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Step-by-Step Guide for KCET 2025 Web-Option Entry with Direct Download Links
10 July 2025 7 views
How to do KCET 2025 Web-Option Entry at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
To do the KCET 2025 Web-Option Entry at the official portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, follow these precise steps:
- Visit the official website:
Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. - Navigate to the Option Entry:
Click on the "Admissions" tab and select "UGCET" or directly find the "KCET 2025 First Round Option Entry" link on the homepage once it is active. - Login:
Use your CET application number and password/secret key from your verification slip, or scan the QR code on your verification slip for easier login. After login, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number which you need to verify. You will then verify your identity through photo submission. - Payment of Option Entry Fee:
Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹750 online. This step is mandatory to proceed with the option entry. - Access Option Entry Dashboard:
After successful payment, the option entry link will be activated. You will be able to enter your preferences. - Enter and prioritize your options:
Select courses and colleges from the dropdown menus. Enter unlimited options and arrange them in your order of priority. - Save and lock your choices:
Double-check your preferences before locking. Preferences once locked cannot be changed unless allowed in subsequent rounds. - Mock Allotment:
KEA will publish a mock seat allotment for review and revisions if necessary. - Further Rounds:
After Round 1 allotment in August, you can participate in Round 2 and possibly an extended round in September. - Post-Allotment:
Once final allotments are declared, pay admission fees and report to the allotted college to confirm your seat.
Important tips:
- Keep your original documents ready for verification at KEA centers.
- Review the detailed seat matrix available on the website.
- Stay updated with official notifications till the counselling concludes.
This method ensures a secure, orderly, and transparent seat allotment in KCET 2025 counselling.