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Who is eligible for Other Seats (Q)?
All NEET-qualified candidates except NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign nationals.
What documents are required for Other Seats (Q)?
Registration printout, fee payment proof, NEET admit card and scorecard, valid ID, Class 10 and 12 marks cards, study certificate, and passport-size photographs.
What happens if a candidate submits fake certificates?
The candidate may face criminal action, cancellation of seat, forfeiture of fees, future disqualification, and possible license cancellation.
Can documents in other languages be submitted?
No. Documents must be translated into English or Kannada with proper authorization.
Are reservation benefits applicable for all eligibility clauses?
No. Reservation benefits apply only to specific clauses as defined by KEA rules.
Is an income certificate required for fee exemption?
Yes, candidates claiming fee exemption must submit a valid income certificate.
Can category benefits be claimed after application submission?
No, category or reservation claims must be declared during application.
Where can candidates check eligibility for specific colleges?
On the official KEA website.
Can authorities verify certificates after admission?
Yes, authorities can verify documents at any stage of the admission process.
What is the reservation percentage for PwD candidates?
5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Disabilities.
Which disabilities are considered under PwD quota?
Various disabilities defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, including locomotor, visual, hearing, intellectual, and multiple disabilities.
What is the minimum disability required for PwD eligibility?
A minimum of 40% disability is required.
Are candidates with less than 40% disability eligible?
No, they are not eligible under the PwD quota.
How are PwD seats allotted?
Seats are allotted based on merit among eligible PwD candidates.
Is online registration mandatory?
Yes, all candidates must complete online registration.
Do candidates need to send documents by post?
No, physical submission by post is not required.
What is the general process for online registration?
Candidates must fill details, upload required files, verify information, pay fees, and download the application form.
What files must be uploaded during registration?
Photograph, signature, and thumb impression in specified format.
What should be done after completing registration?
Download and print the application form for future use.
Who must attend document verification in person?
Candidates claiming specific eligibility clauses or reservations must attend verification.
Where is document verification conducted?
At designated KEA verification centers or mostly in KEA Office, Bangalore.
Do non-Karnataka candidates need verification?
Some categories are exempt, while others must attend with original documents in case of minority claims, St. Johns Medical College College and NRI.
What happens if documents are not produced during verification?
The candidate becomes ineligible for further counselling.
What is issued after successful verification?
A verification slip confirming eligibility, online verified candidates can download the slip online.
Can details be changed after verification?
No, details cannot be modified once verification is completed.
When does option entry begin?
After the seat matrix is officially released.
Who can participate in option entry?
Only candidates who complete document verification successfully, who has verification slip.
Can candidates enter both medical and dental options?
Yes, both can be selected.
Is there a limit on number of options?
No, candidates can enter unlimited choices.
What happens to choices after submission deadline?
Choices are automatically locked and used for seat allotment.
What is the one-time option entry rule?
Initial choices carry forward to later rounds with limited modifications.
Can options be modified in later rounds?
Yes, higher options can be rearranged or removed.
Can new colleges be added in later rounds?
Yes, newly added options can be included.
What if a candidate does not enter options?
They will not be considered for seat allotment.
What is mock allotment?
A preview of possible seat allocation based on current choices.
Is mock allotment final?
No, final allotment may differ.
What are seat categories?
Government, Private, NRI, and Other seats.
Do government and private seats have same fees?
No, fee structures differ significantly.