KEA Updates Counselling Deadlines and Introduces Choice-4 Option for Seat Allotment
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has updated deadlines and introduced a Choice-4 option in its counselling process for various courses. For UGNEET 2026 medical and dental seats, candidates must complete choice selection and fee payment by September 4, with reporting by September 5. For engineering and other courses, the third round provisional results were announced, allowing newly allotted candidates to opt for Choice-4 by September 5 to exit counselling. Candidates upgrading seats must continue admission, and penalties apply for seat blocking.
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 41/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thetelegraph. 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
thetelegraph broke this story on 4 Sept, 07:33 am. Other outlets followed.
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