KCET 2nd Extended Round Option Entry 2024 (STARTED): Documents Required, Complete Choice Filling at kea.kar.nic.in

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Updated on Nov 1, 2025 12:05 IST
Karnataka Examination Authority commenced the KCET second extended round 2024 option entry at the official website. Applicants can complete the KCET option entry 2024 at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates are required to enter the preferred choices of colleges and courses at the time of KCET option entry.

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

Table of contents
  • 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is KCET exam date?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the steps to do KCET option entry 2025?
A: 
  • 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. 
Q:   Can I request a revaluation of my KCET OMR sheet?
A: 

KEA allows objections to the answer key; revaluation of OMR sheets is generally not permitted.

Q:   What is Karnataka CET?
A: 

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.  

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who conducts the KCET exam?
A: 

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts KCET examination which is in an offline state level examination.

Q:   What are the contact details of KCET?
A: 

The contact information can be found under Help or Contact section on official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Q:   How many rounds of seat allotment are usually held?
A: 

KEA conducts two main rounds, followed by an "Extended Second Round" or casual vacancy rounds.

Q:   What is the EWS reservation percentage?
A: 

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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