Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 2 counselling dates have been announced, and the option entry link is now active at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Eligible candidates can modify or delete their choices from October 16 to 23, 2025. The final seat allotment result will be declared on October 24, while the last date for reporting to colleges is October 30, 2025.
The final phase of MAT 2025, December session, will soon open for registration. The exam will be conducted in both CBT and PBT modes, with one session each. The registration fee is ₹2,200 (₹3,800 for candidates opting for both modes). MAT scores will be valid for admission to the 2026 academic year.
The registration for JEE Main 2026 is expected to begin on October 15, 2025, at jeemain.nta.nic.in and will remain open until November 2025. The Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 exam is scheduled for January 2026, while Session 2 will take place in April 2026
The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
Bangalore Institute of Technology admission 2026 opens doors to 1,080 BE seats across 10 branches, with 45% allocated via KCET for Karnataka students scoring at least 45% in 10+2 PCM, processed through centralized counseling starting January 2026. COMEDK fills 30% seats for all-India applicants, while 25% management quota allows direct entry for those meeting eligibility, bypassing ranks but requiring higher fees like ₹3,50,000 for CSE. Postgraduate intake includes 180 M.Tech seats via GATE/PGCET, 60 MBA via KMAT/CMAT/PGCET, and 120 MCA, all demanding 50% in graduation. Diploma holders secure 10% lateral entry BE seats through DCET, with applications due by March 2026.
BIT follows VTU guidelines for 2026 admissions, mandating online registration via KEA for KCET or COMEDK portals, followed by document verification at helpline centers. Seat allotment occurs in multiple rounds from June 2026, prioritizing ranks and preferences. Accepted candidates confirm by paying ₹5,000 partial fees online within 48 hours, then report to BIT with originals for final verification by July 2026 end.
For PG, PGCET registration opens March 2026, exam in June, counseling in July.
BIT enforces strict VTU-prescribed criteria for 2026 entry, verified during counseling with original certificates. Non-compliance leads to cancellation.
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BE (All Branches) | 10+2 with 45% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/CS/Electronics (40% for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka); valid KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main rank |
| BE Lateral Entry | Diploma in relevant engineering with 45% aggregate (40% reserved); DCET qualification |
| M.Tech | BE/B.Tech with 50% aggregate (45% reserved); GATE/PGCET score |
| MBA | Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% reserved); KMAT/CMAT/PGCET score |
| MCA | BCA/Graduation with Maths/Stats/CS with 50% aggregate (45% reserved); PGCET/KMAT score |
| PhD | Master's with 55% aggregate; VTU entrance exam clearance |
Data from VTU admission brochure 2025.
Applications for BIT 2026 commence online via respective entrance bodies, with no direct institute form except for management quota. KCET/COMEDK fees ₹500-1,000 non-refundable, paid via net banking/challan.
PGCET applications at kea.kar.nic.in, fee ₹650.
Management quota fills 25% seats directly at BIT for 2026, ideal for rank-missers meeting 45% 10+2 criteria. Contact cell in January 2026, submit form with ₹1,000 fee, attend interview; selections by merit, fees 1.5-2x standard.
Diploma holders enter year 2 via DCET for 10% supernumerary seats, requiring 45% in diploma (40% reserved). Applications open February 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in, exam May, counseling June.
PG admissions mandate 50% graduation, entrance-based; M.Tech intakes 18 per specialization, MBA 60, MCA 120. Apply via PGCET portal March 2026, counseling July.
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