KCET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix and Fee Structure Out

| Updated On - Jun 30, 2026

KEA has released the final engineering seat matrix and fee structure for KCET 2026 on its official portal. Candidates can now check institute wise seats and fees before option entry continues for the first counselling round.

KCET 2026 Engineering Final Seat Matrix and Fee Structure Released by KEA

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 final engineering seat matrix on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The notification was issued on June 30, 2026, along with the official fee structure for engineering and architecture courses.

Candidates participating in the first round of counselling can now view institute-wise and branch-wise seats. The final matrix replaces the draft version released earlier in June 2026. It will form the basis for seat allotment in the ongoing option entry process.

Direct Link: KCET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix Out

KCET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix Highlights

The final matrix lists seats across government, aided, private and university engineering colleges in Karnataka. More than 200 engineering institutions are participating in the KCET 2026 counselling process. Reservation follows Karnataka norms with General Merit, SC, ST, Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B quotas. Seats include the regular CET pool and supernumerary categories, wherever applicable. Candidates must verify the seat count for their preferred college and branch before locking choices.

KCET 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
KCET 2026 Result Declaration	June 6, 2026
Verification Slip Download Link Activated	June 12, 2026
First Round Option Entry Begins	June 20, 2026
Eligibility List for Special Category Candidates	June 25, 2026
Final Engineering Seat Matrix and Fee Structure Released	June 30, 2026

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KCET 2026 Engineering Fee Structure

KEA has fixed tuition fees separately for each category of college. The exact amount payable also depends on the candidate category and the allotted seat type.

College Type	Indicative Annual Tuition Fee	Other Mandatory Charges
Government Engineering Colleges	Lower slab fixed by Karnataka government	Rs 10,000
Government Aided Colleges	Moderate slab close to government rate	Rs 10,000
Private Unaided Colleges	Higher slab regulated by KEA	Rs 20,000
University Engineering Colleges	As notified by the parent university	As per category

The complete fee table for every institution is available in the official KEA notification. Candidates must download the KCET 2026 fee structure PDF for branch-wise tuition figures.

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How to Check the KCET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix?

Visit the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the link titled Engineering Seat Matrix Final, dated June 30, 2026.
The PDF will open with institute-wise and branch-wise seats.
Use the search option to locate your preferred college quickly.
Save or print the PDF for reference during option entry.

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Why This Matters

The final matrix is the only authentic seat list for KCET allotment. Earlier draft figures may have changed after college approvals from AICTE and the state government. Locking choices using outdated data can lead to lost preferences during the first round.

Action Plan for Candidates

Download the final engineering seat matrix PDF from the KEA portal.
Cross check seat counts for every college you plan to opt for.
Study the fee PDF and shortlist colleges within your budget.
Update or revise your option entries before the first round deadline.
Keep your verification slip and category documents ready for allotment.

Keep an Eye On

Watch the KEA portal for the first round seat allotment result and the fee payment window. Reporting dates for allotted colleges will follow soon after.

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