Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result to Be Released Today

Published: Monday, July 27, 2026, 13:40 [IST]

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to release the Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result today, July 27, 2026, after 6:00 PM. Candidates who participated in the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) counselling process and submitted or modified their web options can check their final allotment status on the official counselling portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The Round 1 final allotment has been prepared based on candidates' DCET rank, reservation category, seat availability, document verification status, and web options entered during counselling. The allotment result will indicate the college and branch allotted to each candidate.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Final Allotment

Once the allotment result is declared, candidates should log in to the KEA portal using their application credentials to download the allotment order. Those who receive a seat must carefully review the details and complete the admission formalities within the prescribed schedule.

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Candidates are advised to verify the allotted institute, course, category, and reporting instructions mentioned in the allotment order before proceeding with the next steps.

Post-Allotment Schedule

KEA has announced the following important dates for Round 1 admissions:

Event	Date
Final Seat Allotment Result	July 27, 2026 (After 6:00 PM)
Choice Selection (Choices 1 to 4)	July 28 to July 31, 2026
Challan Download for Choice 1 & Choice 2 Candidates	July 28 to August 1, 2026
Online Fee Payment	July 28 to August 31, 2026
Reporting to the Allotted College	On or before August 4, 2026

Candidates must complete each step within the specified timeline to retain their allotted seat.

Choice Options After Seat Allotment

After the final allotment, candidates can exercise one of the available choices based on their admission preference:

Choice 1: Accept the allotted seat and complete admission.
Choice 2: Accept the allotted seat but remain eligible for higher preference options in subsequent rounds.
Choice 3: Reject the current allotment and participate in the next counselling round.
Choice 4: Exit the counselling process.

Candidates should carefully select the appropriate option, as it will determine their eligibility for future rounds of counselling.

Documents Required During College Reporting

Candidates reporting to their allotted colleges should carry:

Karnataka DCET 2026 Seat Allotment Order
DCET Rank Card
Hall Ticket
Diploma Marks Cards
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Study Certificates
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID
Passport-size photographs
Fee payment receipt

Institutions may ask for additional documents as per admission guidelines.

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How to Check Karnataka DCET 2026 Final Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official KEA counselling portal.

2. Click on the Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment link.

3. Log in using the required credentials.

4. View the allotted college and branch.

5. Download the Seat Allotment Order.

6. Print a copy for admission and future reference.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the KEA website for updates regarding subsequent counselling rounds, vacant seats, and further admission instructions. Timely completion of choice selection, fee payment, and college reporting is essential to secure admission under Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1.