KCET 2025 Round 1 Option Entry Begins at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: Fill College & Course Preferences Now

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially started the KCET 2025 option entry process for eligible candidates. Aspirants who have qualified the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 and verified their documents can now fill in their choices of courses and colleges through the KEA portal- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Read below for more. 

KCET 2025 option entry started: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially started the KCET 2025 option entry process on its official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who have qualified in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 and completed the document verification and have downloaded the KCET 2025 verification slip, can now enter their preferences for colleges and courses as part of the KCET 2025 counselling process.

The KEA KCET 2025 option entry window is an important step in the admission process, allowing candidates to choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Engineering, BPharma, Agriculture, Architecture, and Veterinary Science, across government and private institutions in Karnataka. Around 80,000 engineering and agriculture seats are available for the KCET 2025 first round option entry.

Also read: KCET 2025 Counselling Dates Announced for First Round Counselling 

Candidates can enter any number of options in the order of their preference. The choices submitted during this period will be considered for the KCET 2025 mock allotment and first round KCET seat allotment round.

How to Login or Access the KCET 2025 Option Entry Link?

The steps to access the KCET 2025 option entry link are as follows -

• Visit the official website
• Click on the option entry link available on the UGCET tab
• Enter Application CET number or Scan QR (available on the verification slip)
• Fill up the course choices and colleges from the dropdown menu
• Recheck and submit the options

What to Expect after KCET 2025 option entry

• Candidates should log in using their CET number to access the option entry form.

• Multiple options can be filled and rearranged until the final lock-in date.

• KEA will release a mock allotment result to help students get an idea of likely seat allotments based on their preferences and rank.

• After reviewing the mock allotment, candidates can modify or rearrange their choices before the final locking.

• The KCET 2025 first round seat allotment result will be available on the official website. 

It is important for candidates to carefully research previous years' KCET cutoffs, seat matrix, and institute profiles before submitting preferences. Once the final option entry is locked, changes cannot be made until the next round of counselling. For smooth completion, candidates are advised to go through the KCET 2025 final seat matrix and guidelines.