KCET 2021 Option Entry (Mop Up Round): Direct Link, Process, Password
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
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16 Jul '26 - 28 Jul '26
KEA has started KCET mop up round option entry. Check KCET option entry 2021 direct link, dates, process, etc. below.
KCET 2021 mop up round option entry link has been activated. The mop up round option entry link will remain active until March 13 and candidates who have successfully registered themselves for KCET 2021 counselling and certificates are verified are eligible to participate in the option entry. Candidates can exercise the option entry in online mode. While exercising KCET option entry, candidates will go through various stages such as creating new user ID and password, verifying basic information, open option worksheet, etc. Post option entry, KCET 2021 seat allotment result will be released on March 13. Check more details concerned with KCET option entry 2021 below.
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- Click here for KCET 2021 mop up round option entry
- KCET 2021 Option Entry Dates
- KCET Option Entry 2021: Procedure
- KCET 2021 Option Work sheet
- KCET Option Entry 2021: Steps to Change Password
- KCET 2021 Option Entry: FAQs
KCET 2021 Option Entry Dates
Check KCET option entry 2021 dates in the table
| Particulars |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix published |
09-Mar-2022 (9:00 PM) |
| Fresh option entry |
11-Mar-2022 |
| Seat allotment result |
13-Mar-2022 |
| Fee payment and download of admission order |
14-Mar-2022 to 15-Mar-2022 |
KCET Option Entry 2021: Procedure
The step-by-step process to participate in KCET 2021 web option entry can be seen in this section.
Step 1: Visit the official website and open KCET 2021 option entry link. The follwoing page will open:
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Step 2: Enter KCET hall ticket number and enter the CAPTCHA. After that click on the submit button and the following screen will appear:
Commonly asked questions
No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow candidates to use calculators during the KCET 2025 exam. Applicants are also not allowed to carry any electronics devices like mobile phones, pagers and other items inside the exam centre. Applicants appearing in the exam can use their question paper for rough work. The authorities will allow candidates to do calculations and rough work in the question paper booklet. Any candidate carrying restricted items inside the KCET 2025 exam hall will be disqualified from the admission process.
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2024 exam date at the official website. KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 & 19. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. KEA conducts KCET 2024 exam in offline centre based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card 2024 along with one valid photo ID proof.
KEA has released the KCET 2025 admit card at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. Candidates are allowed to carry their pen/pencil, face mask, and water bottle inside the exam centre. However, KEA will not allow candidates to appear in the KCET 2025 carrying restricted items at the exam centre. The items restricted inside KCET exam hall are given below.
- Geometry or Pencil box
- Handbag
- Purse
- Eatables
- Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager
- Calculator
- DocuPen
- Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices.
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET exam date at the official website. KEA conducted the KCET 2023 exam on May 20 & 21 in offline pen & paper mode. Candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga will have to appear in the Kannada language test. KEA will conduct the KCET Kannada language exam 2023 on May 22. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card 2023 along with one valid photo ID proof. KCET 2023 shift 1 exam will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM while shift 2 will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM. Candidates are advised to appear in the exam as per the slot mentioned in the KCET hall ticket.
KCET 2021 Option Work sheet
Candidates can access KCET option worksheet 2021 in the following ways:
- Visit the home page of KCET
- Click on the "Option Work sheet" link
- A Pop up window will be loaded
- Click the link “Click here to Print Report” to take the print out of “Option Work Sheet”
- The hard copy of “Detailed Option Work Sheet” will encompass Group, Type, College, Option Number, Course Description, and College Description
- The report will be useful to work out the option entry of courses in various colleges under various course streams based on the candidate’s rank
KCET Option Entry 2021: Steps to Change Password
Candidates must remember their password to perform for the admission related activites. In case, if any candidate forgets the password then he or she can reset it by following the procedure elucidated below:
- Go to Home Page
- Click the link “Change Password"
- Enter New Password
- Re-enter New Password
- Click on the "Change Password" button
KCET 2021 Option Entry: FAQs
Q. When will the KCET mop up round option entry 2021 start?
Q. What is the last date of KCET mop up round option entry 2021?
Q. In which mode will the KCET option entry 2021 take place?
Q. Who can participate in KCET 2021 option entry?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 6 days ago
Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 6 days ago
Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 6 days ago
A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The Round 1 KCET home state cutoff 2026 for Chanakya University BTech CSE was 42,968. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branch closed closely at 43,211. These numbers show high competitive demand among local engineering aspirants. Candidates need strong rank percentiles to secure thes
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, Chanakya University, Bangalore offers separate reserved seats for KCET candidates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Out of its total intake (which varies between 60 to 120 seats per specialization), a specific percentage is allotted for KEA/KCET counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
As KCET considers a 50:50 weightage, with these marks, your combined score can be around 70-71, and your expected rank will likely fall between 18,000 and 24,000.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 |
Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka | INR 250 |
Outside Karnataka GM | INR 750 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Ramaiah Institute of Technology accepts admission in BE programme based on KCET scores via KEA Counselling. Aspirants who are allotted seat have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. In 2026, KCET cutoff ranges between 900-12,000 with CSE being the most competitive branc
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Yes, KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students, whereas COMEDK UGET is open to students from any state and is specifically designed for non-Karnataka candidates wanting seats in top private colleges like RVCE and BMSCE. So if you're from outside Karnataka, COMEDK is actually your main entry ticke
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Contributor-Level 10
How many counselling rounds are conducted for KCET?