KCET Counselling 2025 conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially concluded. The counselling process allocates seats to candidates who qualified in the KCET Exam 2025 in CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, IT and various other engineering branches. This process ensures that students can secure admission in the college of their choice based on merit and preference.
The counselling involved several important steps. Initially, candidates complete document verification and registration, followed by option entry, where they submit their preferred college and branch. KEA conducts multiple rounds of seat allotment, out of which the provisional results of the third round were declared on September 11, 2025. Candidates had to complete fee payment and report to the allotted colleges by September 13, 2025.
The KCET 2025 results released on May 24 determine eligibility for counselling. KEA has also revised the post-allotment schedule for Round 2 to accommodate further adjustments. This article provides a complete guide for KCET Counselling 2025, which includes important dates, allotment process, required documents and branch-wise seat allotment, ensuring that students have all the necessary information in one place without any confusion.
KCET Counselling 2025: Important Dates
KCET Counselling related all important schedule mentioned in detail table below.
| Event | Dates (2025) | Details / Notes |
| KCET 2025 Exam | April 15, 16 & 17 | Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) across Karnataka. |
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 | Results released on the official KEA portal. |
| Spot Rank Announcement | June 2 | Published for rank verification. |
| Verification Slip Release | June 23 | Verification slips are available for eligible candidates. |
| Document Verification at KEA Helpline Centres | June 27 to July 15 | Candidates verify documents at designated KEA centres. |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Begins | July 8 | Candidates enter preferred colleges and branches online. |
| Last Date for Option Entry | July 18 | Final day to submit or modify preferences. |
| Mock Allotment Result (Round 1) | July 25 | For students to review and adjust their options. |
| Modify / Re-arrange / Delete Options | July 26 to July 29 | Candidates can make changes after mock allotment. |
| Provisional Seat Allotment (Round 1) | August 1 | Seats allotted based on rank and preference. |
| Objection Window / Final Allotment (Round 1) | August 2 (till 11 AM) | Candidates can raise objections before final allotment. |
| Choice Selection & Fee Payment (Round 1) | August 4 to August 14 | Confirm the allotted seat and pay the prescribed fee. |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1) | August 15 | Last date to report and confirm admission. |
| Display of Round 2 Seat Matrix | August 20 | Updated list of available seats for Round 2. |
| Option Entry for Round 2 | August 21 to August 26 | Candidates can modify or enter new options. |
| Provisional Seat Allotment (Round 2) | August 29 | Round 2 provisional result released. |
| Final Seat Allotment (Round 2) | August 30 | Final Round 2 allotment published by KEA. |
| Reporting & Seat Confirmation (Round 2) | September 2 to September 3 | Fee payment and reporting for Round 2 seats. |
| Option Entry for Round 3 | September 6 to September 9 | Final opportunity to enter or modify options. |
| Provisional Seat Allotment (Round 3) | September 10 | Round 3 provisional result released. |
| Objection Window (Round 3) | September 11 (till 11 AM) | Objections accepted before final allotment. |
| Final Seat Allotment (Round 3) | September 11 | KEA publishes final Round 3 seat allotment. |
| Fee Payment & Admission Order Download | September 13 | Students must pay fees and download admission order. |
| Last Date for College Reporting (Final Round) | September 13 | Final reporting and confirmation of admission. |
Also Check: KCET 2025 Dates
KCET Counselling Process 2025
The KCET 2025 counselling process conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) helped eligible candidates secure seats in CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, IT and many more engineering branches. The process was conducted in multiple stages to ensure transparency and provide a fair opportunity to students to choose the college and branch of their choice. The process is discussed in detail below:
Registration and Document Verification
- Aspirants had to register on the official KEA website using their KCET roll number and personal details.
- Required documents like class 10th and 12th mark sheets, KCET scorecard and caste/domicile certificate (if applicable) were uploaded online.
- Physical verification was also conducted at the designated centres to confirm eligibility.
Option Entry and Choice Filling
- After registration, students have to submit their college and branch choice online.
- Multiple choices can be entered with priority ranking as per interest.
