Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling has entered the Round 1 seat allotment stage, with the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) scheduled to release the mock allotment result after 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026. Eligible MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch candidates can check the mock allotment through the official KEA PGCET portal.
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry window opened at 11:00 AM on September 11, 2026, and closed at 9:00 AM on September 17, 2026. After checking the mock allotment, eligible candidates can change, reorder, delete, or add their preferences from 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026, until 11:00 AM on September 19, 2026.
KEA will publish the Round 1 provisional seat allotment result after 5:00 PM on September 19, 2026. The final Round 1 seat allotment result will be released after 4:00 PM on September 21, 2026.
Seat-allotted candidates can exercise their choices from September 22, 2026, to September 24, 2026. Fee payment will continue until September 25, 2026, while Choice 1 candidates must report to their allotted colleges by 5:30 PM on September 26, 2026.
Key highlights:
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 mock allotment result will be released after 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026.
- The option modification window will remain open until 11:00 AM on September 19, 2026.
- Round 1 provisional allotment will be released after 5:00 PM on September 19, 2026.
- Round 1 final allotment will be released after 4:00 PM on September 21, 2026.
- Choice 1 candidates must report to allotted colleges by September 26, 2026.
Candidates should visit the official KEA PGCET website to check mock allotment, option-entry updates, seat allotment results, and counselling notices. Refer to the official portal for the latest and authoritative Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling information.