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Abhishek Dhawan
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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 17, 2025 12:36 IST

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will soon release the PGCET option entry schedule. Candidates who have downloaded the claim slip are eligible for the Karnataka PGCET option entry process.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Option Entry Link Soon at kea.kar.nic.in; Check Counselling Process

Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling will start soon with the option entry process. The Karnataka PGCET claim slip was available for download for all candidates who got their documents verified. All candidates who got the claim slip are eligible to participate in Karnataka PGCET option entry. During the Karnataka PGCET option entry, candidates have to choose colleges and course preferences for the seat allotment.

This year, KEA conducted the Karnataka PGCET exam on June 22 for MBA and MCA courses. The results for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam were out on August 7. Since the release of the results, candidates have been waiting for the start of Karnataka PGCET counselling process. Earlier, KEA issued the claim slip and published the draft seat matrix for admissions via PGCET scores. More than 30,000 seats are to be filled for MBA admissions via Karnataka PGCET 2025.

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 Karnataka PGCET Counselling Process 2025

KEA administers Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling for MBA and MCA admission across the state. The space below outlines the Karnataka PGCET counselling process:

  • Publication of draft seat matrix
  • Issuance of claim slip, also known as verification slip
  • Start of Karnataka PGCET option entry for eligible candidates
  • Karnataka PGCET mock seat allotment result declaration
  • Additional window for editing options
  • Karnataka PGCET first seat allotment results
  • Choice filling to accept/reject seats
  • Payment of admission fee
  • Reporting at the allotted college

KEA has already issued the claim slip and the draft seat matrix on its official website. The counselling schedule for the first round seat allotment is awaited. Candidates will soon find the Karnataka PGCET counselling dates 2025.

Q: Β  How many rounds are there in Karnataka PGCET counselling?
A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority is responsible for conducting the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) in the state of Karnataka. The participating institutes in PGCET Karnataka offer seats to qualified candidates based on their performance in the entrance exam. KEA allocates these seats in two allotment rounds. However, before the real allotment round starts, KEA releases a mock seat allotment result for all the candidates who completed the option entry process. This mock allotment helps candidates to understand the process and the seat allocation system.

Q: Β  When is Karnataka PGCET Counselling scheduled for?
A:

Karnataka PGCET counselling is conducted every year for admission to MBA, MCA, M.Tech and MArch courses. Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET exam are eligible to participate in the documenty verification process. KEA starts Karnataka PGCET counselling 30 to 40 days after the result date. The official website hosts the Karnataka PGCET counselling schedule.

Q: Β  What is Karnataka PGCET counselling process?
A:

Karnataka PGCET counselling is conducted for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech courses in Karnataka. The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET counselling process:

  1. Document verification
  2. Option entry
  3. Mock seat allotment
  4. Modification of options
  5. First round seat allotment
  6. Choice filling
  7. Payment of fees
  8. Reporting at allotted colinstitute

KEA also conducts second round of Karnataka PGCET counselling to fill vacant seats.

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