Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2: Fee Payment Deadline and Reporting Schedule Announced

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the schedule for the second round of counselling for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026. Candidates who were allotted seats for MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Tech programmes following the option-entry window held between October 13 and October 15 are now required to complete the mandatory fee payment process.

The KEA has specified that all candidates must ensure their admission fees are paid by the deadline of October 19, 2026. Following the successful payment of fees, students are required to download their admission confirmation slips from the official KEA portal. This step is essential for finalizing the seat allotment process and securing the candidate's place in their respective postgraduate courses.

Reporting to Allotted Institutions

Once the fee payment process is concluded, the next critical phase for students is reporting to their designated colleges. According to the official notification, all eligible candidates must complete the physical reporting and admission formalities at their allotted institutions no later than October 23, 2026. Failure to report within this timeframe may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

The current instructions apply to all candidates who participated in the second round of counselling, including those who received a fresh seat allocation and those who opted to retain a seat previously allotted to them. The KEA has emphasized that both groups must adhere strictly to the stipulated timeline to ensure their admission status remains valid across all participating institutions in Karnataka.

Important Procedures for Candidates

Candidates are advised to monitor the official KEA website to access the direct link for fee payment and to retrieve their confirmation slips. The authority has streamlined the process to ensure that students can verify their allotment status and complete the necessary financial transactions efficiently. As the admission process moves forward, students are encouraged to keep all relevant documentation ready for the final reporting stage at their respective colleges.

For those who may be looking ahead to subsequent stages of the admission cycle, it is recommended to review previous years' cutoff data to understand the competitive landscape of postgraduate admissions in the state. While historical data provides a useful reference for closing ranks in MBA and MCA programmes, candidates should note that cutoffs for the 2026 academic session may vary based on current participation and merit trends.