What is Karnataka PGCET counselling process?

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: Document verification Option entry Mock seat allotment Modification of options First round seat allotment Choice filling Payment of fees Reporting at allotted colinstitute KEA also conducts second round of Karnataka PGCET counselling to fill vacant seats.

What is the mode of Karnataka PGCET counselling?

Karnataka Examinations Authority KEA conducts the PGCET counselling online. However, the certificate verification round is conducted offline. Candidates completing the document verification are marked eliigble to participate in the online counselling process which includes option entry, seat allotment, and choice filling process. During the document verification, officials at the centre will verify the documents. Candidates who get their documents verified will get a secret key for the online option entry process.

How many rounds are there in Karnataka PGCET counselling?

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.

When is Karnataka PGCET Counselling scheduled for?

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.

How is Karnataka PGCET mock allotment round different from real allotment round?

Karnataka Examinations Authority publishes the PGCET mock allotment status before commencement of the first seat allotment round. Candidates are not allotted seat based on the PGCET mock allotment results. However, the actual seat allotment round leads to allocation of seats in Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. Candidates get the facility to change their options after checking the mock allotment status. Mock allotment round is conducted familiarise candidates with the course and college allotted to them based on the ranks.

What is Karnataka PGCET draft seat matrix?

Karnataka PGCET draft seat matrix is released soon after the result declaration. The draft seat matrix indicates the total seats available at Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. These seats are submitted by the PGCET participating institutes to KEA to provide an idea before the counselling process begins.

How to access the Karnataka PGCET verification slip?

Karnataka PGCET verification slip is downloadable from the official exam website. Candidates have to login to download the PGCET verification slip. PGCET verification slip is required during the counselling process. Candidates who have the Karnataka PGCET verification slip will be allowed to participate in the option entry process.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 (Final): Dates OUT, Option Entry Begins, Allotment, Process

Counselling - 13 Nov '25

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM MCA ME, MTech, MTech Lateral Entry MArch

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 14:18 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released PGCET final round allotment results. Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET round 3 seat allotment link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025. Candidates selected for admission under the third counselling have to pay the admission fee and download the confirmation slip. Last date to report at the allotted college is set as November 13.

KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling for admission to PG courses, including MBA, MCA, and MTech. Karnataka PGCET counselling process includes document verification, option entry, seat allocation, choice filling, payment of fees, and reporting at the allotted institute. Scroll down for more information on Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling, including counselling dates, process, rounds, and more.

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Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Karnataka PGCET Counselling Process 2025
Karnataka PGCET Detailed Counselling Process
Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling
How to Check Karnataka PGCET Seat Allotment Results?
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Option Entry
Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025: Downloading Allotment Order

Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
13 Nov ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Counselling: Last date for reporting at allotted college ONGOING

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Nov ' 25 - 12 Nov ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Fee Payment & Confirmation Slip Download
08 Nov ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Final Allotment Result
07 Nov ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Provisional Allotment Result
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