The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional seat allotment result for the UGCET 2026 Second Round and the UGNEET 2026 First Round on August 23, 2026. Candidates who registered for engineering, medical, dental, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and other professional undergraduate courses in Karnataka can now check their allotted college and course on the official KEA counselling portal. Since this is a provisional result, candidates who spot a discrepancy can raise an objection before the final allotment is announced, with the deadline reported as August 24, 2026. Below is a complete, verified breakdown of the dates, the result-checking process, the objection procedure, and what happens next.
Direct Link to Check UGNEET -2026 Dental 1st Round Provisional Seat Allotment List
Direct Link to Check UGNEET -2026 Medical 1st Round Provisional Seat Allotment List
Direct Link to Check KEA UGCET Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment
KEA UGCET UGNEET 2026 Seat Allotment - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exams/Counselling Covered | UGCET 2026 (Second Round) & UGNEET 2026 (First Round) |
| Result Type | Provisional Seat Allotment Result |
| Result Release Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Login Required | CET application number and required credentials (e.g., date of birth/password) |
| Objection Window Ends | August 24, 2026 |
KEA UGCET UGNEET 2026 Seat Allotment: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling schedule notification issued (No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-04/2026) | August 7, 2026 |
| Option entry window (choices considered for mock allotment) | Up to August 13, 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Mock allotment result released | August 17, 2026, after 4:00 PM |
| Last date to add, remove, or reorder options after mock result | August 20, 2026, up to 9:00 AM |
| UGCET Second Round & UGNEET First Round provisional seat allotment result | August 23, 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections against provisional allotment | August 24, 2026 |
Courses Covered Under This Round
This combined round covers both UGCET and UGNEET admissions. The courses included are:
- Under UGCET (Second Round): Engineering, Architecture, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, B.Sc (Nursing), Yoga & Naturopathy, BPT (Physiotherapy), BPO, and Allied Health Sciences courses.
- Under UGNEET (First Round): Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) courses under the state quota, based on NEET-UG merit.
How to Check the KEA UGCET UGNEET 2026 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official KEA counselling portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Look for the link titled "UGCET 2026 Second Round Provisional Allotment Result" for engineering and other UGCET courses.
- Medical and dental candidates should click the "UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Result" link instead.
- Enter your CET application number and the required login details (such as date of birth or password) when prompted.
- Submit the details to view your allotted college, course, and category.
- Download and save the allotment result for future reference.
How to Raise Objections Against the Provisional Allotment
This is a provisional result, not a final admission order. Candidates who notice an error - for example, being cutoff-eligible and having entered valid options but not being allotted any seat - are generally allowed to raise objections before the final result is published.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- This is a provisional allotment result - candidates should not report to the allotted institute based on this result alone.
- Keep checking the official KEA website regularly, as counselling schedules are subject to change.
- Candidates who wish to surrender an allotted seat should be aware that penalties may apply as per KEA's rules; check the official notice for the current penalty structure and deadline.
- Retain your CET number, login credentials, and any confirmation slips downloaded during the option-entry stage, as they will be needed at multiple later stages.