Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results declared on September 19

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) declared the final provisional and Round 1 seat allotment results for Karnataka PGCET 2026 on September 19, 2026, after 5:00 PM. This declaration followed the release of the mock allotment result on September 17, 2026, after 6 PM, and a subsequent option change window for candidates.

The KEA is overseeing the counselling process for admissions to MBA, MCA, M.E., and MTech courses, which encompasses over 50,000 seats offered by nearly 300 institutes across Karnataka. The entire counselling schedule for Round 1 was released by KEA on September 15, 2026, guiding candidates through various stages including document verification, option entry, and seat allocation.

PGCET 2026 Counselling Process and Key Dates

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling process commenced with the option entry period, which was open from September 11, 2026, and was extended until September 17, 2026, up to 9 AM. The mock allotment result, released on September 17, 2026, after 6 PM, provided candidates with an indication of potential seat allocations based on their merit, available seats, and preferences.

Following the mock allotment, an option change window was available from September 17 to September 19, 2026, allowing candidates to modify, reorder, delete, or add choices. The final provisional and Round 1 seat allotment results were then published on September 19, 2026, after 5:00 PM. Candidates who have been allotted a seat and have chosen Choice 1 are required to report to their respective colleges with original documents by September 26, 2026, before 5:30 pm.

Background and Role of KEA

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 examination for MBA and MCA courses was conducted on June 14, 2026, with the results after that released by KEA on August 19, 2026. The Provisional Answer Key for the exam was released earlier, on June 15, 2026. The counselling process, including the mock and final seat allotments, is a critical step in securing admissions to various professional courses.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), initially established as the Common Entrance Test Unit in 1994, became an autonomous body under the Societies Registration Act 1960 in December 2006. KEA is in charge of conducting entrance examinations and managing admissions to government seats in professional educational institutions in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006. KEA also allocates Medical/Dental/AYUSH course seats based on NEET scores and the seat matrix provided by the Karnataka Government.

Instructions for Allotted Candidates

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling process must log in to the official KEA website, kea.kar.nic.in, to check their results. Accessing the results requires candidates to use their PGCET counselling credentials. the mock allotment, released on September 17, 2026, after 6 PM, was a preliminary indication and did not confirm admission; candidates should not report to a college based solely on this mock result.

For candidates who have been allotted a seat and have chosen Choice 1, the subsequent steps involve paying the applicable fees and downloading the admission confirmation slip. Following this, these candidates are required to report to their respective allotted colleges with all original documents. This entire process for Choice 1 candidates must be completed by September 26, 2026, before 5:30 pm. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will provide further instructions for candidates who did not opt for Choice 1 or wish to participate in subsequent rounds.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling dates not yet announced by KEA
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 mock round cutoff out for MBA, MCA, MTech admissions
• SNAP 2026 mock test scheduled for September 24; apply by September 22
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• Karnataka PGCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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