KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 Document Checklist for Exam and Counselling

The NEET UG exam 2026 serves as India's national entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and BDS. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and it provides access to over 1 lakh seats across government, private, and deemed universities. This article provides candidates with an overview of the NEET UG exam 2026, the KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist, the counselling process, and other vital information.

 

Overview of the NEET UG Exam 2026

The NEET UG exam 2026 is a national-level medical entrance exam, which provides access to courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, and BSMS. The NEET UG exam 2026 is expected to be conducted by the NTA on May 3rd, 2026. Candidates must clear the NEET UG exam 2026 with higher percentiles to get a higher chance of admission in their preferred medical colleges. 

 

The NEET UG exam 2026 will be conducted offline (pen-and-paper mode). It will consist of a total of 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), across Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45), and Biology (90 Botany and Zoology). The NEET UG exam 2026 will be for a total of 720 marks. Candidates will have to answer all the questions in the NEET UG exam 2026. A correct answer will be awarded +4 marks, and a wrong answer will be penalised -1 mark. The NEET UG exam 2026 duration will be for 3 hours (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

 

The registration for the NEET UG exam 2026 is expected to commence in February. Candidates must have the soft copies of the required documents ready in advance to complete the NEET UG exam 2026 application process. The required documents for the NEET UG exam 2026 and the counselling process may vary from state to state. The following paragraphs inform candidates about the KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist for the exam and the counselling process in Karnataka.

 

 

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KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 Document Checklist for the Exam and Counselling Process

Having the soft copies of the required documents ready in advance will help candidates avoid last-minute hassles while filling out the application form. Here’s a KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist for candidates participating in NEET 2026 from the state of Karnataka:

 

KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 Document Checklist for KEA NEET UG Exam 2026 Registration

 

Here’s a KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist for registration for candidates’ reference:

 

• 10th marks card
• Passport-size photo (The image should be in jpg format, and the size of the file should be within 50kb)
• Signature of the candidate (The image should be in jpg format, and the size of the file should be within 50kb)
• Study certificates of all years (1st to 12th Standard) issued by the institutions, duly signed and sealed by the Head of the Institution (Compulsory Counter signature by BEO & DDPI/U - only for Karnataka Domicile Candidates)
• If claiming reservation benefits: Caste or Caste-Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar-Form D for SC / ST candidates, Form-E for Category-I Candidates and Form-F for 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates
• Linguistic minority (to whom it may concern): Annexure 5 and 5A as prescribed by the KEA
  Annexure 5-indicating completion of 10 std duly signed by the Head of Institution
• Annexure 5A-indicating completion of 12 std duly signed by the Head of Institution
• Countersignature is Compulsary by BEO(Annexure-5) and DDPI/U(Annexure-5A)
• Religious minority: A Certificate of Minority issued by the Revenue Department to claim the minority will be required
• If claiming Kalyana Karnataka(HK): (371 - J) certificate is required

 

Note: The name in the SSLC mark card, Aadhar card and RD certificate should be

the same. If there is any discrepancy, immediately correct the Aadhar card and RD

certificate as per the SSLC mark card.

Documents Required For KEA NEET UG Counselling 2026

Here’s the KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist for the counselling process:

 

• A copy of the application form filled out during the KEA NEET UG 2026 exam registration
• A copy of the registration fees paid
• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 score card
• 10th, 11th, and 12th Mark Cards
• Transfer certificate (To be submitted to the respective admitted colleges)
• Migration certificate (To be submitted to the respective admitted colleges)
• Eligibility certificate issued by RGUHS [For ICSE/CBSE/Foreign Boards]
• Medical Fitness Certificate issued by any hospital (To be submitted at the respective admitted college)
• Govt ID Proof (Aadhar Card/ Driving License/ Voter ID, etc.)
• Study Certificates of all years(1st to 12th Standard) issued by the institutions, duly signed and sealed by the Head of the Institution (Compulsory Counter signature by BEO & DDPI/U - only for Karnataka Domicile Candidates)
• If claiming Rural quota: Rural Study Certificate from 1st to 10th std for 10 complete years
• If claiming Kannada Medium quota: Kannada Medium Study Certificate from 1st to 10 std for 10 complete years
• If Claming Kalyana Karnataka (HK): (371 - J) certificate required
• If claiming reservation benefits: Caste or Caste-Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar-Form D for SC/ST Candidates, Form-E for Category-I Candidates and Form-F for 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates
• Linguistic Minority: Annexure 5 and 5A as prescribed by KEA
• Religious Minority: A certificate of Minority issued by the Revenue Department to claim the minority will be required

Note: While uploading the documents for the KEA NEET UG counselling 2026 process, candidates must ensure that they refer to the specified formats and upload accordingly to avoid any possible errors.

 

Candidates can reach out to Hello Mentor to get more details on the KEA KCET NEET UG 2026 document checklist and other vital information.

 

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