Supreme Court Permits KEA to Hold Second Round PGCET 2026 Counselling

Supreme Court Order on PGCET Counselling

The Supreme Court has formally permitted the kea to carry out a second round of counselling for postgraduate admissions via the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. This legal development resolves prior uncertainty stemming from scheduling directions and clears the path for the next stages of seat distribution.

A judicial bench consisting of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe presided over the hearings. Legal representation for the organization was handled by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi alongside advocate Subhash Chandra Sagar.

Benefits for Aspirants and Schedule Details

The updated timeline brings positive news for students who missed securing a placement during the initial phase or those hoping to improve their assigned choices based on merit. The final round is slated to begin on October 31, with the deadline for fresh options concluding on November 4.

Stakeholders anticipate that the official web portal will soon publish the complete counselling timeline along with further guidelines. This progression aims to ensure a more efficient allocation of available seats across various professional fields throughout the region.

Sources: Deccan Herald, Shiksha.com, The Bengaluru Live.