Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix Released by KEA

| Updated On - Sep 9, 2026

KEA has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 draft seat matrix on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The document lists MBA, MCA, MTech, ME and MArch seats across participating colleges before counselling begins.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix Released by KEA

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the draft seat matrix. It covers Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 admissions. Candidates can view the document at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in on the KEA portal. The matrix covers MBA, MCA, MTech, ME, and MArch programmes offered across participating institutes in Karnataka.

The draft version lists course-wise and college-wise seat availability. It also shows the category-wise break-up for each institute. This gives candidates a clear picture of choices before option entry. KEA will finalise the matrix after institutions confirm their intake figures.

Check Now: Download Karnataka PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Matrix Key Highlights

Detail	Information
Issuing Authority	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Official Portal	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Courses Covered	MBA, MCA, MTech, ME, MArch
Document Status	Draft, subject to revision
Next Step	Web option entry after final matrix

How to Download the PGCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix?

Visit the KEA official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the PGCET 2026 counselling section on the homepage.
Open the link titled Draft Seat Matrix.
Select the course link for MBA, MCA, MTech, ME or MArch.
Download the PDF and save it for reference.
Check the college, course, and category-wise seat break-up carefully.

What Does the Draft Seat Matrix Contain?

The draft matrix carries seat details submitted by participating institutions to KEA. It shows the intake for each government, aided and private college. Seats are broken down by category, including SC, ST and OBC groups. Reservation quotas for Kannada medium and rural candidates are also indicated in the list.

Candidates should note that the draft version may change before final allotment. Colleges can revise their submissions during the KEA verification window. The final seat matrix is published just before option entry starts.

PGCET 2026 Courses and Eligibility Basis

Course	Duration	Eligibility Basis
MBA	2 years	Bachelor degree with 50 percent marks
MCA	2 years	BCA or BSc with mathematics
MTech or ME	2 years	BE or BTech in relevant stream
MArch	2 years	BArch degree with valid marks

Who Can Participate in KEA PGCET Counselling?

Only candidates who appeared in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 examination are eligible. They must have qualified as per the KEA cut-off norms. Candidates need a valid PGCET 2026 scorecard for registration. Reserved category applicants must upload verified caste and income proofs during counselling.

Domicile candidates receive priority for Karnataka state quota seats. Non-Karnataka candidates may compete under specific management or open categories. Full participation rules are listed on the KEA official portal.

Why This Matters

The draft matrix is the earliest signal of college options this year. Candidates can plan their preferences before the final list is locked. Reviewing it early avoids last-minute confusion during web option entry.