KCET Counselling 2026: Option Entry Dates, Seat Allotment, Verification Slip Download Steps

KCET Counselling 2026 is expected after the KCET 2026 result was released on June 6, 2026. The process is linked to admission in engineering and other professional courses in Karnataka.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not released the complete official counselling schedule. The counselling is expected between June 10 and June 15, 2026, and updates are to be checked on the official KEA website.

KCET Counselling 2026

The counselling process includes online registration, document verification, receipt of a verification slip, option entry, mock allotment and final seat allotment. The verification slip contains login details needed for option entry.

KEA will release the seat matrix before option entry. The final rank is prepared using a 50:50 weightage system based on KCET score and Class 12 board marks. There is no negative marking in the exam.

• Registration begins online through the official KEA website.
• Document verification is mandatory.
• After verification, a verification slip is issued.
• Option entry allows selection and arrangement of preferred colleges and courses.
• Mock allotment is released before the actual seat allotment.
• Seat allotment depends on rank, category, seat availability, and choices filled during option entry.
• If a seat is allotted, the fee must be paid and the candidate must report to the allotted college.

Documents listed for verification

• KCET 2026 application form
• Admit card
• Rank card
• Class 10 marks card
• Class 12 marks card
• Study certificate
• Valid photo ID
• Category-related certificates, if applicable