29 December, 2025
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: Special Stray Vacancy Round Announced for Dental Seats
Extended Counselling Timeline
As per the notification, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the counselling schedule, which includes the Special Stray Vacancy Round for Government (GM), Other Than Hindu (OTH), and Open (OPN) categories.
Only the seats that remain vacant after previous rounds will be considered in this round. No fresh merit list will be released.
Eligibility & Participation Details
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Candidates not allotted any seat in earlier counselling rounds
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Candidates belonging to GM, OTH, or OPN category (Dental seats only)
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Eligible candidates must report physically at the KEA office
? Reporting Date: 31 December 2025
⏰ Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
? Venue: KEA Office, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
Documents Required
Candidates must carry all original documents, along with:
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Verification slip issued by KEA
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Demand Draft (DD) details as per instructions
⚠️ Candidates who fail document verification or do not submit the Demand Draft will not be allowed to participate in counselling.
Seat Allotment & Reporting
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Seat allotment will be completed on 31 December 2025 after the option entry process
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Allotted candidates must report to the respective college on or before 1 January 2026 (4:00 PM)
Colleges, Categories & Fees (Dental)
| College Code | College Name | Category | Fees |
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| D661 | Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, MCC B Block, Davangere | GM – 01 seat | ₹45,308 |
| D555 | KVG Dental College and Hospital & Research Centre, Kurunjibagh, Sullia | OPN – 01 seat | ₹3,11,950 |
| D557 | Srinivas Institute of Dental Science, Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Mangaluru | OPN – 02 seats | ₹4,61,950 |
| D557 | Srinivas Institute of Dental Science, Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Mangaluru | OTH – 01 seat | ₹4,61,950 |
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official KEA notification and strictly follow all guidelines.
