Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the Karnataka NEET 2026 Rank List for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in the state. Eligible candidates can now check their state rank by downloading the KEA NEET UG Merit List 2026 PDF from the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The release of the rank list marks the first official step in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026 process for admission to 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Only candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be eligible to participate in the counselling rounds conducted by KEA. 

Key Highlights

• KEA releases the Karnataka NEET 2026 Rank List.

• Merit list PDF available on the official KEA website.

• Counselling will be conducted for 85% state quota medical seats.

• Karnataka will fill more than 10,000 MBBS seats through UGNEET counselling.

• Candidates must link their NEET UG roll number with the KEA application form by August 2, 2026.

How to Download Karnataka NEET 2026 Merit List PDF

Candidates can follow these simple steps to check their state rank:

1. Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2. Open the UGNEET 2026 admissions section.

3. Click on the Karnataka NEET 2026 Rank List or Merit List PDF link.

4. The merit list PDF will open on the screen.

5. Press Ctrl + F and enter your NEET UG Roll Number.

6. Check your state rank, NEET score, and other details.

Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026

Following the release of the merit list, KEA will soon begin the counselling process for undergraduate medical admissions across Karnataka.

The counselling will cover admissions to:

• MBBS

• BDS

• Other eligible medical and allied health courses

Candidates listed in the merit list will be invited to participate in document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission rounds as per the official counselling schedule.

Important Notice: Link NEET Roll Number by August 2

KEA has also issued an important advisory for all medical aspirants.

Candidates must link their NEET UG 2026 Roll Number with their KEA application form on or before August 2, 2026 through the official portal.

Failure to complete this mandatory process before the deadline may result in candidates becoming ineligible for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2026.

What's Next for Candidates?

After verifying their names in the merit list, candidates should:

• Link their NEET UG roll number with the KEA application before August 2.

• Keep all required documents ready for verification.

• Regularly visit the KEA website for the counselling schedule, seat matrix, and choice-filling dates.

• Participate in each counselling round within the prescribed deadlines.

Official Website

Candidates can download the Karnataka NEET 2026 Merit List PDF and access all counselling updates through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal.