JoSAA vs KCET — Which Counseling to Choose?
| Aspect | JoSAA | KCET (KEA) |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges | IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs (national) | Karnataka engineering & architecture colleges |
| Eligibility | JEE Main / JEE Advanced rank | KCET rank + Karnataka eligibility |
| Portal | josaa.nic.in | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Overlap | IIIT-B via KCET; most IIT/NIT only via JoSAA | RVCE, BMSCE, MSRIT, UVCE, PES, etc. |
| Both? | Yes — timelines differ. Accept one seat; withdraw before joining if switching. | |
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