The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Round 1 fee payment deadline to October 12, 2026, for candidates allotted seats through Karnataka PGCET counselling. The revised deadline also applies to downloading seat confirmation slips and completing admission formalities at allotted colleges.
The extension provides additional time for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes, including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch. Students who have received seats in the first round must complete the required admission procedures within the revised schedule.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Revised Counselling Schedule
KEA has revised the admission schedule for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1. Here are the important dates and details candidates should know.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Karnataka PGCET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses | MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch |
| Counselling Round | Round 1 |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | September 25, 2026 |
| Revised Fee Payment Last Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Slip Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
| College Reporting Last Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Round 2 Schedule | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Fee Payment Last Date
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the deadline for paying the Round 1 admission fee until October 12, 2026.
Candidates who have been allotted seats must pay the prescribed admission fee through the payment method specified by KEA.
Applicants making payments through bank challans should complete their transactions within the applicable banking hours.
Students are advised to complete the payment process before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties or delays in admission confirmation.
How to Pay Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Admission Fee?
Candidates allotted seats through Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling can follow these steps to complete the fee payment process.
- Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.
- Open the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling section.
- Log in using the required registration details.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment information.
- Select the applicable admission fee payment option.
- Generate the payment challan or follow the payment instructions.
- Pay the required admission fee before October 12, 2026.
- Download and save the payment receipt.
- Access the seat confirmation slip after completing the required payment formalities.
Candidates should verify their payment status before proceeding with college reporting.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Confirmation Slip Download Deadline
Along with the fee payment extension, KEA has extended the deadline for downloading the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 seat confirmation slip until October 12, 2026.
Candidates who have completed the required fee payment must download their confirmation slips from the counselling portal.
The confirmation slip serves as an important document during the admission process and must be presented when reporting to the allotted institution.
Students should verify the details mentioned on the confirmation slip and keep a copy for future reference.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 College Reporting Deadline
Candidates who have completed the admission fee payment and downloaded their seat confirmation slips must report to their allotted colleges by October 12, 2026.
Students should visit their respective institutions during working hours and carry the required documents for verification.
Candidates who fail to complete the prescribed admission formalities within the deadline may lose their allotted seats, subject to KEA counselling rules.
Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2026 College Reporting
Candidates should keep the following documents ready, wherever applicable, for admission verification:
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 rank card
- Round 1 seat allotment details
- Seat confirmation slip or admission order
- Admission fee payment receipt
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Graduation mark sheets and degree or provisional certificate
- Valid identity proof
- Category or reservation certificates, if applicable
- Other documents specified by KEA or the allotted college
Candidates should follow the document checklist issued by KEA and their allotted institution.
Important Instructions for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Candidates
Candidates participating in Round 1 counselling should complete the required admission formalities before the revised deadline.
- Complete admission fee payment by October 12, 2026.
- Download the seat confirmation slip within the prescribed deadline.
- Verify the payment status and allotted college details.
- Report to the allotted institution during working hours.
- Carry all required original documents for verification.
- Follow the latest KEA instructions regarding seat acceptance and admission.
The revised deadline for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 fee payment, seat confirmation slip download and college reporting is October 12, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the process on time to avoid admission-related difficulties.
