Karnataka PGCET 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Results Awaited

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is preparing to release the round 1 provisional seat allotment results for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026. While candidates had anticipated the announcement following the closure of the option modification window, the results are currently pending, and students are advised to monitor the official portal for updates.

The window for candidates to edit their options for the first round of counselling officially closed on September 22 at 11:30 AM. Although the authority typically releases allotment results shortly after the conclusion of the option entry phase, the timeline has seen adjustments throughout the current counselling cycle. With the modification window now closed for over 24 hours, the release of the provisional results is expected imminently.

Accessing PGCET Allotment Results and Next Steps

Once the KEA publishes the results, candidates will be able to access their allotment status directly through the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. To view the outcome, applicants will need to provide their unique PGCET number. This provisional list serves as the initial step in the seat allocation process, allowing students to see which institution and course they have been matched with based on their preferences and entrance test performance.

Following the declaration of the provisional results, the KEA will initiate the choice-filling process. This stage is critical, as it allows candidates to formally accept or reject the seats allocated to them. The choice-filling window is scheduled to remain active for two days. During this period, students must decide whether to secure their current allocation or opt for an upgrade in subsequent rounds.

Fee Payment and Admission Procedures

For those who choose to accept their allocated seat, or for candidates who decide to retain their seat while simultaneously seeking an upgrade, the payment of the admission fee is a mandatory requirement. The KEA has stipulated that the fee payment portal will remain accessible for three days immediately following the conclusion of the choice-filling period.

The 2026 counselling schedule has experienced several shifts, including extensions during the option entry phase and deviations from the originally notified dates for mock allotments. As the process moves forward, candidates are encouraged to stay updated via the official KEA website to ensure they do not miss the upcoming deadlines for choice submission and fee remittance. Further details regarding the final seat allotment results are expected to follow within the next two days.