The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for Round 2 option-entry for NEET PG 2025 counselling. Medical and dental postgraduate applicants can now submit preferences until December 22, 9 am . This extension provides additional time for candidates to finalize their choices for Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) courses. The KEA manages the state-level National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling process.
Candidates must access the choice-filling portal via the official website,cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The system allows multiple updates to preferences until the revised deadline. KEA emphasizes careful review and locking of choices before the cutoff. These locked preferences directly influence seat allotment outcomes in Round 2. Unlocked choices may not be considered for seat assignment.
Following the choice-filling period, the provisional seat allotment result will be published. This preliminary result provides an initial indication of allocated seats. Candidates should check their status promptly once available. The final allotment result, confirming definitive seat assignments, will follow shortly after. This step is critical for candidates to ascertain their admission status.
Upon successful seat allotment, candidates must download their official admission order. This document is essential for the subsequent reporting process at the allotted institution. The download window spans several days, offering flexibility to candidates. Applicants must complete any outstanding fee payments and secure their admission orders within this specified timeframe.
Revised Counselling Schedule
The KEA released a revised schedule for the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling process. Key dates are as follows:
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Option-Entry Deadline | December 22, 9 am |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | December 23, after 2 pm |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | December 24 |
| Admission Order Download | December 25 to December 30 |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted College | December 30, before 5:30 pm |
KEA detailed the fee payment process, especially for candidates designated as “Choice 2.” These candidates, if allotted a seat in this round, will have previously paid fees adjusted. Any outstanding balance must be cleared by the candidate to confirm admission. This ensures a transparent financial transaction for re-allotted candidates.
Documents Required for Admission
Candidates must carry specific documents when reporting to their allotted college for MD and MS course admission. College authorities will verify these documents for admission completion:
- Admission order (candidate copy)
- One set of photocopies of all annexures/documents
- Aadhaar card
- Verification slip
- Registered mobile number with handset (for OTP authentication)
College authorities conduct a thorough document verification process. This includes cross-referencing submitted information with original documents. An Aadhaar card and a registered mobile number are mandatory for OTP authentication and facial recognition during the process. This biometric verification secures the admission. Only after successful authentication and verification will the college download its copy of the admission order, completing the candidate’s admission.