The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule for MBA, MCA and other postgraduate admissions. Eligible candidates can complete the option entry process until 9:00 AM on September 17, 2026. The option entry process started at 11:00 AM on September 11, 2026.
KEA will publish the Karnataka PGCET 2026 mock seat allotment result after 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026. Candidates can review the mock allotment and modify their options from 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026, until 11:00 AM on September 19, 2026.
The provisional Round 1 seat allotment result will be released after 5:00 PM on September 19, 2026. The final Round 1 allotment result will be announced after 4:00 PM on September 21, 2026.
Seat-allotted candidates can exercise their choices from September 22, 2026, to September 24, 2026. Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates can pay the admission fee from September 22, 2026, to September 25, 2026. Choice 1 candidates must report to their allotted colleges with original documents before 5:30 PM on September 26, 2026.
Key highlights:
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry closes at 9:00 AM on September 17, 2026.
- Mock allotment results will be released after 6:00 PM on September 17, 2026.
- Provisional Round 1 allotment will be released on September 19, 2026.
- Final Round 1 allotment will be released on September 21, 2026.
- Choice 1 candidates must report to allotted colleges by September 26, 2026.
Candidates should visit the official KEA website to enter their options and check Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling updates. Refer to the official portal for the complete, latest, and authoritative counselling schedule.