KCET 2026 Counseling — Frequently Asked Questions
When does KCET 2026 option entry start?
Round 1 option entry ran June 20–June 30, 2026 (10:00 AM) and is now closed. Round 2 option entry is expected around August 21, 2026. Check our counseling dates and the KEA portal. Get counseling help →
When is KCET Round 1 allotment 2026?
Round 1 seat allotment and official cutoff ranks are OUT (KEA PROF_CODE dated 13 Jul 2026). Check your result at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in and browse Round 1 cutoff ranks (242 colleges). Get counseling help →
Can I still modify option entry choices?
No. The modify/rearrange window closed on July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Round 1 choices are locked. Revise again in Round 2 option entry (expected ~Aug 21) if eligible. Get counseling help →
What is mock allotment?
KEA released a simulated allotment on July 6, 2026 based on your choices and rank. It was not binding. Prefer Round 1 binding cutoffs; keep mock ranks for competition trends. 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 / keaonline.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 →
What if I don't get allotted in Round 1?
Participate in Round 2 option entry (expected mid–late August). You can upgrade or choose fresh options. Seats from surrendered JoSAA allotments may improve later cutoffs. See after allotment steps. Get counseling help →
What should I do after Round 1 allotment?
Download the allotment order, pay KEA counseling fees within the deadline, and report to the allotted college with originals — or skip reporting if you plan Round 2 upgradation. Full checklist: post-allotment reporting. Get counseling help →
What is GM vs 2A cutoff difference?
2A (OBC) cutoffs are typically 1.5–2× relaxed vs GM. Compare on our 2026 Round 1, mock, and 2024/2025 tables by category. Get counseling help →
Where are KCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff ranks?
Official KEA first-round closing ranks for 242 engineering colleges (General + HK) are on kcet-cutoffs-round1-2026.html. The homepage predictor uses Round 1 as the 2026 year when merged. 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 pages and check RVCE college 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 →
Is document verification mandatory?
Yes. Only verified candidates receive a 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. See helpline & document checklist. Get counseling help →
KCET marks vs rank — how calculated?
Engineering merit uses 50% normalized Class 12 PCM + 50% KCET marks. Higher total = better rank. Try the marks–rank calculator. Get counseling help →
Should I put safe college first?
Never. KEA allots the highest available choice from the top of your list. Safe colleges go at the bottom. Get counseling help →
KCET cutoff 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026 mock — which to use?
Use all three. The 2026 mock is the freshest competition signal; 2025 Round 3 and 2024 extended rounds provide depth. Our predictor default uses all years (widest list). Get counseling help →
How many engineering seats in KCET 2026?
Approximately 77,068 engineering seats across 252 participating institutes (KEA final seat matrix). Get counseling help →
Where is the final KCET 2026 seat matrix?
KEA published the final engineering seat matrix on June 30, 2026. Browse college/branch seats on our seat matrix page and verify PDFs on the KEA portal. Get counseling help →
Colleges for rank 5000?
See our rank 2,000–5,000 and 5,000–10,000 guides: PESIT, CMRIT, BNMIT, AIT and more. Get counseling help →
What is Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) quota?
Article 371J seats with a separate HK merit list for eligible districts. Filter HK cutoffs on mock/R3 pages and read the HK quota guide. 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. See JoSAA vs KCET. Get counseling help →
When are KCET 2026 results?
Declared June 6, 2026. 2,92,782 candidates qualified for counseling. Get counseling help →
Free KCET counseling help?
Use the counseling form on this site or WhatsApp for free option entry guidance. Get counseling help →
Where to download seat matrix?
From cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KEA publishes, or browse our 2026 seat matrix tool. Get counseling help →