Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3 Counselling: What Is Confirmed and What Is Still Expected
Published 27 Oct 20262 min read
KEA is expected to hold a third round of Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling for MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, and MArch admissions, but the source describes it as unconfirmed. Round 2 ended with its final allotment on 16 October 2026.
Candidates should treat Round 3 dates as confirmed only when KEA publishes them on the official website [VERIFY].
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3: Key Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses | MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, MArch |
| Round 2 final allotment | 16 October 2026 (confirmed in the source) |
| Round 3 | Expected, not officially notified in the source [VERIFY] |
| Supreme Court plea for two more rounds | Reported by media [VERIFY] |
| Schedule, seat matrix, eligibility | Not announced in the source |
| Official website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
- Confirmed: Round 2 has concluded its seat allotment, with the final result on 16 October 2026. Allotted candidates must complete admission formalities by KEA’s deadlines.
- Reported: Media reports say KEA sought Supreme Court permission for two additional rounds of PGCET counselling [VERIFY].
- Not confirmed: An official Round 3 schedule, including option entry, seat allotment, fee payment, and college reporting.
A request for permission is not a schedule. Dates count as confirmed only when KEA releases them.
Who Can Participate in Round 3?
Eligibility depends on KEA’s official notification, if Round 3 is held. Candidates shouldn’t assume that everyone who took the exam can take part automatically. They should check whether their counselling status, earlier allotment, and choices make them eligible. They should also see whether KEA allows fresh option entry or reuses existing registrations [VERIFY].
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea regularly for Round 3 updates.
- If you were allotted a seat in Round 2, complete the admission formalities within KEA’s deadlines.
- Keep your counselling login details and documents ready.
- Ignore unofficial dates until KEA publishes them.