KEA PGCET 2025 First Round Counselling Schedule Out; Seat Allotment on October 4

Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 22, 2025

KEA has announced the first round of the PGCET 2025 counselling schedule. Candidates should note important dates and follow instructions carefully.

KEA PGCET 2025 First Round Counselling Important Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the schedule for the first round of PGCET-2025 counselling for postgraduate courses including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch.

Candidates can download their Confirmation Slip till September 24, 2025, enter their preferred colleges and courses during the Option Entry period from September 24 to 28, 2025, and check the Mock Allotment Results on September 29, 2025.

It is essential for candidates to follow these dates and verify eligibility, seat matrix, and priority options carefully to ensure smooth admission.

KEA PGCET 2025 First Round Counselling Important Dates

Here’s a quick overview of the important timelines that candidates must follow for the first round of PGCET 2025:

Events	Date
Confirmation Slip Download	Till September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM
Option Entry (Priority of Options)	September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – September 28, 2025, 11:59 PM
Mock Allotment Results	September 29, 2025, after 2:00 PM
Change Option Entry (after Mock Allotment)	September 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
Provisional First Round Allotment	October 3, 2025, after 5:00 PM
Final First Round Allotment	October 4, 2025, after 4:00 PM
Exercising Choices (with Parents)	October 4 – October 7, 2025
Payment of Fees & Confirmation Slip Download	October 6 – October 8, 2025
Reporting at Allotted Colleges (Choice-1 Candidates)	October 9, 2025, before 5:30 PM

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has provided important instructions for candidates participating in the first round of PGCET 2025 counselling.

The government-issued seat matrix for 2025 will be available on the KEA website, and allotment will be conducted based on the Roster System, merit or rank, and the priority of options entered by candidates.

Aspirants are advised to prepare a list of preferred colleges and courses in advance, as multiple options across eligible disciplines such as MBA and MCA can be entered in the same form.

To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, and Category-I candidates.

For KEA PGCET 2025 only candidates of Karnataka origin are eligible for reservation, and having a merit rank alone does not guarantee a seat.

Admissions will follow rules set by AICTE, VTU, KEA, COA, and the concerned universities, and KEA reserves the right to withdraw any admission that does not meet the eligibility criteria.

For ME/M.Tech courses, candidates are required to check the equivalence list published on the KEA website before entering their options.

Candidates should note that no individual intimation will be sent regarding schedules or allotments, and regular visits to the KEA website are essential to stay updated.

After the first round allotment, candidates must pay fees and download the confirmation slip if allotted Choice-1 seats. Download the full KEA notification from the direct link given below;