The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced an extended counselling round for Karnataka PGCET 2026 admissions to MBA, MCA and MTech programmes. The additional round follows a Supreme Court order issued on October 29, 2026, extending the admission deadline. Candidates can enter fresh college and course preferences from October 31, 2026, at 2 PM.
According to the revised schedule, the caution deposit payment window is open from October 31 to November 3, 2026. The last date for option entry is November 4, 2026, at 2 PM. KEA will publish the provisional seat allotment result on November 5, 2026, after 1 PM.
Candidates without previous seat allotments, those seeking seat upgrades, and those who cancelled their seats after paying the required penalty can participate. Candidates must submit fresh options, as preferences entered during earlier rounds will not be considered.
Candidates allotted seats in the previous round who failed to pay fees or report must complete the required admission formalities or cancel their seats with a Rs 10,000 penalty by October 31, 2026, at 6 PM to become eligible.
Key highlights:
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 extended counselling follows the Supreme Court order dated October 29, 2026.
- Fresh option entry runs from October 31 to November 4, 2026.
- Caution deposit payment is scheduled from October 31 to November 3, 2026.
- Provisional seat allotment results will be released on November 5, 2026, after 1 PM.
- Eligible candidates must enter new preferences for the extended counselling round.
Candidates should visit the official KEA website to check the extended counselling schedule, eligibility requirements, and option entry instructions. The official portal provides the latest seat allotment notices, caution deposit details, and admission guidelines.