DCET 2026 Working Professional Provisional Seat Matrix Released: Check College & Course-Wise Seats
KEA has released the provisional DCET 2026 Working Professional seat matrix. Check college-wise engineering seats and download the official PDF.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the DCET 2026 provisional seat matrix for Working Professionals.
The seat matrix covers Engineering 2nd Year / 3rd Semester lateral entry seats for working professionals for the 2026-27 academic year.
The official seat matrix provides college-wise and course-wise details of seats available under the DCET Working Professional admission process.
DCET 2026 Working Professional Seat Matrix
The provisional seat matrix includes seats in engineering courses offered by participating colleges.
Some of the engineering branches included in the notification are:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
The exact availability varies by college, course and applicable category.
DCET Working Professional Seat Matrix 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam | DCET 2026 |
| Category | Working Professionals |
| Admission | Engineering Lateral Entry |
| Entry Level | 2nd Year / 3rd Semester |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Seat Matrix | Provisional |
| Notification Date | August 10, 2026 |
The official document contains separate sections for seats in private unaided colleges and unaided courses, as well as private unaided minority colleges.
What Does the DCET Working Professional Seat Matrix Show?
The seat matrix helps eligible working professionals check:
- Participating engineering colleges
- Engineering branches available
- Total intake
- KEA/government seats
- Category-wise seat distribution
- Special-category seats, where applicable
- College-wise seat availability
Candidates should check the individual college and course entries in the official PDF before selecting their options.
Download DCET 2026 Working Professional Seat Matrix PDF
Candidates can download the official KEA provisional seat matrix here:
Official PDF:
Download here DCET 2026 Working Professional Seat Matrix PDF
Candidates are advised to use the official PDF while preparing their college and branch choices during the DCET counselling process.
Who Should Check This Seat Matrix?
This update is useful for:
- DCET 2026 Working Professional candidates
- Diploma holders seeking lateral-entry engineering admission
- Working professionals eligible for DCET lateral entry
- Candidates preparing their option-entry choices
- Students comparing engineering colleges and branches
FAQs
Has KEA released the DCET 2026 Working Professional seat matrix?
Yes. KEA has released the provisional seat matrix for Working Professionals for DCET 2026.
Which admission is covered by this seat matrix?
The notification covers Engineering 2nd Year / 3rd Semester lateral entry for Working Professionals for the 2026-27 academic year.
Which engineering branches are included?
The matrix includes branches such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other courses listed by participating institutions.
Is the DCET Working Professional seat matrix final?
It is a provisional seat matrix. Candidates should check KEA's latest updates for any revisions before completing option entry.
Where can I download the DCET Working Professional seat matrix?
The official 2026 seat matrix PDF is available through the KEA link provided above.
