KCET 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Window Extended Till 28th July 2026: Check Revised Schedule Here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially extended the KCET 2026 Round 1 choice entry deadline to July 28, 2026. The previous deadline for the same was 26th July 2026. Candidates participating in the undergraduate counselling for Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences courses can now submit, edit, and lock their college and course preferences on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

KCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling: Revised Schedule

Candidates should carefully monitor the updated timeline to avoid missing post-allotment obligations. Below is the revised schedule for KCET 2026 Round 1 post-allotment activities:

What is KCET 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling/Option Entry?

KCET Option Entry is the process where candidates submit their preferred courses and colleges before seat allotment. After the allotment result, candidates must select one of the four post-allotment choices depending on whether they want to accept, upgrade, reject, or exit.

• Choice 1: Satisfied with the allotted seat and willing to confirm admission. Candidate pays the fee and reports to the college.

• Choice 2: Satisfied with the allotted seat but wants to participate in subsequent rounds for a higher preference.

• Choice 3: Not satisfied with the allotted seat, rejects it, but wishes to participate in the next round.

• Choice 4: Not satisfied with the allotted seat, rejects it, and exits the KCET 2026 counselling process.

Important : KEA has emphasized that candidates who fail to exercise a choice within the extended deadline will automatically be treated as Choice-4 (Exit), rejecting their seat and making them ineligible for subsequent counselling rounds.

How to Complete KCET 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Online

Follow these steps to submit or modify your choices on the KEA portal:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2. Access Option Entry Link: Click on the UGCET 2026 Round 1 Choice Entry link on the homepage.

3. Log In: Enter your CET Application Number, Secret Passcode/Password, and Security Captcha.

4. Select Options: Browse the seat matrix and add preferred colleges and branches in strict priority order.

5. Review & Save: Double-check your list sequence and save your preferences.

6. Lock & Print: Lock your selections before the deadline and download/print the final option confirmation slip.

KCET 2026 Choice Filling: Documents and Details Required

To log in and successfully complete the choice entry and reporting process, keep the following credentials and documents ready:

• KCET 2026 Application Number / User ID

• KEA Verification Slip & Secret Passcode

• Class 10 (SSLC) & Class 12 (2nd PUC) Marksheets

• Study Certificate & Caste/Category Certificates (if applicable)

• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.)

• Online Payment Credentials (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Cards) for fee submission

What Happens After KCET 2026 Round 1 Option Entry Closes?

Once the option entry window closes on July 28:

• System Processing: KEA locks all choices submitted by candidates to finalize admission decisions.

• Fee Payment Window: Candidates selecting Choice 1 or Choice 2 must pay the requisite fee through the online portal by July 29 (4:00 PM) to secure their seat allocation.

• Admission Order Download: Choice 1 candidates generate and download their official Admission Order after successful payment verification.

• College Reporting: Candidates who opt for Choice 1 must report physically to their allotted institute before July 29 (6:00 PM).

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