Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Deadline Extended Again; Check October 9, 11 Dates
Published 7 Oct 20265 min read4 Views
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the post-allotment deadlines for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 candidates again. Candidates allotted seats in MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and MArch programmes now have additional time to complete their admission formalities. As per the latest update, the last date for fee payment and downloading the Seat Confirmation Slip is October 9, 2026. Candidates who have completed these formalities must report to their allotted college with the required original documents by 6 PM on October 11, 2026. Candidates should follow the latest schedule instead of relying on the earlier October 7 and October 8 deadlines.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Revised Dates
| Admission Activity | Revised Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fee payment | October 9, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Slip download | October 9, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 11, 2026, by 6 PM |
The latest extension applies to the post-allotment admission process for candidates who have secured seats through Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1.
Karnataka PGCET Fee Payment Deadline 2026
The last date to pay the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 admission fee is October 9, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted a seat and are required to complete fee payment should avoid waiting until the final day. After completing the payment process, candidates should retain the payment record and proceed to download the Seat Confirmation Slip.
Karnataka PGCET Confirmation Slip Download Deadline
The deadline to download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Confirmation Slip is also October 9, 2026. Candidates should save a copy of the confirmation slip after completing the required payment formalities. The slip is important for the subsequent college reporting process.
Karnataka PGCET College Reporting Deadline
Candidates who have completed the required post-allotment formalities must report to their allotted college with the necessary original documents. The last date for reporting is October 11, 2026, up to 6 PM. Candidates should contact their allotted institution in advance if they need clarification regarding the reporting procedure or document requirements.
Has Karnataka PGCET Choice Entry Reopened?
The latest extension does not announce a reopening of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 choice-entry process. Candidates should not assume that the extension of fee payment or reporting deadlines also means that choice entry has reopened. Any fresh choice-entry schedule should be followed only after KEA issues an official update.
What Should Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Candidates Do Now?
Candidates who have received a Round 1 seat allotment should:
- Check their allotment status on the official KEA portal.
- Complete the applicable fee payment by October 9, 2026.
- Download and save the Seat Confirmation Slip by October 9.
- Keep the allotment and payment documents safely.
- Prepare the required original documents for admission.
- Report to the allotted college by 6 PM on October 11, 2026.
- Candidates are advised to complete these steps as early as possible instead of waiting for the deadline.
Documents for Karnataka PGCET College Reporting
Candidates should check the instructions issued by KEA and their allotted institution regarding the documents required for reporting. The admission process generally involves documents such as the PGCET-related admission documents, seat allotment/confirmation documents, fee payment proof, qualifying examination certificates and applicable category documents. Candidates should verify the exact document checklist with KEA or the allotted college before reporting.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Official Website
Candidates can check the latest Karnataka PGCET counselling notifications, allotment-related updates and admission instructions through the official KEA PGCET portal.
Official website: KEA Karnataka PGCET 2026 portal
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1: Key Takeaway
The latest deadline extension gives Round 1 candidates more time to complete their admission formalities. The fee payment and Seat Confirmation Slip deadline is October 9, 2026, while college reporting is allowed until 6 PM on October 11, 2026. Candidates should rely on the latest KEA notification rather than older schedules and should not assume that choice entry has reopened unless KEA announces it separately.