Karnataka MBBS Counselling 2025 – Round 3 Option Entry: Eligibility, Security Deposit, Special Instructions & Fee Advice

Introduction

The Karnataka Round 3 Option Entry process for MBBS admissions is now live. Along with it, KEA has issued multiple important updates that every student must understand carefully before participating.

In this detailed advisory by My Career My Future (MCMF), our experts explain the eligibility rules, deposit requirements, special instructions, and common mistakes that can cost students their seats or security deposits.

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1️⃣ Eligibility Criteria – Read Carefully Before You Apply

• Students who already hold an MBBS seat through All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed University, or any other state counselling (Round 1 or 2) are not eligible to participate in Karnataka Round 3.

• However, students who were allotted seats in Engineering, AYUSH, or Dental and now want to upgrade to MBBS can apply.

  • In such cases, collecting original documents from the previous college is the student’s own responsibility.

  • Failure to submit documents within the KEA reporting deadline will lead to:
    ❌ Loss of both old and new seats
    ❌ Forfeiture of paid fees or security amount

👉 In short — don’t apply unless you are sure you can produce your original documents on time.

2️⃣ Security Deposit Rules for Round 3 (Very Important)

Karnataka Round 3 comes with strict security deposit requirements depending on your seat type:

⚠️ Important:
If you are allotted a seat but fail to join or report, your entire security amount will be forfeited.
In some cases, penal action may also be taken.

👉 Only serious and financially prepared candidates should proceed with Round 3 option entry.

3️⃣ Special Instructions – For Students Appearing in Both MCC & KEA Counselling

If you are participating in both MCC (All India) and KEA (Karnataka) counselling simultaneously:

• Suppose you are allotted seats in both rounds (KEA and MCC).
  If you wish to join the KEA seat, you must email KEA within one day of the result publication saying:

  “I am interested to join KEA seat.”

• Failure to send this email within 24 hours will result in your KEA seat being cancelled, and your name will not appear in the final allotment list.

Option Entry Window

• The Round 3 Option Entry Process is open now and will remain active until 13th (afternoon) as per KEA’s schedule.

• The Mock Allotment Result will be released only after the Round 3 Final Allotment, unlike previous rounds where it was published early.

• Newly registered candidates must download their verification slip and re-enter their choices from scratch.

4️⃣ Important Parental Advisory – Check College Fee Before Choice Filling

KEA has clearly mentioned (Point 4 in the notice):

“Parents are advised to verify the Seat Matrix and Fee Structure of colleges before entering options.”

Why this is important:

Many students assume that once they get a seat, the college will negotiate the fee — but that’s not true.

• Colleges are not bound to reduce fees after allotment.

• Some colleges have on-paper MBBS fees ranging from ₹1.8 to ₹2 crore per annum, and they strictly adhere to it.

👉 Always check the official seat matrix and fee structure of each college before you submit your option entry.

5️⃣ MCMF Counsellor’s Expert Advice

✅ Before filling options, shortlist your affordable colleges and confirm fee negotiations in advance.
✅ If possible, take written confirmation or guidance from your counsellor about fee flexibility.
✅ If you’re unsure about the right strategy or documentation, hire a professional MBBS counsellor to avoid costly mistakes.
✅ Never depend on last-minute assumptions or verbal promises from colleges.

How MCMF Helps Karnataka MBBS Aspirants

At My Career My Future (MCMF), we guide NEET aspirants in every stage of MBBS counselling and admission, including:

• Eligibility verification for Karnataka, Deemed & State Quotas

• NRI/Management Quota Admission Guidance

• College Fee Negotiation Support

• NEET College Predictor 2025 for personalized college lists

• On-ground assistance during reporting and document verification

📞 Contact our expert team today to ensure a safe and successful Round 3 counselling process.

FAQs

Q1. Who is not eligible for Karnataka Round 3 MBBS Counselling?
👉 Students already allotted MBBS seats under AIQ, Deemed, or other state rounds (1 or 2).

Q2. What happens if I don’t report after getting a seat in Round 3?
👉 Your seat will be cancelled and your security deposit forfeited.

Q3. Can I participate in both MCC and KEA counselling?
👉 Yes, but if you get allotments in both, you must email KEA within 1 day confirming your choice.

Q4. What is the security deposit for Karnataka MBBS Round 3?
👉 ₹25 lakh for open quota, ₹12 lakh for private general, and ₹1 lakh for government quota seats.

Q5. How can I avoid fee-related issues?
👉 Always check each college’s fee and seat matrix before choice filling; don’t assume post-allotment negotiation.

Cross-Links

🔗 Haryana MBBS Round 3 Counselling 2025 – Vacant Seats, Cut-Off Trends & NRI Quota Opportunities
🔗 Punjab PG Medical Admissions 2025-26 – NRI Quota Seat Matrix (Branch-wise & College-wise Analysis)
🔗 Karnataka MBBS Round 3 Seat Matrix 2025 – Vacancies, Fees & Admission Advice

Conclusion

The Karnataka Round 3 MBBS Counselling 2025 demands extra caution — with strict eligibility rules, high security deposits, and zero tolerance for mistakes.
Before submitting your choices, double-check your eligibility, documents, and budget.
A single oversight can lead to seat loss and heavy financial penalties.

Stay tuned with My Career My Future (MCMF) for daily counselling updates, verified information, and expert advisory support.

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