
The KEA Choice-4 exit option gives candidates who have received both KEA and MCC Round 1 allotments an opportunity to exit the KEA counselling process if they wish to join their MCC Round 1 seat.
The Choice-4 window is available on August 25โ26, 2026. After the exit process, KEA will publish the revised first-round allotment and subsequently enable the choice selection portal.
Important Points to Remember
Candidate Reminder
Candidates should carefully review their MCC and KEA allotments and follow the applicable instructions issued through the KEA counselling portal.
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