KCET Seat Allotment 2026: Mock Allotment Result Out, How to Check, Accept and Reporting

KCET 2026 seat allotment is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, nursing and allied health science courses in Karnataka. The mock seat allotment result for KCET 2026 was released on July 6, 2026, after 11:00 AM on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The mock allotment is not binding. It shows students which college and branch they would be provisionally allotted based on their current option entries and KCET rank. Students can revise their preferences during the option modification window open from July 6, 2026 (2:00 PM) to July 9, 2026 (10:00 AM). Round 1 actual seat allotment is expected on July 15, 2026. Students who are not satisfied with their Round 1 allotment can float or slide to Round 2, expected in August 2026.

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KCET Seat Allotment 2026 Dates

KEA publishes seat allotment results in multiple rounds for KCET 2026 counselling. The mock allotment (released today, July 6) is a non-binding preview of where your current options would take you. Round 1 actual allotment follows on July 15. Unfilled and surrendered seats from Round 1 are offered in Round 2 (expected August) and an extended or mop-up round thereafter. Students must respond within the acceptance window after each actual allotment round or their seat will be forfeited automatically.

The option modification window for the mock allotment closes on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. No changes to option entries are permitted after that deadline. Students who do not modify their preferences retain the choices submitted during the original option entry period (June 20 to June 30, 2026). KEA will publish Round 2 and extended round dates on the official portal after Round 1 acceptance closes.

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How to Check KCET Seat Allotment Result 2026

The KCET 2026 mock seat allotment result is live on the KEA portal as of July 6, 2026. Follow these steps to view the mock result now and the same steps to check Round 1 allotment when it releases on July 15. Allotment results are available only on the official portal - no results are sent via SMS or email.

1. Visit the official KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Click the link for "KCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Result" (or "Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" after July 15).
3. Enter your KCET 2026 Application Number (CET Number).
4. Enter your date of birth or portal password as registered during counselling.
5. Click "Submit" or "Login" to proceed.
6. Your allotted college, branch and category will appear on screen.
7. Download and print the allotment order and keep it for reporting.

The mock allotment result is for reference only and shows where your current preferences stand at your KCET rank. No fee or acceptance response is required at this stage. If the displayed college or branch does not match your preference, log back into the KEA portal and revise your option entry before July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. After the modification window closes, options are locked for Round 1 processing.

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Accept, Freeze or Float - What to Do After Allotment

After Round 1 actual seat allotment (expected July 15, 2026), each student must log in and select one of four response options within the acceptance window. Not responding within the acceptance deadline results in automatic cancellation of your allotted seat. During the current mock allotment phase no acceptance action is required - use only the option modification link to revise college and branch preferences before July 9.

Students who choose Float retain their Round 1 seat as a fallback. Only when KEA finds an upgraded seat in Round 2 is the Round 1 seat released. Slide works similarly but limits the upgrade search to branches within the allotted college. Students who Freeze need not monitor further rounds - their admission is confirmed once fees are paid at the institution.

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KCET Seat Acceptance Fee 2026

No fee is payable during the mock allotment phase. After accepting a seat in Round 1, students pay the first-year tuition fee directly at the allotted institution when reporting for admission. The counselling processing fee of Rs. 650 (General/OBC) or Rs. 500 (SC/ST) paid at the time of counselling registration is a separate, non-refundable charge and is not counted toward the tuition fee.

Fee amounts shown above are based on KEA’s established fee structure and are approximate. The exact tuition fee for your allotted college, course and category will be stated in the allotment order issued after Round 1. Private college fees are fixed by the Karnataka government’s fee committee and vary by institution. Students from SC/ST categories with family income above Rs. 2.5 lakh per year pay fees at the General/OBC rate.

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Documents Required for Reporting

After accepting a seat in Round 1, students must complete document verification at the designated KEA centre and then report to the allotted institution for admission. Carry originals and two self-attested photocopies of every document - a single missing document can result in rejection at the verification counter. Only Karnataka-issued category and income certificates are accepted; certificates from other states will not be accepted.

• KCET 2026 Admit Card (original)
• KCET 2026 Score Card and Rank Card (original)
• KCET 2026 Seat Allotment Order (printed from the KEA portal after Round 1)
• Class 10 (SSLC) marks card (original)
• Class 12 (2nd PUC or equivalent board) marks card (original)
• Study Certificate for Class 1 to 12 from a Karnataka-based institution (signed by BEO or DDPI)
• Transfer Certificate from the last institution attended
• Government-issued photo ID - Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, Passport or PAN card
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / EWS as applicable) issued in Karnataka
• Income certificate (required for fee concession claims under SC / ST / OBC categories)
• Caste validity certificate (where required by the relevant authority)
• Medical fitness certificate (for PwD students only)
• 4 recent passport-size photographs

Students who had their Class 12 marksheet revised before the July 4-6, 2026, deadline must carry the original revised marks card issued by the respective board. Submission of incorrect or incomplete documents disqualifies you from completing admission at that stage. Bring all documents in a single organised folder to avoid delays at the verification counter.

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What If No Seat Is Allotted

If the mock allotment shows no seat, it does not affect your Round 1 result. The mock is a simulation based on your current option entries and rank. If you see no allotment in the mock result, use the option modification window (open until July 9 at 10:00 AM) to add more colleges and branches to your list - include colleges at rank ranges wider than your current set to improve your chances in Round 1.

If no seat is allotted in Round 1 or a later round, these steps are available:

• Add more choices (if modification window opens): Before Round 2, KEA may open another window to revise preferences. Add colleges across different cities and branches that match your KCET rank range to widen your pool.
• Automatic eligibility for Round 2: Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 stay in the pool automatically. No additional registration is required. Round 2 (expected August 2026) fills seats freed by Round 1 withdrawals alongside remaining unfilled seats.
• Extended or Mop-Up Round: KEA conducts a final round for seats still vacant after all regular rounds, expected in September to October 2026. Eligibility criteria and dates are notified separately by KEA on the official portal.

The counselling processing fee is non-refundable regardless of allotment outcome. If you remain unallotted across all rounds, you may explore admission through other state or national counselling processes. Students who receive a seat but select Reject and Exit are permanently out of KCET 2026 counselling and cannot re-enter.

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