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What the Extended KEA Counselling 2026 Deadlines Look Like
As per the notice issued by KEA on September 3, candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round can now select their choice by 2 pm on September 4. Candidates who select Choice-1 must pay the prescribed fee by 4 pm on September 4, during banking hours.
After payment of the fee, choice-1 candidates can download their seat confirmation slip and must report to the allotted college along with the slip by 6 pm on September 5.
| Activity | Revised Deadline |
| Choice selection | September 4, 2026 (2 pm) |
| Fee payment for Choice-1 candidates | September 4, 2026 (4 pm, banking hours) |
| Download seat confirmation slip | After fee payment |
| Report to allotted college | September 5, 2026 (6 pm) |
KEA UGNEET 2026: Steps to Complete Admission
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their admission process under this round of KEA Counselling 2026:
- Select the appropriate choice through the KEA counselling process by 2 pm on September 4, 2026.
- Candidates selecting Choice-1 must pay the prescribed fee by 4 pm on September 4, during banking hours.
- Download the seat confirmation slip after paying the fee.
- Report to the allotted medical or dental college with the seat confirmation slip by 6 pm on September 5.
What Happens If Candidates Don't Take Action
KEA has cautioned candidates who have not taken any action after the first-round seat allotment. Candidates who fail to select the appropriate choice within the deadline will be considered as not interested in the first-round seat and will be treated as choice-4. Such candidates will not be eligible to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.
This makes the extended deadline a genuine second opportunity rather than something to be taken lightly, since inaction carries a real consequence, exclusion from further rounds of KEA Counselling 2026.
Who This Extension Applies To
The extension applies specifically to candidates who have been allotted seats in medical and dental courses in the first round of UGNEET-2026 counselling. Candidates who selected choices other than Choice-1 in round 1, or who were not allotted a seat at all, are not covered under this particular extension and should refer to the separate instructions applicable to their status.
Why This Extension Matters for UGNEET Candidates
Given how tightly packed the original schedule was, choice selection, fee payment, and college reporting all within a short span, this extension gives candidates a bit more breathing room to complete each step correctly. Since fee payment must be completed during banking hours specifically, rather than anytime before the 4 pm deadline, candidates are advised to initiate their payment well before the cutoff to avoid last-minute banking delays.
Candidates should also keep both a digital and printed copy of their seat confirmation slip, since this document is mandatory for reporting to the allotted college by September 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the revised deadline for choice selection under KEA Counselling 2026?
Candidates can select their choice by 2 pm on September 4, 2026.
Q2. What is the last date for Choice-1 candidates to pay the fee?
Choice-1 candidates must pay the prescribed fee by 4 pm on September 4, 2026, during banking hours.
Q3. What happens if a candidate does not select a choice within the deadline?
Candidates who fail to select an appropriate choice will be treated as choice-4 and will not be allowed to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.
Q4. By when must candidates report to their allotted college?
Candidates must report to the allotted medical or dental college with their seat confirmation slip by 6 pm on September 5, 2026.
