The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a critical final opportunity for UGNEET-2025 aspirants seeking admission to AYUSH courses. In a decisive move, the authority has opened a last window for candidates to complete mandatory formalities ahead of the third and final stray vacancy round. This step comes in response to repeated appeals from qualified candidates who missed earlier deadlines.
Final Window: Key Steps and Strict Deadline
KEA has clarified that this final chance is exclusively for Y-class candidates. Participation in the upcoming crucial round is strictly dependent on downloading the verification slip within the stipulated timeline. The authority has mandated candidates to review its earlier notification dated November 25, 2025, confirming all its instructions remain fully in force.
The procedures that must be completed without fail include:
- Linking the NEET roll number within the given window.
- Submitting fresh applications (for Y-class candidates only).
- Downloading the verification slip, a compulsory document for entry into the allotment process.
- Exercising the fresh option entry before the cut-off.
KEA has issued a categorical warning that failure to complete any of these steps will result in candidates being barred from the final round of allotment.
Complete Schedule for the Final Stray Vacancy Round
Here is the detailed schedule for the UGNEET AYUSH third and final stray vacancy round:
1. Linking of UGNEET roll number / Fresh Application / Downloading Verification Slip: From 11:00 am on December 3, 2025 to 9:00 am on December 5, 2025.
2. Publication of Seat Matrix: After 6:00 pm on December 3, 2025.
3. Fresh Options Entry: From 6:00 pm on December 3, 2025 to 1:00 pm on December 5, 2025.
4. Provisional Seat Allotment Results: After 6:00 pm on December 5, 2025.
5. Final Seat Allotment Results: After 2:00 pm on December 6, 2025.
6. Payment of Fees & Downloading Seat Confirmation Slip: From December 6, 2025 to 3:00 pm on December 9, 2025.
7. Last Date for Reporting to Allotted Colleges: By 5:30 pm on December 9, 2025.
Conclusive Allotment and Strict Reporting Protocols
The authority has emphasised that allotments made in this final stray vacancy round will be conclusive and non-negotiable. This round marks the absolute closing stage of the UGNEET-2025 AYUSH admissions cycle, with no further rounds planned.
Candidates who secure a seat must report to their allotted college with all original documents by 5:30 pm on December 9, 2025. KEA has warned that failure to report on time, due to incomplete documentation, delay, or non-payment of fees, will lead to immediate cancellation of the allotted seat.
With the admission process reaching its end, KEA has urged all eligible candidates to act with utmost urgency and precision. Any lapse, however minor, will permanently disqualify them from consideration for AYUSH seats through this counselling process.
