KEA First Round Option Entry 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a formal guideline for candidates who are appearing in the First Round Option Entry for the courses of M.Sc Nursing, Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), and M.Sc Allied Health Sciences (AHS) for 2026. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) strictly recommends the candidates to do proper analysis and selection of college and courses offline before filling preferences on the online portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
All the preferences filled during the first round will form the base of all priorities for further rounds of seat allotment. In order to avoid any mistake or last-minute selection of the college and course, the candidate is advised to make a rough note of his/her preferences on a piece of paper before finally submitting the options through the official portal. As the candidate's choice made in this round will affect all further seat allotment, new options cannot be filled by the candidate in any other round. After doing a complete evaluation of seat matrix, standard of institutions, specialization of the courses and fee structure, the candidate should save his/her options. The candidate should keep the printout of saved options page for future reference.
KEA First Round Option Entry 2026: Key Overview
Below are the key highlights related to the KEA First Round Option Entry 2026:
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Feature |
Official Details & Guidelines |
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Conducting Authority |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
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Covered Courses |
M.Sc. Nursing, MPT, and M.Sc. Allied Health Sciences (AHS) |
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Official Portal |
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Primary Instruction |
Practice offline on paper before submitting online choices |
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Prioritization Rule |
First-round option entry order governs all future allotment rounds |
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Option Modification |
Candidates will not be allowed to enter new choices in subsequent rounds |
KEA First Round Option Entry 2026: Crucial Guidelines & Candidate Instructions
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First Attempt Offline: Students need to rank their preference order on paper before registering at the KEA portal to ensure no mistakes or rush in submitting the form.
Guidelines for Prioritization: All preferences made in this round will be automatically considered for further allocation of seats in all subsequent rounds. No new colleges and courses may be added in the subsequent rounds.
Choice Validation: It is important to validate the matrix of the seats, college facilities, fees structure, and specialization of the courses prior to the final submission.
Final Lock & Print: The options need to be finalized and locked before the final date of submission. It is always advisable to retain a hard copy of the final locked option sheet.
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