The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the DCET Mock Allotment Result 2026 for candidates seeking lateral entry admission into engineering courses. Along with the mock allotment, KEA has also published the DCET 2026 cut-off ranks on its official counselling portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Candidates who participated in the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) Counselling 2026 can now log in using their credentials to check the mock seat allotment result. The mock allotment provides candidates with an idea of the college and course they are likely to receive based on their DCET rank, reservation category, and preferences submitted during counselling.
The mock allotment is released to help candidates make informed decisions before the final seat allotment. It enables students to evaluate their allotted college and course and modify their preferences if required.
After checking the mock allotment result, candidates can:
Candidates are advised to carefully review the mock allotment and make necessary changes within the stipulated edit window to improve their chances of securing a preferred seat in the final allotment.
The Karnataka DCET Counselling 2026 is conducted for diploma holders seeking lateral entry admission into the second year (third semester) of B.E., B.Tech, and B.Arch programmes offered by government, aided, and private engineering colleges across Karnataka.
Seat allotment is carried out based on candidates' DCET ranks, reservation category, seat availability, and preferences entered during counselling.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for document verification and admission:
Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced during the admission process.
Candidates can follow these steps:
1. Visit the official KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Click on the DCET Mock Allotment 2026 link.
3. Enter your Application Number and Password/Login Credentials.
4. Submit the details.
5. The mock allotment status will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download and save the allotment details for future reference.
Candidates should regularly monitor the official KEA website for updates regarding the preference editing window, final seat allotment schedule, reporting dates, and admission procedures. Reviewing the mock allotment carefully and revising preferences, if necessary, can significantly improve the chances of obtaining a preferred engineering college during the final counselling round.


