KCET Counselling 2026: Round 3 Final Seat Allotment Declared at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KCET Round 3 final seat allotment result for undergraduate engineering, architecture, and pharmacy programs on its admission portal. Being the last central admission round in view of UGCET 2026, this round marks the end of the seat allotment process at the state level and finalizes the admissions for all the vacant seats at various institutes participating in this admission process. The candidates who applied in the fresh choice filling round will be able to access their allotted institute and specialization through their login credentials.

As Round 3 is the final counseling round, the seats allotted in this round are final and legally binding for the candidates. As compared to the earlier phases, in this round, the candidates do not have the facility of having more than one choice or upgrading their choices. Every candidate getting his/her seat confirmed will have to pay the necessary tuition fees online, generate the admission order, and attend his/her campus within the stipulated time period.

KCET Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule and Crucial Deadlines

Keeping track of reporting deadlines is vital at this final stage of admission. The table below outlines the official timeline for seat confirmation, fee submission, and institute reporting:

Step-by-Step Guide to Check KCET Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can check and download their seat allocation status from the official KEA website by following these steps:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Locate the Allotment Link: On the homepage, select the notification link titled “UGCET 2026 Third Round Final Seat Allotment Result”.
3. Enter Credentials: Type in your valid KCET Application Number and the required security captcha code.
4. Submit and View: Click on the “Submit” button to open your candidate dashboard.
5. Verify Allocation Details: Carefully check the assigned college, allocated engineering branch, category quota, and fee status.
6. Save the Allotment Slip: Download the allotment letter PDF and print copies for future documentation and physical reporting.

Post-Allotment Guidelines and KEA Seat Blocking Penalty Rules

• Mandatory Seat Acceptance: Any student who has received a fresh allotment or an upgrade in this final phase must accept the seat. Because the provisional Choice-4 opt-out window closed before the final list was generated, no seat cancellations or stream modifications will be permitted.
• Strict 5X Seat Blocking Penalty: KEA has issued a clear advisory regarding seat hoarding. Candidates who retain their allocated seats in Round 3 but fail to pay the fees or skip physical reporting to the institute will be treated as blocking seats. Such candidates face legal action and a financial penalty equivalent to five times (5X) the prescribed course fee.
• Fee Payment and Admission Order: Students must pay the required college balance through the integrated KEA payment gateway before the fee window closes. Once the transaction clears, the system will unlock the formal Admission Order required for campus entry.

Mandatory Documents for KCET 2026 College Reporting

When reporting physically to the allotted engineering college by September 11, 2026, students must carry original certificates alongside attested photocopies:

• KEA Final Admission Order and Fee Receipt
• KCET 2026 Scorecard and Hall Ticket
• KCET Verification Slip and Option Entry Confirmation Sheet
• SSLC / Class 10 Marks Card (for date of birth verification)
• 2nd PUC / Class 12 Marks Card
• Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPU (for 7 continuous years in Karnataka)
• Relevant Caste / Category / Income Certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
• Kannada Medium / Rural Study Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs and valid government photo ID (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card)