Karnataka Examination Authority commenced the KCET option entry 2024 for 2nd extended round at the official website. Applicants can complete the KCET option entry at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates need to enter the preferred choices of colleges and courses at the time of KCET 2024 option entry. KEA has announced KCET round 2 extended seat allotment date 2024. Follow the instructions to complete KCET option entry and other details here.
KCET Option Entry 2024 - Karnataka Examination Authority commenced the KCET 2nd extended round 2024 option entry at the official website. Applicants can complete the KCET round 2 extended option entry 2024 at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants first need to login using their CET number to complete KCET option entry 2024. Candidates need to fill the preferred choices of colleges and courses at the time of KCET option entry 2024. Applicants are advised to complete their KCET counselling 2024 choice filling carefully. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment 2024 result based on the choices filled by candidates only. KCET round 2 extended seat allotment will be announced on October 8.
KEA will allow candidates to change their choices after the declaration of KCET mock seat allotment result. Candidates who are not satisfied with their KCET seat allotment can change their option through login window. After conclusion of option exercising facility, KEA will release KCET round 2 seat allotment based on the revised choices filled by candidates. Candidates allotted seats have to complete the fee payment and physical reporting at the respective institute. For more details about KCET option entry 2024, candidates can refer to the article provided below.
Latest Update: KCET counselling 2024: Second extended round option entry starts at kea.kar.nic.in
- KCET Option Entry Date 2024
- How to Complete KCET Option Entry 2024?
- What After KCET Option Entry 2024?
- KCET Option Entry 2024 – Important Guidelines
- Document Required for KCET Counselling 2024
KCET Option Entry Date 2024
Karnataka Examination Authority has announced KCET option entry dates online. You can check them to know the schedule for all important events. The latest dates are updated here. Also, you must check the official website for any updates
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| KCET round 1 option entry |
July 23 to August 4, 2024 (STARTED) |
| KCET mock allotment 2024 |
August 7, 2024 |
| Provision to change options after mock allotment |
August 20 to 23, 2024 |
| KCET round 2 mock allotment | August 25, 2024 |
| Provision to change options after round 2 mock allotment |
August 25 to 27, 2024 |
| KCET round 1 seat allotment result |
September 1, 2024 |
| KCET round 2 option entry start date |
September 8, 2024 |
| KCET round 2 seat allotment |
September 22, 2024 |
| KCET 2nd extended round option entry |
September 30 to October 4, 2024 |
| KCET second extended round provisional seat allotment |
October 7, 2024 |
| KCET second extended round final seat allotment |
October 8, 2024 |
Commonly asked questions
The exam body released the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. As per the dates, the test will be conducted on April 23-24, 2026.
- Visit - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on UGCET and login using QR scan
- Capture photo and verify OTP
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 750
- Once payment is sucessful, candidates can participate in counselling process.
- Select category, to do KCET option entry.
- Enter list of colleges and courses on right side (rank them in your desired order)
- Rearrange and once you are satified
- Save and submit the KCET options.
KEA allows objections to the answer key; revaluation of OMR sheets is generally not permitted.
How to Complete KCET Option Entry 2024?
Students can follow the instructions to exercise Karnataka CET option entry.
- Go to KCET official website, kea.kar.nic.in 2024.
- Click on the option entry link
- Enter the required credentials
- Make the preference of college and courses
- Review the options before final submission
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What After KCET Option Entry 2024?
After the choice filling, the Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET round 2 extended allotment result 2024 at the official website. Applicants appearing in the counselling process will be allowed to change their options after the declaration of KCET mock seat allotment result. After the conclusion of option entry KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result based on options filled by candidates. Applicants need to exercise the options allotted along with the payment of fee for final admissions.
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KCET Option Entry 2024 – Important Guidelines
- Applicants are advised to fill maximum number of choices at the time of KCET option entry.
- Candidates eligible for multiple courses must fill options separately for all courses.
- It is advisable to review choices after option entry as seat allotment will be done strictly based on options filled by candidates.
- Applicants must take print out of filled options for future reference.
Document Required for KCET Counselling 2024
Candidates for allotted seats must produce the following documents at the time of physical reporting at the respective institute.
- KCET application fee payment proof.
- Class 10/SSLC mark sheet & certificate.
- Class 12/2nd PUC mark sheet & certificate.
- 7 years study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.
- Recent passport size photograph (two copies).
- Income certificate.
- Rural study certificate.
- Caste certificate.
- Kannada medium certificate (Candidates who studied in Kannada Medium from Class 1 to 10 in Karnataka and outside Karnataka).
- Parent’s study certificate/Parent’s Hometown certificate/Parent’s Domicile certificate/Parent’s Employment certificate/Parent’s Cumulative Record/Parent’s Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile/study/employment of the parent.
- Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner, for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota.

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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore. Some of the top private colleges are mentioned below with their cost -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 20,000 |
| Krupanidhi College of Nursing | INR 74,000 |
| The Oxford College of Nursing | INR 90,000 |
| St. Theresas College of Nursing | INR 25,000 |
| The Karnataka College of Nursing | INR 20,000 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, KCET is not a mandatory entrance exam for Jain College, Jayanagar BBA admissions. The institute selects candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams only.
Thus, all candidates who have cleared their Class 12 board exams are qualified to apply for Jain College, Jayanagar BBA course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Listed below are some of the top KCET accepting Aeronautical Engineering colleges in Bangalore with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology | INR 9 lakh |
| Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering | INR 15 lakh |
| AMC Engineering College | INR 7.54 lakh |
| Gopalan College of Engineering and Management | INR 7.44 lakh |
| M.V.J. College of Engineering | INR 10.3 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Listed below are the top KCET accepting BTech colleges in Mysore with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| The National Institute of Engineering | INR 2.83 Lacs - INR 5.16 lakh |
| JSS Science and Technology University | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 10.46 lakh |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 14 lakh |
| ATME College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 7.44 lakh |
| University of Mysore | INR 21,400 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The KCET 2026 registration deadline for the BE/BTech programme has been extended to 22nd February. The KCET exam 2026 will be held on 23rd April and 24th April.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The annual family income must be below INR 8 Lacs to claim the EWS reservation benefits.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Economically Weaker Sections (General Merit only) are allocated a 10% reservation in KCET.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, if their parents declared Karnataka as their hometown when joining the service.
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