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 was 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.
Karnataka CET also known as KCET is state-level entrance exam organised by KEA yearly. The objective is to shortlist students for admission in undergraduate (UG) courses in participating colleges in Karnataka state.
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.
Commonly asked questions
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts KCET examination which is in an offline state level examination.
The contact information can be found under Help or Contact section on official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
KEA conducts two main rounds, followed by an "Extended Second Round" or casual vacancy rounds.
Economically Weaker Sections (General Merit only) are allocated a 10% reservation in KCET.
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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.
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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
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 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