CET-2026: First round seat allotment results announced; Admission deadline July 24
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the final results of the first round of seat allotment for professional courses, including engineering. Of the 1,41,872
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the final results of the first round of seat allotment for professional courses, including engineering. Of the 1,41,872 seats available across various courses, 1,22,512 have been allotted in the first round. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete choice selection, fee payment and reporting to their respective colleges by July 24.
Flexibility KEA has introduced a major change by allowing candidates to modify their choice options within the stipulated deadline. Candidates can switch between Choice-2, Choice-3 and Choice-4 before the deadline. Even those who initially selected Choice-4 can re-enter the counselling process by changing their option. However, candidates who have chosen Choice-1, paid the admission fee and reported to their allotted college will not be allowed to change their option.
Medical admissions Candidates awaiting admission to Medical, Dental, AYUSH and other NEET-based courses have been advised to opt for Choice-2 if they have been allotted a seat in another course. Fresh option entry for medical courses will commence after the release of the NEET results and seat matrix. Sports quota Seat allotment under the sports quota has not been carried out in the first round due to a delay in receiving the eligible candidates’ list from the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports.
These seats will be allotted in the second round.
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