KCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix Out; Object by June 9 at KEA

| Updated On - Jun 5, 2026

KEA has released the KCET 2026 draft engineering seat matrix at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Stakeholders can raise objections till June 9. The matrix covers 25 government colleges with 6900 KEA seats and 345 SNQ seats.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 draft engineering seat matrix on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The draft was published on June 2, 2026. Stakeholders can raise objections on the draft matrix till June 9, 2026.

The draft lists category-wise and course-wise seat availability ahead of counselling. Colleges have been asked to flag any discrepancy in approved intake, newly sanctioned branches, or closed streams. The final seat matrix will be issued after the objection window closes.

Direct Link: KCET 2026 Draft Engineering Seat Matrix Out

KCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix Key Details

The current draft covers 25 Government Engineering Colleges and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Constituent Colleges. The total controlled intake stands at 6,900 KEA seats. An additional 345 Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) seats are listed separately.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Draft Released On	June 2, 2026
Last Date for Objections	June 9, 2026
Government and VTU Colleges Covered	25
KEA Controlled Seats	6,900
Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) Seats	345
Official Portal	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

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New Structural Caps on Engineering Intake

The KEA committee has introduced fresh structural caps in the 2026-27 draft. The move targets the rapid expansion of computer science and IT branches. It also addresses the steady decline in core engineering admissions.

Rule	Cap Applied
CS and IT branches at private institutes	No intake hike if cumulative strength crosses 900 seats
New department or course intake	Capped at 60 seats in the first year
Annual seat increments	Limited to 60 seats per programme
Programmes already at 300 seats or above	No further expansion even with AICTE clearance

These caps apply regardless of whether the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has cleared a higher threshold. The aim is to rebalance enrolment between core and computing branches.

How to Check the KCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix?

Candidates and college stakeholders can access the draft seat matrix in a few steps. The PDF is hosted on the KEA portal under the UGCET 2026 section. Follow the steps below to download it.

Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the link titled KCET 2026 Draft Engineering Seat Matrix.
The PDF will open with college-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise seats.
Verify your preferred college and branch details from the document.
Download and save the PDF for use during choice filling.

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How to Raise an Objection on the Draft Seat Matrix?

The objection window is meant for colleges and stakeholders, not individual aspirants. Colleges must report any mismatch in approved intake, missing branches, or wrongly listed streams. Objections must reach the KEA before 5 pm on June 9, 2026.

Institutions should send their objections through the official channel listed on the KEA portal. Supporting documents like AICTE approval letters must be attached. The KEA will publish the final seat matrix after reviewing the inputs.

Why This Matters for Aspirants

The new caps directly shape your choice list this year. Popular Computer Science seats at saturated colleges will not grow further. Aspirants targeting core branches may see steadier intake and improved cutoffs.

Action Plan for Candidates

Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and download the draft seat matrix PDF.
Note the intake for your preferred colleges and branches.
Compare the 2026-27 intake with last year to spot changes.
Keep your KCET 2026 admit card and rank card ready for counselling.
Arrange documents like marksheets, caste certificate, and income proof in advance.