KCET 2026 Counselling Dates & Schedule

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

Latest Update — September 9, 2026

KCET 2026 counselling is now fully complete. KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026, and KEA began counselling (UGCET) on June 22, 2026. Round 1 final seat allotment was declared July 14, 2026 (of 1,41,872 professional seats, 1,22,512 were allotted, leaving 19,374 seats for Round 2). Round 2 final allotment was declared August 25, 2026. The Round 3/Mop-up round — the final round of the cycle — had option entry close September 3, 2026, with the provisional result on September 4 and final allotment released shortly after. No further rounds followed; classes commence September 13, 2026.

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 25, 2026	Final allotment declared
Round 2 College Reporting	Late August 2026	Final admission at allotted college
Round 3 / Mop-up Round (Final)	Option entry closed Sept 3; result Sept 4, 2026	Final round of KCET 2026 — no further counselling
Classes Commence	September 13, 2026	Across allotted colleges

KCET 2026 counselling is fully complete. All dates above are official/declared by KEA. For records, check 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 final allotment followed on August 25, 2026, and the final Round 3/Mop-up round was declared September 4, 2026 — concluding KCET 2026 counselling, with classes starting September 13, 2026.

How many rounds were there in KCET 2026 counselling?

KCET 2026 counselling consisted of three rounds: Round 1 (final seat allotment declared July 14, 2026), Round 2 (final allotment August 25, 2026), and Round 3/Mop-up — the final round, with option entry closing September 3 and allotment declared September 4, 2026. No further rounds were conducted; classes began September 13, 2026.

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 each round's seat allotment, candidates had to 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. For the final Round 3/Mop-up round (allotment declared September 4, 2026), reporting windows were short (1–2 days), with classes commencing September 13, 2026.

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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

Counselling Complete

Updated September 9, 2026. KCET 2026 counselling has fully concluded: Round 1 (July 14), Round 2 (Aug 25), and the final Round 3/Mop-up round (Sept 4). Classes commenced September 13, 2026. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for any admission queries.