| KdTvCV - Oct 14, 2026
KEA has reopened the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 option entry window for rearrangement. Candidates for MBA MCA ME and MTech courses can edit choices until 10 AM on October 15 2026 at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in after paying Rs 750.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has reopened Round 2 option entry. This applies to the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 counselling. Candidates can edit choices at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in until October 15 2026.
The window closes at 10 AM on October 15 2026. KEA issued the schedule through an official notice on October 9. The round covers MBA, MCA, ME, and MTech programmes across Karnataka.
Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 750 for access. The rearrangement phase began at 2 PM on October 13 2026. Round 2 choice entry had closed at 10 AM earlier that day.
The official PGCET counselling page is live at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can also download the notification dated October 9 2026. The portal lists Round 2 instructions for all four programme streams.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round 2 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
| Round 2 choice entry closed | October 13 2026, 10 AM |
| Option rearrangement window opens | October 13 2026, 2 PM |
| Option rearrangement last date | October 15 2026, 10 AM |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | To be announced by KEA |
Who Can Rearrange Options in PGCET 2026 Round 2?
The facility is open to candidates registered for Round 2 counselling. This includes aspirants who did not secure a seat in Round 1. It also covers those who rejected their Round 1 allotment.
Each candidate must have finished Round 2 choice entry before the deadline. The portal now allows unlimited edits within the open window. Students can add, remove, or reorder preferences as they wish.
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Fee and Payment Modes for PGCET Option Entry
Candidates must pay Rs 750 as a non-refundable option entry fee. This payment is mandatory before accessing the rearrangement facility. KEA will not refund the amount under any circumstances.
Online payment modes include net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI. Candidates should save the payment receipt for future reference. The transaction confirmation also appears in the candidate dashboard.
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How to Rearrange Options for PGCET 2026 Round 2?
- Visit the KEA option entry portal at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Login using your PGCET Application Number or CET Number.
- Verify identity through OTP sent via SMS, WhatsApp, or email.
- Complete face verification as prompted on the portal screen.
- Pay the non-refundable option entry fee of Rs 750.
- Review your saved list of college and course preferences.
- Rearrange, add, or delete choices in your preferred order.
- Save the final list and download the acknowledgement slip.
This is the final chance to shape Round 2 seat allotment. The system processes only the order saved by the 10 AM cut-off. Unedited preferences become permanent for the Round 2 result.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to keaonline.karnataka.gov.in before 10 AM on October 15 2026.
- Pay the Rs 750 option entry fee if not yet done.
- Study Round 1 cutoffs for your target colleges and branches.
- Place high-priority colleges and courses at the top of the list.
- Save the final order and download the acknowledgement for records.
Watch for the Round 2 provisional seat allotment result on the KEA portal. Fee payment and college reporting dates will follow the allotment announcement.
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