Karnataka PGCET 2026 extended round counselling schedule out; option entry by 4 November

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round counselling schedule on October 29, 2026. This final counselling phase is for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, and MArch programmes across Karnataka.

The Extended Round follows a Supreme Court order dated October 29, 2026, which extended the admission deadline and directed the KEA to conduct an additional round. This round is intended for candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or Round 2, as well as those who wish to review the vacancy list even if they joined a college in previous rounds.

Extended Round Schedule and Participation

The official notification, available on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, outlines the key dates for the Extended Round. The payment of the caution deposit is open from October 31, 2026, to November 3, 2026. Eligible candidates can enter new college and course preferences in order of priority from 2:00 PM on October 31, 2026, until 2:00 PM on November 4, 2026.

The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, after 1:00 PM. Options submitted during earlier rounds will not automatically carry forward, requiring candidates to submit fresh preferences. Only candidates registered for PGCET 2026 with valid login credentials are eligible, and reservation and category details filed during registration will apply.

Counselling Process and Required Documents

The entire counselling process, up to the reporting stage, is online. Candidates must visit the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and log in using their application number and password. After checking the fresh seat matrix, they should enter and save their new options before the November 4, 2026, deadline. Following the provisional allotment, candidates can modify choices if needed before the final seat allotment.

Upon final seat allotment, candidates must download the allotment order, pay the admission fee, and obtain the seat confirmation slip. For document verification at the allotted college, a full set of original documents is required. These include the PGCET 2026 admit card and rank card, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, qualifying degree marksheets and provisional or original degree certificate, and an Aadhaar card. In addition, caste or category certificates, income certificates, transfer certificates, conduct certificates, and study certificates from Class 1 to the qualifying degree are essential if applicable.

Background of PGCET 2026 Admissions

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA was held on June 14, 2026, after being postponed from its original date of May 24, 2026. The PGCET MBA counselling commenced in July 2026, with the Round 1 provisional seat allotment declared on September 23, 2026, and the final seat allotment on September 25, 2026. The current Extended Round addresses all vacant seats remaining after these initial two rounds.

The application fee for PGCET 2026 was ₹500 for reserved categories and ₹650 for unreserved categories. The exam comprised 100 questions for 100 marks, distributed across five sections: Computer Awareness, English Language, General Knowledge, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Analysis.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 2 seat allotment released today: check results on KEA website
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2: pay fees by October 19, report to colleges by October 23
• MAT registration for December 2026 session opens: apply on AIMA website
• XAT 2027 official mock test 3 schedule released: take it on October 31 or November 1
• BTech CSE 2026: Apply now; meet 10+2 (60% Gen/55% Other) & JEE Main/UU exam Applications open
• Karnataka PGCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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