The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the provisional Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 first round seat allotment results on July 14, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the counseling 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 KCET 2026 rank of the candidates, choices filled during counseling and seat availability. Only candidates who qualify for the entrance exam will be considered for allotment of seats.Previously, KEA had released the KCET 2026 mock seat allocation results on July 6, 2026, allowing candidates to review their possible allocations before the first round.
KCET 2026 Counseling : First round schedule
Candidates can check important dates for the first round of counseling below:
| event | date |
|---|---|
| Results of the first round of provisional seat allocation | July 14, 2026 |
| Last date for filing an objection | July 15, 2026 |
| Final first round seat allocation results | July 15, 2026 |
| The selection process for assigned seats | August 2026 |
| Last date to register at the designated college | August 2026 |
KEA is expected to announce the detailed schedule for August separately.
How to check KCET 2026 first round seat allocation results
Candidates can check the allocation results by following the steps below:
- Visit the KCET official counseling website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the KCET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result link.
- Enter your Karnataka CET number.
- Submit details.
- Your seat assignment will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save for future reference.
After checking the provisional allotment, candidates can view their allotted seats and proceed with the subsequent counseling process. If any problems are found in the provisional allocation, objections can be raised within the specified time before the final seat allocation results are announced on July 15, 2026.
