Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025: Registration, Procedure, Direct Link

Thasleen Mohideen
Thasleen Mohideen

Updated on - Nov 19, 2024

Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 will commence once the Karnataka PGCET results 2025 are out by the exam conducting body. The qualified candidates are required to register themselves on the official website to participate in the counselling process.

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling is conducted for numerous courses including MBA, MCA and M.Tech. Once the official notification is released, KEA will conduct the counselling process across multiple stages in two rounds.

Candidates must appear for document verification. After the document verification, candidates are eligible for option entry, seat allocation, choice filling, payment of fees, and reporting at the allotted institute.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025

The Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 schedule will be released once the Karnataka PFCET result 2025 are announced. The counselling process will comprise several stages across two rounds. However, if the seats remain unfilled, special rounds will be announced later.

The KEA PGCET mock allotment cut off will be released for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech courses. The Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling will consist of the following:

  • Document Verification
  • Option Entry
  • Seat Allocation
  • Choice Filling and Locking
  • Fee Payment
  • Reporting to Colleges

Additionally, candidates must review further details as they are updated on the official website.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 Process

Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 process is mentioned in the steps below. Candidates facing any issues must contact the concerned authorities immediately. Check the following PGCET Counselling process:

Registration

The authorities have announced the PGCET help centres for the counselling process. Applicants must visit these dentures for document verification. Aspirants must register with the PGCET number for counselling 2025.

During the registration, aspirants get details regarding fee payment, seat allotment, and college reporting. The following are the steps for Karnataka PGCET 2025 option entry:

  • Step 1: Go to the Karnataka Examinations Authority's official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the Admission tab, then select PGCET from the drop-down menu.
  • Step 3: In the new window, click on the 'PGCET First Round Option Entry Link' link.
  • Step 4: Enter your PGCET number, followed by the case-sensitive captcha code that appears on the screen.
  • Step 4: Press the 'Submit' button.

Document verification

Candidates, after successful verification, must report to the helpline centres for document verification. Candidates can appear for the seat allotment only after verifying the original documents.

Aspirants must be physically present and carry all the stated documents and photocopies with them. Applicants who will get their documents verified will get an acknowledgement receipt.

Secret Key

Aspirants are provided with a secret key to register at the online portal after document verification. Candidates with the PGCET secret key can log in, check, and print allotment details and change options accordingly.

Display of Seat Matrix

Authorities obtained the seat matrix after the first round of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 seat allotment. Candidates can fill in the option entry after the seat matrix is released. Aspirants can check all the details related to college, category, and courses on the official site. The candidate’s seat allotment depends on the seat matrix.

Karnataka PGCET Option Entry 2025

Aspirants can appear for the Karnataka PGCET Option Entry 2025 after successful verification of documents. Candidates must select the courses and colleges according to their preferences. For seat allotment, only frozen options will be considered. Authorities have set no limit for the option entry. Aspirants must take the printout of the option entry 2025.

Mock Allotment

The authorities have released the Karnataka PGCET mock allotment status before the first round. Aspirants may also change their entry options after viewing the mock allotment. Through this process, candidates get familiar with their respective courses and colleges based on the ranks allotted to them.

Know More: Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

Candidates must read the following details mentioned about Karnataka PGCET 2025 eligibility criteria for the counselling process:

  • Aspirants should have passed the qualifying degree with a minimum of 50 per cent.
  • Aspirants appearing for Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 must be aware of the cut off marks. Candidates who meet the cut off criteria will appear for the counselling session.
  • Candidates with valid GATE 2025 scores will be eligible to apply but must have registered for Karnataka PGCET 2025.
  • Names of the candidates will appear in the PGCET merit list 2025. Preference will be given to GATE-qualified candidates.
  • Candidates must have not less than 3 years of work experience to seek admission in M Tech/ME.

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not yet released the official dates for the first round of Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling. The conducting authorities prepare the merit list for the Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 based on the GATE/PGCET scores. The Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 is most likely to begin by mid-Oct 2025.

Documents for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

Candidates will be required to submit numerous documents for the verification process during the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025. The following are the documents required:

  • SSLC Marks Card
  • SSLC / Class 10th Mark Sheet
  • 2nd PUC Marks Card
  • Study Certificate
  • Marksheet of the Qualifying Examination of all Semesters
  • Candidates Degree or Provisional Degree Certification
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form
  • PGCET Fee receipt
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 hall ticket
  • Caste certificate
  • Study Certificate countersigned by BEO as per the format (Only for Karnataka candidates)
  • Aspirants Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
  • Sponsored Certificate (If applicable)
  • Income Certificate

Note: Candidates must have self-attested photocopies of the documents stated above for the verification process.

