Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix Out: 58,000+ Seats for MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially published the draft seat matrix for Karnataka PGCET 2026 on 9 September 2026, covering MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch courses. Candidates can now access the PDF document on the official KEA website, kea.kar.nic.in, to review the participating colleges and available seats for the upcoming counselling cycle.

This release provides a crucial overview for candidates awaiting final rank lists, offering an accurate view of admission chances across various categories. The draft matrix includes over 58,000 seats for postgraduate courses, with MBA alone accounting for more than 35,460 seats, setting the stage for the PGCET 2026 counselling process.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix: Key Details

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the draft seat matrix for Karnataka PGCET 2026, which is a preliminary list and not the final version. This draft covers MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch courses, providing a detailed breakdown of seats surrendered by participating colleges to the government, known as KEA seats. The matrix includes reservations across General Merit, SC, ST, Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, as well as special quotas like Hyderabad-Karnataka, Rural, and Kannada Medium.

While the final rank lists are still pending, this draft offers candidates a clear picture of the seat distribution. Minor changes may occur in the final seat matrix, but the current release is considered an accurate representation of admission prospects. The KEA Admission & Recruitment Portal also provides a PGCET 2026 – Admission application link for related processes.

Karnataka Pgcet 2026 Seat Distribution Overview

The draft seat matrix for Karnataka PGCET 2026 outlines a substantial number of seats across various postgraduate disciplines. The seat distribution is as follows:

Course	Category	Total Institutes	Total Intake
MBA	Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent	30	3098
MBA	Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges	245	30216
MBA	Private / Deemed Universities	20+	2056+
MBA	Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees	1	90
MBA	Total	296+	35460+
MCA	Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent	25	1761
MCA	Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges	151	14025
MCA	Private / Deemed Universities	21	1327
MCA	Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees	1	90
MCA	Total	198	17203
MTech	Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent	11	923
MTech	Aided Courses of Aided Engineering Colleges	3	188
MTech	Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges	92	4065
MTech	Private / Deemed Universities	23	814
MTech	Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees	1	59
MTech	Total	130	6049

Karnataka Pgcet 2026: Addressing Application Glitches and Next Steps

Many candidates encountered technical glitches during the recent application edit window for Karnataka PGCET 2026, particularly while entering final-year degree marks or claiming reservation categories. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to resolve these issues promptly by releasing separate update links to support corrections. This proactive approach aims to ensure a smooth counselling process for all eligible candidates.

Candidates should regularly check the official KEA website for these updates and the release of the final rank lists. The counselling process for Karnataka PGCET 2026 will commence once the final seat matrix is published and the results are fully processed. KEA has clarified that counselling fees are paid only after a seat is allotted, and no separate registration fee is charged for first-round participants who have already paid the PGCET application fee.

Comparison with KCET 2026 Counselling Process

The release of the PGCET 2026 draft seat matrix follows a similar pattern to the KCET 2026 counselling process for engineering admissions. The KEA had previously released the draft seat matrix for KCET 2026 on June 4, 2026, with objections accepted until June 9. The KCET 2026 draft matrix, prepared based on approvals from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), covered over 86,000 seats across various undergraduate programmes, including 66,000+ engineering seats.

For KCET, all seats in government engineering colleges are filled through KEA under the government quota. In aided colleges, 95% of approved seats go through KEA, with the remaining 5% reserved under the management quota. Unaided engineering colleges fill 45% of seats through KEA, 30% through COMEDK, and 25% under management and NRI quotas. The KCET 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment was released on July 15, 2026, with Round 2 option entry currently underway as of July 17, 2026, indicating the phased approach KEA adopts for its counselling cycles.

How to Check Karnataka Pgcet 2026 Draft Seat Matrix

Candidates can easily access the Karnataka PGCET 2026 draft seat matrix by following these steps:

Go to the official KEA website, kea.kar.nic.in.
Look for the section related to ‘PGCET 2026’ or ‘Admissions’.
Click on the link for ‘Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix’.
The PDF document will open, which can be downloaded for detailed review.

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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