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UPASANA PRADHAN
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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 10, 2025 15:21 IST

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the KCET 2025 option entry link along with the KCET 2025 provisional seat matrix on the official website. Candidates can now start exercising their options for the first round of KCET 2025 counselling. The KEA KCET 2025 counselling dates will be available soon. Read below for more.

KCET 2025 Option Entry Link OUT

KCET 2025 option entry link OUT at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has activated the KCET 2025 first round web-option entry link on the website. Candidates can find the link on the official page and start exercising the options. Along with the KCET option entry link 2025, the authorities have also released the KCET 2025 provisional seat matrix PDF for all engineering and agriculture quotas. 

KCET 2025 Option Entry Link Activated

Candidates can access the KCET 2025 option entry link on the website- keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can scan the QR or log in using their CET number. The QR details and the application number are available on the KCET 2025 verification slip

The KEA has also released the provisional seat matrix for the following -

  • Engineering General Quota
  • Kalyana Karnataka (371j)
  • Engineering special category
  • Agriculture and Veterinary Kalyana Karnataka category
  • Agriculture and Veterinary (Practical) General and Kalyana Karnataka category quota 
  • Agriculture and Veterinary Special Category Quota

To download the KCET 2025 provisional seat matrix, candidates have to visit the official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click on the UGCET profile tab. Select the seat matrix option and download. 

How to download the KEA KCET 2025 verification slip?

The step-by-step process to download the KCET claim slip is as follows -

  • Visit the official website of KCET- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
  • Click on the UGCET notification bar and select the verification slip link option available
  • Now enter your registration number, password, and captcha code
  • Confirm using "FACE ID"
  • Check all the details carefully and download. 

The KCET 2025 counselling dates will be updated soon. Candidates are advised to stay updated and frequently check the website for updates. 

KCET 2025 Helpline Number

For any queries, candidates can contact the below -

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Q: Β  What is KCET exam date 2025?
A:

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date on the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. The KCET 2025 exam was conducted on April 16 & 17. KEA conducted the KCET 2025 exam in an offline centre-based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. The KCET exam date 2025 for the Kannada language exam was on April 15.

Q: Β  Can I use a calculator during KCET 2025 exam?
A:

No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow candidates to use calculators during the KCET 2025 exam. Applicants are also not allowed to carry any electronics devices like mobile phones, pagers and other items inside the exam centre. Applicants appearing in the exam can use their question paper for rough work. The authorities will allow candidates to do calculations and rough work in the question paper booklet. Any candidate carrying restricted items inside the KCET 2025 exam hall will be disqualified from the admission process.  

Q: Β  How to prioritize colleges during option entry in KCET?
A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority will commence the KCET 2025 choice filling at the official website. Applicants are advised to consider all the factors before completing the choice filling process. At the time of KCET counselling choice filling, applicants have to fill preferred course and choices. The factors candidates should keep in mind while choice filling is given below.  

  • College Infrastructure 

  • Previous year cutoff 

  • Faculty 

  • Placement records 

  • Location of institute 

  • Hostel facilities 

  • Academic records 

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