DCET BArch Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2026 ( DCET )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Sep 6, 2026 12:12 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

DCET Counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority published the DCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result along with cutoff marks. The official website to check provisional second round result is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The officials have published DCET cutoff for different categories (Engineering, Engineering (HK), Architecture, and Architecture (HK). The counselling process of DCET 2026 comprises registration, option entry, verification and seat allotment. Those who qualified DCET exam can participate. The DCET seat allotment result is declared as per the option entry submitted by the applicants based on the official notification. 

 

Table of contents
  • DCET Counselling 2026 - Complete Process
  • DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • List of Documents Required for DCET Counselling 2026
  • DCET Cutoff 2026
  • DCET FAQs
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DCET Counselling 2026 - Complete Process

The Karnataka Examination Authority conducts DCET counselling 2026 based on the rank obtained in the exam. The round 2 counselling is now over, and the results have been declared. The admission counselling takes place online. Candidates can check the process below on how to register and fill choices:

  • Go to official website and click on the counselling link to register
  • Register, and complete the process
  • Candidates have to visit the help line centers to complete the document verification process
  • Download verification slip.

DIRECT LINK: KEA DCET Round 2 Provisional Result

Once the web-option entry link is open, candidates can log in and submit their college and branch choices as per the preferences. The DCET 2026 seat allotment will be done based on candidate's rank in the exam. If a candidate face any issue in the application form, then he/she can report their issue to the authorities as per the contact details mentioned below. 

Executive Director

560 012

18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru - 560 012.

Phone: 080-23 564 583

E-mail: keauthority-ka@nic.in

Helpline: 080-23 460 460

Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in

DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
05 Sep ' 26

DCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

06 Aug ' 26

DCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Result

21 Jul ' 26 - 24 Jul ' 26

DCET 2026 Web option entry

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List of Documents Required for DCET Counselling 2026

Candidates will have to present the following documents for verification during DCET counselling:

  • Candidates will require the final printout of the DCET 2026 entrance exam downloaded application form
  • Original copy or proof will be required of the Challan made at the time of fee payment
  • DCET-2026 admit card
  • Candidates will need the SSLC / 10th standard/equivalent examination marks card
  • Candidates will need a diploma or equivalent examination marks card for all the years/semesters
  • In case the candidate is from Karnataka she/he needs to show the study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI
  • 7 years study certificate

  • Candidates need to carry two recent passport-size colour photographs
  • Rural Study Certificate will be required if a candidate claims to be under the rural category reservation
  • Candidates need to show the Kannada Medium Study Certificate to avail Kannada Medium quota
  • In case of caste and income, a candidate must provide valid documents (if applicable)
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DCET Cutoff 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority released DCET cutoff 2026 online on the official website. Candidates looking for admission to Diploma courses can check the DCET cutoff at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in The cutoff of DCET 2026 is available in the form of closing ranks for all the colleges and courses. Applicants are advised to go through the DCET previous year cutoff to check their admission chances as per their rank.

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DCET FAQs

Candidates can check DCET counselling related FAQs below -

Q:   When will the DCET Seat Allotment Result be released?
A: 

The DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be declared soon on the official website. 

Q:   Where can I check DCET counselling dates?
A: 

The DCET counselling dates will be announced on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. DCET 2026 counselling date will include the schedule for various steps such as choice filling, allotment, fee payment, verification and reporting.

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