Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Schedule (Released) LIVE; Option Entry Date Extended, Mock Allotment on Sept 17

Candidates can check KEA PGCET mock allotment result 2026 by following the steps given below:

• Go to KEA website
• Click on the text indicating 'mock allotment list'
• Enter login credentials and sign in
• College wise mock allotment will be displayed 

After the release of Karnataka PGCET Mock Allotment 2026, change of option entry by eligible candidates will be given to candidates from September 17 to 19, 2026 against mock seat allotment.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2026Final allotment list for Round 1 will be released on September 21. Selected candidates wIll have to proceed to complete the admission related activities from September 22 onwards.

Candidates can check and edit their answer option as many times as they want to beforre the deadline. Once the form is closed, the last saved options will get freezed automatically. 

Over 300 Karnataka colleges participate in Karnataka PGCET counselling for MBA/MCA/MTech seat allotment. There are about 50,000 seats available across these 300+ institutes in the state.

KEA PGCET mock allotment list for the first round of seat allotment will be out tomorrow for MBA, MCA and MTech courses. Csndidates will be alloted a college basis their Karnataka PGCET score, preference and category.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry link is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Candidates have to log into their accounts to fill the form.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry process is ongoing. Candidates can make college selection until September 17, 2026.

Of the 17,203 MCA seats available across Karnataka institutions, 10,190 seats are designated for KEA quota allotment. This includes 1,761 seats in government institutions, 7,012 seats in private unaided colleges, 1,327 seats in private universities, and 90 higher-fee seats.

Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta has 120 MBA seats. During Karnataka PGCET counselling seat allotment will be done on all these 120 seats category wise.

Candidates can select any number of colleges and course combinations in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry form. The candidate must select maximum number of colleges to have wider chance of seat allotment.

Given below is list of Karnataka PGCET colleges that offer admission under 5000 rank, along with their respective college codes:

• K L S Gogte Institute of Technology Belgaum (Code: B-200)
• KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research (Code: B-207)
• Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology (Code: B-210)
• M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (Code: B-217)
• New Horizon College of Engineering (E&T) (Code: B-230)
• Nmam Institute of Technology NITTE (Code: B-232)
• PES University (Code: B-240)
• R V Institute of Management (Code: B-252)
• Reva Institute of Science and Management (Code: B-259)
• Reva University (Code: B-260)
• RNS Institute of Technology (Code: B-263)
• JSS Science and Technology University (Code: B-292)
• University of Mysore (B N Bahadur Inst. of Mng) (Uni.) (Code: B-310)
• Vivekananda Institute of Management Rajajinagar (Code: B-323)
• New Horizon College of Engineering(M&T) (Code: B-340)
• M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (FMC) (Code: B-348)
• M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Code: B-362)
• Canara Bank School of Management Studies, (University) Central College (Code: B-364)
• Dayananda Sagar University (Code: B-365)
• IFIM College (Code: B-378)
• Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (Code: B-381)

Round 2 seat allotment schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling will be released a few days after the first round admissions are closed.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment will be done on the basis of seats that remain vacant after the first round of seat allotment.

Along with the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment results, KEA will release the cutoff rank statement. Candidates can check the college and category-wise last ranks for admission.

KEA allows modification in mock allotment results for candidates to choose either of the two options - including modification and deletion of the college-course preference mentioned in option entry process.

Candidates can use the Karnataka PGCET mock allotment to check the allotment status based on their priority of options. This helps a candidate decide whether to keep or modify their options.

Karnataka PGCET counselling will be done for:

1.       For ME / M.Tech / M.Arch courses

2.       For MCA course

3.       For MBA course

Candidates can check the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment results on the official website by logging into their account with PGCET number and password.

Karnataka PGCET Option Entry 2026 last date has been extended until September 17. Candidates can fill it until 9:00 pm.

Check below Karnataka PGCET MBA seat matrix. Seats will be allotted as per the below given matrix.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat allotment final result will be released on September 21 at the official website of KEA. Candidates will have to complete the activity of exercising choices from September 22 to 24.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat allotment result (provisional) will be released on September 19 at the official website of KEA. Candidates will be able to check their proisional status through login.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling Option Entry (Priority Of Options) by eligible candidates will close on September 17, 2026. 

