KEA NEET UG 2026 merit list: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the NEET UG 2026 score list for 69,170 qualified candidates who selected Karnataka as their state in the National Testing Agency (NTA) application form. The list has been published on the official KEA website in descending order of merit and will be used as a reference document for the upcoming Karnataka medical counselling process.The official announcement was issued by KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna, IAS. The published score list includes candidates eligible for consideration under Karnataka state counselling based on their NEET UG 2026 performance. The candidate securing the All India 20th rank has topped the Karnataka state merit list.NEET UG 2026 Karnataka score list detailsThe KEA score list has been prepared based on NEET UG 2026 scores of candidates who mentioned Karnataka in their NTA application. The document is available in PDF format on the official KEA portal.Candidates can access the score list by visiting the KEA website and opening the UGNEET-2026 section under the latest announcements. The PDF can be searched using the candidate’s NEET roll number, name or application number.The merit list is provisional and has been released for the purpose of Karnataka state-level counselling for undergraduate medical and dental admissions.
How to check KEA NEET UG 2026 merit list
Candidates can follow these steps to download the Karnataka NEET UG 2026 score list:Step 1: Visit the official KEA website.Step 2: Open the UGNEET-2026 or NEET UG 2026 section.Step 3: Click on the score list or merit list PDF link.Step 4: Download the document.Step 5: Use the search option to find the NEET roll number, name or application number.Candidates should save a copy of the score list for future counselling-related requirements.• Direct link to check and download the KEA NEET UG 2026 merit listKarnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule awaitedKEA has not yet released the complete round-wise schedule for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling. The counselling will be conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH programmes in participating institutions across Karnataka.The registration process for Karnataka NEET UG 2026 counselling began in July and was extended until July 30, 2026. Candidates who completed registration will be considered for the counselling process, and the registration window will not reopen for subsequent rounds.The detailed counselling schedule, including document verification, seat matrix publication, option entry, mock allotment and seat allotment dates, will be announced by KEA.Expected counselling process after score list releaseBased on the usual counselling sequence, KEA is expected to conduct document verification after the publication of the score list. This will be followed by the release of the seat matrix, choice filling, mock allotment and Round 1 seat allotment.The first round of Karnataka NEET UG counselling is expected to be conducted in August 2026. Further rounds, including Round 2 and the Mop-Up round, are expected to continue in September 2026.Candidates applying for All India Quota seats must participate separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counselling process.Documents and updates for candidatesCandidates should keep their NEET UG roll number, application details and required admission documents ready for upcoming counselling activities. They are advised to regularly check the official KEA website for the detailed information bulletin and updated schedule.The score list will help candidates understand their Karnataka merit position before the commencement of seat allotment activities.