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    KCET Counselling Process 2026 - Step-by-Step Guide & Important Dates

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 14 Jun 2026, 12:07 PM IST

    KCET Counselling Process 2026 - The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 option entry process anytime in June 2026. The KCET choice filling link will be activated on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. To participate in seat allotment, candidates must log in to the KEA portal and submit their preferred college and course choices in order of priority. Candidates who qualify in KCET 2026 will be required to complete option entry, take part in seat allotment, and pay the admission fee to confirm their seats. The KCET 2026 counselling process will be conducted by KEA after the result declaration for all eligible candidates.

    KCET Counselling Process 2026 - Step-by-Step Guide & Important Dates
    KCET Counselling Process 2026

    The process includes option entry, document verification, and seat allotment. Aspirants must carefully follow the schedule and complete each step on time to secure admission in engineering, pharmacy, and other professional courses offered in Karnataka.

    KCET Counselling Process 2026

    The authority follows a fixed schedule for the counselling process of KCET 2026. Candidates can get an idea of the step-by-step process for the KCET counselling 2026 here. Note that those who fail to complete the process will not be considered for admission to KCET participating institutes. The authority will release further details on its official website.

    The KCET 2026 Counselling Process Flowchart-

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    Step-by-Step Guide for KCET Counselling 2026

    The detailed process of KCET counselling is provided below.

    Step 1- KCET Document Verification 2026- Candidates must verify their documents and other details online. The following documents must be produced at the time of online verification.

    • Scorecard of SSLC/10th Standard.

    • Scorecard of 2nd PUC/12th Standard.

    • Two recent passport-size photographs.

    • Study Certificate Countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.

    • Any other required documents.

    • KCET 2026 application form printout.

    • Proof of application fee payment.

    • KCET 2026 admit card.

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    List of Documents Required for KCET Counselling 2026

    • Caste / Caste Income Certificate.

    • Kannada Medium Certificate.

    • Income Certificate

    • Rural Study Certificate.

    • Parent’s study certificate / Hometown certificate / Domicile certificate / Employment certificate / Cumulative Record / Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the parent's domicile/study/employment.

    • Duly sworn in Affidavit of the candidate who claims eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses C and D. (Regarding Mother Tongue).

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    After verification, candidates will be given a unique ID and password. Candidates will also receive an acknowledgement card and KCET 2026 verification slip. Candidates will have to download the KCET verification slip 2026 online through login. They must check the details mentioned therein. In case of discrepancy, applicants are advised to contact the authority immediately.

    Step 2 - Choice Filling and Locking: Applicants will have to choose the desired course and college through this process. They have to log in using their KCET number. Candidates can add, rearrange, or modify their selection. The course-wise, category-wise, and college-wise seat matrix will be released online. No changes will be accepted after the final submission of choices (locked).

    Step 3 - KCET Seat Allotment 2026: Initially, KEA announces the KCET mock seat allotment. Candidates can check this to verify their chances of admission based on the chosen merit and preferred seats. After this, applicants will be able to change their choices. To check the KCET seat allotment status, one must log in using their CET number. The provisional allotment letter must be downloaded and printed out by the candidates.

    Step 4 - Reporting at Allotted Institutes: Candidates who have accepted the seat must report to the allotted institute. They will have to carry the necessary documents and a provisional allotment letter to confirm their admission. Candidates must pay the admission fee as well.

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    KCET 2026 Counselling Process Dates

    The counselling body is responsible for determining the schedule for the KCET counselling process. The details will be made available on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. It is important to check the dates of KCET counselling 2026 process. So as not to miss any deadlines. The table given below will be updated with the KCET counselling dates 2026.

    KCET Counselling Important Dates 2026

    ParticularsDates
    KCET 2026 spot rankJune 10, 2026

    KCET 2026 option entry start date

    June 10, 2026

    June 2026

    Last date for KCET option entryJuly 2026

    First mock allotment

    July 2026

    Modify, delete, and re-arrange web options

    July 2026

    KCET 2026 provisional seat allotment result for round 1August 2026
    Objection last dateAugust 2026
    Final KCET round 1 seat allotment resultsAugust 2026
    Choice selection process for allotted seatsAugust 2026
    Last date for reporting to the allotted collegesAugust 2026
    Display of Round 2 seat matrixAugust 2026
    KCET Round 2 choice entryAugust 2026
    Seat allotment result - Round 2 (Provisional)August 2026
    KCET 2026 final seat allotment for round 2August 2026

    Choice selection andpPayment of fees by choice 1 or 2 candidates

    August 2026

    Downloading of confirmation slip by choice 1 candidate

    September 2026

    Last date for reporting to the allotted colleges

    September 2026
    Schedule for KCET round 3
    Option entrySeptember 2026
    KCET round 3 provisional seat allotmentSeptember 2026
    KCET round 3 final seat allotmentSeptember 2026
    Payment of fees and downloading of admission orderSeptember 2026
    Last date for reporting to the collegesSeptember 2026
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How is KCET counselling done?
    A:

    The KCET counselling process is done online. It starts with online verification. Followed the KCET verification slip, choice filling, mock seat allotment, provisional seat allotment and final admission.

    Q: Is the KCET counselling process online?
    A:

    Yes. The process of KCET counselling 2026 is online.

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