Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Round 2 provisional seat matrix for Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Food Science, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and allied programmes. The total number of available seats has not been announced as a single consolidated figure; candidates must check the course-wise and institute-wise seat matrix PDFs on the official portal.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Karnataka UGCET 2026 Round 2 Seats |
| Total Vacancies | Course-wise and college-wise seats; consolidated total not specified |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and option entry |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
KEA has not specified the complete UGCET 2026 schedule in the seat matrix announcement. Candidates should regularly monitor the official website for the option-entry, allotment and reporting deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12/Second PUC or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Engineering applicants should have studied the prescribed combination of subjects, generally including Physics and Mathematics, along with an eligible optional subject.
- Applicants seeking Agriculture, Farm Science, Food Science, Veterinary, BPT or allied seats must satisfy the subject and minimum-mark requirements prescribed for the respective programme.
- Candidates must have qualified or secured an eligible rank in Karnataka UGCET 2026, wherever the entrance test is required.
- Participation in Round 2 is subject to document verification, counselling eligibility and the rules applicable to candidates who accepted, upgraded, surrendered or did not receive a seat in the previous round.
- Reservation, domicile and category benefits will be granted only after verification of valid certificates.
Age Limit
- No common upper age limit has been specified in the provisional seat matrix announcement.
- Candidates must meet any course-specific minimum-age requirement prescribed by the relevant university, professional council or admission authority.
- Veterinary and certain health science programmes may have separate age conditions. Applicants should verify the applicable course notification before entering options.
Fees
- There is no fee for viewing or downloading the provisional seat matrix.
- Counselling, admission and tuition fees will vary according to the course, college, seat category and applicable government rules.
- Candidates allotted a seat must pay the prescribed amount within the notified deadline to confirm admission.
Selection Process
- UGCET rank and eligibility verification: Candidates must possess a valid rank and complete document verification under the applicable admission rules.
- Online option entry and seat allotment: Seats will be allotted on the basis of merit, reservation, candidate preferences and availability shown in the final seat matrix.
- Fee payment and college reporting: Selected candidates must exercise the permitted allotment choice, pay the admission fee and report to the allotted institution within the scheduled period.
The released matrix is provisional, which means seat availability may change before allotment. Candidates should rely on the final matrix and official allotment instructions when submitting or rearranging choices.
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA admissions portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the UGCET 2026 section and select the link for the Round 2 Provisional Seat Matrix.
- Choose the relevant course-wise link for Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Food Science, BPT or another allied programme.
- Download the PDF and review the institution code, course code, seat category and number of available seats carefully.
- Log in to the UGCET counselling portal using the required candidate credentials when the Round 2 option-entry window is activated.
- Enter or modify college and course preferences in priority order. Candidates should save each change and review the complete preference list before final submission.
- Download or print the submitted option-entry record. After allotment, follow the instructions for choice selection, fee payment, admission-order download and reporting to the college.
Candidates should not treat the provisional matrix as a guarantee of admission. Seats can be added, withdrawn or redistributed due to institutional approvals, category conversion, earlier-round admissions or administrative corrections.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix final?
No. The currently available matrix is provisional and may be revised before the Round 2 allotment process.
2. Which courses are covered by the Round 2 seat matrix?
The matrix covers Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Food Science, BPT and allied courses, with separate course-wise or institution-wise links.
3. Do candidates need to submit a fresh UGCET application for Round 2?
Generally, eligible registered candidates participate through online option entry rather than submitting a fresh entrance application. They must, however, comply with the Round 2 eligibility and counselling instructions issued by KEA.
