The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 seat allotment results on July 14, 2026.Provisional seat allotment will be arranged based on the rank of KCET 2026 candidates, vacancies filled during counseling, and availability of seats. Only candidates who qualify the entrance test will be considered for seat allotment.Earlier, KEA released the KCET 2026 seat allotment results on July 6, 2026, allowing candidates to check their allotment before the first round.
KCET 2026 Counselling : Round 1 schedule
Candidates can check the important dates of the first counseling below:
| An event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Result of allotment of 1 permanent seat | July 14, 2026 |
| Last day to raise objections | July 15, 2026 |
| Final result of seat allotment 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| The process of choosing the seats assigned | August 2026 |
| Last date to report to assigned colleges | August 2026 |
KEA is expected to announce the details for August separately.
How to check KCET result 2026 round 1 seat
Candidates can follow these steps to check the results of their distribution:
- Visit the official website of KCET counseling, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the link of KCET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result.
- Enter your Karnataka CET number.
- Send the details.
- Your seat allotment results will appear on the screen.
- Download and save for future use.
After checking the allotted time, the candidates can check the allotted position and proceed with the other counseling process. Those who find any problem in the provisional allotment can appeal within the stipulated time before the final result of allotment of seats is announced on July 15, 2026.