The last date for KCET 2025 Round 1 option (choice) entry. and Counselling process step by step

KCET 2025 Round 1 Option entry 

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📅 Timeline of Key Dates

• Option entry starts: July 8, 2025 YouTube+13Careers360 Engineering+13Study Riserr+13

• Original deadline: July 15, 2025 Careers360 Engineering+1The Times of India+1

• First extension: July 18, 2025 (11:59 PM) CollegeDekho+2Shiksha+2CollegeDekho+2

• Second and final extension: July 22, 2025 until 5:59 PM IST Careers360+2CollegeDekho+2YouTube+2

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📝 What You Should Do

1. Log in with your CET credentials (CET number + security pin) on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2. Fill in your preferences—you can enter hundreds of college–course options and re-arrange them as you wish.

3. Save regularly to avoid losing choices due to server hiccups.

4. Lock your options firmly by July 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM IST.

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🔄 After You Submit

• 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

• Opportunity to edit options: After mock allotment, you can re-order before final allotment.

• Final seat allotment (Round 1): Expected around July 28, based on revised timelines. Shiksha+8Careers360+8Propelld+8

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⚠️ 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

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✅ Tips to Maximise Your Chances

• Start early: Don’t wait till the deadline—page may slow down due to high traffic.

• List wisely: Prioritize courses and colleges you truly want, state vs private, consider location, fees, cutoff trends.

• Save often: Click "Save" after entries; consider keeping a PDF/printout of your final list.

• Check mock allotment, then tweak options if needed before final submission.

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📌 Final Reminder

Make sure your final set of preferences is locked by 5:59 PM IST on July 22, 2025—no extensions beyond that.

 step-by-step guide to help you through the KCET 2025 Round 1 option entry and counselling process:

1. ✅ Eligibility & Documents

• Ensure you have a verification slip obtained after document verification (usually by early July) YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15Shiksha+15.

• Mandatory documents include 10th/12th mark sheets, KCET admit card, verification slip, category certificates, passport photos, etc. Shiksha.

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2. 🔐 Logging In & Payment

1. Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2. Go to Admissions → UGCET Option Entry.

3. Login using:

   • CET application number + security pin, or

   • Scan QR code from the verification slip.

4. Verify via OTP and face authentication/photo.

5. Pay ₹750 option entry fee to activate the portal YouTube+13Shiksha+13Shiksha+13.

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3. 📋 Filling & Saving Preferences

• Review the seat matrix PDF (seats by college, course, quota).

• Begin filling your preferred college–course pairs.

• You can:

  • Add as many options as you like.

  • Arrange them in order of priority.

  • Edit (add/delete/reorder) as much as you wish until final locking YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15The Logical Indian+15.

• Save regularly and download/print your final list.

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4. ⏰ Important Dates & Extensions

• Option entry began: July 8, 2025 YouTube+15CollegeDekho+15Careers360 Engineering+15.

• Initially closed: July 15 (or 18), then extended to July 22, 2025, 6 PM IST Careers360Careers360 Engineering.

• Final locking must be done by 22 July 2025, 6:00 PM — no further extensions.

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5. 🧩 Mock Allotment & Revisions

• Mock allotment will be released on July 21 YouTube+15Careers360+15Shiksha+15.

• After mock allotment:

  • Review your tentative seat.

  • 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

• Final Round 1 seat allotment results: around July 28 Reddit+12Careers360+12Shiksha+12.

• Choose to:

  • Freeze the seat (accept it), or

  • Float/Slide for a better option, or

  • Quit (releasing your seat to participate in next rounds) Shiksha.

• Report physically to the allotted college with your documents and pay fees.

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7. 🎓 Round 2 & Extended Rounds

• KEA will open further rounds of option entry if seats remain vacant.

• Dates for Round 2 and extended rounds will be shared later (likely in September) Careers360+15Careers360 Engineering+15Shiksha+15The Economic Times.

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🧠 Tips for Better Outcomes

• Research colleges beforehand—consider cutoffs, placements, infrastructure, fees CollegeDekho+6Shiksha+6The Hans India+6.

• List as many options as feasible—explore engineering/medical/dental/agriculture fields if interested.

• Save your list and take screenshots.

• Act early during mock allotment—portal speed slows down near deadlines.

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