Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling at kea.kar.nic.in: Last Date for Option Entry Today

KEA started the Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry process on September 11. Candidates who are yet to mark their college and course preferences under round 1 counselling have a chance until 6 PM today. Check complete details

Last Date for Karnataka PGCET Option Entry 2026

Karnataka PGCET round 1 counselling 2026 is underway. Candidates can download their PGCET claim slip 2026 until 2 PM today, September 15. Besides the claim slip download deadline, today is the last date for Karnataka PGCET option entry process. PGCET option entry will be active inside a login dashboard until 6 PM. Candidates participating in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling must complete their college and course choices by visiting the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Reviewing and submitting preferences before the window closes is mandatory for anyone seeking admission to MBA and MCA programs.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Today

Choosing a course and college preference with the PGCET option entry process will help KEA to allocate seats to candidates based on ranks, preferences, reservation policy, etc. Completing the option entry step is necessary to feature in subsequent seat allocation rounds.

What Candidates Need to Do Before Option Entry Closes

Aspirants must log into their dashboard to manage their college preferences. Before the portal closes, candidates are permitted to:

• Review the available college and course codes against the published seat matrix.
• Add, modify, delete, or rearrange their preferred college choices in order of priority.
• Save multiple iterations and ensure the final choices are locked and submitted correctly.

What Happens After Karnataka PGCET Option Entry?

Once the option entry window concludes, KEA will process the submitted choices to release a mock seat allotment result. This mock round helps candidates evaluate their standing and make adjustments if an editing window is provided. Official dates for the actual provisional and final round seat allotment results have not yet been announced by the authority.

Eligible candidates can complete their final submissions by visiting the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/