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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Counselling Started - Fresh Option Entry & Seat Allotment

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  • Updated October 31, 2026 04:31 PM
  • by Mahalakshmi Karunakaran
  • The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced an extended counselling round for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech programmes. The fresh option-entry facility opens on 31 October 2026 at 2:00 PM, and eligible candidates must submit their college and course preferences by 4 November 2026 at 2:00 PM. The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on 5 November 2026 after 1:00 PM. Candidates can check counselling updates through the official KEA website.
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Counselling - Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting AuthorityKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Examination NameKarnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026
Admission CoursesMBA, MCA and M.Tech
Academic Admission Year2026
Counselling RoundExtended Round
Counselling StatusOption Entry Begins on 31 October 2026
Caution Deposit Payment31 October to 3 November 2026
Fresh Option Entry Start31 October 2026, 2:00 PM
Counselling ModeOnline
Official Websitecetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Important Dates

Counselling ActivityDate and Time
Extended Round Announcement29 October 2026
Caution Deposit Payment Starts31 October 2026
Caution Deposit Payment Last Date3 November 2026
Fresh Option Entry Starts31 October 2026, 2:00 PM
Fresh Option Entry Last Date4 November 2026, 2:00 PM
Earlier Allottees' Reporting or Cancellation Deadline31 October 2026, 6:00 PM
Extended Round Provisional Seat Allotment5 November 2026, After 1:00 PM

How to Enter Fresh Options for Karnataka PGCET 2026?

  • Eligible candidates can follow these general steps to participate in the extended counselling round.
  • Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
  • Find the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Counselling notification.
  • Read the eligibility conditions, caution deposit instructions and option-entry schedule.
  • Open the extended-round candidate login facility.
  • Enter the registration or other login details requested by the portal.
  • Check whether payment of the caution deposit is required for your category and earlier admission status.
  • Complete the applicable caution deposit payment within the prescribed period.
  • Review the latest vacant seat matrix and available courses.
  • Enter fresh college and course options in order of preference.
  • Review all entered choices carefully.
  • Save and submit the options according to the instructions displayed on the official portal.
  • Keep the available acknowledgement or submission details for future reference.

How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Allotment?

  • Once KEA releases the provisional result, candidates can follow these steps.
  • Visit the official KEA website.
  • Open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling updates.
  • Find the Extended Round Provisional Seat Allotment Result link.
  • Open the result or candidate login facility.
  • Enter the details requested by the portal, if applicable.
  • Check the allotted course, institute and category.
  • Read the provisional allotment and subsequent admission instructions.
  • Save the result information for reference.

Important Instructions

  • Extended counselling has been announced for MBA, MCA and M.Tech admissions.
  • Fresh option entry begins on 31 October 2026 at 2:00 PM.
  • The final deadline for submitting fresh options is 4 November 2026 at 2:00 PM.
  • Earlier counselling preferences will not carry forward.
  • The caution deposit payment period is reported as 31 October to 3 November 2026.
  • The caution deposit is ₹35,000 for General Category and ₹10,000 for SC/ST candidates.
  • Candidates who have already joined their allotted college are exempted from the additional caution deposit.
  • Eligible candidates can participate for new allotment or seat upgradation according to their previous admission status.
  • Some earlier allottees must complete reporting or cancellation by 31 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
  • The provisional result is scheduled for 5 November 2026 after 1:00 PM.
  • Allotment, cancellation and refund conditions must be checked from the official KEA instructions.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 - Important Links

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