KEA Extends Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Deadline to October 12

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially revised the counselling schedule for the Karnataka PGCET 2026, granting candidates an extension to complete their admission formalities. According to the latest notification, students who have been allotted seats in the first round now have until October 12, 2026, to finalize their admission process.

This extension applies to the payment of admission fees, the downloading of the seat confirmation slip, and the mandatory physical reporting to the allotted colleges. The KEA has implemented this change to ensure that all successful candidates have sufficient time to secure their placements in various postgraduate programmes, including MBA, MCA, and M.Tech.

Important Deadlines and Reporting Procedures

Candidates participating in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling must ensure that all required actions are completed by the revised deadline of October 12, 2026. The authority has emphasized that the payment of the prescribed admission fee is a critical step in maintaining the validity of the allotted seat. Failure to complete this transaction within the specified timeframe will result in the forfeiture of the seat.

Once the fee payment is successfully processed, candidates are required to download their Seat Confirmation Slip, which serves as the official admission order. The KEA has aligned the deadline for downloading this document with the final reporting date. It is important to note that fee payments made via bank challan are subject to standard banking hours. As banks are typically closed on weekends, the authority has advised candidates to complete their financial transactions well before the October 12 deadline to avoid any last-minute technical or administrative complications.

College Reporting and Counselling Status

Following the completion of fee payments and the acquisition of the admission order, candidates must report to their respective allotted institutions. This physical reporting process, which includes the verification of original documents, must also be concluded by October 12, 2026, within the working hours of the colleges. The KEA has made it clear that no further extensions are currently in place for this stage of the admission cycle.

Regarding the broader counselling process, the current notification from the KEA does not include any updates or modifications to the choice entry process. Furthermore, there has been no official announcement regarding the commencement or scheduling of a second round of counselling at this time. Candidates are advised to monitor the official KEA portal for any future developments or further instructions regarding the postgraduate admission cycle.