KEA extends Karnataka NEET PG 2026 Round 1 choice-filling and fee payment deadline to November 13

Karnataka NEET PG 2026: KEA extends Round 1 admission deadline, check important dates and instructions. (फोटो-iStocks)

Karnataka PG Medical 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for candidates allotted seats in the first round of Karnataka postgraduate medical admissions 2026 to exercise their choices and complete the fee payment process. Eligible candidates now have additional time until November 13 to confirm their admission preferences and secure their allotted seats.According to an official announcement shared by KEA on November 12, a total of 3,268 candidates were allotted seats in the first round of postgraduate medical admissions. However, the authority noted that 164 candidates had not exercised any of the available choices. Additionally, 81 candidates had selected a choice but had not completed the mandatory fee payment.Considering the number of candidates yet to complete the admission formalities, KEA has provided an additional opportunity to finish the process.KEA PG Medical 2026: Important deadlinesAs per the revised schedule, candidates who have been allotted seats can exercise their choices until 2 PM on November 13, 2026.Candidates who have selected Choice 1 or Choice 2 must download their fee payment challan and complete the payment by 4 PM on November 13.The authority has also instructed candidates to report to their respective allotted colleges by November 14, 2026, to complete the admission process.What candidates should do nextCandidates who have secured seats in the first round but have not completed the choice-selection process should log in to the official KEA portal and exercise their preferred option within the extended deadline.Those who have already selected Choice 1 or Choice 2 but are yet to pay the prescribed fees must download the challan and complete the payment before the revised deadline.Candidates are advised to check the official KEA website regularly for admission-related updates and instructions. Missing the revised deadlines could affect their admission process.The extension is expected to provide additional relief to candidates who are yet to complete the necessary formalities for Karnataka PG Medical 2026 admissions.