Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 2 counselling dates awaited; choice entry window closed today

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is yet to announce the official dates and detailed schedule for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 counselling process. Today, October 13, 2026, marked the scheduled closure of the choice entry window at 10 AM for candidates seeking admissions to professional postgraduate programs, including MBA, MCA, MTech, and MArch courses.

This ongoing process affects candidates who are looking to upgrade their seat after Round 1 counselling or those who were not allotted a seat in the first round. The KEA conducts the PGCET counselling process entirely online, with the PGCET 2026 examination having been held on June 14, 2026, and results declared on August 19, 2026.

Current Status of Round 2 Counselling and Option Entry

While the official dates for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 counselling are still awaited, KEA had issued a notification on October 9, 2026, outlining provisional admission procedures. This notice required candidates to enter four choices by 10 AM on October 13, 2026. Following this, candidates will have a window to rearrange their options, starting from 2 PM on October 13, 2026, and concluding at 10 AM on October 15, 2026.

The KEA has indicated that it is proceeding with the process for Round 2 by providing four choices to candidates, pending a decision from the Honourable Supreme Court. The authority had filed a petition with the Supreme Court requesting permission to conduct two additional rounds for PGCET counselling. KEA also requested the Supreme Court to direct AICTE for preparing the UG and PG admission calendar separately.

Eligibility and Fee Structure for Subsequent Rounds

Candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 and Round 2 and wish to participate in any final or additional rounds will be required to pay a caution deposit and re-enter fresh options. KEA does not charge a separate counselling fee for first-round participants who have already paid the PGCET application fee. All Karnataka PGCET counselling 2026 fees are non-refundable once paid, except as expressly permitted by KEA rules.

The admission fee for professional PG programs varies by institute type, including Government, University, Government-aided, or Private Un-Aided institutions, and is governed by the Government of Karnataka and its Fee Regulating mechanism. The indicative first-year and two-year fees for various college categories under the PGCET quota are detailed below:

Timeline and Next Steps for Candidates

The PGCET 2026 results for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech candidates were declared by KEA on August 19, 2026. As of September 2, 2026, the latest PGCET-specific update listed on the official KEA website was the PGCET 2026 online application correction link, dated August 31, 2026. The counselling process typically involves document verification, option entry, mock allotment, and final seat allotment.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, for the release of the Round 2 counselling notification. They should also keep their original documents and required copies ready for the counselling process and have their PGCET 2026 rank/result details safely available. Once KEA opens option entry, candidates must complete the process within the prescribed deadline.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 1 direct admission: no choice entry, round 2 unconfirmed
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 choice entry begins: submit options by October 13
• MMS 2026: Apply for admission with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH-CET scores
• XAT 2027 application edit window opens October 16-17: Correct initial forms
• COMEDK UGET 2027 registration to open in early February for BE/BTech admissions Applications open
• Karnataka PGCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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