- Seat allotment was strictly based on KCET rank and chosen choice, ensuring merit-based system.
Seat Allotment Rounds
- KEA conducted several rounds of allotment for the students' choice.
- The provisional seat allotment for the third round was published on the official portal on September 11, 2025.
The candidates had the following options:
- Proceed for admission by accepting the allotted seat
- Participate in further rounds for a better college/branch option
Payment of Fees and Confirmation of Admission
- Once a seat was allotted, candidates had to pay the required admission fee online.
- After successful payment, students downloaded the admission order, which served as proof of college reporting.
- Failure to pay the fee within the deadline resulted in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Reporting to the allotted college
- Students had to report to their allotted institution by the specified date along with the original documents.
- For KCET 2025, the last date to report after Round 3 allotment was September 13, 2025.
- Admission was confirmed only after this final verification step in the respective colleges.
Required Documents for KCET Counselling 2025
To successfully participate in KCET Counselling 2025, candidates had to present a set of original documents along with photocopies for verification. It was essential to carry the complete list of documents, as missing even one could lead to disqualification from the seat allotment process.
- KCET 2025 Application Form (printout of submitted form)
- KCET Admit Card 2025 (hall ticket)
- KCET Rank Card (score/rank proof)
- Application Fee Payment Receipt
- Class 10 (SSLC) Marksheet and Certificate
- Class 12 (2nd PUC) Marksheet and Certificate (provisional accepted with principal's signature)
- 7-Year Study Certificate (countersigned by BEO/DDPI, not needed for CBSE/ICSE)
- Two Passport-size Photographs (recent)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable, with valid RD number)
- Income Certificate (if applicable, for fee concession/scholarship)
- Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable, for Class 1-10 Kannada medium students)
- Rural Study Certificate (if applicable, for rural school students)
- Parent's Study/Domicile/Employment Certificate (if seat claimed under parent's eligibility)
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Affidavit for Special Categories (if applicable, e.g., Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga)
- Hyderabad-Karnataka Certificate (if applicable, under Article 371)
- Other Reservation Certificates (if applicable, e.g., NCC, Sports, Defence, Ex-Servicemen)
Also Check: KCET Cutoff 2025
KCET 2025 Seat Matrix
The KCET 2025 seat matrix shows the number of seats available in each participating college and branch. Released by KEA before every counselling round, it helps students understand seat availability across different categories and make better choices during option entry.
| Participating College | Total BTech Intake | Total Seats for CSE |
| M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | 1461 | 396 |
| PES University, Bengaluru | 1740 | 1200 |
| KLE Technological University, Dharwad | 1380 | 420 |
| B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 2760 | 1320 |
| R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 1420 | 525 |
| JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru | 520 | 60 |
| Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi | 540 | 240 |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru | 1680 | 900 |
| CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | 960 | 300 |
| Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru | 1050 | 240 |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru | 360 | 180 |
| New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 1200 | 660 |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | 1320 | 360 |
| PES College of Engineering, Mandya | 960 | 360 |
Check: Direct Link to Download KCET 2025 Final Seat Matrix PDF
KCET: Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KCET Round 3 | 06 Sep, 2025 - 08 Sep, 2025 |
| Round 2 Mock Seat Allotment | 29 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET Round 2 Seat Matrix | 21 Aug, 2025 |
| Reporting to the College | 09 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET Fee Payment (Choice 1) | 03 Aug, 2025 - 08 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET Choice Selection Window Round 1 | 02 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET Round 1 Final Seat Allotment | 02 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 First Round Seat Allotment Result | 01 Aug, 2025 |
| KCET Mock Allotment | 25 Jul, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Mock Allotment Result (First Round) | 21 Jul, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 First Round Edit and Modify Details for Seat Allotment | 21 Jul, 2025 - 24 Jul, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Option Entry | 08 Jul, 2025 - 18 Jul, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Result Date | 24 May, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Exam | 16 Apr, 2025 - 17 Apr, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Admit Card | 06 Apr, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Application Form | 23 Jan, 2025 - 24 Feb, 2025 |
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