KEA Activates KCET 2026 Round 3 Fee Payment and Seat Confirmation

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially activated the online portal for the third round of KCET 2026 seat allotment. Following the release of the final seat allotment results on September 7, 2026, successful candidates can now proceed with the mandatory fee payment and download their seat confirmation slips through the official KEA website.

This phase marks the conclusion of the centralized counselling process for the current academic year. Students who have been shortlisted in this round are required to complete their financial obligations and secure their admission orders within the designated timeframe to ensure their allotted seats are finalized.

Important Deadlines and Reporting Procedures

Candidates must complete the fee payment process and download their confirmation slips between September 8 and September 10, 2026. Following the completion of these online formalities, students are required to report physically to their allotted colleges on September 11, 2026. It is essential that candidates carry their original documents during this physical reporting process for verification purposes.

To access the portal, candidates should visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026. Once on the site, they must select the link specifically designated for the UGCET-2026 Third Round Payment and Confirmation Slip. Users will be prompted to enter their CET application number and other required login credentials to proceed. The platform allows for fee payment through various online methods, or alternatively, candidates may opt to download an offline bank challan.

Final Admission Guidelines and Institutional Requirements

The KEA has emphasized the importance of adhering to these deadlines, noting that this is the final stage of the centralized counselling process. Authorities have issued a clear warning that failure to complete the fee payment or report to the assigned institution will result in the forfeiture of the seat. Furthermore, candidates who block seats without completing the necessary admission formalities may face penalties.

As the academic session is scheduled to commence on September 11, 2026, students are encouraged to finalize their admission orders promptly to avoid any last-minute complications. All candidates are advised to retain a printed copy of their seat confirmation slip, as it serves as a critical document for the college verification process.