Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the list of medical seats that remained unfilled after the third round of UGNEET 2026 seat allotment. According to the official notice dated October 8, a total of 664 medical seats remain unfilled across the listed medical colleges in Karnataka.
KEA has stated that these seats will be offered in the Stray Vacancy Round, along with any additional seats that may become available due to cancellation or forfeiture.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights
- Counselling authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Examination: UGNEET 2026
- Update: Vacant medical seats after Round 3
- Total seats listed: 664
- Next stage: Stray Vacancy Round
- Notice date: October 8, 2026
Medical Colleges With Vacant Seats
The official list includes government and private medical institutions across Karnataka. Some of the colleges and their reported vacant seat counts are listed below.
| Medical College | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|
| Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga | 23 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur | 35 |
| S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre, Bagalkot | 19 |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi | 15 |
| Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | 33 |
| Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College, Davangere | 22 |
| Srinivasa Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore | 27 |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga | 15 |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | 9 |
| The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru | 28 |
| East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru | 28 |
| PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bengaluru | 27 |
| BGS Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru | 29 |
| S.R. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bagalkot | 20 |
Vacant Seats to Be Offered in the Stray Vacancy Round
KEA has clarified that the seats listed in the notice will be offered during the Stray Vacancy Round. Additional seats may also become available if any existing allotments are cancelled or forfeited.
Candidates seeking MBBS admission through Karnataka NEET UG counselling should keep checking the official KEA website for further announcements, the stray vacancy schedule and admission instructions.
Important Note for Candidates
The notice provides the college-wise vacant seat position after Round 3. Candidates should check the official list for the relevant college and category and wait for KEA’s instructions regarding the next round.
Official authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Notice date: October 8, 2026
Total vacant seats reported: 664
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