KEA Extends Deadlines for UGCET 2026 Round 1 Choice Entry and Admissions; Check Dates here
Karnataka Examinations Authority extended UGCET 2026 Round 1 deadlines for choice entry, fee payment, and college reporting. Candidates must submit choices by July 28 to avoid automatic disqualification from subsequent rounds.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) extended last dates for choice selection, fee payment, and college admissions for UGCET-2026 first round of seat allotment. This applies to multiple professional courses including Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, B.Sc Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. Candidates who have not taken action yet must follow the updated deadlines so that they keep track of the events.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Choice Selection |
Open until July 28, 2026. |
| Fee Payment & Slip Download |
Open until July 29, 2026 (up to 4:00 PM). |
| College Reporting: Choice-1 candidates must report |
July 29, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM). |
Warning Against Non-Action
KEA has warned candidates that failing to enter choices will lead to severe consequences.
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Inaction results will automatically classify students to Choice-4.
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The system will treat this as a rejecting seat.
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Candidates will be disqualified from subsequent rounds.
Candidates must visit the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in, for official updates and links.
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