latest updates on KCET 2025 counselling as per recent official announcements:

 

Round 2 Option Entry & Seat Matrix

• The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the Round 2 option entry link on its official counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Eligible candidates must log in, submit their preferences, and complete their selections before the deadline.The Times of IndiaHindustan Times

• The revised seat matrix—including for Choice 3, Choice 4, forfeited, cancelled, and any newly added seats—was made available starting August 21, 2025.ShikshaHindustan Times

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Counselling Timeline: Key Dates

Counselling Stage	Date
Option Entry Opens (Round 2)	August 21, 2025
Option Entry Deadline	August 25, 2025
Round 2 Mock/Provisional Allotment	August 29, 2025 (1 PM)
Final Allotment (Round 2)	Date not yet announced

Candidates should complete option entry well before August 25 to avoid missing out.Careers360 EngineeringShiksha+1

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What You Should Do Next

1. Log in to the KEA counselling portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2. Enter your KCET credentials and fill in your course and college preferences thoughtfully.

3. Lock your choices before the August 25 deadline.

4. Keep an eye out for the mock allotment results on August 29, and use that information to modify your preferences if needed.

5. Stay updated for the announcement of the final seat allotment date for Round 2. Once released, act promptly to secure your admission.