PGCET 2026 final seat allotment results released: further schedule after September 29

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) today, September 25, 2026, released the final seat allotment results for PGCET 2026. These results are now available on the official examination website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, following the conclusion of the counselling process and a review of objections to the provisional allotment.

This final allotment is a crucial step for candidates seeking admission to MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch programmes across institutions in Karnataka. The KEA has indicated that further updates regarding the counselling schedule and instructions will be provided after September 29, 2026.

Accessing PGCET 2026 Final Allotment Results

Candidates can check their final seat allotment status by visiting the official portal. The process involves working through to the Karnataka PGCET 2026 section, opening the final seat allotment result link, and logging in with their PGCET registration number. You can’t skip for candidates to verify the allotted college, programme, and quota details. A copy of the allotment status should be downloaded and saved for future reference.

The release of the final results follows the provisional seat allotment, which was published on September 23, 2026. Candidates were given until 4:00 PM on September 24, 2026, to raise objections to the provisional allotment. Objections were permitted for issues such as non-allotment of a seat despite meeting PGCET cutoff ranks. The KEA reviewed and verified all valid objections before publishing the final results.

Key Dates and Counselling Process Overview

The PGCET 2026 counselling process has progressed through several stages, beginning with the online application closure in April 2026. The draft seat matrix, listing over 52,663 seats for MBA and MCA programmes, was released in early September. The provisional seat matrix later covered over 33,000 seats, including approximately 19,934 MBA seats.

The option entry process, which required a non-refundable fee of Rs 750, commenced on September 11, 2026. A mock seat allotment was released between September 17 and 19, 2026, to provide candidates with an idea of potential seat allocations. The option modification window closed on September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates are currently awaiting the subsequent schedule and instructions related to the final allotment, which the KEA will notify after September 29, 2026. No intermediate timelines or activity guidelines have been issued for the period leading up to this date. The PGCET 2026 counselling process will involve candidates completing choice filling and fee payment after the final allotment.

The KEA conducts the allotment process in stages, including provisional and final rounds. After the final allotment, candidates must select choices, pay fees, download confirmation slips, and report to their allotted colleges. Cutoff ranks will be released with the allotment results, indicating the last rank at which a seat was allotted for specific colleges, courses, and categories. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for these crucial updates on KEA PGCET counselling stages.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results declared on September 19
• TS LAWCET 2026 final phase web option entry closes today, seat allotment on September 25
• KEA PGCET 2026 round 1 mock seat allotment result out; modify options by September 22
• TS PGECET 2026 Final Phase Seat Allotment Postponed to September 10 at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in
• Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Final Allotment Released; Fee Payment by September 9: Check Full Schedule

Written by Nishit Kumar

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