Karnataka NEET‑UG Counselling 2025 (state quota) and MCC (AIQ):
The last date for KCET 2025 Round 1 option (choice) entry has now been extended to July 22, 2025, until 5:59 PM IST. The Times of India+15CollegeDekho+15Study Riserr+15
Here's the timeline of key dates:
| Event | Updated Deadline |
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| Option entry start | July 8, 2025 The Economic TimesShiksha+15Careers360 Engineering+15Notopedia+15 |
| Original deadline | July 15, 2025 Careers360 EngineeringThe Times of India |
| First extension | July 18, 2025, 11:59 PM Telegraph IndiaShiksha |
| Final extension | July 22, 2025, 5:59 PM IST CollegeDekho |
📝 What You Need to Do:
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Log in to the official portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) using your CET credentials.
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Submit and lock your preferences (courses & institutes) by July 22, 2025, 5:59 PM.
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After locking, come back for mock allotment on July 21 and then the final seat allotment on July 28. The Times of India+15CollegeDekho+15The Times of India+15
Need help with mock allotments, how to lock preferences, or what's next after Round 1? I’ve got you covered!
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Here’s a clear breakdown of KCET 2025 Round 1 option entry and why the deadline matters:
📅 Timeline of Key Dates
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Option entry starts: July 8, 2025 YouTube+13Careers360 Engineering+13Study Riserr+13
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Original deadline: July 15, 2025 Careers360 Engineering+1The Times of India+1
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First extension: July 18, 2025 (11:59 PM) CollegeDekho+2Shiksha+2CollegeDekho+2
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Second and final extension: July 22, 2025 until 5:59 PM IST Careers360+2CollegeDekho+2YouTube+2
📝 What You Should Do
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Log in with your CET credentials (CET number + security pin) on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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Fill in your preferences—you can enter hundreds of college–course options and re-arrange them as you wish.
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Save regularly to avoid losing choices due to server hiccups.
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Lock your options firmly by July 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM IST.
🔄 After You Submit
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Mock seat allotment: Will now be released after the final deadline; expected around July 21–22, but KEA’s site will confirm. The Times of India+12Careers360+12The Times of India+12
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Opportunity to edit options: After mock allotment, you can re-order before final allotment.
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Final seat allotment (Round 1): Expected around July 28, based on revised timelines. Shiksha+8Careers360+8Propelld+8
⚠️ Why the Extension Happened
KEA extended the deadline to accommodate server issues and ensure candidates had adequate time to enter choices without technical hitches. Shiksha+9Careers360 Engineering+9The Times of India+9
✅ Tips to Maximise Your Chances
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Start early: Don’t wait till the deadline—page may slow down due to high traffic.
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List wisely: Prioritize courses and colleges you truly want, state vs private, consider location, fees, cutoff trends.
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Save often: Click "Save" after entries; consider keeping a PDF/printout of your final list.
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Check mock allotment, then tweak options if needed before final submission.
📌 Final Reminder
Make sure your final set of preferences is locked by 5:59 PM IST on July 22, 2025—no extensions beyond that.
Need help ranking colleges, interpreting the seat matrix, or understanding mock allotment? I’m here to help!
1. ✅ Eligibility & Documents
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Ensure you have a verification slip obtained after document verification (usually by early July) YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15Shiksha+15.
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Mandatory documents include 10th/12th mark sheets, KCET admit card, verification slip, category certificates, passport photos, etc. Shiksha.
2. 🔐 Logging In & Payment
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Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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Go to Admissions → UGCET Option Entry.
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Login using:
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CET application number + security pin, or
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Scan QR code from the verification slip.
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Verify via OTP and face authentication/photo.
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Pay ₹750 option entry fee to activate the portal YouTube+13Shiksha+13Shiksha+13.
3. 📋 Filling & Saving Preferences
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Review the seat matrix PDF (seats by college, course, quota).
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Begin filling your preferred college–course pairs.
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You can:
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Add as many options as you like.
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Arrange them in order of priority.
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Edit (add/delete/reorder) as much as you wish until final locking YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15The Logical Indian+15.
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Save regularly and download/print your final list.
4. ⏰ Important Dates & Extensions
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Option entry began: July 8, 2025 YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15Careers360 Engineering+15.
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Initially closed: July 15 (or 18), then extended to July 22, 2025, 6 PM IST Careers360Careers360 Engineering.
