KCET Counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the provisional KCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on July 13, 2026, on its official website, keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who are successfully registered for admissions to engineering and other professional courses can now check their provisional allotment status on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates who find any discrepancies or wish to raise objections can send them to KEA by 5:00 pm on July 14, 2026. The final KCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on July 15, 2026. The KCET 2026 mock seat allotment result was released on July 6, 2026.
KCET exam 2026 qualified candidates are required to verify their documents in person as per their allotted ranks. The complete schedule for the KCET Counselling 2026 has been released on the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KCET Counselling 2026 dates for seat allotment are mentioned in the table below.
Last year, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) extended the date to enter the options for Round 3 medical and dental seat allotment till 12:30 PM on October 17. The Medical Education Department (MED) has issued the seat matrix by enhancing 50 medical seats in Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences for those candidates who wish to participate. Those who have already taken admisssion in medical colleges this year can also register for four other colleges, including BIDAR and BIMS.
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The exam body has started the KCET counselling after the declaration of the KCET result 2026 and the release of the KCET cut off. Candidates can download the KCET Counselling 2026 schedule in the form of pdf. The KCET counselling will include document verification, choice filling, KCET option entry, seat allotment, and reporting to the respective institutes. Through the KCET counselling 2026 process, eligible candidates will be allotted seats in various professional colleges in the state of Karnataka.
KCET Seat Allotment 2026 Dates
Candidates can check the KCET 2026 first round seat allotment dates in the table below -
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Events
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Dates
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Display of Seat Matrix and Fee Structure on the KEA website
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June 30, 2026
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Option entry by eligible candidates (in order of preference)
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June 20 to June 30, 2026
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Publication of the first mock allotment results
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July 6, 2026
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Provision to change option entry by eligible candidates (add/ alter/ rearrange/ delete the options)
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July 6 to July 9, 2026
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Publication of the first round allotment result
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July 15, 2026 |
Karnataka UGCET Seat Allotment Result 2026 Official website
Candidates must enter their CET number in the result login window to download their seat allotment results. Candidates can refer to the image of this year’s login window for reference.
KCET Counselling 2026: Documents Required
Candidates are required to carry certain important documents at the time of the KCET document verification process. If a candidate fails to complete the document verification process, they will lose their chance to participate in the KCET seat allotment process. The list of the documents required for the KCET document verification process has been mentioned below for your reference.
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S.No.
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Documents Required (Mandatory)
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1
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Final printout of KCET 2026 Application Form
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2
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KCET Admission Ticket 2026
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3
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SSLC / Class 10th Mark Sheet
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4
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2nd PUC / Class 12th Mark Sheet
Note: If a candidate has not received their original mark sheet, then they must get signature of the Principal of the institute they passed their 12th from, on the provisional mark sheet. Mark sheet downloaded from internet will not be accepted.
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5
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Seven Years Study Certificate
(As a proof that candidate has studied in Karnataka for a minimum period of seven year)
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List of Documents Required (Only If Applicable)
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S.No.
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Documents Required (Only If Applicable)
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1
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Income Certificate
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2
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Kannada Medium Certificate
(As a proof that candidate has studied Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th Std. in Karnataka or outside Karnataka)
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3
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Rural Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned Block Educational Officer (BEO)
(As a proof that candidate has studied in rural areas from 1st to 10th Std.)
Note: General merit candidates who claim seat in rural category should also submit Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued from the concerned Tahasildar along with the rural study certificate.
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4
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Caste / Caste Income Certificate
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5
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Article 371 (j) Kalyana-Karnataka Region
(Only for candidates claiming Kalyana-Karnataka Region Reservation)
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6
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Parent’s study certificate / Parent’s Hometown certificate / Parent’s Domicile certificate / Parent’s Employment certificate/ Parent’s Cumulative Record / Parent’s Marks Card, etc.
(Only for candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile/study/employment of their parent)
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7
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Candidate’s Affidavit
(Only for candidates claiming eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses)
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8
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Identity Card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner / District Magistrate / Rehabilitation Commissioner
(Only for candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota)
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KCET Counselling Process 2026
On the basis of the KCET rank list/merit list 2026 prepared by KEA, eligible candidates will be considered for seat allotment. Seats will be allotted to the candidates on the basis of the college-course options filled by them and the seat matrix issued by the state government. Eligible candidates will be allotted seats in various colleges in the state of Karnataka through the KCET 2026 counselling process. The steps involved in the KCET Counselling 2026 process have been explained below:
Step 1: KCET Document Verification 2026
- Once the KCET rank list 2026 is released, candidates with a valid rank must visit their nearest helpline centre (the schedule for the same will be released on the official website of KEA)
- At the KCET counselling venue, candidates must present their original documents along with two photocopies
- Documents will be verified to the ones uploaded by the candidates while filling out the KCET 2026 application form
- After the successful completion of the document verification process, the concerned authorities will provide a verification slip and acknowledgment card to the candidates
- Candidates must carefully verify all the details mentioned in their verification slip before leaving the KCET counselling venue
- Once the document verification process is completed and the verification slip is issued, no changes will be entertained by the authorities
Step 2: KCET Choice Filling & Locking Process 2026
- Candidates who successfully complete the document verification process will then be required to log into the official KEA website using their unique identity and password
- Candidates can then fill out the college and course options on the basis of their KCET rank and preferences
- Candidates will also be able to check the KCET Seat Matrix 2026 at the time of choice filling
- KCET seat matrix 2026 will be made available on the official KEA website
- Later, candidates can also modify the college-course options selected by them
Step 3: KCET Seat Allotment 2026
- After the completion of the choice filling & locking process, KCET Seat Allotment 2026 result will be released on the official website
- Seat allotment will be done on the basis of the candidate’s KCET rank, college-course preferences and KCET reservation criteria (if applicable)
- Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats will then have to confirm their seats by paying fees and downloading the seat allotment order slip
Step 4: Reporting to Allotted Institute
- Candidates who have been allotted seats will then have to visit their allotted as per the schedule released on the official website
- Candidates must carry the required documents along with the KCET 2026 seat allotment letter to their allotted institute
- In order to confirm their admission, candidates must pay the required tuition fees to their respective institute
What after KCET Counselling 2026?
