The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the list of available seats for the third counselling round of Karnataka PGCET 2025 . This list is very important for students who want to join postgraduate courses like MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch in Karnataka. The details of empty seats for each course are now live on the official KEA website.
Students can now choose their desired colleges and courses online. The deadline to submit these choices, also known as 'option entry', is November 6, 2025, by 6:00 PM . Those who wish to give up a seat they received in earlier rounds must do so by November 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM , by visiting the KEA office in person.
What is Karnataka PGCET?
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) is an exam for students who want to study postgraduate courses in Karnataka. This includes Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Technology (M.Tech), and Master of Architecture (M.Arch). After passing the exam, students go through a counselling process where they choose colleges based on their rank and available seats.
Key Dates for PGCET Round 3 Counselling 2025
Here are the important dates for students to remember for the third round of PGCET 2025 counselling:
| Event | Date |
| Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Seat Matrix Released | Recently Released |
| Last Date for Option Entry (Online) | November 6, 2025 (until 6:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Surrender Allotted Seat (In-person) | November 6, 2025 (until 4:00 PM) |
| Provisional Allotment Results Out | November 7, 2025 |
| Final Allotment Results Out | November 8, 2025 |
How to Check the Seat Matrix (Available Seats List)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published separate PDF files for the seat matrix for each course. Students must visit the official KEA website to find these lists.
- Go to the KEA official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025
- Look for the section related to PGCET 2025 Round 3 counselling.
- Click on the links for your specific course (MBA, MCA, or M.Tech/M.Arch) to download the PDF.
Direct Links to Seat Matrix PDFs:
- For MBA: View MBA Vacant Seats
- For MCA: View MCA Vacant Seats
- For MTech/MArch: View M.Tech/M.Arch Vacant Seats
Understanding Option Entry
Option entry is when students select the colleges and courses they want to join. This is done online on the KEA website. KEA suggests that students choose as many colleges and courses as possible that they are interested in. Even if a college shows no empty seats right now, more seats might become available if other students give up their allotted seats from previous rounds.
Make sure to complete your option entry before the deadline of November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM .
How to Surrender an Allotted Seat
If a student was given a seat in an earlier round but no longer wants it, they can give it up. This is called surrendering the allotment. To do this, students must visit the KEA office in person. The last date to surrender a seat is November 6, 2025, 4:00 PM .
Allotment Results and Next Steps
After students complete their option entry, KEA will announce the provisional (temporary) seat allotment results for Round 3 on November 7, 2025 . The final seat allotment results will be released on November 8, 2025 .
Students who are allotted a seat in the final list must pay the admission fee before the last date. This payment will secure their admission to the chosen college and course. It is important to complete this step on time to confirm your seat.
Important Advice for Students
- Always check the official KEA website for the latest updates and announcements.
- Follow all instructions carefully during the option entry and seat surrender processes.
- Keep track of all deadlines to avoid missing any important dates.
