KEA Karnataka PGCET 2026: Round 2 Choice Filling Open Until October 15

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially started the PGCET 2026 option entry process under Round 2 counselling. Candidates eligible to participate can submit their preferred college and course choices through the official portal. Eligible applicants have until the specified deadline to submit or modify their preferences. KEA allows candidates to rearrange existing college preferences or add new ones if they did not participate in the first round of counselling.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

Karnataka Examinations Authority has notified the deadline for the second round of option entry. Candidates must track the official schedule to complete all counselling actions within the given timeline.

The table below outlines the current schedule and important dates for Round 2 counselling:

Candidates can check the latest updates on the official KEA PGCET 2026 portal. For other Karnataka board-related academic updates, students can also visit the PW Karnataka education portal.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Key Details

Candidates participating in the second round of counselling must understand the choices and actions permitted by the authority. This option entry window allows candidates to finalize their branch and institute preferences before seat allocation begins.

• Eligibility and Actions Permitted: Candidates can rearrange their existing college and course preferences. Adding new college preferences is permitted for candidates who did not participate in Round 1.

• Seat Allotment: KEA will prepare and publish the seat allotment results based on the options exercised and submitted during the Round 2 choice filling window.

• Official Portal: All option entry submissions and preference updates must be completed through the official KEA PGCET portal. 

Candidates can check the previous round's counselling developments in the report on Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling statistics to understand seat allotment and vacancies before reviewing their Round 2 preferences.

How to Complete Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry

Eligible candidates should complete their option entry before the deadline to ensure their preferences are considered during the seat allotment process. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official KEA PGCET 2026 website.

2. Log in using the required candidate credentials.

3. Open the Round 2 option entry section.

4. Review the available colleges, courses and existing preferences.

5. Add or rearrange choices according to your admission priorities, where permitted.

6. Save and submit the updated preferences before October 15, 2026.

7. Check the portal for confirmation and subsequent counselling announcements.

Candidates should carefully review their college and course preferences before final submission. They should also check the official portal regularly for updates on seat allotment and further admission procedures.

What Happens After Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling?

After the option entry window closes, KEA is expected to announce the Round 2 seat allotment schedule and related counselling instructions. The allotment process will depend on the candidates' submitted preferences, merit and applicable admission rules.

Candidates should monitor the official website for the seat allotment result, reporting instructions and any further deadlines. They should keep their application details and required documents ready for the next stage of admission.

For additional Karnataka education updates, candidates can explore the PW Karnataka portal for relevant academic information.

Candidates should keep track of further counselling announcements, including seat allotment and reporting instructions. For updates on another Karnataka entrance examination, read the latest KCET counselling schedule, option entry and seat allotment updates.