The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has been conducting the Round 1 counselling process for the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026, which allows diploma holders to seek lateral entry admission into the second year of engineering degree courses was released on 28/07/2026. This article covers the confirmed Round 1 dates, how to check your seat allotment status, fee payment details, and required documents, based on official KEA announcements. Where exact figures such as branch-wise or college-wise seat numbers have not been independently confirmed from an official KEA PDF, this is stated clearly rather than estimated.
Direct Link to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Matrix Round 1 Seat Allotment
Karnataka DCET 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Purpose | Lateral entry admission to 2nd year (3rd semester) engineering degree courses and 1st year architecture courses |
| Official Counselling Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Round 1 Option Entry | July 21 to July 24, 2026 |
| Mock Allotment Result | July 24, 2026, after 6 PM |
| Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result | July 27, 2026, after 6 PM |
| Fee Payment Window (Round 1) | July 27 to August 3, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Released on | July 28, 2026 |
| Login Requirements | DCET application number and password/secret key |
Karnataka DCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DCET 2026 provisional answer key released | May 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 option entry (choice filling) | July 21 to July 24, 2026 |
| Mock (provisional) seat allotment result | July 24, 2026, after 6 PM |
| Round 1 final seat allotment result | July 27, 2026, after 6 PM |
| Fee challan download window (for candidates accepting the allotted seat) | July 27 to August 3, 2026 |
Note: KEA has, in the past, extended DCET counselling deadlines. Always confirm live dates on the official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, before a deadline.
Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Matrix: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
KEA had indicated, as of its July 27, 2026 counselling schedule announcement, that seat matrix and fee details for lateral entry engineering admission through DCET were awaited from the Karnataka state government and would be uploaded on the official website once received. If a provisional seat matrix has since been published, it should be available as a downloadable PDF on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1: Selection and Allotment Process
- Candidates who qualify DCET 2026 and complete registration/verification become eligible for counselling.
- Eligible candidates fill college and course preferences in order of priority during the option entry window (July 21–24, 2026).
- KEA releases a mock allotment result (July 24, 2026) so candidates can see their likely allotment based on rank, preferences, and seat availability.
- Candidates can revise, reorder, add, or delete their choices before the final round closes; revised preferences are treated as final for Round 1.
- KEA releases the final Round 1 seat allotment result (July 27, 2026, after 6 PM), based on DCET rank, submitted preferences, and seat availability.
- Allotted candidates download the fee challan, pay the required fee, and report to the allotted college with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.
How to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Look for the link related to "DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" on the homepage.
- Log in using your DCET application number and password/secret key.
- Submit the details to view your allotted college, branch, and category based on your rank and submitted preferences.
- Download and save the allotment letter for reference and reporting.
Important Instructions for Karnataka DCET 2026 Candidates
- Complete fee payment within the specified challan download window if you wish to accept the allotted seat.
- Report to the allotted college with all required original documents within the timeline mentioned in your allotment letter.
- Contact KEA through official channels immediately if there is any discrepancy in your allotment details.
- Do not rely on unofficial WhatsApp/Telegram forwards for seat matrix figures or deadline changes verify directly on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Keep your application number, password, and DCET hall ticket accessible throughout the counselling process, as they are required at every login step.