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the schedule of first round seat allotment for MBA/MCA courses at PGCET score accepting colleges.

KEA will release Karnataka PGCET mock seat allotment once the option entry process ends.

KEA PGCET 2026 counselling process is as follows:

• Step 1: Publication of Draft Seat Matrix
• Step 2: Downloading of Claim/Verification Slip
• Step 3: Option Entry by candidates
• Step 4: Mock Seat Allotment Result
• Step 5: Option Editing Window
• Step 6: First Round Seat Allotment
• Step 7: Choice Filling (Choices 1 to 4)
• Step 8: Fee Payment and College Reporting

KEA will conclude Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry process at 6 PM on September 15. No candidate will be allowed to exercise options after the deadline.

Kuvempu University's Department of Business Administration at Shankarghatta has registered 120 MBA seats in the draft seat matrix. The entire intake of 120 seats is available through centralised KEA counselling.

KEA has not notified the last date for Karnataka PGCET option entry. However, several candidates are indicating the option entry process to close on September 17. KEA has not notified the dates for option entry window to be closed.

KEA has not notified the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment schedule yet. Candidates can expect KEA PGCET mock allotment results to be declared in the third week of September.

According to the 2025 Round 1 cutoff data for ranks above 20000, multiple colleges closed GM above 31000. These include IZEE Business School at 31068, City College at 31039, City Engineering College at 31083, Dhanwantari Academy at 31151, and Karnataka University PG Center at 31225.

In the last year's MBA admission cycle, BMS College of Engineering's closing rank remained competitive in Round 1, before concluding at 1147 in the final round.

• Mock Round: Rank 436
• First Round Rank 451
• Second Round: Rank 652
• Final Round: Rank 1147

For admission to MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, the first two round in the last admission cycle closed under rank 410, the first round expanded to 1207 for MBA admissions:

• Mock Round: Rank 347
• First Round: Rank 339
• Second Round: Rank 407
• Final Round: Rank 1,207 

The closing rank of PER University moved from 277 in Round 1 to 656 by the final round in the previous admission cycle:

• Mock Round: Rank 282 
• First Round: Rank 277
• Second Round: Rank 357  
• Final Round: Rank 656

The cutoff rank for RV Institute of Management expanded from 102 in the mock allotment to 173 by the second round for MBA admissions. Check round wise details below:

• Mock Round: Rank 102
• First Round: Rank 109
• Second Round: Rank 173

The table below indicates the change in round wise Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025 for some top colleges:

There are a total of 130 institutes offering ME/MTech/MArch admissions in Karnataka via the KEA counselling process. All these institutes make a total pool of 6,049 seats.

• 11 Govt/Public University/VTU Constituent institutes offer a total intake of 923 seats (738 KEA seats)
• 3 Aided engineering colleges offer 188 seats (150 KEA seats)
• 92 Private Unaided colleges offer 4,065 intake (2,439 KEA seats)
• 23 Private/Deemed Universities offer 814 seats
• 1 Govt Higher Fee college offers 59 seats (47 KEA seats)

There are a total of 198 institutes offering 17,203 seats for MCA admissions. Of these seats, as many as 10,190 seats are reserved for the KEA quota:

• 25 Govt/Public University/VTU Constituent institutes offer 1,761 seats
• 151 Private Unaided colleges offer 14,025 intake (7,012 KEA seats)
• 21 Private/Deemed Universities offer 1,327 seats
• 1 Govt Engineering College with Higher Fees offers 90 seats

The table below indicates the category wise seats for MBA admissions:

Previous years' cutoffs indicate past trends but vary every year based on applicant merit. Candidates must not to exclude preferred institutes merely due to high cutoffs. Candidates must rank their options purely by personal preference; the allotment algorithm tests each choice in order. 

Candidates must be cautious while option entry process before the first allotment round. The priorities saved in Round 1 serve as the foundation for the entire counselling process. KEA rules state that candidates will not be allowed to enter completely new options in later rounds. Candidates may only reorder, delete, or modify existing options in subsequent stages.

