KEA PGCET 2026 counselling dates revised: pay fees, confirm seats by October 9

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has revised the first round schedule for post-allotment activities under Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling. An official notice issued on October 6, 2026, and last updated on October 7, 2026, extended the deadlines for fee payment, downloading seat confirmation slips, and physical reporting to colleges across Karnataka.

This is another revision to the Round 1 post-allotment schedule, aimed at providing additional time for candidates to complete their admission formalities for postgraduate MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch programs. The extended deadlines apply specifically to the fee payment, seat confirmation slip, and college reporting processes.

Revised Deadlines for PGCET 2026 Round 1 Admissions

Candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling now have until October 9, 2026, to pay the prescribed admission fee. This payment can be made either through online mode or at designated banks. Following fee payment, candidates must download their Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat confirmation slip from the official KEA counselling portal by the same date.

The final deadline for candidates to report physically to their respective allotted colleges is 6 PM on October 11, 2026. The seat confirmation slip is a mandatory document required at the time of physical reporting at the allotted institute, along with fee payment proof and original documents.

Background and Previous Updates

The PGCET 2026 results for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech candidates were declared by KEA on August 19, 2026. Prior to this, the latest PGCET-specific update listed on the official KEA website as of September 2, 2026, was the PGCET 2026 online application correction link dated August 31, 2026. At that time, KEA had not published the complete PGCET 2026 counselling schedule on its official PGCET page.

The PGCET 2026 examination was conducted for postgraduate admissions across various professional programmes, including MBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, and M.Arch. This current revision marks another extension to the Round 1 post-allotment schedule, indicating that the original post-allotment schedule had an earlier deadline for fee payment and reporting, which was next extended by KEA.

Instructions for Candidates

Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the revised deadlines. The KEA has not indicated that the choice-entry process has been reopened through this extension. Candidates must carry the seat confirmation slip, fee payment proof, and original documents when reporting to the allotted college. It is also recommended that candidates retain copies of their fee payment receipt, seat confirmation slip, and college reporting acknowledgement for future reference.

The extended deadline should not be treated as an indication that another extension will necessarily be granted. Candidates are encouraged to complete all admission formalities promptly to secure their seats. The official KEA PGCET portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, identifies the 2026 admission process for MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch programmes.

Further reading

• KEA PGCET 2026 round 1 counselling: pay fees, exercise choices by October 3
• PGCET 2026 round 1 counselling: pay fees by October 3, report by October 4
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling: fee payment, seat confirmation deadline extended to October 12
• Kerala AYUSH UG counselling 2026 phase 2 option registration begins: confirm choices by 8 October
• ICAR PG counselling registration 2026 begins for AIQ seats; apply by October 2

Written by Nishit Kumar

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