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Mahalakshmi is an education content specialist with 6+ months of experience in creating education-related articles. She has published a recruitment notification for Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round – Caution Deposit Deadline Extended to 19 October.
The last date to apply is 19 October 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 19 October 2026 | Next |
| Event | Date and Time | – |
| Earlier New Registration Window | 13 to 16 October 2026 | – |
| Earlier Option Entry Window | 16 to 19 October 2026 | – |
| Deadline Extension Announcement | 15 October 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Extended Caution Deposit Deadline | 19 October 2026, 11:00 AM | – |
| Complete option entry before 19 October 2026 at 1 | 00 PM. | – |
Updated October 16, 2026 10:51 AM
by Mahalakshmi Karunakaran
Karnataka UGNEET 2026 stray vacancy round deadlines have been extended by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates who have not secured medical or dental seats can participate in the online stray vacancy round, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions. The caution deposit payment deadline has been extended to 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, while fresh option entry will remain available until 1:00 PM on the same day.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Karnataka UGNEET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Admission Courses | Medical and Dental |
| Admission Year | 2026-27 |
| Counselling Round | Online Stray Vacancy Round |
| Latest Announcement Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Option Entry Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
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Q1. Has Karnataka UGNEET 2026 stray vacancy deadline been extended?
Yes. KEA has extended the online stray vacancy caution deposit deadline to 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Fresh option entry has also been extended until 1:00 PM on the same date.
Q2. What is the last date to pay the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 caution deposit?
The extended caution deposit payment deadline is 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, according to KEA's announcement dated 15 October 2026.
Q3. What is the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 stray vacancy option entry last date?
Eligible candidates can complete fresh option entry until 19 October 2026 at 1:00 PM. Choices entered in previous counselling rounds will not be considered for stray vacancy allotment.
Q4. Can candidates without any allotted seat participate in Karnataka UGNEET stray vacancy round?
Yes. KEA has clarified that candidates who have not secured medical or dental seats can participate in the online stray vacancy round after paying the applicable caution deposit and meeting the prescribed eligibility requirements.
Q5. How much is the caution deposit for Karnataka UGNEET 2026?
The deposit is Rs. 1,00,000 for Medical G seats, Rs. 12,00,117 for Medical P seats, Rs. 25,00,000 for Medical N/Q seats and Rs. 1,00,000 for dental seat options. The amount paid determines the categories of seats available for option entry.
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Karnataka UGNEET 2026 Stray Vacancy Round - Caution Deposit Deadline Extended to 19 October. Check the recruitment notification for post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age rules and selection stages. Compare the application deadline with fee-payment and correction dates. Use the official application portal and retain your submission acknowledgement.
Yes. KEA has extended the online stray vacancy caution deposit deadline to 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Fresh option entry has also been extended until 1:00 PM on the same date.
Eligible candidates can complete fresh option entry until 19 October 2026 at 1:00 PM. Choices entered in previous counselling rounds will not be considered for stray vacancy allotment.
Yes. KEA has clarified that candidates who have not secured medical or dental seats can participate in the online stray vacancy round after paying the applicable caution deposit and meeting the prescribed eligibility requirements.
The deposit is Rs. 1,00,000 for Medical G seats, Rs. 12,00,117 for Medical P seats, Rs. 25,00,000 for Medical N/Q seats and Rs. 1,00,000 for dental seat options. The amount paid determines the categories of seats available for option entry.
