KCET 2026 Counselling Dates & Schedule

Complete timeline for Karnataka CET 2026 counselling — registration, choice filling, allotment rounds & key deadlines

Latest Update — July 30, 2026

KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026, and KEA began counselling (UGCET) on June 22, 2026. Round 1 option entry ran July 6–9, 2026, with mock allotment on July 6. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment was released July 13, 2026, and the final Round 1 seat allotment was declared on July 14, 2026 — of 1,41,872 professional seats, 1,22,512 were allotted in Round 1, leaving 19,374 seats for Round 2. Round 2 registration opened July 12, 2026 for unallotted/upgrade candidates. As of this update, KEA has still not officially confirmed the Round 2 seat allotment declaration date — historically there is a 4–5 week gap after Round 1 before Round 2 results, so a tentative window of August–September 2026 remains the best estimate. Check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for the official date.

KCET 2026 Counselling – Schedule

Event	Date / Period	Details
KCET 2026 Results	June 6, 2026	Rank card declared; download from kea.kar.nic.in
Counselling (UGCET) Begins	June 22, 2026	Registration & document verification opened at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Round 1 Mock Allotment	July 6, 2026	Mock result published; modification window till July 9, 10 AM
Round 1 Option Entry (Choice Filling)	July 6–9, 2026	Options locked by 11:30 AM, July 9
Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment	July 13, 2026	Objections accepted till July 14, 5 PM
Round 1 Final Seat Allotment	July 14, 2026	Result published on cetonline portal — declared
Round 1 Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment	July 2026 (Completed)	Online acceptance + fee payment within KEA window (2–3 days of allotment)
Round 1 College Reporting	Late July 2026	Document verification & reporting at allotted college
Round 2 Registration (Fresh / Upgrade)	Opened July 12, 2026	For unallotted candidates and Round 1 allottees seeking an upgrade
Round 2 Seat Allotment	August–September 2026 (Tentative)	Not yet officially confirmed by KEA
Round 2 College Reporting	August–Sep 2026 (Tentative)	Final admission at allotted college
Mop-up Round	September 2026 (Tentative)	For remaining vacant seats; not yet announced
Extended Mop-up (if applicable)	September 2026 (Tentative)	Subject to vacancy; KEA discretion

Round 1 dates above are as officially declared by KEA. Round 2 and Mop-up dates are tentative estimates based on 2024–2025 patterns and have not yet been officially released. Always verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Key Deadlines You Must Not Miss

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Registration Deadline

KEA typically gives a 7–10 day window for counselling registration. Missing this deadline means you cannot participate in any round of KCET 2026 counselling.

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Document Verification Appointment

Candidates must book a slot at a KEA help centre or district centre for document verification before choice filling. Without DV, choices cannot be submitted.

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Choice Filling Lock Deadline

Once the choice filling window closes, no modifications are allowed. Ensure you have filled sufficient choices (minimum 50+ recommended) and locked them before the deadline.

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Seat Acceptance Fee Deadline

After allotment, you must pay the seat acceptance fee online within 2–3 days. Non-payment leads to automatic cancellation of allotment.

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College Reporting Deadline

Physical reporting to the allotted college with original documents is mandatory within 5–7 days of allotment. Missing this forfeits your seat.

Round-wise Process Explained

Round 1

Register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and pay counselling fee
Complete document verification at a KEA help centre
Fill and lock college-course preferences
Check allotment result; accept seat and pay acceptance fee
Choose Freeze (keep seat) or Upgrade (want better seat in Round 2)
Report to allotted college with original documents

Round 2

Only candidates who chose Upgrade in Round 1 participate
Candidates without Round 1 allotment also participate automatically
No separate registration required — use same login
Choice filling again (modify or retain same choices)
Allotment result published; accept new seat
Report to newly allotted college within deadline

Mop-up Round

Open to candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or 2
Separate registration may be required at KEA discretion
Choices filled from remaining vacant seats
Allotment is generally final — no Upgrade option
Report to college immediately after allotment

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Frequently Asked Questions – KCET 2026 Counselling Dates

Common questions about KCET 2026 counselling schedule and timeline

When did KCET 2026 counselling registration start?

KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026, and KEA began the counselling process (UGCET) on June 22, 2026 with registration and document verification. Round 1 option entry (choice filling) was scheduled from July 6 to 9, 2026, followed by mock allotment on July 6 and a modification window until July 9. Round 1 provisional seat allotment was released July 13, 2026, with the final Round 1 allotment declared on July 14, 2026. Round 2 and Mop-up round dates are yet to be officially announced by KEA (Tentative: August–September 2026).

How many rounds are there in KCET 2026 counselling?

KCET 2026 counselling consists of Round 1 (final seat allotment declared July 14, 2026), followed by Round 2 and a Mop-up round. Based on previous years' patterns, Round 2 is expected in August 2026 and the Mop-up round in September 2026 (Tentative) — KEA has not yet released the official Round 2/Mop-up schedule. Some years KEA also conducts an Extended Mop-up round for seats remaining vacant after the Mop-up round.

What is the KCET 2026 counselling fee?

The KCET 2026 counselling registration-cum-processing fee is ₹650 (non-refundable) for General/OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) category candidates, paid online on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in during registration. SC/ST/Category-1 candidates typically pay a lower fee (around ₹500) — confirm the exact category-wise fee on the official KEA portal.

Can I participate in KCET 2026 Round 2 if I did not get a seat in Round 1?

Yes. Candidates who did not receive any allotment in Round 1 are eligible to participate in Round 2. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 can also participate in Round 2 if they want an upgrade to a better college or branch, provided they chose the 'Upgrade' option while accepting the Round 1 seat.

What is the last date to complete KCET 2026 college reporting after allotment?

After the Round 1 seat allotment (declared July 14, 2026), candidates must accept the seat online and pay the seat acceptance fee within the KEA-specified window (typically 2–3 days), then complete document verification at a KEA Helpline Centre and report to the allotted college. Reporting for Round 1 is expected to conclude by early August 2026 (Tentative). Always check the exact deadline on your allotment letter or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

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KCET 2026 Important Links

KCET 2026 Counselling Guide KCET College Predictor Eligibility Criteria Registration Process Round 1 Allotment Round 2 Allotment Document Checklist

Official KEA Portal

cetonline.karnataka.gov.in — Check daily for counselling schedule updates from Karnataka Examinations Authority

Disclaimer

Updated July 30, 2026. Round 1 dates are as officially declared by KEA (result: June 6; Round 1 final allotment: July 14, 2026; Round 2 registration opened July 12). Round 2 allotment and Mop-up dates are tentative, based on KCET 2024–2025 patterns, pending official KEA announcement. Always verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before taking action.