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Karnataka Round 2: Why GMC Bagalkot Seats Were Added Late
GMC Bagalkot has recently opened, bringing 100 fresh MBBS and BDS seats into this year's Karnataka second round counselling 2026 cycle. Since the college was added after the standard round 2 process began, KEA has provided a separate option entry window specifically for these seats, allowing newly registered candidates to apply for admission at GMC Bagalkot.
Who Can Apply for These Newly Added Seats
Candidates who selected choice 2 or choice 3 after the round 1 Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment, as well as those who did not receive any seat allotment in round 1, are eligible to participate in this Karnataka Round 2 admission opportunity.
| Particular | Detail |
| Newly added college | Government Medical College, Bagalkot |
| Seats added | 100 (MBBS and BDS) |
| Option entry extended till | October 10, 2026, 9:30 am |
| Eligible candidates | Choice 2/3 selectors and unallotted round 1 candidates |
Karnataka Second Round Counselling 2026: Dates Still Awaited
KEA has not yet announced the exact Karnataka round 2 NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates for seat allotment and admission confirmation for these newly added seats. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official KEA website for updates once the allotment schedule is finalised.
What This Means Alongside Other Counselling Updates
This development comes as the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) also prepares to announce its own NEET UG round 2 seat allotment result on September 11, having separately added 659 new MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats for round 2 admissions nationally. While the Karnataka KCET 3rd Round Counselling date has not been notified yet, candidates tracking both KEA and MCC processes should treat each as a separate track with its own timeline.
Why This Matters for Karnataka NEET UG Candidates
For candidates who reviewed the Karnataka NEET UG Mock Allotment earlier in this cycle and are still without a confirmed seat, the addition of GMC Bagalkot's 100 seats represents a genuine new opportunity in round 2. Since option entry remains open until October 10, candidates should use this window to carefully review and update their preferences to include this newly available college.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many seats have been added at GMC Bagalkot for Karnataka NEET UG round 2?
KEA has added 100 seats, covering both MBBS and BDS, at the newly opened Government Medical College, Bagalkot.
Q2. What is the last date to modify options for these newly added seats?
Candidates can modify or add options till 9:30 am on October 10, 2026.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for the GMC Bagalkot seats in round 2?
Candidates who selected choice 2 or 3 in round 1, as well as those not allotted a seat in round 1, can apply.
Q4. Has KEA announced the seat allotment date for Karnataka Round 2 Counselling?
No, KEA is yet to announce the seat allotment and admission confirmation dates for this round.
