The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) every year for diploma holders seeking lateral entry admission into the second year/ third semester of engineering degree courses and the first year of architecture courses in Karnataka. As part of the DCET 2026 counselling process, KEA releases round-wise provisional cutoff ranks on its official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, after each round of seat allotment.
Direct Link to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Result
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Article Covers | DCET 2026 Round 2 Provisional Cutoff |
| Counselling Round | Round 2 |
| Round 2 Provisional Cutoff Release Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or keaonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DCET 2026 Result Declared | July 17, 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Seat Allotment Link Activated (Round 1) | July 27, 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry Started | September 2, 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Round 2 Provisional Cutoff/Allotment | September 5, 2026 |
| Fee Payment for Round 2 Allotted Candidates | September 7 to September 9, 2026 |
| Last Date to Report at Allotted College (Round 2) | September 10, 2026 |
Karnataka DCET 2026 - Direct Links
- Direct Link to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Result
- Direct Link to Engineering Round 2 Provisional Cutoff
- Direct Link to Engineering (HK) Round 2 Provisional Cutoff
- Direct Link to Architecture Round 2 Provisional Cutoff
- Direct Link to Architecture (HK) Round 2 Provisional Cutoff
Karnataka DCET 2026 Counselling Process
- Registration and document verification for DCET 2026 counselling.
- Web-based option entry, where candidates select preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- KEA prepares round-wise provisional/mock allotment based on rank, category, and options entered.
- Provisional cutoff and seat allotment results are published for the round.
- Allotted candidates pay the seat acceptance fee and download the admission order.
- Candidates report physically to the allotted college with original documents within the stipulated deadline.
How to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Cutoff and Allotment Result
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or keaonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Look for the "DCET 2026 Round 2 Cutoff" or "Round 2 Seat Allotment" link on the homepage or notifications section.
- Click on the relevant link to open the cutoff PDF, or log in with your CET application number and password/DOB to check your individual allotment status.
- Download and save the cutoff PDF or your allotment order for reference.
- If allotted a seat, proceed to pay the seat acceptance fee within the given deadline and download the admission order.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Rely only on the official domains - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and keaonline.karnataka.gov.in - for authentic DCET 2026 updates. Avoid third-party links claiming to offer "direct downloads."
- KEA has revised or extended counselling dates in previous years due to technical or administrative reasons; candidates should check the official portal regularly for schedule changes.
- Candidates who miss the reporting deadline for an allotted seat risk automatic cancellation, regardless of fee payment status.
- Keep all original documents ready well before the reporting date to avoid last-minute issues during verification.