Karnataka PGCET 2026 fee payment deadline today, mock allotment delayed to September 20

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Today, October 7, 2026, is the last day for candidates to pay KEA fees for Karnataka PGCET 2026, with payments required before the close of banking hours.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) extended the PGCET 2026 option-entry deadline to September 19, 6 PM.
The mock allotment result, originally set for September 17, 2026, is now expected by September 20, 2026, following the option-entry extensions.
Over 33,000 seats are available across MBA, MCA, and MTech courses, according to the provisional seat matrix.
Candidates can modify their college and course options after the mock allotment during a designated correction window.

Today, October 7, 2026, marks the final day for candidates to complete their Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) fee payments for Karnataka PGCET 2026. Payments must be finalised before the close of banking hours. This deadline follows a series of extensions to the option-entry process and a subsequent delay in the mock seat allotment results.

cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 homepage — Official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026

The KEA had previously extended the Karnataka PGCET 2026 option-entry deadline multiple times, with the latest extension setting the closing time to September 19, 6 PM. So, the mock allotment result, initially scheduled for September 17, 2026, is now anticipated by September 20, 2026. This estimated timeline for the mock allotment result is not a confirmed release date from KEA.

Extensions to Option Entry and Mock Allotment Delay

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) revised the option-entry deadline for Karnataka PGCET 2026 multiple times, leading to a delay in the mock seat allotment. The original mock allotment date was September 17, 2026. The option-entry deadline was first extended to September 18, 10 AM, and after that to September 19, 6 PM. This series of extensions directly caused the postponement of the mock allotment result, which is now expected by September 20, 2026.

Candidates are advised that the provisional allotment, final allotment, and subsequent admission dates from the earlier published schedule should not be considered reconfirmed following these latest extensions. The earlier option-modification window, which was set to end on September 19 at 11 AM, is inconsistent with the final extended option-entry deadline of 6 PM on the same day. The mock allotment serves as an indicative preview, allowing eligible candidates to review their tentative college and course allocations before the actual first-round seat allotment.

Particulars	Details
Examination	Karnataka PGCET 2026
Conducting authority	KEA
Counselling round	Round 1
Original mock allotment date	September 17, 2026
Revised option-entry deadline	September 19, 6 PM
Expected mock allotment date	By September 20
Official revised result date	Awaited
Result mode	Online
Courses	MBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, M.Arch

Provisional Seat Matrix and Course Availability

The provisional seat matrix for Karnataka PGCET 2026 indicates a total of over 33,000 seats available across MBA, MCA, and MTech courses. This includes both Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) and Rest of Karnataka (RK) category seats. For MBA programs, there are 2,130 HK seats and 17,804 RK seats. MCA courses offer 1,076 HK seats and 8,653 RK seats, while MTech programs have 602 HK seats and 3,544 RK seats.

In total, the provisional matrix shows 3,808 HK seats and 30,001 RK seats. These figures are based on the provisional seat matrix reported in the September 19 live updates. Candidates are advised to consult KEA’s latest course-wise matrix for specific college-level and category-level availability. The number of seats available to an individual candidate is dependent on their eligibility conditions, chosen course, category, and the applicable allotment rules. Mock allotment results do not trigger fee payment, and previous years’ cutoff data, while useful for understanding historical patterns, does not guarantee the same allocation in 2026.

Course	HK seats	RK seats
MBA	2,130	17,804
MCA	1,076	8,653
MTech	602	3,544
Total	3,808	30,001

Mock Allotment vs. Final Allotment and Next Steps

The mock allotment for Karnataka PGCET 2026 is indicative and does not constitute a confirmed admission offer. Its primary purpose is to provide candidates with a preview of their possible seat allocation. After the mock allotment is released, candidates may be permitted to modify their college and course options during a designated correction window. This opportunity allows them to refine their preferences based on the indicative results before the final allotment process begins.

The final allotment, in contrast, establishes the actual round allocation and is subject to the applicable choice and admission process. Fee payment is not triggered merely by a mock result but is required as per KEA’s official schedule for confirmed admissions. Candidates should visit the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, to check the mock allotment result once it is activated and to review the allotted college and course. This matters a lot to check the latest KEA notification before relying on any deadline.

Feature	Mock allotment	Final allotment
Purpose	Preview possible seat allocation	Establish actual round allocation
Nature	Indicative	Official allotment
Preference changes	May be allowed during the notified window	Governed by the next-stage rules
Admission confirmation	Not a confirmed admission	Subject to the applicable choice and admission process
Fee payment	Not triggered merely by a mock result	As required by KEA’s schedule

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