Karnataka PGCET Choice Filling 2025

Students can proceed to choice filling after the document verification process. For the PGCET choice filling 2025 process, candidates can choose from 4 options, as listed below:

  • Choice 1: If students are happy with the seat allotment, they finalise their choice.
  • Choice 2: If students are satisfied with their seat allotment but wish to keep it on hold, they can pay a nominal fee.
  • Choice 3: Candidates who are not happy with the seat allotment and do not wish to participate in the entire PGCET counselling 2025 rounds can forfeit their candidacy for Karnataka PGCET 2025.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Seat Allotment

The aspirants' seat allotment for Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 depends on the merit list and options entered by the applicants. Mentioned below are the steps to check the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment procedure:

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the PGCET Seat Allotment Link 2025.
  • Step 3: Aspirants must now enter the PGCET registration number.
  • Step 4: Click on the Submit button and check your seat allotment.

Karnataka PGCET Admission Fee and College Reporting

Once the Karnataka PGCET final round seat allotment result is released, aspirants must download the challan from the official web portal and pay the admission fee to the banks specified. PGCET counselling final round students with allotted seats can pay the course fee and report to the college.

Candidates can download their respective admission orders after making the successful payment. Applicants must then report to the colleges with all the prescribed documents for verification purposes. Students must log in to the official website and notify the authorities of successfully joining the college.

How to Download Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 Allotment Order and Pay Fee?

Candidates must follow the steps to download the Karnataka PGCET 2025 allotment order and fee payment.

  • Step 1: Candidates must click on the "Seat Allotment Order and Fee Payment" download link.
  • Step 2: Aspirants must enter their PGCET number and the Captcha code.
  • Step 3: Hit the Submit button.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling Centres

The authorities will allot various PGCET Counselling help centres for aspirants to take up the counselling sessions effectively. The following are the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 centres as released by KEA:

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling Centres

Karwad

Belgaum

Gulbarga

Bellary

Bijapur

Shimoga

Hassan

Dharwad

Bangalore

Raichur

Mysore

Davangere

Mangalore

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling Important Instructions

The controlling body will soon announce the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 dates on the official KEA web portal. Aspirants appearing for the counselling session after qualifying for the exam must remember several points as described below:

  • Aspirants should visit the help centres based on their ranks and allotted Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 schedule.
  • Candidates must carry all the necessary documents with their photocopies to the help centres for successful verification.
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 allotment of seats depends on the preferences filled by the candidates before the specified dates. Candidates get seats based on their category and merit score.
  • Aspirants must visit the allotted college after the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 seat allotment with the provisional allotment letter within the stipulated time.
  • The applicant’s seat will get cancelled if not reported to the institutes within the specified date.
  • Candidates who wish to appear for the second counselling round must pay the fee to the help centres.
  • Candidates under the reserved category must submit the self-attested documents to the conducting authorities on a priority basis.
  • Candidates must attach their income certificates.
  • Candidates who want to take Karnataka PGCET 2025 admissions through GATE/PWD/and non-Karnataka applicants must verify the documents from the Bangalore help centre.
  • Aspirants with GATE scores must apply online for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 and need not appear for the exam.

FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Counselling

Q: What is the seat allotment for Karnataka PGCET MBA counselling?

A: Candidates holding the MBA rank, including the PWD/MCA/M.Tech/ME who have selected the seats based on their ranks will be offered seats at once in this particular stage.

Q: How to apply for Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025?

A: To apply for the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025, visit the official website @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Register yourself with the Karnataka PGCET login ID and password. Officials will connect with you over mail or phone regarding further process of the PGCET counselling.

Q: When does Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling start?

A: Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 seat matrix for round 1 was released on Sep 24, 2025. The option entry window for round 1 will commence by mid-Oct 2025.

Q: Who is allowed to attend Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025?

A: Candidates who have cleared the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam are allowed to participate in counselling. Candidates must register themselves on the official website to participate in the process.

Q: When will the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling seat allotment be declared?

A: Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 seat allotment result will be declared after the conclusion of the document verification process. It will be based on the merit list and options filled by the candidates.

Q: What is the process for Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025?

A: The Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025 comprises several stages, including registration, document verification, options entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting to colleges. Usually, the counselling is conducted for two rounds, based on the vacant seats at the participating colleges 

Q: When should I report to colleges under the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2025?

A: Candidates who have been allocated seats and are satisfied with their allocation must physically report to colleges with their original documents.

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