Karnataka PGCET 2026 Final Extended Round: Pay Admission Fee by November 11, Report by November 12

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced important admission deadlines for candidates allotted seats in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 final extended round. Candidates who secured seats in MBA, MCA or MTech programmes must pay their remaining admission fees by November 11, 2026, and report in person to their allotted colleges by November 12, 2026. KEA published the final extended round seat allotment result on November 6, 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process should check their final allotment status and complete the admission formalities within the prescribed deadlines. The authority has instructed allotted candidates to complete both the online fee payment and physical reporting process. Completing only the payment process will not be sufficient to confirm admission.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Final Extended Round: Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following deadlines in mind:

• Final extended round seat allotment result: November 6, 2026
• Last date to pay the remaining admission fee: November 11, 2026
• Last date to report to the allotted college: November 12, 2026

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute to complete their payment and college reporting formalities.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Caution Deposit Details

KEA prescribed a caution deposit for candidates participating in the final extended round. The deposit amount varies according to the candidate's category.

The prescribed caution deposit amounts are:

• General category: ₹35,000
• SC/ST categories: ₹10,000

Candidates who had already reported to a college allotted in an earlier round were exempted from paying the caution deposit. The caution deposit is adjusted against the admission fee payable by candidates who secure a seat. Therefore, the remaining amount payable depends on the deposit previously paid and the fee applicable to the allotted course. Candidates should note that the caution deposit is not the actual admission fee for MBA, MCA or MTech programmes.

How to Pay Karnataka PGCET 2026 Admission Fee

Candidates allotted seats in the final extended round should follow these steps to complete the remaining fee payment:

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.
2. Open the PGCET 2026 final extended round fee-payment facility.
3. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
4. Check the fee amount displayed against the allotted seat.
5. Verify the caution deposit adjustment, wherever applicable.
6. Pay the remaining admission fee through the available payment facility.
7. Download and save the payment confirmation slip.

Candidates should carefully verify the amount payable before completing the transaction.

Physical Reporting to Allotted College Mandatory

1. After completing the fee payment, candidates must visit the college mentioned in their final seat allotment order.
2. The last date for physical reporting is November 12, 2026.
3. During the reporting process, candidates must complete the college's admission formalities and follow the instructions provided by the allotted institution.
4. KEA has clarified that online fee payment and physical reporting are two separate requirements. Downloading the payment confirmation slip does not complete the admission process.

What Happens If Candidates Miss the Admission Deadline?

1. Candidates who fail to pay the remaining admission fee or report to their allotted colleges within the prescribed deadlines risk losing their allotted seats and forfeiting the caution deposit paid.
2. Under the rules applicable to the final extended round, KEA also provides for a possible penalty equivalent to the full course fee.
3. Therefore, candidates allotted MBA, MCA and MTech seats should complete both admission requirements within the specified timeline to avoid financial penalties and cancellation-related consequences.
4. Candidates are advised to check their final allotment details and follow the latest instructions published by KEA for Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling.