The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released an official notification regarding the caution deposit for UG Medical second round seat allotment. Candidates who are willing to participate in the second round of MBBS/BDS/AYUSH counselling 2025 must carefully follow the given instructions to secure their eligibility.

This update is crucial for all candidates who opted for Choice-3 in the first round but did not receive any seat allotment. Below are the important details:

Key Instructions for Caution Deposit

1. Eligibility for Second Round
   
   • Candidates who chose Choice-3 in the first round and were not allotted any seat must pay a caution deposit of ₹1,00,000/- (One Lakh) to become eligible for the second round.
     
   • Without this payment, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the next round of counselling.
     
2. Exemption from Caution Deposit
   
   • A caution deposit is not required for courses like Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Nursing, and other UGCET courses.
     
3. Candidates with a Seat Allotted in the First Round
   
   • Students who were allotted a seat in the first round of UGNEET (Medical/Dental/AYUSH) under Choice-2 and have already paid the fees do not need to pay the caution deposit again.
     
4. Adjustment of Fees
   
   • If a candidate is allotted a medical seat in the second round, the caution deposit amount will be adjusted towards their tution fee.
     
5. Forfeiture of Deposit
   
   • If a candidate is allotted a seat but fails to pay the balance fees or does not report to the college, the caution deposit will be forfeited.
     
   • Additionally, the candidate must pay the complete first-year tution fee to KEA as per the rules.
     
6. Other Course Fees Not Considered
   
   • Any fee paid at KEA for other courses will not be treated as a caution deposit.
     
7. Payment Schedule
   
   • KEA will notify the schedule for paying the caution deposit separately. Candidates are advised to regularly check the KEA website for updates.

👉 Click here to view the official KEA PDF Notification

Second Round Option Entry

• Only those candidates who have paid the caution deposit will be allowed to re-order their options in the second round.
  
• If a candidate fails to pay the caution deposit, they will not be eligible to participate in the second round of UG medical seat allotment.
  
• Even candidates who were allotted seats in the first round must carefully re-enter their options for the second round.

What Candidates Should Do Now

• Keep ₹1,00,000/- ready to pay as a caution deposit if you opted for Choice-3 in the first round and wish to participate in the second round.
  
• Stay updated with the KEA official website for the payment schedule and detailed process.
  
• Ensure timely payment, as failure to do so will make you ineligible for seat allotment in the second round.

Also Read: UGCET-UGNEET 2025 Second Round Seat Allotment Schedule

Conclusion

The caution deposit is a mandatory requirement for second round participation in Karnataka NEET UG Medical counselling 2025. Candidates must follow these instructions carefully to avoid forfeiture of seats or fees.

👉 For the official notification and complete details, candidates can check the KEA website.

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