The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the provisional Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 round 1 seat allotment result on July 14, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process will be able to check their allotment status on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.The provisional seat allotment will be prepared based on the candidate’s KCET 2026 rank, choices filled during counselling, and seat availability. Only candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination will be considered for seat allotment.Earlier, KEA had released the KCET 2026 mock seat allotment result on July 6, 2026, allowing candidates to review their likely allotment before the first round.
KCET 2026 counselling: Round 1 schedule
Candidates can check the important dates for the first round of counselling below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional round 1 seat allotment result | July 14, 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | July 15, 2026 |
| Final round 1 seat allotment result | July 15, 2026 |
| Choice selection process for allotted seats | August 2026 |
| Last date to report to allotted colleges | August 2026 |
KEA is expected to announce the detailed August schedule separately.
How to check KCET 2026 round 1 seat allotment result
Candidates can follow these steps to check their allotment result:
- Visit the official KCET counselling website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the KCET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result link.
- Enter your Karnataka CET number.
- Submit the details.
- Your seat allotment result will appear on the screen.
- Download and save it for future reference.
After checking the provisional allotment, candidates can review their allotted seat and proceed with the next steps of the counselling process. Those who find any issue in the provisional allotment can raise objections within the prescribed timeline before the final seat allotment result is announced on July 15, 2026.
