KCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Released: Check Your Result and Next Steps

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the final seat allotment result for the first round of KCET 2026 counselling. Candidates who applied for undergraduate professional courses can now view their allotment status on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

The allotment follows a structured process. Option entry for the first round was held from June 20 to June 30, 2026. A mock seat allotment was published on July 6, allowing candidates to modify their preferences until July 9. The final round 1 allotment was announced on July 15, 2026.

Seats have been allotted for courses including engineering, agriculture, veterinary science, nursing, and other professional programmes offered by institutions across Karnataka.

Steps for Candidates After Allotment

1. Visit the official KEA counselling portal.
2. Click on the KCET Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 link.
3. Download the seat allotment order.
4. Verify the allotted college, course, and category details.
5. Choose the prescribed admission option, if applicable.
6. Pay the admission fee within the notified deadline.
7. Report to the allotted institute with required documents for verification and admission.

Candidates must complete these formalities within the timeline specified by KEA. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat. It is advised to read the admission instructions carefully.

Key Dates for Round 1

Option entry: June 20–30, 2026
Mock allotment: July 6, 2026
Modification window: July 6–9, 2026
Final allotment: July 15, 2026

Candidates who have been allotted seats should ensure timely compliance with all post-allotment procedures. For further details, refer to the official KEA website.