KCET 2026 Counselling Schedule Expected Anytime Soon; Choice Filling and Seat Allotment Portal Will Activate Together

The wait for admission into professional courses in Karnataka is nearing its end. Following the release of the draft seat matrix, the exam body Karnataka Examinations Authority is expected to activate the online choice filling portal for UGCET 2026 soon. More details shared below.

Choice Filling and Seat Allotment Portal Will Activate Soon

KEA will activate the web option entry portal for UGCET 2026 soon, ending the wait for over 2.92 lakh eligible rank-holders to proceed towards taking admission into the state of Karnataka. The KCET 2026 counselling calendar is also expected to be released soon along with the KCET choice filling window. 

The dates will consist of the mock results, choice locking, and first-round real seat allocations. Candidates are advised to keep track of the official website of KCET - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea along with shiksha.com for the latest updates.

Meanwhile, candidates who qualified in the exam as per the KCET result can download the necessary physical document verification slip using their personal login credentials. This document contains a unique secret key required to access the preferred choices database. 

Meanwhile the Executive Director of KEA, H. Prasanna is also conducting the phone-in session for parents and candidates to resolve their queries. One such session is scheduled for June 16, 2026 from 6 PM at DD Chandana.

Also read: KEA to Host Live "KEA With You" Phone-In Program on DD Chandana for UGCET 2026 Queries

What is the KCET Counselling process?

The counselling is a multi-phase online process which is conducted after the KCET results are declared. During the counselling, candidates must fill in their choice during the web-based option entry, and wait for the online seat allotment result. If they are satisfied by the mock seat allotment results, they can proceed with the admission by paying the fee, if students are not satisfied by their seat allotment results, they can apply for changes and based on their ranks, merit and choices filled, they will get another college/stream.