Karnataka DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix Released – Check Round 1 Allotment, Fee Payment & Reporting Schedule RESULT OUT

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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix for lateral entry admissions into 2nd Year (3rd Semester) B.E./B.Tech programmes across government, aided and private engineering colleges in Karnataka.

The seat matrix was released after the Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result, enabling candidates to verify the college-wise and category-wise availability of seats.

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must now complete choice selection, fee payment, and reporting within the prescribed schedule to confirm their admission.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix Out — Round 1 Allotment, Fee Payment & Next Steps
Provisional Seat Matrix Released 28 July 2026 | Round 1 Final Allotment Already Out | Fee Payment Till 3 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Conducting Body Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Exam Name Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 — Lateral Entry to B.E./B.Tech (2nd Year / 3rd Semester)
Provisional Seat Matrix Released On 28 July 2026
Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result 27 July 2026, After 6:00 PM
Result Publicly Viewable Since 28 July 2026
Fee Challan Payment Window 27 July – 3 August 2026
Login Requirement DCET Application Number & Password/Secret Key
Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Matrix — Overview
After earlier stating (in its 27 July notice) that the seat matrix and fee details were awaited from the Karnataka state government, KEA released the Provisional Seat Matrix for DCET 2026 on 28 July 2026 — covering lateral-entry engineering seats across government, aided and private colleges. This came right after the Round 1 final seat allotment result was declared on 27 July 2026 (after 6 PM). Candidates can now check both their individual allotment and the overall seat matrix on the official KEA counselling portal.

read more; Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Final Allotment Result Out

Karnataka DCET 2026 — Confirmed Round 1 Schedule

  • DCET 2026 Exam Date: 23 May 2026
  • Provisional Answer Key Released: 25 May 2026
  • Revised/Final Answer Key: 02 June 2026
  • DCET 2026 Result Declared: 17 July 2026
  • Round 1 Option Entry (Choice Filling): 21–24 July 2026
  • Mock (Provisional) Allotment Result: 24 July 2026, After 6:00 PM
  • Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result: 27 July 2026, After 6:00 PM
  • Provisional Seat Matrix Released: 28 July 2026
  • Fee Challan Download & Payment Window: 27 July – 03 August 2026
  • Further Counselling Rounds (If Seats Remain Vacant): To Be Announced

Note: KEA has extended DCET deadlines in past years. Always confirm live dates on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before acting on any deadline mentioned here.

read more; Karnataka DCET Mock Allotment Result 2026

How to Download/Check the Provisional Seat Matrix

  • Visit the official KEA counselling portal — cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
  • Look for the “DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix” link/notification on the homepage
  • The matrix is published as a downloadable PDF, covering college-wise and category-wise lateral-entry seats
  • Cross-check the seats available at your preferred colleges/branches against what you selected during option entry
  • Since this is provisional, treat the figures as indicative — KEA may revise the matrix before subsequent rounds based on updates from the state government or colleges

How to Check Your Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

  • Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
  • Click on the “DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result” link on the homepage
  • Log in using your DCET Application Number and Password/Secret Key
  • Submit to view your allotted college, branch and category, based on your rank and submitted preferences
  • Download and save the allotment letter for reference and reporting purposes

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Your Action Plan for the Next Few Days

  • Immediately: Check your Round 1 allotment result and the provisional seat matrix side by side to confirm your allotment is consistent with published seat availability
  • By 03 August 2026: Download the fee challan and complete payment if you’re satisfied with your allotted seat
  • After Fee Payment: Report to the allotted college with all original documents within the timeline mentioned in your allotment letter
  • If Dissatisfied: Check with KEA whether a “retain and upgrade” or similar option is available for subsequent rounds, rather than withdrawing outright
  • If Any Discrepancy: Contact KEA immediately through official channels — do not rely on unofficial WhatsApp/Telegram forwards for matrix figures or deadline changes

Documents Required for Reporting/Verification

  • DCET 2026 Seat Allotment Letter (Printout)
  • DCET 2026 Rank Card / Hall Ticket
  • Diploma 5th & 6th Semester Marks Cards
  • SSLC Marks Card (Date of Birth Proof)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
  • Rural Study Certificate (if claiming rural category reservation)
  • Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if claiming this benefit)
  • Karnataka Study/Domicile Certificate
  • Valid Photo ID Proof
  • Fee Payment Receipt/Challan

Note: Confirm the exact document list from your individual allotment letter, as requirements can vary slightly by college and category.

Eligibility Recap for DCET Lateral Entry 2026

  • Pass in a 3-year Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering/Technology with minimum 45% aggregate across 5th and 6th semester subjects
  • 40% aggregate required for Karnataka SC, ST and Backward Class candidates
  • Government lateral-entry seats are fixed at 10% of each branch’s sanctioned intake, with PH (5%), SPL, HK (Kalyana-Karnataka) and RK (Rest of Karnataka) sub-quotas
  • Branch choice is open — eligible diploma holders can choose any engineering branch, not restricted to their diploma stream (as per G.O. ED 88 DTE 2022)
  • Working diploma holders compete under a separate seat matrix (as per G.O. ED 137 DTE 2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has the Karnataka DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix been released?

Yes. KEA released the DCET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix after publishing the Round 1 final allotment results.

2. When was the DCET Round 1 Final Seat Allotment announced?

The Round 1 Final Seat Allotment was released on 27 July 2026 after 6:00 PM.

3. What is the last date to pay the admission fee?

Candidates can complete the online fee payment up to 3 August 2026.

4. What is the last date to report to the allotted college?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must report to their allotted college on or before 4 August 2026 with all required documents.

5. What is the purpose of the Provisional Seat Matrix?

The seat matrix displays the college-wise, branch-wise and category-wise seat availability for DCET counselling and helps candidates understand seat distribution before subsequent rounds.

6. Can I participate in the next counselling round after accepting my seat?

Yes. If you select Choice 2, you can retain your current seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade in the next counselling round.

7. Which login credentials are required to check the allotment?

You need your DCET Application Number and Password/Secret Key to access the KEA counselling portal and download the allotment details.

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