Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Allotment — The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has declared the Round 1 final seat allotment result for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026, used for lateral entry of diploma holders into engineering courses. Candidates can check their allotted college and branch online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and must complete fee payment between 27 July and 3 August 2026 to accept the seat. Check the counselling schedule, how to check your allotment and required documents below.
About Karnataka DCET 2026 Counselling
The Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for diploma holders seeking lateral entry (direct second-year admission) into engineering degree courses in Karnataka. After the exam, KEA runs a centralised counselling process — option entry, mock allotment, and final seat allotment across rounds. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must pay the admission fee within the given window and report to the allotted college with original documents to confirm admission.
DCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
How to Check Your DCET 2026 Seat Allotment
- 1Visit the official KEA counselling portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- 2Open the “DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result” link.
- 3Log in with your DCET application number and password.
- 4View your allotted college and branch, and download the allotment letter.
- 5Pay the admission fee within the window to accept the seat, then report to the college.
Documents Required at Admission
✓ DCET 2026 hall ticket
✓ Diploma marks cards
✓ Category / rural / Kannada-medium certificates (if applicable)
✓ Government photo ID
✓ Fee payment receipt
Important Instructions
- →Complete fee payment within the window to accept your allotted seat.
- →Report to the allotted college with original documents within the given timeline.
- →Contact KEA immediately for any discrepancy in your allotment details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Official Website
Check your Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment and pay the fee before 3 August 2026 to confirm your seat.
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