Karnataka PGCET 2026 College Predictor & Simulator
The most comprehensive, accurate admissions navigator for Karnataka PGCET. Search across 125 participating institutions and engineering specializations, filter by rank and quota (including HKR 371J, Rural, Kannada Medium), compare Round 1 vs Round 2 drift, and build your prioritized Option Entry list ready for official KEA submission.
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Top Placements vs Low Tuition Fees
Government and University Departments charge statutory annual tuition fees of only ₹24,000 to ₹35,000 while delivering average packages of ₹5.5L to ₹9.5 LPA. These should be prioritized by candidates seeking exceptional return on investment:
UVCE Bangalore
UVCE Bengaluru
CBSMS Central College
VTU PG Centre Mysuru
Karnataka PGCET Rules & Regulations Guide
Essential reference for choice filling rules, fee forfeiture conditions, exam syllabus patterns, and document clauses.
| Choice | Candidate Action | Pay Fee to KEA? | Retain Current Seat? | Next Round Eligibility | Penalty / Cancellation Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice 1 | Satisfied with allotted seat. Joins college. | Yes (100% Fee) | Confirmed permanently | Exits Counselling (No further rounds) | Surrender within official KEA window: ₹5,000 deduction. Surrender after reporting date: 100% fee forfeit. |
| Choice 2 | Satisfied, but holds seat while trying for higher options. | Yes (Holds Seat) | Guaranteed if no higher option allotted | Eligible for higher options only | Fee transferred to newly allotted higher college. If candidate surrenders before R2, ₹5,000 processing fee deducted. |
| Choice 3 | Rejects allotted seat. Re-enters counselling for better options. | No Fee Payment | Seat Lost Forever (Added to vacant pool) | Eligible for all options in Next Round | No financial penalty, but candidate risks being left unallotted if cutoffs do not expand. |
| Choice 4 | Rejects seat and quits PGCET counselling completely. | No Fee Payment | Seat Lost | Permanently barred from subsequent rounds | Zero penalty. Quits process. |
📌 Mandatory Surrender Procedure
If a candidate desires to cancel an accepted seat, they must physically surrender the seat at KEA Malleshwaram along with the Original Admission Order, Bank Challan / Payment Receipt, and Verification Slip (Green Card). Seats cannot be surrendered at the college level.
⚡ Two Separate Deadlines
KEA sets two distinct deadlines for Choice 1 candidates: (1) Challan / RTGS fee payment deadline, and (2) Physical college reporting deadline. Paying the fee without physically reporting in time results in automatic seat cancellation without fee refund.