The choice-filling process is a crucial step in the KCET counselling procedure, as the seat allotment process will be conducted based on candidates' merit ranks and the preferences entered by them. Aspirants who fail to submit their choices within the prescribed timeline may miss the opportunity to participate in the subsequent rounds of counselling.
KCET 2026 Counselling Schedule
The detailed schedule for the ongoing KCET counselling process is given below:
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Choice Filling Ends | June 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| KCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment | July 6, 2026 | After 11:00 AM |
| KCET 2026 Option Modification Window Opens | July 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| KCET 2026 Option Modification Window Closes | July 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| KCET 2026 First Round Real Seat Allotment | July 15, 2026 | After 11:00 AM |
How to Complete the KCET 2026 Choice Filling Process?
Candidates can follow the steps below to successfully complete their option entry:
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on the 'KCET 2026 Option Entry' link available on the homepage.
- Log in using the CET Application Number and Password.
- Browse through the list of available colleges and courses for which you are eligible.
- Select your preferred college-course combinations.
- Assign a unique preference number such as 1, 2, 3, and so on for each option.
- Ensure that your most preferred colleges and courses are placed at the top of the preference list.
- Click on 'Save and Submit' to securely lock your choices.
- Download and print the final option entry sheet for future reference.
Mock Allotment Result on July 6
After the closure of the choice-filling window, KEA will publish the KCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Result on July 6, 2026, after 11:00 AM.
The mock allotment process is designed to help candidates understand their probable seat allocation based on their ranks and the options submitted by them. It also provides an opportunity for students to review and refine their choices before the final allotment process begins.
Option Modification Window
Following the release of the mock allotment results, candidates will be allowed to modify their options between July 6 and July 9, 2026.
During this period, students can:
- Add new options
- Delete existing choices
- Rearrange preference order
- Modify college-course combinations
This modification facility enables candidates to make informed decisions after analysing their probable allotment status.
First Round Seat Allotment on July 15
The KCET 2026 First Round Real Seat Allotment Result will be announced on July 15, 2026, after 11:00 AM. Candidates allotted seats will then have to complete the admission formalities as per the instructions issued by KEA.
Students are advised to complete their choice filling before the deadline and regularly visit the official counselling portal for updates regarding mock allotment, option modification, and seat allotment schedules.