Karnataka PGCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Delayed Following Option Entry Extension

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 option entry process, a move that is expected to delay the release of the mock seat allotment results. While the results were initially anticipated to be published after 6 PM today, September 17, the updated status on the candidate login portal now reflects a new deadline of 10 AM on September 18 for students to submit their course and college preferences.

This adjustment follows a series of shifts in the counselling timeline. The original deadline for option entry was set for 9 AM on September 17, which was previously extended to 3 PM on the same day. Although the KEA had initially indicated that no further extensions would be granted, the current dashboard update confirms that candidates have additional time to finalize their choices. As the mock seat allotment process cannot proceed until the option entry window officially closes, the publication of these results is now anticipated for the evening of September 18.

Understanding the Mock Allotment Process

The mock seat allotment serves as a preliminary exercise designed to help candidates understand their admission prospects based on their ranks and the preferences they have submitted. It is important for students to note that the mock allotment does not represent a final seat assignment. Instead, it provides a transparent view of the allocation process, allowing candidates the opportunity to modify or reorder their choices before the actual seat allotment round begins.

The KEA typically requires a processing period of approximately seven to eight hours following the conclusion of the option entry window to generate the mock results. While the authority has not yet issued a formal notification regarding a revised overall counselling schedule, the delay in the mock phase may result in a condensed timeframe for candidates to adjust their preferences once the mock results are released. Students are advised to monitor the official KEA website for further updates regarding the first round of seat allotment and any potential changes to the subsequent stages of the admission process.