Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Final Allotment Released; Fee Payment by September 9: Check Full Schedule

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the DCET 2026 Round 2 final seat allotment result on September 6, 2026 at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who have been allotted seats must now proceed with fee payment and choice selection by September 9, 2026, to secure their admission.

This final allotment is crucial for aspirants seeking lateral entry into 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses and admission to 1st Year Architecture Course for the academic year 2026. Failure to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated deadlines will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, as confirmed by KEA officials.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2: Important Dates and Deadlines

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has provided a strict schedule for candidates who have received a seat in the DCET 2026 Round 2 final allotment. The schedule is as follows:

How to Check DCET 2026 Round 2 Allotment Result

Candidates can access their DCET 2026 Round 2 final seat allotment result by visiting the official KEA website. To view the result, applicants will need to log in using their unique CET number and date of birth. The process is designed to be straightforward, ensuring candidates can quickly ascertain their allotment status.

1. Go to the official KEA website, keaonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for ‘DCET 2026 Round 2 Final Allotment Result’.
3. Enter your CET number in the designated field.
4. Enter your date of birth in the specified format.
5. Click on the ‘Submit’ or ‘View Result’ button.
6. The DCET 2026 Round 2 final seat allotment result will be displayed on the screen.
7. Download and print the allotment letter for future reference.

DCET 2026 Counselling: What Happens Next?

Following the release of the DCET 2026 Round 2 final seat allotment, candidates must exercise one of four choices provided by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. These choices allow candidates to either accept the allotted seat as final, accept and participate in subsequent rounds for a better option, reject the current seat and try for a better option in extended rounds, or reject the seat and exit the counselling process entirely. It is imperative for candidates to make their choice and complete the fee payment by September 9, 2026.

This Round 2 is designated as the last main allotment before any potential extended rounds for lateral entry seats are conducted. Candidates who fail to act within the stipulated time, including reporting to the allotted college by September 10, 2026, will automatically forfeit their seat. The DCET 2026 examination was conducted on May 23, 2026, with the Round 1 final seat allotment declared earlier on August 17, 2026, after 2:00 PM. The revised joining deadline for Round 1 candidates was August 25, 2026, until 5:30 PM.

Understanding Choice Selection in Dcet 2026 Round 2

Upon checking their DCET 2026 Round 2 final allotment result, candidates are presented with four distinct choices to indicate their preference and intent regarding the allotted seat. These choices are crucial as they determine the candidate’s further participation in the admission process. Candidates must carefully consider their options before making a selection on the KEA portal.

• Choice 1: Accept the allotted seat and freeze it, indicating satisfaction with the current allocation.
• Choice 2: Accept the allotted seat but wish to participate in subsequent rounds for a better option.
• Choice 3: Reject the allotted seat and wish to participate in subsequent rounds for a better option.
• Choice 4: Reject the allotted seat and exit the DCET 2026 counselling process.

The KEA has clearly stated that any failure to exercise one of these choices within the specified deadline of September 9, 2026, will lead to the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat. This emphasizes the need for prompt action from all successful candidates.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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