UBDT College of Engineering Davanagere has 180 MBA seats mentioned in the draft seat matrix. Check division of seats below:

• Regular Government Quota: 90 seats
• Higher Fees Government Quota: 90 seats

B.M.S. College of Engineering Bangalore features 102 total aided MTech seats. These seats are divided for KEA allocation and sponsored category under PGCET counselling process:

•  KEA Allocation: 82 seats open for PGCET merit allotment.
• Sponsored Category: 20 seats reserved under institutional norms.

As per the PGCET draft seat matrix released before option entry process, 36 institutions reserve exactly one seat each for children of Defence and Ex-Servicemen personnel.

• MBA Programmes: 21 participating colleges offer 1 seat each.
• MCA Programmes: 15 participating colleges offer 1 seat each.

The 2025 Round 1 cutoff data indicates that JSS Science and Technology University's MBA (Financial Management) closed at rank 2608 for GM. The regular MBA programme at the same institute closed at rank 3306 for GM, with a 3AG cutoff of 3586.

Previous-year Round 1 records show CMR Institute of Technology placed in the 1000 to 5000 rank band with a GM cutoff of 2747. Cutoff figures for other categories stood at 4178 for 1G, 5289 for 2AG, 6470 for 2BG, 2847 for 3AG, and 7132 for SCG.

According to the 2025 Round 1 cutoff list, New Horizon College of Engineering (E&T) had a GM cutoff rank of 2619 for MBA. Category cutoffs recorded were 5793 for 1G, 4636 for 2AG, 6741 for 2BG, 2904 for 3AG, 3209 for 3BG, and 8391 for SCG.

The 2025 Round 1 cutoff data shows RNS Institute of Technology admitted MBA candidates up to rank 2336 under the GM category. In other categories, the cutoff closed at 6904 for 1G, 3922 for 2AG, 2681 for 3AG, 2560 for NKN, and 12345 for SCG

For candidates reviewing previous cutoffs, Mount Carmel College recorded a 2025 Round 1 GM closing rank of 2019 for MBA. Cutoffs across other categories were 4477 for 1G, 3118 for 2AG, 4380 for 2BG, 3163 for 3AG, 2293 for 3BG, and 8063 for SCG

According to the 2025 Round 1 cutoff data, REVA University featured in the 1000 to 5000 rank range with a GM closing rank of 1941. The college also registered cutoffs of 3066 for 1G, 3829 for 2AG, 2805 for 3AG, 2408 for NKN, and 6940 for SCG.

The previous-year data shows BMS Institute of Technology & Management had a 2025 Round 1 cutoff of 1350 for GM category candidates in MBA. The cutoff rank was 2803 for 1G, 2143 for 2AG, 2911 for 2BG, 1509 for 3AG, and 5618 for SCG.

Bangalore Institute of Technology closed its MBA GM category at rank 1222 in 2025 Round 1. Other reported category cutoffs included 3133 for 1G, 2191 for 2AG, 1370 for 3AG, 1574 for 3BG, and 6648 for SCG

According to the previous-year Round 1 data, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering recorded a GM cutoff rank of 534 for its MBA course. The cutoff ranks across other categories were 1451 for 1G, 918 for 2AG, 1068 for 2BG, 553 for 3AG, and 2947 for SCG.

In the Top 1000 rank list, the 2025 Round 1 cutoff for the MBA programme at BMS College of Engineering closed at rank 451 under the GM category. Corresponding category cutoffs were 1090 for 1G, 867 for 2AG, 524 for 3AG, 615 for 3BG, and 2328 for SCG.

The 2025 Round 1 cutoff data indicates that M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology was among the most opted colleges in the Top 1000 band. The GM cutoff rank closed at 339, while the 1G cutoff stood at 1194, 2AG at 706, 3AG at 462, and STG at 1756.

For candidates evaluating top Bengaluru institutes, the 2025 Round 1 cutoff data shows PES University MBA closed at rank 277 for GM category candidates. Among other categories, the cutoff rank was 1036 for 1G, 731 for 2AG, 1048 for 2BG, 412 for 3AG, and 1803 for SCG.

