DCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Process, Documents, Seat Allotment, Cutoff

DCET 2026 Exam Date

23 May '26

Updated on May 20, 2026 23:07 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

DCET Counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority will start DCET 2026 counselling soon. The counselling schedule and guideline will be released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who meet DCET cutoff will be eligible to participate in counselling round.

KEA will conduct the DCET counselling in online mode only. The counselling process of DCET 2026 comprises registration, option entry, verification and seat allotment. Those who qualified the DCET exam can participate.

During DCET counselling registration 2026, applicants have to provide their details and other information. After successful registration, applicants need to complete the document verification. The next step is to complete the DCET option entry with preferred choices of colleges and courses. KEA releases the DCET seat allotment online based on the option entry. The last stage of counselling is physical reporting and fee payment online. Read below for more.

Table of contents

DCET Counselling 2026 - Complete Process
DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
List of Documents Required for DCET Counselling 2026
DCET Cutoff 2026
DCET FAQs

DCET Counselling 2026 - Complete Process

The DCET counselling 2026 takes place online, candidates can check process below on how to register and fill choices-

Visit official website and click on counselling link to register
Once the registration is successful, fill choices for colleges and courses based according to preferences
Based on rank obtained, the authorities will allot colleges to students.
The seat allotment result will be announced online only on official website/
Selected candidates will have to verify their documents (physically at the notified centres). Candidates have to submit original along with one set of attested photocopies of documents.
The required fee has to be paid by the candidates through a demand draft to confirm their admission. Failure to pay the fee within the last date will result in the disqualification of the candidates
Finally, the candidates will have to report to the allotted colleges.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can I check the DCET seat allotment result?

Candidates will be able to check the DCET seat allotment on the official website. To do so students have to-

Go to the DCET website.
Click on the seat allotment link.
Enter your application form number and other required details and submit.
Your DCET seat allotment result will appear on the screen.

Q: Where can I check DCET previous years' cutoff scores?

DCET's previous year's cutoffs are available on this page. Candidates can check the previous year cutoffs for an idea of the minimum marks required for admission to a particular college or course.

DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
23 May ' 26	DCET 2026 Exam Date

List of Documents Required for DCET Counselling 2026

Candidates will have to present the following documents for verification during DCET counselling:

Candidates will require the final printout of the DCET 2026 entrance exam downloaded application form
Original copy or proof will be required of the Challan made at the time of fee payment
DCET-2026 admit card
Candidates will need the SSLC / 10th standard/equivalent examination marks card
Candidates will need a diploma or equivalent examination marks card for all the years/semesters
In case the candidate is from Karnataka she/he needs to show the study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI
Candidates need to carry two recent passport-size colour photographs
Rural Study Certificate will be required if a candidate claims to be under the rural category reservation
Candidates need to show the Kannada Medium Study Certificate to avail Kannada Medium quota
In case of caste and income, a candidate must provide valid documents (if applicable)

DCET Cutoff 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the DCET cutoff 2026 online on the official website. Candidates looking for admission to Diploma courses can check the DCET cutoff at kea.kar.nic. The cutoff of DCET 2026 is available in the form of closing ranks for all the colleges and courses. Applicants are advised to go through the DCET previous year cutoff to check their admission chances as per their rank.

DCET FAQs

Candidates can check DCET counselling related FAQs below -

Q: When will the DCET Seat Allotment Result be released?

DCET 2025 First Round Seat Allotment Result will be announced at the official website. The candidates must enter the CET number to download the result. The DCET 2025 Cutoff will be released online. The direct link to check the DCET 2025 Seat Allotment Result will be released online at the oficial website.

Q: Where can I check DCET counselling dates?

The DCET counselling dates will be announced on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. DCET 2026 counselling date will include the schedule for various steps such as choice filling, allotment, fee payment, verification and reporting.