Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has introduced a Quit Option for 774 MBBS aspirants who have secured seats through both the all-India quota and the state quota. The move is aimed at streamlining admissions and ensuring that no seats remain blocked by dual allotments.
Dual allotments create overlap
According to KEA, as many as 774 medical aspirants were allotted seats under the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)’s all-India quota as well as through KEA’s state quota. To avoid duplication and seat wastage, the Authority has asked such students to exercise their preference.
Those who wish to retain their all-India quota seats have been given the option to quit their state quota allotments. KEA has set 5 pm on Monday as the deadline for students to make their choice.
Refunds and seat reallocation
KEA clarified that students opting for the quit option will not lose their deposits. “The deposit paid by students at KEA will be refunded soon,” the Authority assured in its statement.
The seats vacated under the quit option will be added to the state quota pool, ensuring that eligible candidates waiting in line can benefit. KEA said the revised second-round results would be announced after including these freed-up seats.
Fresh registration window open
Alongside this adjustment, KEA has also opened fresh registration for candidates who had not previously registered. New applications are being accepted from September 25 to 29. This is expected to expand opportunities for more students who are still seeking medical seats under the state counselling process.
Ensuring fairness in medical admissions
The dual allotment of seats has been a recurring issue during medical counselling, often leading to delays and unfilled seats. By offering the quit option and promptly refunding deposits, KEA aims to bring transparency and fairness into the admission process.
With medical admissions highly competitive in Karnataka, this step is seen as crucial in optimising available seats for deserving aspirants, particularly as the admission season nears its final stages.