Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the PGCET 2026 first-round result on September 25, 2026, for admission to MBA, MCA, MTech and MArch programmes. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can check their seat-allotment status through the official portal at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. The total number of seats varies by course, college and category and is listed in the official seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | MBA, MCA, MTech and MArch First-Round Seat Allotment |
| Total Vacancies | Course-wise seats as per the official seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | keaonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | September 25, 2026 |
Candidates should check the counselling schedule displayed on the KEA portal for deadlines related to choice submission, fee payment, admission-order download and reporting at the allotted institution. Missing a prescribed deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- MBA: Candidates should hold a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration with the minimum aggregate marks prescribed by KEA.
- MCA: Applicants must possess a recognised bachelor’s degree and should have studied Mathematics at the qualifying level specified in the admission rules.
- MTech: Candidates should have a relevant BE, BTech or equivalent engineering degree from a recognised university or institution.
- MArch: Applicants must hold a recognised BArch degree or an equivalent qualification accepted under the applicable admission regulations.
- The usual minimum qualifying requirement is 50% aggregate marks, with relaxation generally available to eligible Karnataka reserved-category candidates as provided in the official notification.
- Candidates must produce original academic, identity, category and domicile documents during verification or institutional reporting.
Age Limit
- No general upper-age restriction is ordinarily specified for KEA PGCET postgraduate admissions.
- Candidates must satisfy all course-specific eligibility conditions on the relevant cut-off date.
- Applicants should review the official notification for any institution-specific or category-specific conditions.
Fees
- The counselling, admission and tuition fees differ according to the course, institution, seat type and candidate category.
- Candidates allotted a seat must pay the prescribed amount within the deadline shown in the first-round schedule.
- Payment should be made only through the authorised online facility or another method specifically approved by KEA.
Selection Process
- Entrance Examination and Merit: Candidates are ranked on the basis of their KEA PGCET performance or another accepted qualifying route, where applicable.
- Document Verification and Option Entry: Eligible candidates complete verification and submit their preferred colleges and courses through the online counselling portal.
- Seat Allotment and Reporting: Seats are allotted based on rank, category, eligibility, available seats and submitted preferences. Selected candidates must exercise the permitted choice, pay the fee and report as instructed.
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA admission portal at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the link for PGCET 2026 first-round result or first-round seat allotment from the latest admissions section.
- Enter the required login details, such as the PGCET number, application number or other credentials requested on the page.
- Submit the details and review the displayed allotment result carefully, including the programme, college, category and seat type.
- Download the allotment result and save a PDF copy for future reference. Candidates should also take a printout if required for reporting.
- Select the applicable counselling choice within the permitted period. Read the consequences of each choice before confirming it.
- Pay the admission fee through the authorised mode and download the payment receipt and admission order, where applicable.
- Report to the allotted college by the specified deadline with original certificates, photocopies, the allotment order, fee receipt and valid photo identification.
Candidates who are not allotted a seat in the first round, or who choose to participate in a subsequent round, should monitor the portal for the next option-entry and allotment schedule.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the KEA PGCET 2026 first-round result released?
The first-round result was released on September 25, 2026, for MBA, MCA, MTech and MArch admissions.
2. Where can candidates check the seat-allotment result?
Candidates can check the result through the official portal at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in by using the required login credentials.
3. What should candidates do after receiving a seat?
Allotted candidates must select the appropriate counselling choice, pay the prescribed fee, download the admission order and report to the institution within the announced deadline.
