| Updated On - Oct 8, 2026
KEA has opened Round 1 option entry for Karnataka AYUSH UG 2026 counselling. Candidates for BAMS and BHMS seats must submit choices by 11 AM on October 12, 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The seat matrix lists 4,578 seats.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened Round 1 option entry for Karnataka AYUSH Undergraduate (UG) 2026 counselling. The portal is live at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for choice filling.
The option entry window opened at 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026, and will close at 11:00 AM on October 12, 2026. KEA will use these choices for Round 1 seat allotment.
Candidates seeking Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) seats can lock preferences. Only verified candidates can access the option entry portal.
| Direct Link: Karnataka AYUSH UG 2026 Round 1 Option Entry Portal |
Karnataka AYUSH UG 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
| Option entry window opens | October 7, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Option entry window closes | October 12, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Seat matrix availability | Live on KEA portal |
Check Here: Karnataka AYUSH UG 2026 Official PDF
Who Can Participate in the Option Entry?
- Only candidates who registered for KEA 2026 counselling can enter options.
- Candidates must hold a valid NEET UG 2026 qualifying score.
- Document verification must be completed prior to option entry.
- Unlisted candidates or those not on the KEA merit list cannot access the portal.
- Candidates with pending verification must contact KEA before the October 12 deadline. The KEA helpline runs on weekdays between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Also Check: Karnataka AYUSH UG Seat Matrix 2026 Out at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka AYUSH UG 2026 Seat Matrix
KEA has released the AYUSH 2026 provisional seat matrix on its portal. The matrix lists 4,578 seats across 66 AYUSH colleges in Karnataka, covering BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS programmes.
The seats are split across government, aided, and private unaided colleges. KEA has uploaded a college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise breakdown. Candidates should study the list before locking choices.
Also Check: Chhattisgarh AYUSH UG Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released at cgayush.admissions.nic.in
How to Submit the Option Entry on the KEA Portal
- Visit the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2026.
- Log in with your registered CET number and password.
- Open the AYUSH option entry link on the candidate dashboard.
- Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Save the choices and download the printout before the October 12, 2026, 11:00 AM deadline.
Karnataka is among the largest AYUSH seat holders in India. The 2026 counselling covers over 4,500 seats in BAMS and BHMS. Choice locking fixes each candidate's Round 1 allotment position.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the latest seat matrix from the KEA portal.
- Shortlist colleges by preferred location and course type.
- Rank choices in strict order of personal priority.
- Verify entries at least once before 11:00 AM on October 12.
- Save the final option entry printout for future reference.
KEA will publish the Round 1 seat allotment after October 12, 2026. Candidates should track the KEA portal for allotment and reporting updates.
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