UG-NEET counselling schedule announced; DME yet to submit seat matrix

The academic session for undergraduate medical courses is scheduled to commence on September 8. | Photo Credit: File photo The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for UG NEET 2026 counselling for the 2026-27 academic year. The first round will begin on August 13. However, Karnataka’s Department of Medical Education (DME) is yet to submit the medical seat matrix to the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which is likely to delay the NEET counselling process in the State.According to the MCC schedule, the first round of counselling will be held from August 13 to 15, the second round from August 31 to September 8, and the third round from September 16 to 26. The stray vacancy round will be conducted from October 3 to 5.The academic session for undergraduate (UG)