Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Counselling Schedule Out: Check Dates Here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round counselling schedule for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and MArch programmes. The additional counselling round follows a Supreme Court order dated October 29, 2026, extending the admission deadline and directing KEA to conduct another round.

Eligible candidates can enter fresh college and course preferences from October 31 to November 4, 2026. The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 5. Candidates must review the revised schedule and eligibility conditions carefully because options submitted during earlier rounds will not automatically carry forward.

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Candidates should check the key details of the final extended counselling round before proceeding.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Counselling Schedule

KEA has announced the dates for caution deposit payment, fresh option entry and provisional seat allotment. Candidates should complete each activity within the specified window.

Candidates should check the official notification for the complete procedure, including the applicable payment and reporting requirements.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Caution Deposit

Candidates participating in the extended round must check whether a caution deposit applies to their category and admission status.

The reported deposit amounts are as follows:

The caution deposit may be adjusted against the admission fee if a candidate receives a seat, subject to the applicable rules. Candidates who fail to complete the remaining fee payment or reporting formalities may forfeit the deposit and face additional financial penalties under KEA's conditions.

Candidates should confirm the amount payable and refund or forfeiture rules in the official notification before making payment.

How to Participate in Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Counselling

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to participate in the extended round.

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling section.
3. Read the extended-round notification and check your eligibility.
4. Log in to the counselling portal using the required credentials.
5. Review the available seats and course options.
6. Enter fresh college and course preferences in priority order.
7. Save and submit the options before November 4, 2026, at 2 PM.
8. Check the provisional allotment result scheduled for November 5.
9. Follow the subsequent instructions for fee payment, seat confirmation and college reporting, if allotted a seat.

Candidates should retain a record of their submitted preferences and regularly check the official portal for additional instructions.

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