The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to release the temporary seat results for the Karnataka PGCET Round 3 today, November 7, 2025 , after 2:00 PM . Students who applied for postgraduate courses in Karnataka can check if they have been given a seat. These results are known as 'provisional allotment results'.
You can find these results on the official KEA websites: kea.kar.nic.in and cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025 . To check your result, you will need your unique CET number .
This announcement is for all students who had paid the security deposit (caution deposit) and had chosen their preferred colleges and courses (completed the option entry process) before the deadline.
Key Dates for PGCET Round 3 Counselling
Here are the important dates for the Karnataka PGCET Round 3 admission process:
| Event | Date |
| Provisional Allotment Results | Today, November 7, 2025 (after 2:00 PM) |
| Final Allotment Results | November 8, 2025 |
| Pay Admission Fee & Download Slip | November 10 to November 12, 2025 |
| Report to Allotted College | By 5:30 PM on November 13, 2025 |
How to Check Your PGCET Round 3 Results
Checking your provisional results is a simple process. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official KEA website: kea.kar.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025 .
- Look for the link titled "Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Provisional Allotment Results 2025".
- Click on this link.
- Enter your unique CET number when asked.
- Your result will be shown on the screen.
- Candidates should download and print their result for future reference.
What Provisional Allotment Means
The provisional allotment list shows which college and course you have been temporarily assigned. This is based on your choices and your rank in the exam. It is a draft list. The confirmed list, called 'final allotment results', will be announced on November 8, 2025 . This final list confirms your seat.
Important Next Steps for Selected Students
If you are satisfied with the college and course given to you in the final allotment, you must complete the following steps to secure your admission. Complete these steps within the given dates:
1. Pay the Admission Fee:
- You must pay the required admission fee online.
- The payment window is from November 10 to November 12, 2025 .
2. Download Confirmation Slip:
- After paying the fee, download a confirmation slip. This slip acts as proof that you have accepted your seat and paid the fees.
- This step must also be completed between November 10 and November 12, 2025 .
3. Report to Your Allotted College:
- After paying the fee and downloading the slip, go to the college you have been assigned.
- You must report with all necessary documents.
- The deadline to report to the college is November 13, 2025 , by 5:30 PM .
- Necessary documents include original mark sheets, your PGCET admit card, your CET number, caste certificate (if needed), and the confirmation slip.
Rules for Admission: What Happens If You Miss Deadlines
Students must strictly follow these admission rules:
- If a student who is selected does not pay the admission fee, they will lose the security deposit (caution deposit) they paid earlier.
- Such students will also not be allowed to participate in KEA counselling for admissions in the coming years.
No Further Counselling Rounds This Year
The KEA has clearly stated that this third round is the final one for Karnataka PGCET for the 2025 exam session. This means there will be no more chances to get admission through PGCET counselling for this academic year.
Options If You Don't Get a Seat
If you are unable to secure a seat in this final counselling round, you still have options for your future studies:
- You can prepare and appear for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam session next year.
- You can also consider taking other national-level entrance exams for postgraduate courses. These include KMAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT . These exams can help you get admission into many other colleges across India.
About Karnataka PGCET Exam
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) is an important exam held by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). It allows students to get admission into various postgraduate programs like MBA (Master of Business Administration), MCA (Master of Computer Applications), and M.Tech (Master of Technology) in colleges across Karnataka. The counselling process helps students secure seats based on their exam rank and college choices.