Bengaluru, August 27, 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the final Round 2 seat allotment results for UGCET/KCET 2026, bringing another major stage of Karnataka’s undergraduate professional admissions process to a close.

Candidates who have been allotted seats must now complete the required admission formalities, including fee payment and reporting to their allotted college, on or before August 28, 2026.

KCET Round 2 final allotment released

The final Round 2 allotment was announced by KEA on August 24, 2026, following the provisional allotment and the opportunity provided to candidates to raise objections.

Students who participated in the second round of UGCET counselling can check their allotted college and course through the official KEA admission portal using their Karnataka CET credentials.

The Round 2 counselling covers a range of undergraduate professional programmes, including:

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Yoga and Naturopathy
• Agriculture and Farm Sciences
• Veterinary Science
• B.Sc Nursing
• B.Pharm
• Pharm-D
• BPT
• BPO
• Allied Health Sciences

August 28 is the crucial deadline

Candidates who have received a seat should not wait until the last day to complete their admission formalities.

The current schedule provides August 28, 2026, as the final date for admission and reporting to the allotted college. Candidates who accept their allotted seat must complete the applicable fee payment process and report to the institution as instructed.

Important KCET/UGCET Round 2 dates

Admission activity	Date
Round 2 final seat allotment	August 24, 2026
Choice confirmation/admission process	August 25–28, 2026
Fee payment	As per KEA schedule, before admission deadline
Reporting to allotted college	By August 28, 2026

Candidates should check their individual allotment instructions carefully because the applicable process can vary depending on the choice exercised and course.

What should candidates do after allotment?

Students who are satisfied with their allotted seat should proceed with the acceptance and admission process without delay.

Step 1: Check the allotment

Visit the official KEA website and log in using the required CET number/application details to view the Round 2 final allotment.

Step 2: Review the allotted college and course

Candidates should carefully verify:

• College name
• Course/branch
• Category
• Allotment details
• Fee information
• Reporting instructions

Step 3: Select the applicable choice

For Round 2, candidates who wish to accept the allotted seat can select Choice 1, while candidates who do not wish to take the allotted seat can use the applicable exit option, Choice 4, subject to KEA’s rules.

Step 4: Pay the prescribed fee

Candidates accepting their seats must complete the required fee payment within the prescribed schedule and retain proof of payment.

Step 5: Report to the allotted college

After completing the required formalities, students must report to their allotted institution with the necessary documents and admission confirmation.

Candidates should not miss the deadline

With August 28 being the final reporting deadline, students are advised not to postpone the admission process.

Candidates should also keep copies of their allotment order, confirmation slip, fee-payment receipt and other admission documents safely for future reference.

KEA has activated the choice-confirmation facility, and candidates can access it through the official admission portal. Login can be completed using the details specified by KEA, including the application/CET number and other verification information.

What about students who have received medical or dental seats elsewhere?

KEA has also provided an exit provision for candidates who have secured medical or dental seats through MCC or in another state.

Such candidates can use the applicable exit option to withdraw from the KEA counselling process, subject to the conditions prescribed by the authority.

KCET 2026 admissions: What happens next?

Candidates who have secured seats through Round 2 should focus on completing their admission formalities before the deadline.

Further counselling activity, if applicable, will be governed by the subsequent KEA schedule. Students who are considering their options should rely on the latest official KEA notifications rather than unofficial counselling dates circulating online.

Key takeaway for KCET aspirants

The most important point for students allotted seats in KCET/UGCET 2026 Round 2 is simple:

Check your allotment, complete the required choice and fee-payment formalities, and report to the allotted college by August 28, 2026.

Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website for any last-minute changes or additional instructions.

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