KCET 2026 Counseling — Frequently Asked Questions
When does KCET 2026 option entry start?
Option entry is expected from June 10, 2026 after document verification. Check KEA portal for official dates. Get counseling help →
How do I login to KCET option entry?
Use your CET number, secret key from verification slip, and password at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. See our step-by-step guide. Get counseling help →
How many colleges can I choose in KCET?
There is no limit. KEA allows unlimited college and course combinations — fill dream options first, safe options last. Get counseling help →
Can I change choices after locking?
Locked choices cannot be changed until the next counseling round opens. Use mock allotment to refine before locking. Get counseling help →
What is GM vs 2A cutoff difference?
2A (OBC) cutoffs are typically 1.5–2× relaxed vs GM. Check our 2024 & 2025 cutoff table by category. Get counseling help →
RVCE CSE cutoff for SC category?
SC CSE closing rank at RVCE was approximately 2,300–2,500 (2024/2025 KEA data). Filter by category on cutoffs page. Get counseling help →
What is KCET closing rank?
Closing rank is the last allotted candidate's rank for that college-branch-category combination in a given round. Get counseling help →
Difference between KEA and PES University admission?
KEA central counseling covers quota seats at PES via CET. PES University also has separate management/state private admission for specialized branches. Get counseling help →
What if I don't get allotted in Round 1?
Participate in Round 2 option entry. You can upgrade or choose fresh options. Seats from surrendered JoSAA allotments may improve cutoffs. Get counseling help →
Is document verification mandatory?
Yes. Only verified candidates receive secret key and can access option entry. Get counseling help →
What documents for KCET verification?
10th/12th marksheets, study certificate, Aadhaar, caste/income cert (if applicable), rural/KM proofs, NATA for B.Arch. Get counseling help →
KCET marks vs rank — how calculated?
Engineering merit uses 50% normalized Class 12 PCM + 50% KCET marks. Higher total = better rank. Get counseling help →
What rank for 135+ KCET marks?
Approximately below rank 5,000 in recent years (indicative — varies yearly). Get counseling help →
B.Arch merit calculation?
B.Arch combines NATA + KCET with defined weightage. Separate from engineering merit list. Get counseling help →
Can I mix Engineering and B.Arch choices?
No. They are separate streams with separate merit lists and option entry. Get counseling help →
What is mock allotment?
KEA shows simulated allotment based on your choices and rank before real Round 1 — use it to adjust your list. Get counseling help →
Should I put safe college first?
Never. KEA allots highest available choice from top of your list. Safe colleges go at the bottom. Get counseling help →
KCET cutoff 2024 vs 2025 — which to use?
Use both. 2025 reflects recent trends; 2024 provides additional reference. Our table includes both years. Get counseling help →
How many engineering seats in KCET 2026?
Approximately 77,068 engineering seats across 252 participating institutes (KEA seat matrix). Get counseling help →
IIIT Bangalore KCET cutoff?
IIIT-B ICT programme GM CSE closing rank ~2,400–2,500 in 2025 KEA data. Get counseling help →
UVCE CSE cutoff 2025?
UVCE GM CSE Round 1 closing rank approximately 1,350 (2025 KEA data). Get counseling help →
Colleges for rank 5000?
See our rank 5000–10000 band guide: PESIT, CMRIT, BNMIT, AIT options. Get counseling help →
Colleges for rank 10000?
SIT Tumkur, NMAMIT, NMIT, JSSATE — see rank-wise list and cutoffs. Get counseling help →
Rural quota cutoff relaxation?
Rural quota typically relaxes cutoffs ~35% vs GM for eligible candidates with valid rural study certificate. Get counseling help →
Kannada Medium quota?
KM quota has relaxed cutoffs for students with valid Kannada medium study certificate. Get counseling help →
Free KCET counseling help?
Use the counseling form on this site or WhatsApp for free option entry guidance. Get counseling help →
When are KCET 2026 results?
Declared June 6, 2026. 2,92,782 candidates qualified for counseling. Get counseling help →
What is option entry priority number?
Priority 1 = most preferred. KEA processes from 1 downward until a seat is available for your rank. Get counseling help →
Can I participate in JoSAA and KCET?
Yes, but accept only one seat finally. JoSAA allotments affect KCET cutoff trends when top rankers exit. Get counseling help →
Where to download seat matrix?
From cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KEA publishes for each round. Get counseling help →