KEA has released PGCET draft seat matrix for MBA, MCA, and MTech/MArch courses. Check details on Karnataka PGCET seats below.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix OUT
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially published the draft seat matrix for Karnataka PGCET 2026 covering MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch courses. Candidates can now access the PDF document on the official KEA website to inspect participating colleges and available seats. While this release is currently a draft version rather than the final list, it marks an important step forward in the counselling cycle.
Although KEA previously announced provisional results, the final rank lists are still pending. In addition, many candidates experienced technical glitches during the recent application edit window, particularly while entering final-year degree marks or claiming reservation categories. Authorities are expected to resolve these issues soon by releasing separate update links.
Karnataka PGCET MBA Seat Matrix 2026
Check the table below for KEA PGCET MBA seat matrix 2026
| Category | Total Institutes | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent | 30 | 3098 |
| Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges | 245 | 30216 |
| Private / Deemed Universities | 20+ | 2056+ |
| Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees | 1 | 90 |
| Total | 296+ | 35460+ |
Karnataka PGCET MCA Seat Matrix 2026
Check the table below for KEA PGCET MCA seat matrix 2026:
| Category | Total Institutes | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent | 25 | 1761 |
| Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges | 151 | 14025 |
| Private / Deemed Universities | 21 | 1327 |
| Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees | 1 | 90 |
| Total | 198 | 17203 |
Karnataka PGCET MTech Seat Matrix 2026
Check the table below for the KEA PGCET MTech seat matrix 2026:
| Category | Total Institutes | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engg Colleges / Public University / VTU Constituent | 11 | 923 |
| Aided Courses of Aided Engineering Colleges | 3 | 188 |
| Private Unaided Colleges & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges | 92 | 4065 |
| Private / Deemed Universities | 23 | 814 |
| Govt Engg Colleges with Higher Fees | 1 | 59 |
| Total | 130 | 6049 |
Across Karnataka, participating colleges surrender a specific portion of their total intake to the government, known as KEA seats. Through this quota, qualified candidates can secure seats in reputed institutions under government fee rates, avoiding expensive management quota charges. The draft seat matrix provides a clear breakdown of seats reserved across various categories, including General Merit, SC, ST, Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, alongside special reservations like Hyderabad-Karnataka, Rural, and Kannada Medium quotas. Candidates may find minor changes in the final seat matrix, this draft provides an accurate view of admission chances.
Commonly asked questions
KEA PGCET results are typically declared within a month of the exam date.
KEA starts Karnataka PGCET counselling 30 to 40 days after the result date. The official website hosts the Karnataka PGCET counselling schedule.
Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET exam are eligble to appear for the centralised counselling process to be conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates are called for the document verification process based on their ranks in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates are advised to attend the counselling only if they have the required percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45% for reserved categories).
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