KCET counselling 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the entry process for Karantaka Common Entrance Test (KCET/ UGCET) 2026 counselling. It will allow eligible candidates to begin selecting their preferred colleges and courses for admission across a wide range of professional programmes. With the counselling window now active, candidates are being urged to proceed carefully, as the choices they submit during option entry will play a major role in determining their admission prospects in the upcoming allotment rounds.KEA has advised candidates to thoroughly study the seat matrix, fee structure, eligibility conditions, and counselling guidelines before finalising their options. Experts often recommend that students enter a broad range of preferences rather than limiting themselves to a handful of institutions, thereby increasing their chances of securing admission.Alongside option entry, KEA has enabled the download of verification slips, a mandatory document for participation in the counselling and seat allotment process.The authority has made it clear that candidates without a valid verification slip will not be permitted to exercise web options or participate in seat allotment rounds. Students who encounter issues while downloading the document have been advised to contact KEA and resolve discrepancies at the earliest.The verification slip serves as official confirmation that a candidate’s documents and eligibility details have been successfully verified by the authority.
KCET counselling 2026: Steps to submit preferences
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the KCET 2026 option entry process:
- Go to the official
KEA counselling portal , keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. - Log in using your
CET number and the required credentials. - Click on the Option Entry link available on the dashboard.
- Browse the list of available colleges and courses.
- Select and arrange colleges and programmes in the order of your preference.
- Add as many options as possible to improve your chances of seat allotment.
- Carefully review all entered choices before final submission.
- Save and lock your preferences before the deadline.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted options for future reference.
- Check the
mock allotment result and modify preferences during the option modification window, if required.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to submit preferences for the KCET counselling 2026.Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the KCET counselling.
