Karnataka NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1 Option Entry Live

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially commenced the Round 1 option entry process for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025. Candidates who have registered and verified their documents can now log in to the KEA portal to fill in their college and course preferences for MBBS and BDS admissions across government, private aided, and private unaided medical and dental institutions in Karnataka.

What Is Option Entry and Why Does It Matter?

Option entry, commonly known as choice filling, is the process through which NEET UG qualified candidates indicate their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. The seat allotment in Round 1 will be carried out based on the choices submitted, the candidate's NEET UG 2025 rank, category, and the availability of seats. Candidates are strongly advised to fill in as many valid options as possible to maximise their chances of securing a seat in a preferred institution.

How to Fill Options for Karnataka NEET UG Round 1

• Visit the official KEA website to access the counselling portal.
• Log in using your KEA application number and registered credentials.
• Navigate to the 'Option Entry' or 'Choice Filling' section under NEET UG Counselling 2025.
• Browse available MBBS and BDS colleges and add your preferred options in priority order.
• Save and lock your choices before the option entry window closes.
• Take a printout of your submitted choices for future reference.

Important Points for Candidates

• Only candidates who have successfully completed the document verification stage are eligible to participate in option entry.
• Choices once locked may not be editable, so review carefully before final submission.
• Seat allotment results for Round 1 will be declared after the option entry window closes and processing is complete.
• Allotted candidates must report to their allotted college within the stipulated reporting period with original documents and fee payment.

Colleges Covered Under Karnataka NEET UG Counselling

The KEA counselling process covers seats in government medical and dental colleges, private aided institutions, and private unaided minority and non-minority colleges across Karnataka. Seats under various categories including General Merit (GM), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Hyderabad-Karnataka region reservation are filled through this centralised process.

Key Details at a Glance

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website for schedule updates, seat matrix, and allotment results. For more updates on NEET UG counselling across states, visit CollegeUnify.