Check Karnataka PGCET counselling 2026 dates, schedule, claim slip, document verification, option entry, seat allotment and admission updates.
Karnataka PGCET Counselling Dates 2026: Option Entry & Allotment Schedule
PGCET Counselling Dates 2026 Live: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has started the PGCET 2026 counselling process with the release of draft seat matrix and issuance of claim slip. The last date to download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 claim slip is September 15. KEA is yet to release the Karnataka PGCET round 1 counselling schedule for option entry and seat allotment. Candidates will find Karnataka PGCET counselling dates and option entry information bulletin soon on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Catch live updates on Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling schedule here.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Dates
KEA has started the process for Karnataka PGCET counselling 2026. The seat matrix was released on September 8, while the claim slip was released on September 10. Candidates can download the claim slip up to September 15. Karnataka PGCET admission dates for option entry, mock allotment, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting at the allotted institute are yet to be announced.
| Event | Date/Status |
|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat matrix | September 8, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 claim slip issuance | September 10, 2026 |
| Last date to download claim slip | September 15, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry | To be announced |
| Release of PGCET mock seat allotment results | To be announced |
| Publication of Karnataka PGCET round 1 seat allotment result | To be announced |
| Payment of admission fee | To be announced |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | To be announced |
Also Check: Karnataka PGCET 2026 Claim Slip Released: Check Details and What Candidates Should Do Next
How to Participate in Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2026?
The counselling process will include verification of candidate details, publication of the seat matrix, option entry, seat allotment and admission at the allotted institute. Know how to participate in the PGCET counselling process below:
- Visit the official KEA website and open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 section.
- Download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 claim slip using the required login details.
- Check the candidate details, eligibility and other information mentioned on the claim slip.
- Wait for KEA to announce the option entry schedule.
- Enter and submit college and course preferences during the option entry window.
- Check the mock allotment and modify preferences if KEA provides an option-editing window.
- Check the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment result after its release.
- Complete the required fee payment and admission formalities as per the KEA counselling schedule.
- Report to the allotted institute within the specified deadline.
Check Previous Year's Round-Wise Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff
Each PGCET counselling round conducted by KEA will have a separate option entry, seat allotment, and fee payment window. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat matrix was released on September 8, followed by the release of the claim slip on September 10. Candidates can download the PGCET claim slip until September 15. KEA has not yet announced the PGCET counselling dates for option entry and seat allotment. Candidates should keep the claim slip and other required admission documents ready and regularly check the KEA website for updates on option entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting. Dates for subsequent counselling rounds will be updated after KEA announces them.
LIVE UPDATE
KEA PGCET Counselling Dates 2026: Updates on Option Entry & Seat Allotment Schedule
- 3:30 AM IST• 11 Sep 2026
How to Download Karnataka PGCET Claim Slip 2026?
Candidates can download Karnataka PGCET claim slip by following the below mentioned steps:
- Visit PGCET website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
- Click on the link for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 claim slip.
- Enter your application number, password, and the captcha code shown on the screen.
- Click on the submit button to view the claim slip
- 3:02 AM IST• 11 Sep 2026
Karnataka PGCET Option Entry Start Date 2026
KEA has not notified the schedule for Karnataka PGCET counselling, including the option entry start date. Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling dates will be out soon.
- 2:48 AM IST• 11 Sep 2026
Last date to download Karnataka PGCET claim slip 2026
The last date to download Karnataka PGCET 2026 claim slip is September 15. Candidates need to download PGCET claim slip until the last date to participate in the counselling process.
- 2:16 AM IST• 11 Sep 2026
Karnataka PGCET Claim Slip Issued
KEA hjas issued the Karnataka PGCET claim slip to all candidates who are eligible for the counselling process. KEA PGCET 2026 claim slip also indicates the option entry credentials.
- 1:48 AM IST• 11 Sep 2026
KEA to release Karnataka PGCET counselling dates soon
Karnataka Examination Authority will soon release PGCET counselling dates on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
- Document verification
- Option entry
- Mock seat allotment
- Modification of options
- First round seat allotment
- Choice filling
- Payment of fees
- Reporting at allotted colinstitute
Commonly asked questions
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.
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).
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:
KEA also conducts second round of Karnataka PGCET counselling to fill vacant seats.
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