The date for the second round of seat allotment for KCET 2026 has been delayed; results will be released following August 20.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced a delay in the Round 2 seat allotment results for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. Originally scheduled for release on August 19, 2026, the results will now be published after the option entry window closes on August 20. This adjustment aims to provide candidates with additional time to modify their choices following the release of the mock seat allotment results on August 17, 2026.

The decision to extend the timeline was made to ensure that students have ample opportunity to reassess their options based on the mock allotment outcomes. The mock results, which were generated from choice data locked by August 13, allowed candidates to evaluate their chances of securing their preferred college branches. The final seat allotment process will commence only after all modifications are securely recorded in the KEA database.

Candidates are urged to closely monitor the deadline for option entry modifications, which will remain open until 9:00 AM on August 20, 2026. During this period, applicants can add new college preferences, adjust their existing choices, or remove options entirely. Given that the option entry system will still be active on the morning of August 20, any claims of provisional allotments being released on August 19 are unfounded.

Once the option entry portal closes, KEA will compile the finalized choices and proceed with the Round 2 provisional seat allotment. This means that the results will only be available after the August 20 deadline, marking it as the definitive timeline for candidates awaiting their allotment results. Students are advised to ensure their preference lists are saved on the official KEA portal before the system freezes.

As the KCET 2026 admission process unfolds, candidates are encouraged to stay informed about the latest updates regarding exam results, schedules, and other educational news. The KEA remains committed to facilitating a smooth admission process for all students involved in the KCET.