
The KEA UG AYUSH option entry 2026 for Round 1 is in its final hours, and candidates must complete their choice filling within the prescribed deadline. The options you submit now will be considered for seat allotment, so it pays to finish well before the portal closes. For other KEA updates, you can also check the KEA KCET Result 2026 page. This article covers the last date, the step-by-step process and the key instructions for Round 1.
KEA is conducting the first round of choice filling for undergraduate AYUSH admissions in Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission to state AYUSH courses must complete their KEA AYUSH choice filling 2026 before the portal closes. The table below gives the basic details of the counselling at a glance.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Admission process | UG AYUSH Counselling 2026 |
| Counselling round | Round 1 |
| Activity | Option entry (choice filling) |
| Last date for option entry | October 14, 2026 |
| Closing time | 10:00 AM |
| Who can apply | Registered candidates seeking admission to UG AYUSH courses in Karnataka |
| Official website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Registered candidates should review all available colleges and programmes carefully before entering their preferences. PW advises submitting options well before the final deadline to avoid portal congestion.
Candidates should keep track of the official dates released by the authority, since the window closes at a fixed time. The table below summarises the deadline and the key details of the Round 1 option entry.
| Event | Date / Details |
| Admission process | UG AYUSH Counselling 2026 |
| Round and activity | Round 1 option entry (choice filling) |
| Closing deadline | October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM |
| Conducting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Official portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Candidates must complete their option entry on the web portal by following the steps below. Make sure all selections are prioritised correctly before final confirmation.
Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Open the UG AYUSH 2026 counselling or option entry link.
Log in with the required credentials, if asked.
Review the list of available colleges and courses.
Select your preferred colleges and courses in the desired order.
Verify the entered options carefully before submitting.
Save or confirm the choices as instructed on the portal.
Keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted options for future reference, if available.
Verify your preferences carefully before the last date. They determine seat allocation according to merit and official norms.
Options submitted at this stage are considered for seat allotment, subject to eligibility criteria, merit, reservation rules and seat availability.
Don’t wait until the last minute, as technical issues or heavy portal traffic could affect submission.
Make sure your preferences reflect your admission priorities before the October 14, 2026 deadline.