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Final locking must be done by 22 July 2025, 6:00 PM — no further extensions.
5. 🧩 Mock Allotment & Revisions
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Mock allotment will be released on July 21 YouTube+15Careers360+15Shiksha+15.
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After mock allotment:
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Review your tentative seat.
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You get a window (typically until July 24) to edit or rearrange preferences CollegeDekho+4The Hans India+4YouTube+4The Times of India+6Careers360 Engineering+6YouTube+6Careers360+1The Hans India+1.
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6. 📬 Final Seat Allotment & Reporting
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Final Round 1 seat allotment results: around July 28 Reddit+12Careers360+12Shiksha+12.
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Choose to:
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Freeze the seat (accept it), or
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Float/Slide for a better option, or
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Quit (releasing your seat to participate in next rounds) Shiksha.
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Report physically to the allotted college with your documents and pay fees.
7. 🎓 Round 2 & Extended Rounds
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KEA will open further rounds of option entry if seats remain vacant.
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Dates for Round 2 and extended rounds will be shared later (likely in September) Careers360+15Careers360 Engineering+15Shiksha+15The Economic Times.
🧠 Tips for Better Outcomes
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Research colleges beforehand—consider cutoffs, placements, infrastructure, fees CollegeDekho+6Shiksha+6The Hans India+6.
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List as many options as feasible—explore engineering/medical/dental/agriculture fields if interested.
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Save your list and take screenshots.
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Act early during mock allotment—portal speed slows down near deadlines.
Let me know if you want help with:
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Ranking colleges based on GOI/private quotas or streams.
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Understanding the freeze/float/slide decisions.
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Navigating Round 2 strategy.
📅 Key Dates (Karnataka State Quota – KEA)
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Fresh registration & roll number linkage: July 7–10, 2025 Wikipedia+12Collegedunia+12Shiksha+12
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Extended last date for registration: July 17, 2025, until 11 AM Collegedunia
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Document verification: July 18–19, 2025 The Times of India
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Option entry (choice filling): Opened July 17, 2025 vedantu.com+6Careers360 Medicine+6Shiksha+6
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Mock allotment: Expected shortly after choice locking (typically last week of July)
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Final Round‑1 allotment: Around July 28–31, 2025 The Times of India+8Shiksha+8vedantu.com+8
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Reporting to allotted institutes: Early August (post‑allotment date)
🗓 MCC (All India Quota – AIQ) Schedule
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Registration & choice filling: July 21–28, 2025 Careers360 Medicine+6Shiksha+6vedantu.com+6Careers360 Medicine+1Shiksha+1
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Seat allotment processing: July 29–30, 2025 Collegedunia+3Careers360 Medicine+3vedantu.com+3
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Round‑1 result: July 31, 2025 Careers360 Medicine+9Shiksha+9Careers360 Medicine+9
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Institute reporting: Aug 1–6, 2025 Shiksha+1Careers360 Medicine+1
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Subsequent rounds: Round 2 Aug 12–18; final by Oct 3, 2025 ShikshaCareers360 Medicine
💸 Fee Structure
Karnataka State Quota (KEA)
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General/OBC/SC/ST/Category-1/PWD: ₹500
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Non-Karnataka candidates: ₹2,500
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NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals: ₹5,500 YouTube+15Shiksha+15vedantu.com+15
Seat-Specific Tuition Fees (Example for 2024)
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Government colleges (domicile): approx ₹59,850–₹65,100/year cetonline.karnataka.gov.inNEET UG Guidance
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Private colleges (domicile/outside): ~₹1.2 L–₹2.2 L/year
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NRI quota: ~₹3.0 L–₹4.0 L/year The Times of India+7NEET UG Guidance+7Careers360 Medicine+7
AIQ Counselling (MCC)
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Registration fee:
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General: ₹1,000
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SC/ST/OBC/PwD: ₹500
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Security deposit (refundable):
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AIQ/state seats: ₹10,000
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Deemed university: ₹200,000 vedantu.com+1The Times of India+1
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📝 Process Summary
| Step | State Quota (KEA) | AIQ (MCC) |
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| Registration | July 7–17 | July 21–28 |
| Verification | July 18–19 | – |
| Choice filling | July 17 onward | July 21–28 |
| Allotment | July 28–31 | July 31 |
| Reporting | Early Aug | Aug 1–6 |
✅ Next Steps
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Register on KEA portal by July 17 (state) and MCC by July 28 (AIQ).
