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KCET 2025 Counselling Begins: Final Seat Matrix Released, 75K+ Seats Available; Here’s A Step‑by‑Step Guide To Apply

KEA has launched the KCET 2025 counselling option entry portal, releasing the final seat matrix and guiding candidates through the admission process.

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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has launched the KCET 2025 counselling process, with the option entry portal for Round 1 now active as of July 8, 2025. Eligible candidates can log in to the KEA website to select and prioritise their preferred colleges and courses.

The final seat matrix, detailing available seats across engineering and agriculture programmes, has been published, with over 77,000 engineering seats and 3,350 agriculture seats on offer in Round 1.

The process follows the recent completion of application verification, and the full counselling schedule will be announced soon. Candidates must complete document verification and option entry to participate in seat allotment, with mock allotment and multiple rounds to follow.

Option Entry and Seat Matrix: Key Details

KCET 2025 counselling is conducted entirely online, beginning with document verification at designated centres. Once verified, candidates receive a verification slip and login credentials to access the option entry portal. Here, they can list their college and course preferences in order of priority.

The KEA has released a comprehensive final seat matrix, enabling informed decision-making. Officials have urged candidates to complete option entry promptly, highlighting the importance of reviewing cutoffs, locations, and placement records before locking choices.

The mock allotment phase will allow students to adjust their preferences before final seat allotment. KEA has reiterated its commitment to transparency and candidate convenience throughout this process.

Step-by-Step Guide to KCET 2025 Option Entry and Counselling

The counselling process includes mock allotments, multiple rounds, and post-allotment reporting, with the full schedule to be announced shortly.

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to access the KEA portal.
  2. Document Verification: Attend the assigned KEA verification centre with original documents and photocopies. After verification, obtain your verification slip and secret login credentials.
  3. Log In Securely: Use your CET number and password or scan the QR code on your verification slip to log in to your counselling dashboard.
  4. Download Verification Slip: Ensure you have your KCET 2025 verification slip, which is mandatory for option entry.
  5. Review Final Seat Matrix: Examine the detailed seat matrix available online, which lists seats by college, course, and category to help strategise your preferences.
  6. Enter and Lock Preferences: Access the option entry link, select your preferred courses and colleges, prioritise them carefully, and lock your choices before the deadline.
  7. Mock Allotment: KEA will publish a mock allotment list allowing candidates to modify their options based on tentative seat allocation.
  8. Seat Allotment and Reporting: After final seat allotment, candidates must pay fees and report to allotted institutes within the stipulated time to confirm admission. Options to accept, hold, reject, or withdraw are provided after allotment.

KEA officials stress the importance of timely and careful option entry to maximise admission chances and advise candidates to stay updated with official notifications throughout the process

Background and Latest Developments

Prior to option entry, candidates were given a window to edit applications and download verification slips, a mandatory step for participation. The provisional seat matrix was released earlier to assist candidates in planning their choices. The KCET 2025 results were declared in late May, and the counselling process officially commenced in July.

There will be three main rounds of counselling, with an extended round if seats remain vacant. The complete schedule—including deadlines for option entry, mock allotment, and seat acceptance—will be published soon on the KEA website. Candidates are reminded to keep all required documents ready and to stay updated with live announcements for further instructions.

The Logical Indian’s Perspective

The start of the KCET 2025 option entry signals an important milestone for thousands of aspiring students in Karnataka. Transparent, accessible, and student-friendly counselling is essential for building trust and ensuring fairness in admissions.

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