- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
KCET 2025 counselling Schedule: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially commenced the KCET counselling 2025 process, releasing the comprehensive schedule and activating the first round option entry link. This is a crucial development for all candidates who have successfully qualified for the KCET 2025 examination, as they are now eligible to participate in the seat allocation process for various professional courses.
The KCET 2025 web-options entry link is now live on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Alongside this, KEA has also published the first round provisional seat matrix, providing candidates with essential information to analyze and prioritize their choices for college and course combinations. The last date for submitting these options is firmly set for July 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
KCET First Round Counselling 2025 Important Dates:
Staying updated with the precise dates for each stage of the counselling process is paramount for candidates. Here's a table outlining the key dates for the KCET 2025 First Round Counselling:
Particulars | Dates |
KCET 2025 Option Entry for eligible candidates | Till July 15, 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Display of mock seat allotment list result | July 19, 2025 (after 11:00 am) |
Provision to change options (add, delete, modify, re-order) | July 19 (2:00 pm) to July 22 (11:59 pm) |
Publication of first round real allotment result | July 25, 2025 (after 11:00 am) |
KCET 2025 Counselling Process: Key Stages
The KEA KCET counselling 2025 process is structured into several distinct stages to ensure a systematic and transparent allocation of seats. Candidates must navigate through each of these stages carefully:
Downloading of the KCET verification slip 2025: This slip is essential for verifying candidate details.
Release of the final seat matrix and fee structure: KEA provides this information to help candidates make informed choices.
KCET 2025 option entry for eligible/qualified candidates: This is where candidates submit their preferred college and course combinations.
Display of the KCET 2025 mock seat allotment result: A provisional list to give candidates an idea of their potential allotment.
Provision to modify the details: Candidates get a window to change their options based on the mock allotment.
Release of the KCET 2025 first round seat allotment result: The final seat allocation for the first round.
Documents Checklist for Counselling:
Candidates must ensure they have all the necessary documents ready for the counselling process, especially for the document verification stage. These include:
KCET 2025 admit card
Class 10th and 12th marksheets
Study certificate from the school
Caste and income certificate (if applicable)
KCET 2025 rank card
Kannada Medium and Rural Study Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhar Card (Identity Proof)
Special category certificates (e.g., NCC, Sports, Defence)
KCET Participating Institutes 2025:
Karnataka boasts a large number of engineering colleges that accept KCET scores. There are approximately 230 to 250 engineering colleges in the state, with about 85% being privately owned and 15% being public/government institutions. Some of the top engineering colleges accepting KCET 2025 scores include:
University Visveswaraya College of Engineering
S K S J T Institute of Engineering
B M S College of Engineering
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
R. V. College of Engineering
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bangalore Institute of Technology
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for the latest updates and direct links related to the counselling process. The KCET hall ticket is mandatory for document verification.