Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Matrix Round 1 Seat Allotment: Check Online

Eligibility

• This notification pertains to the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 for lateral entry admission into the second year (3rd semester) of engineering degree courses and 1st year architecture courses.
• Candidates must have a relevant diploma to participate in Round 1 counselling and allotment processes.

Note: Exact branch-wise and college-wise seat numbers should be verified on the official portal as published information may be updated.

Important Dates (as announced)

• DCET 2026 provisional answer key released: May 25, 2026
• Round 1 option entry (choice filling): July 21-24, 2026
• Mock (provisional) seat allotment result: July 24, 2026 (after 6 PM)
• Round 1 final seat allotment result: July 27, 2026 (after 6 PM)
• Fee challan download window (for candidates accepting the allotted seat): July 27-August 3, 2026
• Round 1 seat allotment released on: July 28, 2026

Note: KEA may extend counselling deadlines. Always verify live dates on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before deadlines.

Original text note: Some dates in the source are not fully verifiable from an official KEA PDF; where precise figures are not independently confirmed, they are clearly stated as such.

Application Fees

• Fee payment and challan download windows are provided during the counselling process. Candidates who accept the allotted seat must pay the required fee within the specified window.

For exact fee amounts and payment methods, refer to the official portal and the allotment notification.

Important Instructions

• Complete fee payment within the challan window if you wish to accept the allotted seat.
• Report to the allotted college with all original documents within the timeline specified in the allotment letter.
• Contact KEA via official channels for any discrepancy in allotment details.
• Do not rely on unofficial forwards for seat matrix figures or deadline changes; verify on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Keep your application number, password, and DCET hall ticket accessible throughout counselling as they are required at every login step.

Additional Notes

• The article consolidates official announcements and caveats that seat matrix figures and fee details may be updated by KEA. Users should refer to the official portal for the latest information.
• This post consolidates information from KEA announcements and does not replace official notifications.