Overview

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has initiated the extended counselling round for postgraduate professional degree programmes including MBA, MCA, and M.Tech across participating institutes in the state. Qualified aspirants are provided an opportunity to participate in fresh option entry to secure academic admissions for the current session. The authorities have published detailed schedules specifying dates for caution deposit submissions, preference filling windows, and provisional allotment results.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must review their academic status and previous allotment details carefully before proceeding.
• Participants are required to submit completely fresh college and course preferences through the designated portal.
• Eligible individuals must complete the mandatory caution deposit payment within the stipulated timeline to maintain candidature.
• Applicants should monitor the official web portal regularly for important updates regarding seat matrix modifications and reporting instructions.
• Selected candidates must complete required college reporting or admission formalities following the provisional allotment announcement.
• All participants must retain copies of their final submission receipts and allotment letters for future reference during institutional verification.

Why Apply

Participating in this extended counselling stage provides a crucial second chance for aspirants seeking admission into premier postgraduate degree programmes in Karnataka. Proper utilization of the fresh preference entry window allows candidates to align their academic goals with available institute vacancies effectively.

Important Dates

• Option entry commencement date: 31 October 2026
• Option entry closing date: 4 November 2026
• Caution deposit payment window: 31 October to 3 November 2026
• Provisional allotment release date: 5 November 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting body: Karnataka Examinations Authority
• Programmes covered: MBA, MCA, M.Tech
• Location: Karnataka
• Counselling stage: Extended Round

Counselling Stages

The selection and seat allocation process relies entirely on merit ranks secured in the entrance test combined with fresh option entries submitted during the extended round. The conducting authority evaluates preferences sequentially and releases provisional allotment lists based on seat availability and category reservations.

Caution Deposit: ₹35,000 for General Category candidates and ₹10,000 for SC and ST candidates. Candidates who have already joined their allotted colleges are exempted from paying the additional caution deposit.

• MBA Admissions - Extended Round Seat Matrix
• MCA Admissions - Extended Round Seat Matrix
• M.Tech Admissions - Extended Round Seat Matrix

1. Navigate to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority web portal using the provided link.
2. Locate the specific link for the postgraduate extended counselling notifications and schedules.
3. Access the candidate login portal using your registration credentials.
4. Complete the caution deposit payment through online mode if applicable to your admission status.
5. Examine the latest available seat matrix and select your preferred colleges and courses.
6. Arrange your choices in order of genuine priority and submit the fresh option entry before the deadline.
7. Download and preserve a confirmation printout of your submitted choices for future reference.