Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix Out; Check Vacant Seats for MBA, MCA and MTech

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Round 3 seat matrix. This is for the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026. KEA published the matrix on October 15, 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The seat matrix lists vacant seats across participating institutions. It covers MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch and ME programmes. KEA has issued three separate PDF notifications for different seat pools.

Round 3 is the final counselling round for PGCET 2026. Candidates who missed earlier rounds can now take part. The vacant pool also includes seats surrendered after Round 2 allotment.

Check Now: 

• Download Karnataka PGCET Round 3 MBA Seat Matrix 2026 PDF
• ​Download Karnataka PGCET Round 3 MCA Seat Matrix 2026 PDF
• ​Download Karnataka PGCET Round 3 MTech Seat Matrix 2026 PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3 Key Highlights

What the Round 3 Seat Matrix Contains

The seat matrix is a college-wise and course-wise listing. It shows how many seats remain unfilled in each institution. Candidates can see seats grouped by reservation category and quota.

KEA has placed the vacancy details across three downloadable PDFs on its portal. Each PDF covers a distinct category pool of unfilled seats. Students should download all three to view the full picture.

The draft seat matrix released earlier offered more than 58,000 postgraduate seats. MBA accounted for over 35,460 of these seats. The Round 3 pool now reflects only the seats still vacant after two allotment rounds.

How to Download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix?

Follow the steps below to access the vacant seat details:

1. Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Open the Admissions section and select PGCET 2026.
3. Click on the Round 3 Seat Matrix notification dated October 15.
4. Download each of the three category PDFs available.
5. Save the files for reference during option entry.

Who Can Take Part in PGCET Round 3 Counselling?

Round 3 is open to a specific group of PGCET 2026 qualifiers. The eligibility rules are set by KEA under its counselling guidelines.

1. Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
2. Candidates who did not take admission after allotment.
3. Candidates who surrendered their allotted Round 2 seat.
4. Fresh registrations are not allowed at the Round 3 stage.

How to Participate in PGCET 2026 Round 3?

Eligible candidates must complete a few steps to join Round 3. Each step must be done within the KEA deadlines.

• Review the Round 3 seat matrix in full detail.
• Log in to the PGCET candidate portal using credentials.
• Pay the non-refundable option entry fee of Rs 750.
• Enter and rearrange course and college choices online.
• Wait for the provisional and final allotment results.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 3 Important Dates

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download all three Round 3 seat matrix PDFs from the KEA portal.
2. Shortlist colleges and programmes based on vacancy and preference.
3. Keep login credentials and documents ready for option entry.
4. Arrange Rs 750 for the non-refundable option entry fee.
5. Submit choices well before the deadline to avoid portal rush.

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