After the completion of the KCET seat allotment 2026 process, candidates will have to visit their allotted institute and confirm their admission by paying the required tuition fees. After the completion of each round of KCET counselling, the KCET Cut Off 2026 will be released on the KEA website.
Karnataka KCET Seat Matrix 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the draft seat matrix for Engineering on its official website. Candidates can check last year's number of the total seat intakes in various different courses in participating colleges of Karnataka in the table below:
- Constituent College of VTU, Chintamani Chikaballapura
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Sl.No.
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Course Name
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Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT) Seats
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CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5%
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| |
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Intake
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KEA
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PH 5%
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SPL
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HK
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RK
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TOT HK- RK SEATS
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1
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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2
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (AIML)
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60
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60
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3
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1
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5
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51
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56
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3
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3
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ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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0
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5
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52
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57
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3
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4
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ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGG
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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Ins Total
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240
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240
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12
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3
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18
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207
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225
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12
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- Government Engineering College, Challakere, Chitradurga
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Sl.No.
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Course Name
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Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT) Seats
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CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5%
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Intake
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KEA
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PH 5%
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SPL
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HK
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RK
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TOT HK- RK SEATS
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1
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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2
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AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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3
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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0
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5
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52
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57
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3
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Ins Total
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180
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180
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9
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2
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13
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156
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169
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9
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- Government Engineering College, Chamarajanagara
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Sl.No.
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Course Name
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Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT) Seats
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CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5%
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| |
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Intake
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KEA
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PH 5%
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SPL
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HK
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RK
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TOT HK- RK SEATS
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|
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1
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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2
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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4
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52
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56
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3
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3
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ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGG
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60
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60
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3
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1
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5
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51
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56
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3
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4
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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60
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60
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3
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1
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5
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51
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56
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3
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Ins Total
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240
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240
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12
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4
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18
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206
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224
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12
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- Government Engineering College, Hassan
| Sl.No. |
Course Name |
Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT) Seats |
CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5% |
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Intake |
KEA |
PH 5%
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SPL |
HK |
RK |
TOT HK- RK SEATS |
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| 1 |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
52 |
56 |
3 |
| 2 |
CIVIL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
52 |
57 |
3 |
| 3 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING |
120 |
120 |
6 |
1 |
9 |
104 |
113 |
6 |
| 4 |
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGG |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
52 |
56 |
3 |
| 5 |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
52 |
57 |
3 |
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Ins Total |
360 |
360 |
18 |
3 |
27 |
312 |
339 |
18 |
- Government Engineering College, Haveri
| Sl.No. |
Course Name |
Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT)Seats |
CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5% |
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Intake |
KEA |
PH 5%
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SPL |
HK |
RK |
TOT HK- RK SEATS |
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| 1 |
CIVIL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
51 |
56 |
3 |
| 2 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
52 |
56 |
3 |
| 3 |
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGG |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
52 |
56 |
3 |
| 4 |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
52 |
57 |
3 |
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Ins Total |
240 |
240 |
12 |
3 |
18 |
207 |
225 |
12 |
- Government Engineering College, Hoovina Hadagali
| Sl.No. |
Course Name |
Total Intake
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Total KEA (GOVT)Seats |
CAT-1 (GOVT) KEA SEATS 100%
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Over & Above Intake SNQ 5% |
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Intake |
KEA |
PH 5%
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SPL |
HK |
RK |
TOT HK- RK SEATS |
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| 1 |
CIVIL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
39 |
17 |
56 |
3 |
| 2 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
39 |
17 |
56 |
3 |
| 3 |
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGG |
60 |
60 |
3 |
0 |
40 |
17 |
57 |
3 |
| 4 |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
60 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
39 |
17 |
56 |
3 |
| |
Ins Total |
240 |
240 |
12 |
3 |
157 |
68 |
225 |
12 |
Karnataka CET SEAT Matrix 2026
Candidates will soon be able to download the KCET 2026 seat matrix from the table below. Meanwhile, candidates can check the KCET 2025 seat matrix by clicking on the links provided below.
| Particulars |
Direct Links |
| KCET Seat Matrix 2025 PDF (For Engineering Courses) |
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