KEA KCET 2025 Counselling: Begins Option Entry Link at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Check Schedule, Seat Metrix, Process

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the KCET 2025 counselling process. From July 8, 2025, the option entry portal for Round 1 is now open. All eligible candidates can visit the KEA website and log in to choose and arrange their preferred colleges and courses.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will soon share the KCET counselling registration dates on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The final seat matrix is also available now. It shows that more than 77,000 engineering seats and around 3,350 agriculture seats are offered in this first round. Students can check how many seats are available in each course and college.

This option entry comes right after the completion of the document verification process. The full counselling schedule will be announced soon.

To take part in seat allotment, students must complete both document verification and option entry. After that, KEA will release the mock allotment results, which will help students get an idea of their chances. There will be multiple rounds of counselling, so students can make changes and improve their choices if needed.

KEA KCET 2025 Counselling: Key Highlights

Check the table below for the KEA KCET 2025 Counselling important details:

Important Details About Option Entry and Seat Matrix

KCET 2025 counselling is being done completely online. It starts with document verification at assigned centres. Once the documents are checked, candidates will get a verification slip and login details to access the option entry portal.

In the portal, students can choose and arrange their preferred colleges and courses based on what they want most.

The KEA has also released the final seat matrix, which shows the number of seats available in each college and course. This helps students make smart choices.

Officials have advised students to complete the option entry quickly. Before locking their choices, students should carefully check last year’s cutoffs, college locations, and placement records.

Before the final seat allotment, a mock allotment will be done. This gives students a chance to change their options if needed.

KEA has said that the whole counselling process is made to be transparent and easy for students.

How to Do KCET 2025 Option Entry and Counselling?

Candidates can follow these given steps to apply for KCET 2025:

Step 1 Visit the Official KEA Website: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Step 2 Click on KCET 2025 Application Link: On the homepage, find and click the link that says “KCET Application Form 2025.”

Step 3 Register and Login: Create a new account by registering with your details. After that, log in using your new credentials.

Step 4 Fill the Application Form: Carefully fill in your personal, academic, and contact details in the KCET 2025 form.

Step 5 Upload Documents and Pay Fee: Upload scanned copies of the required documents (like photo and signature). Then, pay the application fee online.

Step 6 Submit and Take a Printout: After checking all the details, click submit. Download and take a printout of the filled form.

Step 7 Keep the Copy Safe: Keep the printed application form safe for future use during counselling or admission.

Documents Required for KCET Counselling 2025

Candidates can check the documents required for KCET Counselling 2025 below:

• SSLC / Class 10 Marksheet

• 2nd PUC / Class 12 Marksheet

• Two passport-size photos

• Study Certificate (signed by BEO/DDPI)

• KCET 2025 Application Form and Admit Card (printout)

• Proof of fee payment (receipt or challan)

• Caste or Caste Income Certificate (if applicable)

• Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable)

• Income Certificate (if required)

• Rural Study Certificate (if claiming rural quota)

• Parent-related certificates: Study, Domicile, Employment, or Hometown proof (for Govt. seat eligibility)

• Affidavit (for Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates under clauses C & D)