
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the seat matrix for the third and final round of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling. This round is important for candidates seeking admission in MBA, MCA, and M.Tech/M.Arch courses. The seat matrix, showing course-wise vacant seats, is available on the official KEA website. Candidates must fill their options carefully before the last date, November 6, 2025, to secure their preferred seats.
The Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 3 seat matrix has been officially published by KEA. It details the available seats subject-wise for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech/M.Arch courses. Candidates can download the PDF files from the official website and select multiple options based on rank and seat availability. The option entry process began on November 4, and the deadline is November 6, 2025. Provisional seat allotment results will be announced on November 7, with the final allotment on November 8, 2025. Below are the PDFs for course wise seat matrix under the round 3 Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025:
MBA:https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keawebentry456/pgcet2025/vacant_seat_B_04112025english.pdf
MCA:https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keawebentry456/pgcet2025/vacant_seat_C_04112025english.pdf
MTech/MArch:https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keawebentry456/pgcet2025/vacant_seat_T_04112025english.pdf
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) announced the complete Karnataka PGCET counselling schedule 2025 on its official website. The table below presents the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling dates for the first phase:
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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling Overview |
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Events |
Dates |
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Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam date |
June 22, 2025 |
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Karnataka PGCET MBA answer key release dates |
August 2025 |
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Declaration of Karnataka PGCET result |
September 2025 |
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Karnataka PGCET Counselling Dates |
24 September 2025 to 06 October 2025 |
The PGCET allotment schedule is available on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The first round of PGCET counseling for 2025 is listed in the table below:
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling Dates | |
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| Karnataka PGCET option entry start date | 24-Sep-2025 (11 AM onwards) |
| Last date for Karnataka PGCET option entry 2025 | 28-Sep-2025 (until 11:59 PM) |
| Publication of mock allotment result | 29-Sep-2025 (after 2 PM) |
| Provision to edit exercised options, including reordering, adding and deleting options | 29-Sep-2025 (5 PM onwards) to 03-Oct-2025 (until 11 AM) |
| Declaration of Karnataka PGCET first round seat allotment result (provisional) | 03-Oct-2025 (after 5 PM) |
| Declaration of Karnataka PGCET first round seat allotment result (Final) | 04-Oct-2025 (after 4 PM) |
| Exercising of choices by candidates with an allotment | 04-Oct-2025 to 07-Oct-2025 |
| Payment of fees by Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates | 06-Oct-2025 to 08-Oct-2025 |
| Last date to report at allotted college (by Choice-1 candidates only) | 09-Oct-2025 (before 5:30 PM) |
| Karnataka PGCET First Round Allotment Results (Final | 04-Oct-2025 |
| Payment of fees by Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates | 06-Oct-2025 to 09-Oct-2025 |
| Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Option Entry | 16-Oct-2025 to 23-Oct 2025 |
| Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Allotment Results (Provisional) | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2nd Round Allotment Results (Final) | 24-Oct-2025 |
| Last date to report at allotted college | 30-Oct 2025 |
| Payment of fees & downloading confirmation slip (Round 2) | 25-Oct-2025 to 29-Oct 2025 |
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) manages a centralised counselling process for Karnataka PGCET 2025 admissions. Candidates can check the table below for Karnataka PGCET 2025 option entry link to access all the direct links:
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Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling |
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Event |
Direct Login Link |
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1st Round Choice Filling |
Link |
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First Allotment Results |
To be updated |
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Mock Allotment Results |
To be updated |
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Option Entry (First Round) |
To be updated |
Candidates can use these links to complete the required steps for Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling.
To participate in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements. The key eligibility criteria for Karnataka PGCET are presented below:
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying degree.
Candidates who qualify for GATE are eligible to apply for Karnataka PGCET counselling.
For M.Tech/M.E (Part-time) programs, candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Candidates planning to participate in the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 must understand the entire process. Here's a breakdown of the PGCET counselling procedure:
Registration: Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling registration is the first step in the counselling process. It requires candidates to enter their details and choose their preferred colleges. For this, candidates must visit the official website of KEA.
Document Verification: To begin document verification, candidates need to visit the nearest helpline centre of KEA. During the document verification round, candidates need to carry the original and xerox copies of their documents to the helpline centre. It’s crucial to confirm the date and time of one’s scheduled verification before arriving. After successful verification, candidates will receive an acknowledgement card and verification slip, which they must retain throughout the admission process.
Choice Filling: In this phase, candidates need to select their preferred college and course from the available options. These are categorised by course, college, and discipline. Candidates can fill in as many choices as they wish. To increase one’s chances of securing a seat, it’s advisable to enter multiple options. After the final submission of the options, candidates must make sure to print a copy of their choices.
Mock Allotment: Once candidates fill in their choices for PGCET counselling, the authorities will conduct a mock allotment. The seat allotment gives candidates a rough idea of their standing in the allocation process. The mock allotment results will be displayed on the KEA website, and candidates will have two days to review and modify their choices based on the mock allotment outcome.
Final Seat Allotment: The final seat allocation is based on candidates’ merit and the choices they filled in. The seat allotment will follow the government’s reservation policy. After the allotment process, candidates will be required to confirm their seat by reporting to the allocated institution.
Reporting to the Allotted Institute: Once candidates are allotted a seat, they must visit the respective institution within the stipulated time. The institution will issue a provisional seat allotment letter, which they can download from the Karnataka PGCET portal. When visiting the institute, candidates must carry all original and xerox documents with the required fee amount.
To participate in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling process, candidates must present several key documents for verification. Below is a detailed list of the crucial documents required during PGCET counselling:
Qualifying examination scorecard
Class 10th mark sheet
Class 12th mark sheet
Degree certificate or provisional degree certificate
Caste or caste income certificate (if applicable)
Hyderabad/Karnataka region reservation certificate (if applicable)
Study certificate of the candidate
PGCET admit card
Two passport-sized photographs
Work experience certificate (for M.Tech/M.E./M.Arch Part-Time applicants)
Printed copy of PGCET 2025 application form
GATE scorecard (if applicable)
To check the Karnataka PGCET 2025 seat allotment results, candidates must take the following steps:
Visit the KEA official website at kea.kar.nic.in
Search and select the link for Karnataka PGCET seat allotment results.
Enter the PGCET number in the required field.
Click on the 'Submit' button to view the final allotment status.
Once KEA publishes the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment results, candidates are required to download their allotment order. Candidates should also pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. To download the allotment order and complete the fee payment, candidates must adhere to the following steps:
Log on to the official Karnataka PGCET website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Search for the seat allotment order download and fee payment link.
Provide the PGCET number and the captcha code.
Click the 'Submit' tab to access the allotment order.
Once the allotment order is provided on the screen, candidates should print the order from their dashboard.
Candidates can also find an option to pay the admission fee on the same page.
For assistance throughout the PGCET counselling process, KEA has set up various help centres across Karnataka. There are a total of 13 health centres. These are as follows:
Hassan
Gulbarga
Davangere
Raichur
Shimoga
Mangalore
Bellary
Dharwad
Belgaum
Bangalore
Karwar
Bijapur
Mysore
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