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Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Feb 4, 2026 15:16 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET Counselling 2026: The exam body Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), will conduct KCET 2026 counselling after its results are declared.

The authorities will first roll out the schedule of the KCET counselling at - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea followed by activating the counselling registration window. Candidates qualifying as per KCET results 2026 will be able to register to confirm their admission or participate in further rounds.

While registering for the counselling of KCET, candidates must fill in their information, pay the KCET fee payment and pjhysically report at the respective college. Candidates can refer below for more details about KEA KCET counselling 2026. 

Table of contents
  • KCET 2026 Counselling Dates
  • KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KCET Counselling 2026 – Detailed Procedure
  • KCET Seat Matrix 2026
  • KCET Cutoff 2026
  • Documents Required for KCET Counselling 2026
  • KCET Counselling 2026 - Important Points
  • KCET Result 2026
  • FAQs on KCET Counselling 2026
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KCET 2026 Counselling Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2026 counselling dates round-wise. Candidates can check the tentative dates below based on the past year's events. 

KCET 2026 First Round Counselling Schedule

Particulars

Dates (Tentative)

KCET 2026 Option Entry for eligible candidates (as per preference)

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Display of mock seat allotment list result

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Provision to change options (add, delete, modify or re-order or alter options)

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Publication of the first round real allotment result

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Also read: How to do KCET option entry: check steps, dates and instructions

Also read: Colleges and branches to target for KCET rank above 50000 

KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

KCET Result 2026

TENTATIVE
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KCET Counselling 2026 – Detailed Procedure

KEA conducts KCET 2026 counselling online. Candidates can check instructions here -

KCET Registration and Document Verification  

Candidates must arrive at the KCET counselling venue with the required documents. Applicants must carry the compulsory documents in their originals along with two sets of photocopies. The authority concerned will check all the documents. If all the documents are found correct, then the candidate will get a slip, which will have a unique ID and password. 

DIRECT LINK: Log in to KCET 2026 First Round Option Entry

KCET Choice Filling & Locking 2026  

After KCET document verification, students will have to log in using a unique id and password. After that, candidates will have to fill out their preference of college and course. A candidate shall be able to check the course-wise, category-wise and college-wise seat matrix at the time of choice filling. Candidates are advised to select their preferences carefully. However, a candidate can modify, add or delete the choices in every round of KCET 2026 counselling. The KCET 2026 option entry link is now available on the website to exercise options. 

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KCET Seat Allotment 2026 

The seat allotment result of KCET 2026 will be released at the official website. Candidates have to log in to their accounts in order to download the KCET seat allotment letter. The seat allotment letter of KCET 2026 comprises information such as the Allotted College, Reporting Date, etc.  Read here: KCET seat matrix of government colleges

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Reporting to the Allotted College  

In order to confirm admission, candidates need to report to the allotted college on the mentioned date and time. Candidates are advised to carry the other required documents along with the KCET counselling allotment letter to the college for the purpose of verification. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is KCET mock seat allotment?
A: 

KCET mock seat allotment is a list of students and colleges released after counselling is conducted. In mock seat allotment the name and college of students is mentioned . If any student want to get it changed, they can edit the response or else the alloted college will be final.

Q:   What details are printed on the KCET 2025 counselling fee receipt?
A: 

To participate in the KCET 2025 option entry, candidates have to pay a processing fee of INR 750 (NON-REFUNDABLE). The fee receipt carries the following details -

  • CET number
  • Candidate's name
  • Candidate's application number
  • Allotted college
  • Allotted course
  • Course fees
  • Receipt number and 
  • Round number
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. 
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KCET Seat Matrix 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2026 provisional seat matrix at the official website. The final seat matrix of KCET 2026 will be released on the website. Download the KCET previous year seat matrix from below. The details regarding the KCET seat matrix will be released along with the counselling.

KCET seat matrix 2025 (Past year)

Quota Download Seat Matrix

Engineering General Quota

Download

Kalyana Karnataka (371j)

Download

Engineering special category

Download

Agriculture and Veterinary Kalyana Karnataka category

Download

Agriculture and Veterinary (Practical) General and Kalyana Karnataka category quota 

Download

Agriculture and Veterinary Special Category Quota

Download
KCET Seat Matrix (Year-wise) Download Link
KEA KCET final seat matrix 2025 Download
KCET Seat Matrix 2025 Download
KCET Seat Matrix 2024 KCET Seat Matrix 2024 PDF

KCET Seat Matrix 2023

Quota Download link
Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota Download
Engineering Seat Matrix - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Architecture College - General Quota Download
Architecture College - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Engineering and Architecture - Special Category Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - General & Hyd-Kar Quota Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - Special Category Download

KCET Round 1 Seat Matrix 2022

Quota Download link
Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota Download
Engineering Seat Matrix - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Architecture College - General Quota Download
Architecture College - Hyd-Kar Quota Download 
Engineering and Architecture - Special Category Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - General Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - Agriculturist Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc Seat Matrix - Special Category Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - General & Hyd-Kar Quota Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - Special Category Download

