KEA PGCET 2026 round 1 mock seat allotment result out; modify options by September 22

In short

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) released the PGCET 2026 round 1 mock seat allotment results on September 17, 2026, after 6:00 PM.
Candidates can check their mock allotment status for MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Tech programmes on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The option modification window for candidates is open from September 17, 2026, until September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
The final provisional and Round 1 seat allotment results are scheduled to be declared on September 19, 2026, after 5:00 PM.
Candidates who have not yet entered options can still register, pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 750, and select their choices.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) released the first round mock seat allotment results for PGCET 2026 on September 17, 2026, after 6:00 PM. This mock allotment serves as an exercise for candidates to review preliminary merit ranks and choices, providing a preview of potential seat allocations for MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Tech programmes.

Aspirants can access their mock allotment status on the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, using their PGCET Number/CET number and User ID/Password or date of birth. The mock allotment is intended to give candidates an indication of the seat they might receive based on their entered options during counselling, though it does not confirm admission.

Option Modification Window and Final Allotment

Following the release of the mock allotment, a window for option modification is currently active. Candidates can reorder, delete, or add new college and course preferences from September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM, until September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. KEA has advised candidates to carefully review their selected options and make any necessary changes, including checking college addresses, before the deadline.

The final selection list for provisional Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled to be declared on September 19, 2026, after 5:00 PM. Once the deadline for option changes passes, candidates will not be able to modify their selections. The seat shown in the mock allotment can change in the final allotment, as other candidates may also modify their choices.

Purpose and Implications of Mock Allotment

The mock allotment result is a preliminary indication and does not confirm admission. Candidates are not required to report to any college based on these results, and colleges will not admit students using mock allotment results. Its primary purpose is to allow aspirants to assess their realistic chances of allotment under various scenarios before the release of the final list.

Candidates can utilise the mock allotment result to check college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise cut-off ranks. Those who did not receive a seat in the mock allotment are advised to review their existing choices and consider adding more courses and colleges to their preference list before the option-entry deadline. Also, candidates who have not yet entered options can still select their preferred choices by registering and paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 750.

Event	Date	Time
Mock Seat Allotment Result Release	September 17, 2026	After 6:00 PM
Option Editing Window	September 17, 2026 – September 19, 2026	6 PM (Sept 17) – 11 AM (Sept 19)
Provisional and Final Round 1 Seat Allotment	September 19, 2026	After 5 PM
Option Changes Deadline	September 22, 2026	11 AM

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