KCET Counselling 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Key Details & Cutoff Marks

KCET Counselling 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will start the KCET 2025 counselling process online on its official website — kea.kar.nic.in. Only those candidates who qualify based on the KCET 2025 results can take part in the counselling.

The KCET 2025 counselling will include steps like registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. The entire process will be held online.

To begin, candidates need to register for KCET counselling by entering their personal details. After registration, they must fill in their preferred colleges and courses during the option entry phase.

Based on the choices submitted, KEA will announce the seat allotment results. Candidates can check their allotted seats by entering their CET number.

Those who are allotted a seat must pay the required fee and report to the assigned college in person to confirm their admission.

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Procedure for KCET Counselling 2025

​The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the KCET 2025 counselling process online through its official website, kea.kar.nic.in. 

This process is essential for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programs such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and other professional courses in Karnataka. Only candidates who qualify in the KCET 2025 exam are eligible to participate in the counselling.​

Step-by-Step KCET 2025 Counselling Procedure

1. Document Verification & Registration

• Venue: Candidates must visit designated helpline centers for in-person document verification.

• Required Documents:

• KCET 2025 application form printout

• KCET 2025 admit card

• Proof of application fee payment

• Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (2nd PUC) mark sheets

• Two recent passport-size photographs

• Study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI

• Additional documents if applicable: Caste/Income Certificate, Kannada Medium Certificate, Rural Study Certificate, Parents’ domicile/employment/study certificates

• Post-Verification: Upon successful verification, candidates receive a verification slip and login credentials (User ID and Password) for the counselling portal.

2. Choice Filling & Locking

• Access: Log in to the KEA counselling portal using the provided credentials.

• Procedure:

• Review the available seat matrix, which details branch-wise and category-wise seat availability across colleges.

• Fill in preferred choices of courses and colleges in order of preference.

• Modify, rearrange, or delete choices as needed before the deadline.

• Lock the final choices to proceed to the next stage.

• Note: Once choices are locked, no further changes can be made.

3. Seat Allotment

• Mock Allotment: KEA releases a mock allotment to help candidates understand potential seat allocations based on their preferences and merit.

• Final Allotment: After the choice-filling period, KEA announces the final seat allotment results. Candidates can check their allotment status by logging into the counselling portal.

• Rounds: The counselling process includes multiple rounds—initial rounds, a second extended round, and a special round—to fill remaining vacancies. ​

4. Admission Confirmation & Reporting

• Options Post-Allotment:

• Choice 1: Accept the allotted seat, pay the admission fee, and download the admission order.

• Choice 2: Accept the seat but wish to participate in the next round for better options.

• Choice 3: Decline the seat and opt for the next round without accepting the current allotment.

• Choice 4: Withdraw from the counselling process entirely.

• Reporting: Candidates who accept the seat must report to the allotted college within the stipulated time frame, carrying all necessary documents and the admission order to complete the admission formalities. 

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KCET Option Entry 2025 Begins

The option entry process for KCET Counselling 2025 has officially started today. Candidates who have completed document verification can now log in to the KEA portal to enter their preferred course and college choices. This is an important step in the counselling process, as seat allotment will be based on the options submitted.

How to Login or Access KCET 2025 Option Entry Link

To participate in KCET 2025 option entry process, candidates are required to log in through the official KEA portal. Below is are step-by-step process to log in to the KCET 2025 option entry link:

Step 1: Go to the KEA official website of KEA.

Step 2: Click on the KCET 2025 option entry link on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter the CET number, password, and security code.

Step 4: Click on login to access the candidate's dashboard.

Step 5: Select the preferred courses and colleges from the list available.

Step 6: Save and lock the choices before the deadline.

Important Points for KCET Counselling 2025  Important Points

Here we have provided the important points for KCET Counselling 2025 -

• Only qualified candidates in KCET 2025 can take part in counselling.

• The entire process is online, except for document verification, which happens at helpline centers.

• Keep an eye on the official website – kea.kar.nic.in – for all updates and schedules.

• Carry original documents and photocopies for verification (like marksheets, admit card, study certificate, etc.).

• After document verification, you’ll get a login ID and password for the option entry portal.

• Fill in your college and course preferences carefully. You can modify choices before the deadline.

• Mock allotment will be released to give you an idea of your possible seat based on choices.

• Final seat allotment will be done based on your rank, choices, and reservation.

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KCET Result 2025

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced the KCET 2025 results on its official website. Candidates who took the exam can view their results by entering their registration number and the first four letters of their name.

Those who qualify will be eligible to take part in the KCET counselling process. It is recommended that candidates keep a copy of their KCET 2025 scorecard safe until the entire admission procedure is completed.

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KCET Cutoff 2025

The KCET 2025 cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to various courses and colleges in Karnataka through the Common Entrance Test.

Released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the cutoff will vary based on factors such as the course, college, category, and number of available seats. 

It will be published after each round of counselling and seat allotment. The cutoff helps candidates understand their chances of getting into their preferred institutions.

Students must refer to the official KEA website to check the updated cutoff list and plan their option entry accordingly during the counselling process.