The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases a draft seat matrix for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech/ M.E. admissions shortly after the Karnataka PGCET result is declared, ahead of the centralised counselling process. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 draft seat matrix was released on September 9, 2026, and the direct PDF link, are available from verified sources at this time - candidates should check the official KEA website for the confirmed release and download link. The draft matrix lists college-wise and category-wise seats reported by participating institutes and is followed later by a final seat matrix once discrepancies are resolved.
Direct Link to Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (Karnataka PGCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses Covered | MBA, MCA, M.E./ M.Tech (M.Arch admissions also processed via KEA counselling, without a separate PGCET exam) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Seat Matrix Release Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in / cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA exam | June 14, 2026 (rescheduled from May 24, 2026) |
| Provisional answer key (MBA/MCA) | June 15, 2026 |
| Application form correction window (MBA/MCA) | Until July 6, 2026 |
| Document verification (M.Tech/M.E./M.Arch) | July 10, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 result (MBA/MCA) | August 19, 2026 |
| Draft seat matrix release | September 9, 2026 |
How to Check the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix
- Visit the official KEA website or the PGCET portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
- Look for the notification/link related to the "Draft Seat Matrix" for MBA/MCA/M.Tech under the PGCET 2026 section.
- Download the relevant course-wise PDF.
- Cross-check the college and category-wise seats listed against your preferred institutions before option entry.
Important Instructions
- Treat all draft seat matrix figures as provisional; only the final seat matrix published by KEA is binding for counselling.
- Always download documents from the official KEA domain to avoid outdated or unofficial PDFs.
- Keep your Karnataka PGCET 2026 rank card, application number, and login credentials ready before counselling registration opens.
- Watch the official website for revised dates, since KEA has rescheduled parts of the PGCET 2026 timeline before (the MBA/MCA exam was moved from May 24 to June 14, 2026).