According to the 2025 Round 1 cutoff data, R.V. Institute of Management had the most competitive closing rank in the Top 1000 Rank Holders list for MBA. The General Merit (GM) cutoff stood at rank 109. Category cutoffs included 698 for 1G, 336 for 2AG, and 709 for SCG

The PGCET 2026 claim slip records key admission details, including candidate eligibility status, verified reservation categories, and credentials required for choice filling. Candidates should carefully check all printed details, including category claims and Hyderabad-Karnataka reservations, to prevent issues during seat allocation

The 2025 Round 1 cutoff data shows RV University featured in the Top 1000 Rank Holders band with a GM closing rank of 734 for MBA. Across reserved categories, the cutoff stood at 1702 for 1G, 1514 for 2AG, 844 for 3AG, 982 for 3BG, and 3622 for SCG.

KEA requires candidates to pay INR 750 as the PGCET option entry fee.

PGCET claim slip download process will conclude at 2 PM on September 15. KEA will not allow candidates to download claim slip after the deadline.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry last date has not been notified by KEA. Candidates can expect KEA PGCET last date for option entry after September 15.

Kuvempu University's Department of Business Administration at Shankarghatta has a total of 120 MBA seats in the draft seat matrix. The entire intake of 120 seats is available through centralised KEA counselling.

In Annexure B for aided technical colleges, B.M.S. College of Engineering has a total of 102 MTech seats in the draft matrix. Of these, 82 seats are open for KEA allotment and 20 are reserved for sponsored candidates.

Candidates have the following choices after Karnataka PGCET seat allotment:

• Choice 1: Accept the allotted seat and freeze admission.
• Choice 2: Accept the seat but participate in Round 2 for higher preference upgrade.
• Choice 3: Reject the allotted seat and proceed to next round.
• Choice 4: Reject the seat and completely exit KEA counselling

Priorities saved in Round 1 serve as the foundation for the entire counselling process.  KEA rules state candidates will not be allowed to enter completely new options in later rounds. Candidates may only reorder, delete, or modify existing options in subsequent stages.

Karnataka PGCET mock allotment is solely an indicative round and confers no admission right. Candidates can access their dashboard post-mock results to reorder, add, or delete choices. Those not allotted any mock seat should add more colleges to enhance admission chances.

Previous years' cutoffs indicate past trends but vary every year based on applicant merit. KEA warns aspirants not to exclude preferred institutes merely due to high cutoffs. Rank your options purely by personal preference; the allotment algorithm tests each choice in order.

Candidates should check college details, including teaching faculty, lab facilities, and hostel availability. Location, travel distance from home, and transport connectivity should factor into the choice ranking. Gathering comprehensive data ensures better satisfaction if allotted a lower-ranked choice.

Write preferred college names and course branches on paper beforehand. Discuss planned priorities with mentors or parents prior to portal entry. Preparing offline prevents typing errors and incorrect priority ordering during the online session.

Candidates participating in KEA PGCET option entry process must assign unique integer priority numbers starting strictly from 1 onward. Priority numbers cannot be duplicated across streams (e.g., Priority 1 for MBA, Priority 2 for MCA). Place the dream course or college as Priority 1, followed sequentially by secondary preferences.

Candidates qualifying for multiple streams (e.g., MBA and MCA) do not receive separate option entry forms. All eligible disciplines appear under separate tabs within the same interface. Options across every stream are saved and submitted together in one combined session.  

Check category wise number of MBA colleges for admissions via PGCET 2026:

• Govt / Public Universities / VTU: 30 institutes offering 3,098 seats. 
• Private Unaided Colleges: 245 institutes offering 30,216 total seats (15,132 KEA quota).
• Private / Deemed Universities: 20+ listed institutes accounting for 2,056+ seats.
• Govt College (Higher Fees): 1 institute offering 90 seats.

Check the Karnataka PGCET category-wise MTech seat matrix below:

Check category-wise distribution of participating colleges in MCA seat matrix below: 

KEA automatically freezes the saved options on the server at the deadline. The authority then runs a mock seat allotment based on candidate merit ranks and the roster system. Candidates review mock results to check tentative admissions before real allotment begins. 

