Karnataka NEET PG Merit List 2026: KEA counselling registration opened on October 5, and candidates can apply without a late fee until October 15. The provisional merit list is expected after registration and document verification; candidates should check KEA’s official website for the confirmed release date.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) prepares the state merit list for MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions. It ranks eligible candidates who have registered for KEA counselling and is used in the state’s choice-filling and seat-allotment process. This is separate from the national NEET PG result published by NBEMS.
Karnataka NEET PG Merit List 2026: Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Merit list authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Qualifying exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| Exam date | August 30, 2026 |
| Result date | September 24, 2026 |
| Registration opened | October 5, 2026 |
| Application deadline without late fee | October 15, 2026 |
| Courses | MD, MS, Diploma |
| Seats in Karnataka | 7712+ across 72+ Colleges |
| Merit list status | Awaiting release |
| Official website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka NEET PG Merit List 2026 Dates
KEA has not published the full merit-list and counselling timeline yet. The dates below are therefore pending official confirmation.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | To be announced |
| Objection or correction window | To be announced |
| Final merit list | To be announced |
| Round 1 seat matrix and choice filling | To be announced |
| Subsequent rounds | To be announced |
What the Merit List Shows
The list is expected to include candidate details used for state counselling, such as:
- Candidate name and KEA application number.
- NEET PG roll number, score and All India Rank.
- Karnataka merit rank.
- Claimed category and reservation details.
- Eligibility or document-verification status.
How to Check the Karnataka NEET PG Merit List 2026
- Visit the official KEA website.
- Open the NEET PG 2026 counselling section.
- Select the merit-list or rank-list notice once it appears.
- Open the PDF or log in, depending on how KEA publishes the list.
- Check your name, rank, category and application details, then save a copy.
If KEA publishes a provisional list, review it promptly and follow the instructions and deadline in the official notice to report errors or submit an objection.
Karnataka NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 and Documents
Candidates generally need to meet the NEET PG qualifying requirements and KEA’s admission rules. The KEA information bulletin should be treated as the final authority on eligibility, domicile, reservation and internship deadlines.
Keep these documents ready:
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card.
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate and mark sheets.
- Internship completion certificate.
- NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate.
- Photo identification and date-of-birth proof.
- Category, income or regional-reservation certificates, where applicable.
- Sponsorship or service certificates, if required.
What Happens Next
After publication, candidates should check their rank and eligibility details, then review the final merit list and the round-specific seat matrix. Choice filling and seat allotment follow KEA’s official schedule. Candidates allotted a seat must follow the reporting instructions and deadlines in their allotment notice.
FAQs
Q. Has the Karnataka NEET PG Merit List 2026 been released?
A. No. KEA has not released it yet. The application deadline without a late fee is October 15, 2026; check KEA’s website for the list and schedule.
Q. Where will KEA publish the merit list?
A. On the official KEA website, in the NEET PG counselling section.
Q. Is the KEA merit list the same as the NEET PG result?
A. No. NBEMS publishes the national NEET PG result. KEA’s state merit list is for candidates who register for Karnataka counselling and meet the state’s requirements.
Q. What should I do if my details are incorrect?
A. Check KEA’s provisional-list notice for its correction or objection process and submit the required documents before the stated deadline.
Q. Do I have to register with KEA to be included?
A. Yes. Candidates must register for KEA counselling and satisfy the applicable eligibility and verification requirements.
Dates and admission rules can change. Confirm all details through KEA notices before acting.