The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 provisional seat matrix for the first round of counselling. Candidates participating in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 admission process can now check the course-wise, college-wise and category-wise availability of seats through the official KEA portal.
According to the latest seat matrix, KEA will conduct admissions for 33,809 seats across postgraduate programmes, including MBA, MCA, M.Tech and M.Arch. Of the total seats, 19,934 seats are available for MBA programmes.
The provisional seat matrix is an important document for candidates as it provides details of seats available across participating institutions before the Round 1 allotment process. Candidates can use the information while reviewing or modifying their college and course preferences.
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Matrix: Key Details
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Particular |
Details |
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Exam |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 |
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Conducting authority |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
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Counselling |
Round 1 |
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Total seats |
33,809 |
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MBA seats |
19,934 |
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Courses covered |
MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch |
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Seat matrix status |
Provisional |
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Round 1 provisional allotment |
September 19, 2026 |
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Round 1 final allotment |
September 21, 2026 |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Matrix Courses
The provisional seat matrix covers seats for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate professional programmes through Karnataka PGCET counselling. These include:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Master of Technology (M.Tech)
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
KEA has also announced the schedule for the first round of Karnataka PGCET counselling. The option-entry process was extended, and candidates were allowed to modify their preferences before the Round 1 provisional allotment.
As per the latest counselling schedule, the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 provisional seat allotment result will be released on September 19 after 5 PM. The final seat allotment result is scheduled for September 21 after 4 PM.
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Karnataka PGCET Counselling Event |
Date |
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Option entry |
September 11–18, 2026 |
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Last date to change options |
September 19, 2026, up to 11 AM |
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Round 1 provisional seat allotment |
September 19, 2026, after 5 PM |
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Round 1 final seat allotment |
September 21, 2026, after 4 PM |
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Exercising choices |
September 22–24, 2026 |
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Fee payment |
September 22–25, 2026 |
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Last date to report to allotted college |
September 26, 2026 |
How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix
- Visit the official KEA website
- Open the PGCET 2026 section
- Look for the provisional/draft seat matrix link
- Select the relevant programme, such as MBA, MCA, M.Tech or M.Arch
- Download the seat matrix PDF
- Check the college-wise and category-wise seat details