KCET Round 2 Seat Matrix 2021

Quota Download link
Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota Download
Engineering Seat Matrix - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Architecture College - General Quota Download
Architecture College - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Engineering and Architecture - Special Category Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - General Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - Agriculturist Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc Seat Matrix - Special Category Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - General & Hyd-Kar Quota Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - Special Category Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - General Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - Hyd-Kar Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - Special Category Download

KCET Round 1 Seat Matrix 2021

Quota Download link
Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota Download
Engineering Seat Matrix - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Architecture College - General Quota Download
Architecture College - Hyd-Kar Quota Download
Engineering and Architecture - Special Category Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - General Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc - Agriculturist Quota Download
BSc(Ag) & BVSc Seat Matrix - Special Category Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - General & Hyd-Kar Quota Download
BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - Special Category Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - General Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - Hyd-Kar Download
Nature Cure & Yoga Science (BNYS) - Special Category Download

KCET Special Category Eligibility List

Download KCET special category eligibility list from the table given below.

Category Download Link
Eligibility List of Special Category- PH Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category-NCC Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- Sports Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- Defence Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- EX-Defence Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- CAPF Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- EX-CAPF Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category-Scouts & Guides Click here
Eligibility List of Special Category- Anglo Indian Click here
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KCET Cutoff 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority releases the KCET 2026 cutoff after the conclusion of the counselling process. The cutoff of KCET 2026 is released separately for all the rounds. Applicants are advised to refer to the KCET previous year cutoff before appearing in the counselling process. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the expected branch-wise KCET 2025 cutoff?
A: 

Candidates can check the KCET cutoff and branch-wise seat intake here -

BranchKCET 2025 draft seat matrixKCET expected cutoff (based on the last year cutoff rank)
Biotechnology6018040
Electronics and Communication Engineering3605451
Computer Science and Engineering7202009
CSE in Al and ML4803119
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6010345
Mechanical Engineering6026275
Q:   What is the KCET cutoff of RV College of Engineering?
A: 

The expected KCET cutoff course-wise of RV College of Engineering as per the last year is as follows -

RV College of Engineering coursesCutoff (closing rank)
Aerospace engineering3824
Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML)888
Biotechnology8563
Chemical Engineering13853
Civil Engineering16279
Computer Science and Engineering501
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)1017
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)745
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4202
Electronics and Communication Engineering1354
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering2347
Industrial Engineering and Management21255
Mechanical Engineering8395

 

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Documents Required for KCET Counselling 2026

KEA will commence the KCET 2026 counselling at the official website. The following documents are required at the time of KCET document verification 2026:  

  • KCET application form 2026.   
  • KCET admit card 2026.  
  • 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 have studied in Kannada Medium from Class 1 to 10 in Karnataka and also outside the state of 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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KCET Counselling 2026 - Important Points

  • KCET counselling will be conducted online only.  
  • In the first step of KCET 2026 counselling, candidates must report to the counselling centre and verify their documents.  
  • After document verification, candidates will get the chance to fill out the college & course preferences.  
  • KEA will exercise the KCET counselling seat allotment process considering the rank of the selected candidates, seat availability, college & course preferences, etc.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I apply for KCET offline?
A: 

No. The KCET application is mandatory to be applied via official website. The examination is an offline exam.

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KCET Result 2026

DeskCalendarResult: May ' 26

Karnataka Examinations Authority will declare the KCET 2026 result at the official website. The KCET result will be declared in May, tentatively. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check their Karnataka CET 2026 results through their registration number and the first four characters of their name. Candidates declared qualified will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. Applicants are advised to keep their KCET result rankcard 2026 safe until the conclusion of the admission process.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check KCET exam results?
A: 
KCET results can be checked from here - kea.kar.nic.in, upon release.
 
Q:   When will the results of the KCET exam be declared?
A: 

The exam body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare KCET 2026 results online at the official website. Applicants appeared in the exam will be able to check their results by using their login credentials - user ID and password. 

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FAQs on KCET Counselling 2026

Check here additional FAQs related to the KCET counselling 2026:

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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:   Is there campus placement in the KCET exam?
A: 

No, there are no placement in KCET exam rather it is a state level entrance exam for undergraduate courses in the fields of engineering, agriculture and pharmacy in Karnataka.

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:   What is the KCET counselling process?
A: 

The KCET counselling has registration process, document verification, web option entry that is choosing courses and colleges, mock seat allotment for students to get an idea of the actual process, modify enteries that is post mock the option is given to modify the enteries, 3 rounds of allotment and final admission. The candidates have the choice of waiting for next round for better colleges or holding or exiting the process.

Q:   What are the KCET counselling stages?
A: 

The KCET counselling includes document verification, web option entry, mock seat allotment, modify enteries that is post mock the option is given to modify the enteries, 3 rounds of allotment and final admission. The candidates have the choice of waiting for next round for better colleges or holding or exiting the process.

Q:   When will the KCET counselling be held?
A: 

The KCET counselling process for the year 2025 has already begun. The round 3 final allotment is also out.

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