Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1- Overview Table

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the Round 1 seat allotment schedule for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 counselling. DCET counselling allows diploma holders to get lateral entry admission into the second year (third semester) of B.E./B.Tech engineering degree courses at institutions across Karnataka for the 2026–27 academic session. Round 1 covered web option entry, a mock allotment, the final Round 1 seat allotment result, and the choice-locking and fee payment steps that follow. The Round 1 result was declared on July 27, 2026, after 6:00 PM.

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Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1- Overview Table

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KEA DCET 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Schedule

The table below lists the confirmed Round 1 schedule as announced by KEA and reported across official-based counselling updates.

How to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

• Visit the official KEA counselling portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Look for the link titled "DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" on the homepage.
• Enter your DCET 2026 application number and password/secret key in the login window.
• Submit the details to view your allotted college, branch, and category.
• Download and save the allotment letter for reference and for reporting to the college.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Use only the official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for all DCET 2026 counselling steps; avoid third-party or unofficial links.
• Candidates who do not exercise a choice within the given window may not be considered for subsequent rounds, based on KEA's standard counselling rules in past years.
• Fee payment must be completed within the specified banking-hours window; missing the deadline can result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
• Keep the application number and password/secret key secure, as these are required at every login step through the counselling process.
• Always cross-check dates and requirements on your individual candidate login, since KEA can revise timelines during the counselling process.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Schedule - Important Links

• Direct Link to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Allotment Schedule
• KEA Official Website