MCC and KEA Add 180 Medical Seats for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) have added a total of 180 medical seats for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2. MCC added 30 MBBS seats across three colleges in Karnataka and Bihar under the All India Quota, while KEA added 150 seats in Karnataka, including 100 at Government Medical College, Bagalkot, and 50 at Farooqia Medical College. Candidates can modify and lock their choices until September 9, 2026, and must provide consent to participate in the second round.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 7 Sept, 06:24 am. Other outlets followed.