DCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule Revised Again; Check New Fee Payment and Reporting Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a revised Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The fresh notification is dated August 18, 2026. It marks the second revision to the Round 1 timeline.

The revision changes the fee payment window and the college reporting deadline. Allotted candidates must now complete their next steps as per the updated dates. The revised schedule is available in a downloadable PDF on the KEA counselling page.

DCET is the state-level entrance test for lateral entry admission into the second year of B.E., B.Tech and B.Pharm programmes. It also covers direct admission to the first year of B.Pharm at Karnataka institutes.

DCET 2026 Round 1 Revised Schedule

The revised schedule affects the choice exercise, fee payment and reporting activities. Candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 must act within the new deadlines. Missing any deadline can lead to loss of the allotted seat.

The dates above reflect the schedule as revised by KEA. Candidates should still cross-check the latest PDF notification on the KEA portal. This ensures they act on the final approved timeline.

Who Is Affected by This Revision?

The revised schedule applies to all candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 of DCET 2026 counselling. It covers engineering, B.Pharm and lateral entry aspirants. Candidates from all categories, including SC, ST, OBC and general, must follow the same timeline.

Candidates who did not receive an allotment in Round 1 will wait for the Round 2 schedule. KEA will announce the Round 2 seat matrix and option entry dates separately.

How to Confirm the Allotted Seat?

KEA offers four choices to Round 1 allotted candidates. Each choice has a different meaning for the counselling process. Selecting the right choice is critical before the deadline.

• Choice 1: Candidate is fully satisfied with the allotted seat and will join it.
• Choice 2: Candidate accepts the allotted seat but wants to try for a better seat in Round 2.
• Choice 3: Candidate is not satisfied and wants a new seat in Round 2 by giving up the current one.
• Choice 4: Candidate exits DCET counselling completely.

After selecting a choice, candidates must pay the applicable fee online. Fee payment can be done through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee amount depends on the category and the allotted institute.

How to Report at the Allotted College?

Candidates who select Choice 1 or Choice 2 must report to the allotted college. Reporting must be completed on or before August 21, 2026 by 5:30 PM. Candidates should carry all original documents for verification.

The list of required documents includes the DCET admit card, diploma marks card, transfer certificate and category certificate. Two passport-size photos and the fee payment receipt are also required. Candidates should carry photocopies of each document.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and download the August 18 revised schedule PDF.
2. Log in using your DCET 2026 credentials and check your Round 1 allotment status.
3. Select the correct choice (1, 2, 3 or 4) before the window closes on August 19, 2026.
4. Pay the applicable seat confirmation fee online between August 18 and August 20, 2026.
5. Keep all original documents and photocopies ready for reporting.
6. Report to the allotted college by 5:30 PM on August 21, 2026.

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