Exam Calendar: KCET, NEET UG, PGCET & DCET Side-by-Side
KEA conducts admission for over 1.6 lakh undergraduate, lateral entry, medical, and postgraduate seats annually. Below is the side-by-side comparison of the four major admission pipelines, showing how timelines overlap and where each cycle currently stands.
Real-Time KEA Counselling Snapshot (September 2026)
- PGCET 2026 (MBA/MCA/M.Tech): Round 1 Mock Allotment published Sept 17; Option editing window open Sept 17–19, 2026.
- NEET UG 2026 (Medical/Dental): Round 2 revised allotment active; Fee payment deadline Sept 19; College reporting deadline Sept 21, 2026.
- KCET 2026 (Engineering/Agri): Round 3 (Final Round) concluded on Sept 11, 2026; 2027 cycle preparations underway.
- DCET 2026 (Diploma Lateral Entry): Round 2 allotment concluded; 2nd-year engineering classes commenced.
| Stage | KCET (B.Tech / Agri) | NEET UG (MBBS / BDS) | PGCET (MBA / MCA / M.Tech) | DCET (Diploma Lateral) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Window | Jan 16 – Feb 28, 2026 | Feb – March (NTA Registration) | March 23 – April 30, 2026 | March 17 – April 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card | April 11, 2026 | May 2026 (by NTA) | June 7, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Exam Conducted | April 23–24, 2026 | May 5, 2026 (National) | M.Tech: May 23 / MBA–MCA: June 14 | May 23, 2026 |
| Results & Ranks | June 6, 2026 | June 2026 (NTA) / KEA Merit July | August 8, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
| Verification & Option Entry | June – July 2026 | July – August 2026 | Aug 18–30 / Options Sept 11–17 | July 5–18, 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | July 15, 2026 | August 2026 | Sept 17 (Mock) / Sept 23 (Final) | July 27, 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment | August 25–28, 2026 | Sept 13 (Revised Final) | October 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
| Current Status | Concluded (Sept 11) | Reporting till Sept 21 | Editing till Sept 19 | Concluded (Aug 21) |
Interactive Tools for Live Counselling
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