Karnataka NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1: Live Updates

The Karnataka NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 is currently underway, managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which is the official counselling conducting body. Here are the key updates and details:

Option Entry Process & Dates

• The option entry (choice filling) for Round 1 began on July 17, 2025, and the last date to enter choices was July 22, 2025, by 6:00 PM.
• Candidates had to log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using their application number and CET credentials to select courses and colleges from the available seats under the 85% state quota and 100% private college seats.
• After the choice filling, KEA is expected to release a mock allotment result to give candidates an idea of seat allocation chances.
• Post mock allotment, there will be a window to modify or rearrange preferences before the final allotment.

Seat Allotment Result

• The Round 1 seat allotment result for Karnataka NEET 2025 is expected to be declared on July 28, 2025.
• Candidates allotted seats will need to complete document verification and report to the allotted institute within the specified time frame.

Important Documents for Reporting

• NEET admit card and scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Domicile and category certificates (if applicable)
• Proof of identity
• Passport-sized photographs
• KEA declaration form

Reporting Dates

• Candidates who secure a seat must report to their respective institutes as per the schedule announced by KEA (typically within a few days post-seat allotment).

This process aligns with the overall NEET 2025 counselling schedule, where registration and choice filling for other states and MCC counselling is ongoing in July as well.