KCET 2026 Option Entry Window Extended Till 9 July: Step-by-Step Guide to Modify Your Options

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has reopened the option entry window for KCET (UGCET) 2026 counselling on its official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. This crucial decision provides candidates with another opportunity to enter, modify, delete, or rearrange their college and course preferences, with today, 9 July 2026, being the final deadline for these revisions. The previous last date to modify option entries was 6th July 2026, the same date when the KCET July 2026 mock seat allotment was released.

H. Prasanna, IAS, Executive Director of KEA, confirmed that candidates who had not submitted their preferences initially can now do so following the publication of the mock seat allotment. This flexibility ensures that all eligible candidates have a fair chance to participate in the counselling process effectively. The final seat allotment is scheduled for 15th July 2026.

The UGCET Mock Seat Allotment for 2026 was released on 6 July 2026, on the official counselling portal. This mock allotment serves as an indicative guide, helping candidates understand their potential seat allocation based on their initial preferences and merit rank. Here is the full schedule:

How to Modify KCET 2026 Web Options

Candidates wishing to revise their college and course preferences for KCET (UGCET) 2026 counselling must do so by the end of today, 9 July 2026. The process allows for comprehensive changes, including adding new college/course options, modifying existing ones, deleting preferences, or rearranging their order.

1. Go to the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Click on the “UGCET Option Entry Link” (appearing under the Flash News section)
3. Log in using your KCET 2026 application number and password.
4. Navigate to the “Option Entry” or “Modify Web Options” section.
5. Review your previously entered options and the mock allotment status.
6. Add, delete, modify, or reorder your college and course preferences as desired.
7. Save and lock your final preferences before the deadline of 9 July 2026.

KCET 2026 Counselling: What’s Next?

Following the conclusion of the option modification window today, 9 July 2026, the Karnataka Examinations Authority will proceed with the final seat allotment process. The final seat allotment will be meticulously prepared based on the updated preferences submitted by candidates, their merit rank in UGCET 2026, applicable reservation rules, and the availability of seats in various colleges and courses.

The Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment is scheduled to be released on 14 July 2026, after 10:00 AM. Subsequently, the Round 1 Final Seat Allotment will be published on 15 July 2026, after 11:00 AM. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for all the latest updates and announcements regarding the counselling rounds and subsequent admission procedures.

KCET 2026: Official Website

All official notifications, updates, and counselling activities related to KCET (UGCET) 2026 are published exclusively on the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website. Candidates must rely solely on this official source for accurate and timely information.

• Official KEA Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

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