Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 2 seat allotment released today: check results on KEA website

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) today, 17 October 2026, released the Round 2 seat allotment results for Karnataka PGCET 2026. These results are for admissions to various postgraduate courses including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch. Candidates can access their results on the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

The seat allotment process for PGCET 2026 is conducted by the KEA and is based on the final seat matrix, candidate merit or rank, and the priority of options submitted by applicants. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment result was previously released on 23 September 2026.

Checking Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Allotment

Candidates can check their provisional seat allotment result by visiting the official KEA website. The process involves navigating to the seat allotment link, entering their PGCET number, and completing a captcha verification before clicking submit. The KEA will also publish the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks 2026 for MBA, MCA, and MTech admissions.

Upon successful allotment, candidates are advised to carefully review their details and complete the necessary admission formalities within the specified timeline to confirm their seats. This includes preparing all required documents for reporting to the allotted institutions.

Eligibility and Seat Allotment Criteria

Eligibility for PGCET 2026 counselling requires general category candidates to have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their qualifying degree examination. For SC, ST, and Category-1 candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required for counselling eligibility is 45%. Reservation benefits are exclusively available to candidates of Karnataka origin.

Candidates were permitted to enter any number of options based on their priority, with options for all eligible disciplines, such as MBA and MCA, or MBA and M.E./M.Tech, being entered in a single form. The draft seat matrix and an equivalence list for M.E./M.Tech courses have been published on the KEA website. All admissions and seat allotments are subject to the rules and conditions specified by AICTE, COA, Government, VTU, and other concerned universities and apex bodies.

First Round Schedule and Required Documents

The First Round Seat Allotment Schedule for PGCET 2026 was announced by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Claim slips for the first round of seat allotment were available for download from 10 September 2026, with the download window closing on 15 September 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 2 must have a set of documents ready for reporting to their respective colleges. These include the Karnataka PGCET allotment order, confirmation slip, fee payment receipt, original academic certificates, and a category or caste certificate if applicable.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2: pay fees by October 19, report to colleges by October 23
• Karnataka PGCET 2nd round seat matrix 2026 expected soon; option entry closes October 15
• 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

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