Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2: pay fees by October 19, report to colleges by October 23

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the schedule for the second round of counselling for Karnataka PGCET 2026 on October 16, 2026. This round supports admissions to MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Tech programmes. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete their admission fee payment by October 19, 2026.

Following fee payment, candidates are required to report to their designated colleges by October 23, 2026. This schedule applies to both candidates who received a fresh seat allocation and those who opted to retain a previously allotted seat. The option-entry window for Round 2 was conducted between October 13 and October 15, 2026.

Key Deadlines and Payment Procedure for Round 2

Candidates must adhere strictly to the stipulated deadlines to secure their allotted seats. The fee payment process is conducted solely through KEA’s e-payment gateway, which supports net-banking, UPI, and debit card transactions. The first installment includes tuition fees plus university registration charges, as KEA does not levy a separate counselling fee.

Missing the payment window will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat. After successful fee payment, candidates must download their admission confirmation slips from the official KEA portal. This confirmation slip is a mandatory document for reporting to the colleges.

Required Documents for College Reporting

When reporting to their allotted colleges, candidates must carry the downloaded admission confirmation slip along with a complete set of other documents. These documents are crucial for verifying eligibility and completing the admission process. Candidates are advised to prepare all necessary paperwork in advance to avoid any delays.

The list of documents required for reporting includes academic records, entrance exam details, and various certificates. Failure to present the complete set of documents may lead to complications in the admission process.

Previous Counselling Rounds and Tentative Calendar

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling saw its deadline for fee payment, confirmation slip download, and college reporting extended to October 12, 2026. The final seat allotment result for Round 1 was issued on September 25, 2026. The entire counselling process, managed by the KEA, is conducted online and follows a tight schedule.

The PGCET 2026 examination was held on June 14, 2026, with results expected around July–August 2026. KEA counselling for PGCET 2026 was initially anticipated to run through August–September 2026, aligning with a calendar modeled on previous cycles. The current round 2 schedule indicates the ongoing nature of the admission process.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2nd round seat matrix 2026 expected soon; option entry closes October 15
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 2 counselling dates awaited; choice entry window closed today
• MMS 2026: Apply for admission with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH-CET scores
• MAT registration for December 2026 session opens: apply on AIMA website
• COMEDK UGET 2027 registration to open in early February for BE/BTech admissions Applications open
• Karnataka PGCET: complete exam guide

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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