KCET 3rd Round Counselling Date 2026 - The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the KCET 2026 3rd round date on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 3rd round option entry was conducted from August 31 to September 3, 2026. The round 3 provisional KCET seat allotment 2026 result has been announced on September 4, 2026. Candidates who did not secure a seat in the previous KCET counselling round or chose Choice 1 will be eligible for this phase. The authority will soon release the complete KCET 3rd round counselling date 2026 online. Gather more information regarding the 3rd round counselling date for KCET below.
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The authority has announced the KCET 2026 round 3 counselling date on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The following table has been updated with the latest timeline.
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
KCET seat vacancy after round 2 | August 31, 2026 |
KCET 2026 3rd round option entry | August 31 to September 3, 2026 |
KCET 2026 round 3 provisional seat allotment result | September 4, 2026 |
Final seat allotment for KCET 2026 round 3 | September 2026 |
Choice selection and fee payment (Choice 1 and 2) | September 2026 |
Date to get the confirmation slip (Choice 1) | September 2026 |
Reporting to colleges | September 2026 |
KCET Sopt Admission Round Counselling Date 2026 | |
KCET 2026 seat vacancy after round 3 | September 2026 |
KCET 2026 spot round registration and option entry | September 2026 |
Reporting to colleges for KCET 2026 spot round admission | September 2026 |
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Anyone who did not secure a seat in the previous two phases is eligible for KCET round 3 counselling 2026. Moreover, the authority only provided two options after Round 2 allocation. Candidates had to either choose Choice 1, that is, to accept the seat and pay the fees. Or, they could select Choice 4, which is to reject the seat and exit the KCET counselling 2026 process altogether. Therefore, those who opted for Choice 1 are also eligible for this round.
The KCET seat vacancy after Round 2 has been released before the choice filling starts. KCET Round 3 option entry date 2026 is August 31, 2026. Candidates will be given an opportunity to fill in fresh choices for the third round. The authority may or may not extend the deadline to add the options. Hence, all applicants must complete the KCET Round 3 option entry well before the last date.
The next step is the seat allocation. The counselling body will release the provisional allotment first. Students will get to access the KCET seat allotment through login. They will be able to raise objections as well. Thereafter, the final allocation result will be announced.
The final step is to complete the choice entry. Shortlisted aspirants will be provided with the option to accept the seat. Only Choice 1 will be available this time. Aspirants must report to the college for actual admission.
Candidates will have to follow the given steps to apply for the counselling. It starts with KCET option entry.
Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Go to the link for KCET option entry.
Click on it and login.
Select the desired college and course in order of preference.
Submit the options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates need to login to apply for round 3 KCET counselling 2026.
Yes, candidates can only opt for Choice 1.
On Question asked by student community
Hi, college transfer after admission through KCET is not automatically allowed and depends on the university, college and applicable rules. Since you are a B.Pharm student, the transfer may also depend on whether the required seats and approvals are available. Tell me your current college, university and the college you
Hi Manoj
You can practise chapter-wise KCET mock tests on Careers360, covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology based on the KCET exam pattern. From the link below:
Hello, you can find your KCET 2026 counselling/CET number on your KCET verification slip. You can download the verification slip by logging in to the KEA portal using your registration number and password. The CET number is also used during the counselling process.
For more details, check this link: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-counselling
Hi Ranga,
Here you can check the KCET question paper
if you need more resources, please let us know.
No, participation in a special or additional KCET counselling round is generally not compulsory for every candidate.
If you are satisfied with the seat allotted to you and complete the required admission formalities within the specified deadline, you do not have to participate in another round.
However, if you want
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