| Updated On - Jun 8, 2026
KEA will open KCET 2026 option entry on June 10 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Eligible candidates can log in to lock college and course preferences for the first round of seat allotment.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will open the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 option entry window on June 10, 2026. Eligible candidates can log in at the official portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The window follows the KCET 2026 result declared on June 6, 2026.
Option entry is a key step before seat allotment. Candidates must enter all preferred colleges and courses in priority order. KEA uses this order along with rank to assign seats.
KCET 2026 Counselling Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Result Declared | June 6, 2026 |
| Option Entry Begins | June 10, 2026 |
| Mock Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | To be announced |
UGCET-2026: ಫಲಿತಾಂಶವನ್ನು ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಚಿವ ಡಾ.ಶರಣ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ ಪಾಟೀಲ ಅವರು ಶನಿವಾರ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದರು.
— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) June 6, 2026
ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಬರೆದ 3,09,014 ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಪೈಕಿ 2,92,782 ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ Rank ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಸೀಟು ಹಂಚಿಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಗೆ ದತ್ತಾಂಶ ಸಿದ್ದ ಇದ್ದು, Option ದಾಖಲಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಜೂನ್ 10ರಿಂದ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಲಿದೆ.
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Who Is Eligible for KCET 2026 Option Entry?
Candidates must have qualified the KCET 2026 examination. They also need to clear document verification at the assigned helpline centre. Original certificates and the rank card are mandatory at verification.
Only verified candidates can proceed to enter options online. KEA opens the portal login using the CET number and password set during registration.
How to Fill KCET 2026 Option Entry?
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Log in using CET number and password.
- Browse the list of colleges and courses.
- Add preferred options in strict order of priority.
- Save the entries before the daily session times out.
- Review the choice list carefully and lock it.
What Happens After Option Entry?
KEA will release a mock allotment based on the entered choices. Candidates can review the mock result and revise their option order. The final Round 1 allotment is then published on the same portal.
Seat allotment depends on both rank and option order. A high rank cannot save a candidate from a poor choice list. KEA assigns seats strictly in the order entered by the student.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in on June 10.
- Complete document verification before the option entry window closes.
- Shortlist colleges and branches using previous year cutoffs.
- Log in and enter options carefully in priority order.
- Save entries regularly and lock the final choice list.
Watch for the official notification on mock allotment dates. The Round 1 seat allotment schedule will follow on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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