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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Round‑1 Counselling: 23,164 Seats Filled, 13,590 Vacant
✍️ Shiksha.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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The first round of counselling for Karnataka's PGCET 2026 saw 23,164 seats allotted while 13,590 seats remain unfilled, according to Shiksha.com.
The Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) for Karnataka, scheduled for 2026, completed its first round of counselling. Data released by Shiksha.com indicates that out of the total seats available, 23,164 have been successfully allotted to candidates.
Despite the sizable allocation, a notable number of seats—13,590—remain vacant after the initial round. These unfilled seats will be offered in subsequent counselling rounds as per the state's admission guidelines.
The counselling process, overseen by the Karnataka Examination Authority, follows a merit‑based ranking system where candidates select preferred courses and institutions. The current vacancy figure suggests that demand for certain programmes may be lower, prompting authorities to monitor and possibly adjust seat distribution in later rounds.
Stakeholders, including prospective students and educational institutions, are closely watching the evolving statistics to gauge admission trends for the upcoming academic year.
Shiksha.com will continue to update the public as further counselling rounds progress and final seat allocations are confirmed.
Despite the sizable allocation, a notable number of seats—13,590—remain vacant after the initial round. These unfilled seats will be offered in subsequent counselling rounds as per the state's admission guidelines.
The counselling process, overseen by the Karnataka Examination Authority, follows a merit‑based ranking system where candidates select preferred courses and institutions. The current vacancy figure suggests that demand for certain programmes may be lower, prompting authorities to monitor and possibly adjust seat distribution in later rounds.
Stakeholders, including prospective students and educational institutions, are closely watching the evolving statistics to gauge admission trends for the upcoming academic year.
Shiksha.com will continue to update the public as further counselling rounds progress and final seat allocations are confirmed.