Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round: You may have missed a seat in the earlier rounds, or you want a better college than the one you got. This extra round gives you another chance. The Supreme Court ordered it on 29 October 2026, and it fills seats that stayed empty or were not taken up after the 13 to 15 October allotment.
Many candidates lose this chance for small reasons. Options from the older rounds are not carried forward, so an empty list means no seat. The caution deposit is a big amount, and you must pay it before option entry. The deposit window also closes on 3 November, one day before option entry ends. Some earlier allottees had to act by 31 October, 6 pm. Missing any one date can cost you the round.
Below, you will find the dates, who can join, the deposit amounts and the steps to enter options. The dates and amounts follow the KEA extended round schedule, cross-checked on 3 November 2026.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Overview
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Round Name | PGCET 2026 Extended Round |
| Given By | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Beneficiary | MBA, MCA and MTech candidates |
| Benefit Amount | New seat or seat upgrade |
| Apply Start Date | 31 October 2026, 2 pm |
| Last Date | 4 November 2026, 2 pm |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
What is the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round?
It is the final online seat allotment round for MBA, MCA and MTech. The benefit is a second chance: you can get a new seat, or move to a better college if you already joined one.
Key Points
- Pay the caution deposit by 3 November.
- Enter fresh options by 2 pm on 4 November.
- Old options from earlier rounds won't be used.
It is not a new exam. Your PGCET 2026 rank is used as it is.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Last Date and Schedule
If you want to plan your days, please note the dates below. The deposit and option entry windows are different, so don’t mix them up:
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2026 | Caution deposit payment |
| 31 Oct 2026, from 2 pm | Fresh option entry starts |
| 4 Nov 2026, until 2 pm | Fresh option entry ends |
| 5 Nov 2026, after 1 pm | Provisional seat allotment |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Eligibility
If you want to join this round, you must fit one of the groups below:
- Got no seat in earlier rounds
- Joined a college and want an upgrade
- Cancelled your seat after paying the penalty
If you got a seat on 13 to 15 October but did not pay or report, you had to report or cancel online by 31 October, 6 pm. The cancel penalty is ₹10,000. If you missed it, you can’t join this round.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round Caution Deposit
To enter options, you must pay the caution deposit first. We have put the amounts in the table below:
| Category | Deposit |
|---|---|
| General | ₹35,000 |
| SC/ST | ₹10,000 |
Candidates who already joined their allotted college don’t pay an extra deposit. The notice summary doesn’t list amounts for other categories.
Enter Options for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round
If you want to take part, please read all the steps below carefully. The whole process is online, so you can do it from home. We have explained every step below, so just follow them one by one:
- First, you have to go to the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- On the home page, open the PGCET 2026 extended round notice, and log in with your PGCET number and password.
- After that, pay the caution deposit if it applies to you. Do this by 3 November.
- Now open the option entry link and check the list of vacant seats.
- Add your colleges and courses, with your best choice first. Then save and lock them before 2 pm on 4 November.
- Finally, log in again after 1 pm on 5 November to see your provisional seat.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Extended Round FAQs
Do I need to write PGCET again for this round?
No. KEA uses your 2026 result.
Is the 5 November list final?
No. It is only the provisional result.
Will KEA extend the 4 November deadline?
The notice does not say so. Finish before 2 pm.
Sources: KEA Karnataka PGCET 2026 extended round schedule, official KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea)
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Check the official website before you apply.
