Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix: MBA, MCA Seats

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the PGCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix, listing 9,574 MBA seats and 2,195 MCA seats for the second round of counselling. The matrix, which also covers 1,821 MTech seats, gives candidates the vacancy picture they need before rearranging their college and course options for Round 2.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix: Course-Wise Seats

Course	Round 2 Seats
MBA	9,574
MCA	2,195
MTech	1,821

Where This Fits in the PGCET 2026 Counselling Timeline

Round 1 final seat allotment for PGCET 2026 was published on September 25, 2026. KEA then revised the post-allotment schedule, moving the college reporting deadline for Round 1 to October 5, 2026. With Round 1 reporting closed, KEA compiled the updated vacancy position and released this Round 2 seat matrix for MBA, MCA and MTech.

KEA has directed participating institutes and colleges to treat Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted holidays as working days throughout the counselling schedule.— Karnataka Examinations Authority Notice

How to Check the Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Seat Matrix

Step 1: Visit the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Step 2: Open the PGCET 2026 counselling or admission section.
Step 3: Select the Round 2 Seat Matrix link.
Step 4: Choose the course-specific link for MBA, MCA or MTech, since each is a separate PDF.
Step 5: Open the seat matrix PDF and note the college-wise and category-wise seats for your course.

Important Highlights

Round 2 seat matrix covers MBA, MCA and MTech programmes
9,574 MBA seats and 2,195 MCA seats listed for Round 2
1,821 MTech seats are also part of the same release
Round 1 seats filled stood at 23,164, with 13,590 seats left vacant before Round 2
Option rearrangement for Round 2 candidates stays open until October 15, 2026

Impact on Students: Reading the Seat Matrix Right

The seat matrix only shows which seats are vacant; it is not an allotment list. Round 1 left roughly 13,590 seats vacant across MBA, MCA, MTech and MArch, and this Round 2 release narrows that down specifically for MBA, MCA and MTech. Candidates already holding a Round 1 seat can still use Round 2 to try for an upgrade, while fresh candidates and those who did not get a seat in Round 1 can enter or rearrange their options now.

Because seats move between colleges and categories from round to round, candidates should always check the latest PDF rather than relying on Round 1 figures or on numbers quoted by unofficial sources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MBA seats are in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix?

The Round 2 seat matrix lists 9,574 MBA seats across participating colleges in Karnataka.

How many MCA seats are available in PGCET 2026 Round 2?

KEA has listed 2,195 MCA seats in the Round 2 seat matrix, alongside 9,574 MBA and 1,821 MTech seats.

Where can I check the Karnataka PGCET Round 2 seat matrix?

The seat matrix is available on the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, under the PGCET 2026 counselling section, with separate PDFs for MBA, MCA and MTech.

What is the deadline to rearrange Round 2 options?

Candidates can rearrange their college and course options for Round 2 until October 15, 2026.

How many seats were filled in PGCET 2026 Round 1?

Reports put Round 1 allotment at 23,164 seats filled, with 13,590 seats left vacant across MBA, MCA, MTech and MArch before Round 2.

Is the Round 2 seat matrix the same as the seat allotment result?

No. The seat matrix only shows vacant seats available for Round 2. The allotment result, which assigns seats to candidates, is released separately after option entry closes.