Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Out; 23,164 Seats Allotted, 13,590 Vacant

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment result for postgraduate admissions. According to the figures reported for the first round, 23,164 seats have been allotted, while 13,590 seats remain vacant across MBA, MCA and MTech programmes.

Candidates who participated in Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling can check their final Round 1 allotment status through the KEA PGCET portal.

The vacant seats remaining after the first allotment round are expected to become important for candidates awaiting subsequent counselling. KEA is yet to announce the detailed schedule for the next stage of the admission process.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment: Key Highlights

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Course-Wise Seat Allotment

According to the reported Round 1 figures, MBA recorded the highest number of allotments, while MCA accounted for the largest number of vacant seats.

MBA: 11,462 Seats Allotted

MBA recorded the highest number of allocations among the three programmes included in the reported course-wise data.

A total of 11,462 MBA seats were allotted, while 2,195 seats remained unallotted after Round 1.

Candidates who did not receive their preferred MBA college in the first round should monitor KEA's subsequent counselling instructions before making any decision regarding later rounds.

MCA: 9,574 Seats Remain Vacant

The MCA programme recorded 8,093 allotted seats in Round 1.

At the same time, 9,574 MCA seats remained unallotted, the highest number among the three courses in the reported figures.

The availability of these seats may be relevant to candidates participating in subsequent counselling, subject to KEA's official Round 2 seat matrix and counselling rules.

MTech: 3,609 Seats Allotted

For MTech admissions, 3,609 seats were allotted, while 1,821 seats remained unallotted after the first round.

Candidates seeking MTech admission should check the subsequent KEA seat matrix and counselling notification to confirm which institutes, branches, categories and quotas have seats available.

How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment

Candidates can check their allotment status through the official Karnataka PGCET counselling portal.

To check the result:

1. Visit the official KEA PGCET portal.
2. Open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 final allotment result.
3. Enter the required candidate login credentials.
4. Check the allotted college, programme and other allotment details.
5. Save the allotment details for admission purposes.
6. Continue monitoring KEA notifications for the next counselling schedule.

Candidates should rely on the latest KEA instructions before completing fee payment, choice selection or college reporting.

What Happens After Karnataka PGCET Round 1?

The next important update will be KEA's detailed counselling schedule and admission instructions.

KEA is expected to provide further counselling information after September 29, 2026.

Candidates who have received a seat should carefully review their allotment and wait for the applicable instructions regarding choice selection, admission fee payment, allotment order and reporting.

Candidates who did not receive a seat or are seeking another option should monitor the subsequent-round notification and updated vacancy information.

Will 13,590 Vacant Seats Be Available in Karnataka PGCET Round 2?

The reported Round 1 figures show 13,590 seats remaining unallotted across MBA, MCA and MTech.

However, candidates should not assume that every currently unallotted seat will necessarily appear unchanged in the next-round matrix. The final availability for subsequent counselling should be checked against the official vacancy/seat matrix released by KEA.

College, programme, category and quota availability can determine whether a particular seat is actually available to an individual candidate.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates should:

1. Check their Round 1 allotment status.
2. Verify the allotted college and programme.
3. Keep admission documents ready.
4. Monitor KEA's latest counselling notification.
5. Check the subsequent vacancy matrix when released.
6. Follow the notified choice-selection and fee-payment instructions.
7. Complete admission formalities within the official deadlines.

Candidates should avoid relying on earlier or tentative counselling dates if KEA releases a revised schedule.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2

The detailed Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 schedule has not yet been confirmed in the information available for this report.

KEA is expected to issue further counselling instructions after September 29, 2026. Candidates should check the official portal regularly for the Round 2 schedule, vacancy matrix, option-entry instructions and admission deadlines.

FAQ

1. Is Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 final allotment out?

Yes. KEA released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment result on September 25, 2026. 

2. How many seats were allotted in Karnataka PGCET Round 1?

The supplied figures report 23,164 seats allotted across MBA, MCA and MTech. [VERIFY exact figure against primary KEA statement before publication.]

3. How many seats remain vacant?

The supplied figures report 13,590 unallotted seats after Round 1. [VERIFY against primary KEA statement.]

4. Which course has the most unallotted seats?

According to the supplied course-wise figures, MCA has the highest number with 9,574 unallotted seats, followed by MBA with 2,195 and MTech with 1,821.

5. When will Karnataka PGCET Round 2 counselling begin?

KEA's further counselling schedule is expected to be notified after September 29, 2026. An exact Round 2 date should not be published until KEA announces it. 

6. Where can candidates check the allotment result?

Candidates can access the Karnataka PGCET allotment through KEA's PGCET portal and candidate login.