What KEA announced
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened an extended round of counselling for Karnataka PGCET 2026 admissions to MBA, MCA and MTech programmes. The additional round follows a Supreme Court order dated October 29, 2026, which extended the admission cut-off date and directed KEA to conduct another round of seat allotment. This is a final opportunity in this cycle for candidates who are still without a seat, but the option entry window closes on November 4.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 extended round: key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh option entry in order of priority | October 31, 2026 (from 2:00 PM) to November 4, 2026 (up to 2:00 PM) |
| Caution deposit payment | Opened October 31, 2026 (see deposit table below) |
| Provisional seat allotment result | November 5, 2026 (after 1:00 PM) |
Which seats are covered
The extended round covers seats that remained unallotted in the earlier rounds, as well as seats that became vacant because candidates did not report to their allotted colleges after the allotment round held from October 13 to 15, 2026.
Who can participate
- All participating candidates must enter fresh options in their order of priority. Options entered in earlier counselling rounds will not be considered for this allotment.
- Candidates who have already reported to their allotted colleges can participate in this round for upgradation of seats.
- Candidates who were allotted seats in the October 13 to 15, 2026 round but did not pay the prescribed fee or report to their colleges are not eligible for this round.
Caution deposit
| Category | Caution deposit |
|---|---|
| General Merit | Rs 35,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs 10,000 |
Confirm the exact deposit rule and last date for your category in the official KEA notification before paying.
What to do now
- Enter your fresh options on the KEA portal before 2:00 PM on November 4, in your genuine order of preference.
- Check the provisional allotment result on November 5 after 1:00 PM.
- If allotted, complete the admission steps for your college without delay.
If you are weighing MBA options in Bangalore, see PES University, Bangalore, or talk to a GCS Online counsellor at +91 6366615555 before the option window closes.
Check the official KEA PGCET portal for the final schedule and notifications: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. KEA can revise the schedule, so confirm the dates there before acting.
