The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has postponed the release of the KCET 2026 Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Result . The result was originally scheduled for announcement on August 19, 2026 . This delay grants students additional time to adjust their college and course preferences.
Revised Schedule for KCET 2026 Round 2
The window for students to modify their web options has been extended until August 20, 2026 . This extension applies to candidates seeking admission to engineering, architecture, farm science, and pharmacy programs.
The Round 2 Mock Allotment Result was released on August 17, 2026 . This mock allotment provided students with an indication of their potential seat allocation based on their current choices and the latest cut-off trends.
Following the mock allotment, students had the opportunity to re-evaluate and reorder their preferred list of colleges and courses. All choices entered and saved by the deadline of August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM will be locked. These locked preferences will be used for the final Round 2 seat allotment.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date / Deadline |
| Round 2 Mock Allotment Result | August 17, 2026 |
| Web Options Modification Deadline | August 20, 2026 (9:00 AM) |
| Revised Round 2 Allotment Result Date | To be announced after August 20, 2026 |
How to Modify Web Options
Candidates can modify their selected options through the official KEA counselling portal. The website is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in .
- Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in.
- Navigate to the 'Admissions' tab.
- Select the 'UGCET 2026 / KCET Option Entry' option.
- Log in using your CET Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Review your mock seat allocation.
- Compare your status with the Round 2 mock cut-off ranks.
- Add, delete, or reorder your college and programme preferences.
- Save all changes before the deadline.
Important Guidance for Candidates
The KEA allotment system processes preferences sequentially, starting from option number 1. Students should ensure their most desired options are listed first. All submitted preferences will be automatically locked at 9:00 AM on August 20, 2026 .
