Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

• Qualifying Exam: You must have scored at or above the qualifying cut-off score in NEET-PG or NEET-MDS.
• Category & Domicile Eligibility: Ensure you meet one of the KEA eligibility clauses (Clauses a through z) for the seat category you are targeting (Government, Private, Minority, NRI, or Other).
• Non-Karnataka Candidates: Eligible for General (UR) cut-off seats (such as Open/OPN quota).

Step 2: Complete Online Registration & Profile Creation

1. Go to the KEA PG portal: ↗ KEA PG Medical Admission Portal .
2. Enter your NEET-PG / NEET-MDS Roll Number to fetch your NBE details (Name, Parent's Name, DOB, NBE Score, etc.).
3. Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your registered NBE mobile number.
4. Fill in the required details:
   • Applicable Eligibility Clause Code (e.g., Clause a, b, c, etc.).
   • Reservation Category / Minority status (if applicable).
   • Educational Qualification & Contact Information.
5. Upload the required image files:
   • Candidate's Photograph
   • Signature
   • Left Thumb Impression

Step 3: Pay the Registration Fee Online

Pay the non-refundable registration fee through the online payment gateway based on your category:

Step 4: Verify, Declare, and Submit

1. Review all entered details carefully. You can edit/modify your application details any number of times before checking the Declaration box.
2. Once verified, accept the Declaration and click Submit. (Note: After final submission, no further edits or alterations are allowed)
3. Print & Save: Save a copy of your finalized application form, Application ID / Login ID, and password for future verification and counselling rounds.

Step 5: Document Verification (Slot Booking & Offline Attendance)

• Clause 'a' & Clause 'y' candidates: Do not need to attend offline verification unless claiming NRI Ward or Religious Minority quota.
• All other Clauses (b, c, d, e, f, g, z):
  1. Log in to the KEA website to book a verification slot.
  2. Visit the KEA Office in Malleshwaram, Bangalore on your allotted date/time slot.
  3. Bring all original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:
     • Printout of filled KEA Registration Form
     • Valid Photo ID Proof
     • NEET-PG / NEET-MDS Admit Card & Scorecard
     • 10th / SSLC Marks Card (Date of Birth proof)
     • 12th / 2nd PUC Marks Card
     • MBBS / BDS Marks Cards (All years) & Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate
     • Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
     • State/Central Medical or Dental Council Registration Certificate
     • Mandatory Undertaking Affidavit (Annexure 7 on e-stamp paper)
     • Category/Caste/Income or Minority/371(j) Certificates (if claiming reservation)

Step 6: Option Entry and Seat Allotment

1. After successful verification, KEA will publish the list of eligible candidates on their website.
2. Log in with your User ID and Secret Key to enter your college and specialty choices during the Option Entry phase.
3. Track the website regularly for mock results, final seat allotment rounds, and admission orders.