How to do choice entry in KCET 2025: KEA will conclude the KCET phase 3 option entry on September 8, 2025. The KCET 2025 round 3 choice entry link is activated on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To access the choice entry, candidates need their CET number. Once logged in, Candidates can select and prioritise as many colleges and courses as they wish from the dropdowns, arrange them in order of preference, and submit their choice based on their preferences and expected cutoff trends. The authority has concluded the KCET 2025 round 2 choice entry on August 26, 2025. The authority is conducting the KCET 2025 counselling online. Read on to learn how to complete the KCET 2025 choice entry process.
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The authority has announced the KCET 2025 choice entry dates on the official website. Candidates can check the choice entry in the KCET 2025 dates in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exercising choices after round 1 seat allotment | |
| Last date for reporting to the allotted colleges | |
| Display of the seat matrix for round 2 | August 20, 2025 |
| Round 2 option entry start date | August 21, 2025 |
| Last date for KCET 2025 option entry round 2 | |
| Seat allotment result - Round 2 (Provisional) | August 29, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 final seat allotment for round 2 | September 6 to 8, 2025 |
| Exercising choices for KCET round 2 seat allotment (Extended) | September 2025 |
| Payment of fees by choice 1 or 2 candidates (Extended) | September 2025 |
| Downloading of admission offers by choice 1 candidate (Extended) | September 2025 |
| Last date for reporting to the allotted colleges (Extended) | September 2025 |
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The step-by-step guide for KCET 2025 choice entry can be found below.
Visit the official website.
Select the option entry link
Entry your KCET 2025 login credentials using your QR code and CET number
The choice entry form will be displayed on the screen.
After the successful entry, the choice entry link will be deactivated.
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Kannada Medium certification
Aadhar Card
Caste and Income Certificate issued by the Local government body, like the Tahsildhar
Parents' Study certificate to prove parents' domicile
Duly sworn-in affidavit of the candidates if they want to claim eligibility under the Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses C and D
NCC/Sports/ Defence Certificate, if available
Candidates need not exercise any choice entry.
After the commencement of the process of the second round option entry, the candidates should log in and agree to the terms and conditions.
Only after logging to the option entry portal, and agreeing to the terms and conditions candidate is allowed to alter/modify/reorder/delete the already entered options as per his/her choice.
If the candidate likes to participate with an un-allotted seat in the second round, then he/she has to pay the caution deposit. (Schedule will be published to pay the Caution Deposit and please read the instructions about caution deposit payment).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the authority has extended the KCET 2025 round 2 option entry to August 26, 1:00 PM.
Candidates must link on save and submit buttons before the option entry deadline to lock their choices.
Candidates can complete the KCET 2025 option entry through the official website.
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