KEA asks Karnataka UGCET 2026 candidates to upload NEET UG details before results

“This year, instead of waiting for the NEET results, we are collecting the details of candidates in advance. This will help avoid last-minute confusion and ensure smoother processing once the results are announced,” the KEA Karnataka said in a social media post.

The Authority has requested all candidates who appeared for the NEET UG examination to promptly submit their details through the online portal. KEA clarified that entering the NEET roll number at this stage is mandatory for candidates seeking admission under the state quota and other professional medical programmes linked to NEET scores.

However, KEA also clarified that only those candidates who qualify in NEET UG 2026 will be permitted to proceed further with the option-entry and counselling process after the declaration of results. The current exercise is primarily meant for advanced verification and data preparation.

The move is expected to help the authority speed up document verification, seat matrix preparation, and counselling schedules after the National Testing Agency announces NEET UG results. It may also reduce server congestion and technical issues typically witnessed during the peak registration period.

Candidates have been advised to keep their NEET admit card and application details ready before accessing the KEA portal. The authority has urged students not to wait until the final date to upload their details.

KEA conducts the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) and oversees admissions to engineering, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy, architecture, and medical courses across the state.