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KCET Counselling 2026 schedule, dates, registration, document verification, option entry, seat allotment and process explained. Check complete details for Engineering, Pharmacy and other courses.
Organization NameKarnataka
Job LocationKarnataka
Last Updated07/05/2026
Short InformationKCET Counselling 2026 schedule, dates, registration, document verification, option entry, seat allotment and process explained. Check complete details for Engineering, Pharmacy and other courses.

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1KCET Counselling 2026
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1paragraphKCET Counselling 2026 will be conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the declaration of KCET 2026 results. The process includes online registration, document verification, option entry/choice filling, mock allotment, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute.
2Overview of KCET Counselling 2026
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  • Particulars
  • Details
    • Conducting Body
    • Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
    • Counselling Mode
    • Online
    • Courses Offered
    • BE/B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, B.Sc Agriculture, Veterinary & other professional courses
    • Academic Session
    • 2026-27
    • Official Website
    • cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2paragraphOfficial Counselling Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
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1cetonline.karnataka.gov.in https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
3What is KCET?
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1paragraphKCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by KEA for admission to undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka. KCET Counselling 2026 is the centralized process through which qualified candidates are allotted seats in government, aided, and private colleges based on their rank, category, and preferences.
4KCET Counselling 2026 Highlights
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  • Merit-Based: Admission through KCET rank + 2nd PUC marks (50:50 weightage for Engineering).
  • Multiple Rounds: Usually includes 2-3 rounds + extended/spot rounds.
  • Document Verification: Mandatory offline at designated KEA centres.
  • Option Entry: Candidates fill college and course preferences online.
5KCET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
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  • Event
  • Tentative Dates
    • KCET 2026 Exam
    • April 23 & 24, 2026
    • Result Declaration
    • Late May 2026
    • KCET 2026 document verfication slot booking
    • May 7 2026
    • Counselling Registration Start
    • June 2026
    • Document Verification
    • June 2026
    • Option Entry / Choice Filling
    • July 2026
    • Mock Allotment
    • July 2026
    • Round 1 Seat Allotment
    • Late July – Early August 2026
    • Reporting to Allotted College
    • August 2026
6Eligibility Criteria for KCET Counselling 2026
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1paragraphCandidates must have qualified KCET 2026 and meet the following criteria:
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  • Indian National
  • Passed 10+2 / 2nd PUC or equivalent with required subjects
  • Minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
  • Karnataka domicile for Government quota seats (with study certificates)
7KCET Counselling 2026 Registration Details
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  • Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
  • Login using KCET Application Number and Date of Birth
  • Pay the counselling/registration fee (if applicable)
  • Complete the registration form
8Counselling Process (How to Participate in KCET Counselling 2026)
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  • Document Verification -Report to designated KEA centre with original documents.
  • Option Entry -Fill college and course preferences online.
  • Mock Allotment -Check tentative seat to modify options.
  • Seat Allotment -Final seat allotment result published.
  • Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment -Accept seat and pay fees.
  • Reporting -Physically report to the allotted college.
9KCET Counselling 2026: Option Entry
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1paragraphCandidates enter their preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. Options once entered can be modified before the deadline. Higher preference options get priority during allotment.
10KCET Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment
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1paragraphSeats are allotted based on:
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  • KCET rank
  • Category reservation
  • Filled options
  • Seat matrix availability
3paragraphAllotment results are published online. Candidates can check their status by logging into the portal.
11KCET Counselling 2026: Seat Acceptance
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1paragraphAfter allotment, candidates have three options:
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  • Freeze -Accept the seat and do not participate in further rounds.
  • Float -Accept the seat but remain eligible for better options in next round.
  • Slide -Accept the seat but want a better branch in the same college.
12Documents Required for KCET Counselling 2026
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  • KCET 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
  • 10th & 12th Marks Cards
  • Study Certificate (7 years) countersigned by BEO/DDPI
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
  • Caste / Income Certificate (if claiming reservation)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Recent passport-size photographs
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