KEA Released UGCET 2026 Additional Provisional Seat Matrix at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for BSc Courses & Engineering
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially published the Additional Provisional Seat Matrix for UGCET 2026 (KCET). Candidates seeking admission into B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc Forestry, B.Tech Engineering, B.Pharm, and Farm Science degree programs across Karnataka government and private participating colleges can now check the detailed seat allocation matrix at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
The release of the seat matrix marks the commencement of the Option Entry (Choice Locking) phase for KCET 2026 rank holders.
📌 KEA UGCET 2026 Seat Matrix Quick Highlights
| Key Details | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Admission Stream | UGCET 2026 (KCET) / Farm Science & Tech |
| Courses Included | B.Sc Agriculture, B.Tech, BVSc, B.Pharm, B.F.Sc |
| Matrix Type | Additional Provisional Seat Matrix |
| Status | ACTIVE NOW |
| Option Entry Mode | Online via Candidate CET Login |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
🔍 How to Download KEA UGCET 2026 Seat Matrix PDF
Follow these steps to download the college-wise seat availability list:
- Visit the official portal:
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. - Click on the 'UGCET 2026' tab under the Admissions section.
- Select the link titled "Additional Provisional Seat Matrix for B.Sc (Agriculture) & Professional Courses 2026".
- The PDF file listing colleges, course codes, total intake, and category-wise seat distribution will open on the screen.
- Download the PDF and filter seats by your category quota (1G, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, Rural, Kannada Medium).
📊 Course-Wise Seat Availability Highlights
The updated seat matrix covers government and management quota seats across prominent Karnataka state agricultural universities and engineering colleges:
| University / Stream | Degree Offered | Seat Quotas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| UAS Bangalore (GKVK) | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Agri Engg | GM, Agricuturist Quota (50%), HK Quota |
| UAS Dharwad | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc Forestry | GM, Rural, SC/ST, Hyderabad-Karnataka |
| UAS Raichur | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | State Quota & Special Reservations |
| KVAFSU Bidar | BVSc & AH, B.F.Sc Fisheries | Government Quota & All India Quota |
| VTU Affiliated Colleges | B.Tech CSE, AI/ML, ECE, Mechanical | GM, SNQ (Tuition Fee Waiver), SC/ST |
[!IMPORTANT] Practical / Agriculturist Quota Seats: Candidates applying under the 50% Agriculturist Quota for Farm Science courses must verify their verified practical exam marks and merit position in the special category list before submitting priority options.
⚙️ KEA Option Entry Guidelines for UGCET 2026
Candidates participating in the option entry process should keep the following best practices in mind:
- Unlimited Option Entries: There is no restriction on the number of options a candidate can enter. Add as many choices as possible in descending order of actual preference.
- Option Locking: Always lock options before the deadline. Unlocked saved choices will be automatically frozen upon window closure.
- Mock Allotment: KEA will run a Mock Seat Allotment round based on initial option entries, giving candidates a chance to modify choices before final Round 1 seat allotment.
