KEA has activated the fee payment and seat confirmation slip download link for candidates allotted seats in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 first round. Candidates can complete the payment process and access their confirmation slips online through the official portal.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling: Fee Payment & Confirmation Slip Download Link OUT
Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat allotment results under round 1 counselling were out on September 25. All candidates who have been allotted a seat can now pay the admission fee as per their allotment letters. After paying the admission fee, candidates have to download the seat confirmation slip. This slip is to be carried while reporting to the allotted college. Candidates who received a seat allocation in the final first round can now proceed with the necessary fee payment on the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026) to secure their admission.
Direct Link for Admission Fee Payment & Confirmation Slip Download: https://keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgcet_opt_etry_2026_v1/main/index.php
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Fee Payment, Confirmation Slip Dates
The fee payment facility for seat-allotted candidates started on September 28, 2026. While the notification for post allotment schedule in the KEA notice mentions dates starting from September 29, the payment and slip download services are currently accessible to candidates as of September 28. The final deadline to complete the fee payment is October 3, 2026.
After successfully paying the prescribed fee, candidates can download their Seat Confirmation Slip. The facility to download this slip will remain open until October 4, 2026.
| Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fee payment facility | October 3, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Slip download | October 4, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 5, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
What to do after Karnataka PGCET first-round seat allotment
Candidates who have been allotted a seat must complete the post-allotment formalities. Candidates who select choice 1 and choice 2 have to pay the admission fee before the last date. While choice 2 candidates will have an option for upgrading the seat in round 2 counselling, choice 1 candidates have to report at the allotted college on or before October 5.
Commonly asked questions
The dates for Karnataka PGCET will be announced after the result separately. Qualified candidates need to appear for Karnataka PGCET counselling. Candidates are called for the counselling process based on their ranks. 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).
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.
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