KEA Initiates Round 3 NEET UG Counselling: Mandatory Fee Deposit and Option Entry Deadline Set
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has commenced the Round 3 NEET UG 2025 Counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions, requiring eligible candidates to make mandatory course fee deposits by October 13, 2025, to participate in the option entry process. Visit: http://kea.kar.nic.in/
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a critical notification detailing the procedures for the 3rd Round of Seat Allotment for MBBS and BDS admissions under the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) for the academic year 2025. This round is particularly significant as it is scheduled to be the final round of counselling for UG medical and dental courses in the state.
To be eligible to participate in the 3rd Round, medical aspirants must strictly adhere to the updated guidelines concerning the mandatory fee deposit and option entry, both of which have a firm deadline.
Mandatory Fee Deposit Window
All candidates wishing to participate in the 3rd Round are required to deposit the prescribed Medical Course Fee Deposit or Caution Deposit based on their seat category. The fee payment window is currently active and will close on October 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Candidates who have already paid the deposit in previous rounds are not required to pay again but must ensure their payment status is correctly updated for the current round to confirm their eligibility. The required deposit amounts vary substantially based on the quota:
| Seat Category | Deposit Amount |
|---|---|
| Government ('G') | ₹1,00,000 |
| Private ('P') | ₹12,00,117 |
| NRI / Other ('N'/'Q') | ₹25,00,000 |
KEA has issued a strict caution that failure to remit the required deposits within the specified timeframe will result in the candidate being ineligible for seat allotment in this crucial round.
Option Entry Instructions
The process of option entry for the 3rd Round is running concurrently with the fee payment period. Candidates can fill and lock their college and course preferences from October 7 to October 13, 2025.
It is imperative that medical aspirants exercise extreme care and strategic planning while prioritizing their options. The KEA notification explicitly states that once the deadline is passed, the entered choices cannot be altered. Candidates who were previously allotted seats in Round 1 or Round 2 (and opted for Choice 1 or 2) can also participate, provided they meet the new eligibility criteria, including the required fee deposit. They should note that if a seat is allotted in the 3rd Round, their previous allotment will be automatically cancelled.
Final Chance for Admission
The KEA has emphasized that the 3rd Round is the last scheduled counselling opportunity for UG NEET 2025 admissions in Karnataka. There will be no further state-level rounds following its completion. This makes adherence to the stipulated fee payment and option entry deadlines absolutely non-negotiable for students aiming for the remaining MBBS and BDS seats in the state.
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