Karnataka PGCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the official notification on the release of counselling schedule for the first round of admission today, September 15, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the PGCET-2026 counseling can check the important dates and follow them for smooth admission conduct for admission to first year MBA, MCA, M.E. / M.Tech, and M.Arch courses across the state of Karnataka. The schedule PDF has been released on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 First Round Schedule
The schedule for online option entry for the first round of seat allotment to 1st year MBA, MCA, M.E. / M.Tech, and M.Arch courses for the year 2026 is provided below:
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Events |
Date and Time Schedule |
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Option Entry (Priority of Options) by eligible candidates |
From 11 AM on September 11 - 17, 2026 till 9 AM |
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Publication of Mock Allotment Results |
September 17, 2026 after 6 PM |
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Provision to Change Option Entry by eligible candidates (After verifying mock allotment results, candidates can change, reorder, delete, and add options as per preference) |
From 6 PM on September 17 - 19, 2026 till 11 AM |
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Publication of First Round Real Seat Allotment Provisional Result |
September 19, 2026 after 5:00 PM |
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Publication of First Round Real Seat Allotment Final Result |
September 21, 2026 after 4 PM |
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Exercising Choices by seat allotted candidates (in consultation with parents) |
September 22 - 24, 2026 till 5:30 PM |
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Payment of Fees by Choice 1 & Choice 2 candidates, and Downloading Confirmation Slip (Choice 1 candidates) |
September 22 - 25, 2026 till 5:30 PM (Banking Working Days / Hours) |
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Last Date for Reporting at Allotted Colleges (Choice 1 candidates only, along with all original documents as per Confirmation Slip) |
Till 5:30 PM on September 26, 2026 |
Karnataka PGCET 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Ends Today
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 choice filling ends today, September 15, 2026. Candidates can submit their college and course choices at kea.kar.nic.in up to 6 PM. Candidates must submit their preferences on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, to apply for MBA and MCA courses. Candidates can download their claim slip until 2 PM today on the dedicated portal.
Candidates should regularly visit the KEA website for updates at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and kea.kar.nic.in. In case of any help or assistance from the board authority, applicants can reach out on the dedicated helpline number at 080-23 460 460.
Official schedule: PGCET-2026 First Round Schedule. 15/09/2026
