Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the UGAYUSH 2026 Additional Seat Matrix on October 2, 2026, for candidates participating in Karnataka AYUSH counselling. This is an admission-related update rather than a recruitment notice, so there are no posts; the aggregate number of additional seats is not stated in the release summary and candidates must check the PDF for college-wise, course-wise and category-wise availability. The additional matrix indicates seats newly included or made available for allotment, but it does not by itself confirm admission, option-entry dates or allotment results.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | UG AYUSH seats in participating colleges |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified as an aggregate; check the additional seat matrix PDF |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and option entry |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
The matrix may cover undergraduate AYUSH programmes such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS, subject to the courses and institutions shown in the official document. Candidates should read each row carefully because seat availability can differ by institution, course, category, quota and reservation status.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Additional Seat Matrix Release | October 2, 2026 |
The examination and result dates refer to the applicable NEET UG 2026 process. Candidates should not treat the publication of the seat matrix as the opening of a fresh registration or option-entry window unless KEA issues a separate schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology, along with English, as required for the relevant AYUSH programme.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and must satisfy the applicable minimum percentile or revised qualifying criteria.
- Candidates must meet KEA's registration, document-verification, domicile and reservation requirements for the quota under which they claim a seat.
- Course-specific conditions, including subject and language requirements where applicable, must be checked in the counselling bulletin.
- Inclusion of a seat in the additional matrix does not make an otherwise ineligible candidate eligible for allotment.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026, subject to the applicable NEET UG and AYUSH admission rules.
- The additional seat matrix does not announce a separate upper age limit.
- Candidates should follow the age conditions stated in the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin and KEA counselling notification.
Fees
- The additional seat matrix does not confirm application, counselling or tuition fee amounts.
- Registration or counselling charges, if applicable, must be paid through the mode specified by KEA.
- Annual tuition fees may vary according to the course, institution, quota and college type.
- Candidates should verify the fee structure before locking options or accepting an allotted seat.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit and eligibility: Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the relevant admission and document-verification requirements.
- Registration and option entry: Eligible candidates must complete KEA counselling formalities and enter or modify college and course preferences within the notified period. Existing candidates should check whether additional options can be added after publication of the revised matrix.
- Seat allotment and reporting: Seats are allotted on the basis of merit, reservation, eligibility, available choices and applicable counselling rules. Selected candidates must pay the prescribed fee and report to the allotted institution within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA portal and open the UGAYUSH 2026 or UG medical counselling section.
- Locate the notice titled Additional Seat Matrix dated October 2, 2026, and download the PDF.
- Check the college name, course, seat category, quota and number of available seats relevant to your eligibility.
- Read the latest counselling schedule to determine whether fresh registration, option entry or option modification is permitted. The matrix alone should not be treated as an application notice.
- Log in using the required counselling credentials and update preferences only during the officially notified window.
- Arrange choices in genuine order of preference and save or lock them as instructed. Keep a printout or downloaded copy for reference.
- Monitor the portal for mock allotment, final allotment, fee-payment and college-reporting instructions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the KEA UGAYUSH 2026 additional seat matrix?
It is a revised list showing AYUSH seats added or made available for counselling after an earlier seat matrix.
2. Does publication of the matrix guarantee an AYUSH seat?
No. Allotment depends on NEET UG merit, eligibility, reservation, option priority and seat availability.
3. Can candidates enter new options immediately?
Not necessarily. Candidates must wait for or follow the separate KEA schedule governing fresh
