Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Counselling: Last Date 4 Nov
KEA ne PGCET 2026 ka extended counselling round announce kiya hai, fresh option entry 31 October 2026 ko 2:00 PM se shuru hogi. The extended round covers MBA, MCA and M.Tech admissions. Eligible candidates must submit fresh college and course choices by 4 November 2026, 2:00 PM. Provisional seat allotment is due after 1:00 PM on 5 November 2026. Caution deposit is Rs 35,000 for General and Rs 10,000 for SC/ST candidates.
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Important dates
| Extended Round Announcement | 29 October 2026 |
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| Caution Deposit Payment | 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026 |
| Fresh Option Entry | 31 October 2026, 2:00 PM to 4 November 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Earlier Allottees Reporting or Cancellation Deadline | 31 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | 5 November 2026, after 1:00 PM |
Application fee
| General Category | ₹35,000 (caution deposit) |
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| SC/ST | ₹10,000 (caution deposit) |
Eligibility
- Candidates who did not get a seat earlier, those who joined their allotted college and want an upgrade, and those who completed permitted seat cancellation with the prescribed penalty can participate, as per KEA rules.
Seats / vacancy details
| Vacant seats | Check the latest vacant seat matrix on the KEA portal before entering options |
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How to apply
- Visit the official KEA website and open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round counselling notification.
- Read the eligibility, caution deposit instructions and option-entry schedule.
- Log in to the extended-round candidate portal and pay the caution deposit if your category and admission status require it.
- Review the latest vacant seat matrix, then enter fresh college and course choices in order of priority.
- Save and submit your options and keep the acknowledgement for future reference.
Important links
| Official Website | Click here ↗ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
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Selection Process
In the extended round, KEA allots seats based on the fresh options entered by candidates. Choices from earlier counselling rounds will not carry forward, so candidates must enter their preferred colleges and courses again. The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for 5 November 2026 after 1:00 PM, and candidates should then follow the admission instructions given by KEA.
Counselling Timeline
| Stage | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Caution Deposit Payment | 31 Oct 2026 to 3 Nov 2026 |
| Fresh Option Entry | 31 Oct 2026 (2:00 PM) to 4 Nov 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | 5 Nov 2026 (after 1:00 PM) |
How to Prepare
- Keep your login details and required documents ready before 31 October 2026.
- Check whether you need to pay the caution deposit for your category and admission status, and pay within 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2026.
- Review the latest vacant seat matrix and rank your college and course choices in genuine order of priority before 4 November 2026, 2:00 PM.
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Frequently asked questions
Karnataka PGCET extended counselling kab shuru hogi?
Fresh option entry 31 October 2026 ko 2:00 PM se shuru hoga, aur KEA ne extended round ka announcement 29 October 2026 ko kiya tha.
Option entry ki last date kya hai?
Fresh options ki last date 4 November 2026, 2:00 PM hai.
Caution deposit kitna hai aur kab tak dena hai?
General Category ke liye Rs 35,000 aur SC/ST ke liye Rs 10,000 caution deposit hai. Payment 31 October se 3 November 2026 tak karna hai. Jo candidates already college join kar chuke hain, unhe additional caution deposit se exemption hai.
Kya pehle ke options extended round mein carry forward honge?
Nahi. Earlier counselling rounds ke options consider nahi honge, isliye candidates ko fresh college aur course choices enter karni hongi.
Provisional seat allotment result kab aayega?
Extended round ka provisional seat allotment result 5 November 2026 ko 1:00 PM ke baad release hoga.
Who can participate in the extended round?
Candidates who did not get a seat earlier, those who joined their allotted college and want an upgrade, and those who completed permitted cancellation with the prescribed penalty can participate.
Source: Written from the official notice on 31 Oct 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
