The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the fee payment window for candidates allotted a seat in Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 counselling. As per the post-allotment schedule notified on September 28, 2026, allotted candidates must pay their admission fee between September 29 and October 3, download the seat confirmation slip by October 4, and report to their allotted college by 6 PM on October 5.
Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Fee Payment 2026: Latest Update
The Round 1 final seat allotment result for Karnataka PGCET 2026 was published on September 25, 2026. Following this, KEA issued a separate post-allotment notice on September 28 laying out the steps candidates must complete to confirm their admission, covering MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and MArch courses. The fee payment facility on the KEA counselling portal became accessible to allotted candidates from September 28-29 onward.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 Post-Allotment Schedule
| Event | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Final Round 1 seat allotment result | September 25, 2026 |
| Post-allotment schedule notice | September 28, 2026 |
| Fee payment window (banking hours) | September 29 to October 3, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Slip download | Up to October 4, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | October 5, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
Steps to Pay the Karnataka PGCET Fee and Download the Confirmation Slip
- Visit the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Log in to the KEA candidate portal using your PGCET number and password
- Choose Choice 1 (accept and join) or Choice 2 (accept but try next round), as applicable
- Download the e-challan and pay the prescribed admission fee at the designated bank or through the online payment gateway within banking hours
- After successful payment, return to the portal and download the Seat Confirmation Slip
- Carry the printed slip along with original documents while reporting to the allotted college
Who Needs to Pay the Fee Now
The fee payment requirement applies to candidates allotted a seat in the Round 1 final allotment who wish to confirm their admission. The Karnataka PGCET counselling fee broadly covers two components: the admission fee payable to the allotted institute, and a caution deposit applicable for candidates who want to remain eligible for further rounds. The exact admission fee amount varies depending on whether the allotted institute is Government, University, Government-aided, or Private Un-Aided, and is mentioned in the e-challan generated at the time of allotment.
KEA has directed participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days during the counselling schedule, citing the limited time available to complete the admission process.— Karnataka Examinations Authority Notice
Impact on Students
With only a few days between the fee payment window and the college reporting deadline, allotted candidates need to act quickly to avoid losing their seat. Candidates should not confuse the three separate deadlines: fee payment closes on October 3, the confirmation slip download stays open a day longer until October 4, and physical reporting at the college is due by October 5. Missing the fee payment deadline can result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
What Happens Next
Once Round 1 reporting concludes on October 5, KEA is expected to compile the updated vacancy position across MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and MArch seats and announce the schedule for Round 2 counselling for candidates who remain unallotted or who opted to float. Candidates should continue checking cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for the Round 2 notification.
Conclusion
Candidates allotted a seat in Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 1 should complete their fee payment before October 3, download the Seat Confirmation Slip by October 4, and report to their allotted institute with original documents by 6 PM on October 5 to secure their admission.
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