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Pay applicable fee online via portal.
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Verify documents (for state only) July 18–19—carry all originals.
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Fill & lock choices before portal closes.
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Track mock/allotment results, then report to colleges.
ℹ️ Tips & Notes
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Only KEA state counselling fees ₹500 for Karnataka candidates.
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Additional tuition fees vary widely between college quotas—research seat matrices from KEA (govt/private/NRI).
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For AIQ, you'll need ₹10k or ₹2L deposit depending on seat type.
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Keep payment receipts, allotment letters, and all documents safe.
Here’s a comprehensive guide with everything you need for NEET UG Counselling 2025 in Karnataka: document checklist, seat matrix overview, and tip-based guidance on strategy and preparation:
📋 1. Document Checklist for KEA Verification
You must carry originals + self-attested copies of the following:
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NEET‑UG Admit Card & Score Card
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Class 10 (SSLC) & Class 12 (PUC) mark sheets
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Study Certificate (Kannada-medium applicants or 7-year study proof in Karnataka)
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Domicile Certificate (if claiming state quota)
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Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
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Aadhaar or valid photo ID (Passport, Driving License, etc.)
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Date of Birth certificate
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Passport-sized photographs (2–4 copies)
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KEA/UGCET application form and fee payment receipt
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NEET/KEA allotment order (post-allotment stage) CollegeDekho+11mmcri.karnataka.gov.in+11sims.karnataka.gov.in+11Shiksha+1Navbharat Times+1YouTube+7Medicopilot+7CollegeDekho+7Shiksha+1Shiksha+1
For NRI/OCI/Foreign seats, additional documents required during verification (July 8–10):
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Tahsildar-signed family tree (no notary)
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Indian consulate embassy certificate (≤6 months old)
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Sponsor’s NRI/OCI documents (passport, visa, bank passbook)
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If foreign national: parent’s residency certificate from home embassy The Times of India
🎓 2. Seat Matrix Overview
KEA provides a round-wise provisional seat matrix during each counselling stage. Here’s what you should know:
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Government MBBS seats: approx 5,422
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Government BDS seats: part of the ~9,622 dental seats in the state Medicopilot+9Edufever+9Shiksha+9
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Other quotas include Hyderabad-Karnataka, NRI, Special, Private, etc. Edufever+1Shiksha+1
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Seat matrix is college + category + course + quota wise, visible on KEA portal (via SeatMatrix.aspx) Edufever+1CollegeDekho+1
How to use the seat matrix effectively:
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Download and filter by category/quota relevant to you.
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Identify colleges with realistic seat availability based on past trends or cutoffs.
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Prioritize high-chance options first, but also include a few aspirational institutes.
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Re-evaluate after mock allotment when a fresh matrix is released.
🎯 3. Counselling Guidance & Strategy
🗓 Timeline
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Registration extended till July 17; verification occurs July 18–19 YouTube+15NEET UG Guidance+15Medicopilot+15The Times of India+15The Economic Times+15Edufever+15The Times of India+3Shiksha+3The Times of India+3
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Round 1 option entry live from July 17; mock allotment soon afterward Navbharat Times+14Shiksha+14The Times of India+14
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Final seat allotment likely by July 28–31 Wikipedia+5Shiksha+5NEET UG Guidance+5
🛠 Tips for Filling Choices
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Enter unlimited options in ranked order—can’t exceed KEA limit.
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Use mock allotment to adjust and re-prioritize for final submission.
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Keep a mix of safe, moderate, and aspirational options.
🎒 Reporting & Post-Allotment
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After allotment, download allotment order, pay security deposit, and report to college.
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Follow state timelines for document upload or physical reporting at allotted institute.
✅ At-a-Glance
| Task | Timeline | Notes |
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| Register & pay fee | By July 17, 2025 | ₹500–₹5,500 depending on category |
| Document Verification | July 18–19, 2025 | Originals + copies essential |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) | July 17–Late July | Use seat matrix to plan |
| Mock Allotment | After Option Entry | Review & edit preferences |
| Final Allotment & Reporting | ~July 28–31 (report in Aug) | Pay deposit, report to college |
🧭 What’s Next?
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Download seat matrix now from KEA portal.
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Organize your documents and photocopies.
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Research college seat patterns, cutoffs, and fee structures.
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Prepare to block 30–40 minutes for choice entry and locking.
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Plan finances—registration fees, security deposit, first semester fees.
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