Check the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling process below:

• Step 1: Publication of draft seat matrix
• Step 2: Downloading of claim/ verification slip
• Step 3: Option entry by candidates
• Step 4: Mock seat allotment result
• Step 5: Option editing window
• Step 6: First round seat allotment
• Step 7: Choice filling
• Step 8: Fee payment and college reporting

KEA has not yet announced the official start date or last date for option entry. While the option entry login link is visible, the formal schedule remains awaited. Candidates should not track unverified closing dates until KEA releases a press notification.

Important facts about PGCET option entry process: 

• Candidates can enter an unlimited number of college and course options during PGCET counselling.
• KEA places no cap on preferences, allowing candidates to select as many eligible choices as available in the seat matrix.
• Aspirants are advised to fill maximum choices to prevent missing an allotment.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry last date has not been notified yet. Howvever, last date to download claim slip has been notified as September 15. Candidates can expect PGCET option entry to conclude on September 15 with the claim slip download deadline or a two to three days after the the last date for claim slip download.

The table below indicates the Karnataka PGCET MBA seat matrix as per the latest draft seat matrix:

Candidates find all updates related to Karnataka PGCET counselling on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.

Candidates participating in the Karnataka PGCET counselling will be fighting for admission to more than 35000 MBA seats and around 17000 MCA seats in the state.

Karnataka PGCET seat allotment id based on the final seat matrix, merit, rank of the candidates, and option priority chosen during the KEA PGCET 2026 option entry process.

To access the PGCET 2026 option entry dashboard, candidates need to go through face verification. 

To login to the Karnataka PGCET option entry dashboard, candidates need to complete an OTP verification. Candidates can choose to receive an OTP via SMS, Whatsapp, or Email.

Candidates can login to Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry portal using the QR code scan option, or the CET number option. The QR code and CET number are mentioned on the PGCET claim slip.

KEA will soon notify the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling dates. Candidates can find the PGCET option entry link on the website, however, no last date has been notified with the PGCET option entry link.

Following option entry, KEA will publish mock seat allotment results. The mock allotment allows candidates to observe which course and college they might obtain based on merit and entered choices, offering a window to modify preferences prior to final Round 1 allotment.

Bangalore University's Jnana Bharathi Campus features an intake of 120 MCA seats in the government/public university category of the draft matrix. All 120 seats are designated for allocation based on PGCET merit.

KEA has clarified that candidates may enter any number of choices without restrictions during the option entry stage. Options can be entered across all eligible courses simultaneously, such as MBA, MCA, and MTech, on a single submission form.

To prevent errors while submitting wrong preference orders, KEA advises candidates to prepare their college and course selections on paper first. Candidates are advised to discuss these choices with mentors or parents before entering them into the system.

KEA has notified that candidate preferences entered during Round 1 will carry over to subsequent allotment rounds. Candidates will not be permitted to submit completely new options later, though reordering, deleting, or altering existing choices will be allowed.

According to KEA guidelines, candidates may modify, add, or delete their choices as many times as needed before the deadline. All choices saved on the server at the end of the notified schedule are automatically frozen and considered for seat allotment.

During the PGCET 2026 option entry, priority numbers in the entry form must be unique integers starting from 1 across all disciplines. For example, if a candidate assigns Priority 1 to an MBA choice, another course choice in MCA or MTech must be assigned Priority 2 or higher without repeating numbers.

Candidates qualifying for more than one programme, such as MBA, MCA, or MTech, must enter all their choices together in a single form. The portal provides discipline tabs, but options across all eligible streams are submitted within one combined session.

Alliance University has listed an intake of 192 seats for its Master of Business Administration programme at its BTM 2nd Stage campus in the draft matrix. All 192 seats are slated for admission through the centralised PGCET counselling framework.

PES University's Ring Road Campus in Bangalore has an intake of 192 MBA seats under the draft seat matrix. Across reservations, 10 seats are reserved for physically disabled candidates and 14 for Hyderabad-Karnataka candidates.