• Updated on 30 Aug, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee
KCET Counselling 2025 dates for Round 2 mock seat allotment have been published by the official authorities on August 29, 2025. The display of seat matrix (choice 3, choice 4 & forfeited) took place on August 21, 2025. Candidates willing to accept the medical seats must pay a caution deposit of INR 1 lakh by August 26, 2025, up to 1 PM. The last date for second round edit and modifying details for seat allotment is extended to August 26, 2025. Candidates can check the Round 2 mock seat allotment results on August 29, 2025, after 1 PM. The final second round seat allotment will soon be published on KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KCET 2025 Counselling started on July 8, and the authority published the mock allotment for Round 1 on July 25. The last date to submit the choice of courses and KEA colleges was July 18, 2025. The KCET 2025 option entry link was activated on the website along with the provisional seat matrix information. The final seat allotment results for round 1 of KCET counselling was out on July 28, 2025. Read the complete article to detailed information about the KCET 2025 counselling.
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KCET Counselling 2025 Dates
The second round of mock allotment KCET 2025 has been published on the official website on August 29, 2025, after 1 PM. Candidates can refer to the table below to check the important events of KCET Counselling 2025.
KCET 2025 Display of Seat Matrix | August 21, 2025 |
KCET 2025 Payment of Caution Deposit of INR 1 lakh for Medical Students | August 26, 2025 (up to 1 PM) |
KCET 2025 Second Round Edit and Modify Details for Seat Allotment | August 26, 2025 (up to 1 PM) |
KCET 2025 Mock Allotment Result (Second Round) | August 29, 2025 (Out) |
KCET 2025 Second Round Seat Allotment Result | TBA |
KCET Counselling 2025 Process
During KCET Counselling Process 2025, candidates need to undergo document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute. A step-by-step explanation of this process is presented below:
1st Step: Document Verification and Registration
- Qualified candidates must report to the designated KEA verification centres for document verification.
- They need to carry essential documents, such as SSLC/10th and 2nd PUC/12th mark sheets, a printout of the KCET 2025 application form, proof of fee payment, the KCET 2025 Admit Card, and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate, employment certificate, rural study certificate, and affidavits are required for candidates from reserved categories.
2nd Step: Choice Filling and Locking
- After verification, candidates must log in using their KCET number to access the online entry portal.
- In this phase, they can select their preferred colleges and courses.
- Candidates can prefer a choice by considering seat availability by course, category, and college in the seat matrix.
- Candidates can modify, rearrange, or delete their choices until the final date.
- Once the options are locked, no further changes will be allowed.
3rd Step: Seat Allotment
- KEA will first release the tentative seat allotment details in the form of a mock allotment result.
- Based on this, candidates can edit their preferences.
- After this, actual seat allotment results will be published online in Round 1 and Round 2.
- Seat allotment is done based on candidates' ranks, category, seat availability, and preferences.
4th Step: Reporting to Allotted Institutes
- Candidates who are allocated a seat must report to the designated college within the given timeline.
- They must present their original documents, allotment letter, and pay the admission fees.
- Failure to report within the deadline may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.
Also Check: KCET 2025 Application Process
KCET Counselling 2025: Seat Matrix
KCET Seat Matrix 2025 was released by KEA on June 13, 2025. According to KEA, KCET 2025 offers seats across government, aided, private unaided, and private university colleges in Karnataka. Top colleges, such as the Government Engineering College Hassan, BMSCE Bangalore, and Sapthagiri NPS University, have a significant number of seats available under the KEA. Candidates can refer to the table below to check college-wise seat intakes of KEA.
KCET Special Category Eligibility List 2025
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) published the KCET 2025 special eligibility category list at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The list includes candidates eligible under reserved categories, such as NCC, Defence, CAPF, Ex-CAPF, Ex-Defence, and Scouts & Guides, as per KEA norms. Candidates now check KCET 2025 special eligibility category list by doing the following:
- Open cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the UGCET notification tab
- Click on the Special category List
- Choose a category to check eligibility status
- Download and save
Candidates can refer to the table below to check KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for special categories.
Read: KCET 2025 Result
KCET Counselling 2025: Documents Required
For KCET Counselling 2025, candidates must carry documents including the KCET application form, admit card, 2nd PUC mark sheets, and fee payment proof. Additional certificates like caste, income, rural study, and domicile-related documents are required based on the category and eligibility criteria of candidates. The list of documents is as follows:
- KCET application form.
- KCET 2025 Admit Card.
- KCET application fee payment proof.
- Class 10/SSLC mark sheet.
- Class 12/2nd PUC mark sheet & certificate.
- 7-year study certificate countersigned by BEO/DDPI.
- Recent passport-size photograph (two copies).
- Income certificate.
- Rural study certificate.
- Caste certificate (if any).
- Kannada medium certificate (Candidates who have studied in Kannada Medium from Class 1 to 10 in Karnataka, and also outside the state of Karnataka.
- Parent's study certificate/ Parent's Hometown certificate/ Parent's Domicile certificate/ Parent's Employment certificate/ Parent's Cumulative Record/ Parent's Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming for Government seats based on the domicile/study/employment of the parent.
- Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner, for Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota candidates.
KCET Counselling 2025: Expected Cutoff Rank
KCET Cutoff 2025 will be released after each round of counselling. However, it can be expected that the cutoff rank requirement by PES Institute of Technology and Bangalore Institute of Technology will range between 2500 and 8100. Refer to the table below to check the expected college-wise cutoff rank of KCET 2025.
KCET Counselling 2025 FAQs
Has the KCET Counselling 2025 started?
Yes, the KCET Counselling 2025 has begun, and the round 2 mock seat allotment will be published on August 29, 2025, after 1 PM.
Where to go for KCET document verification in 2025?
Candidates need to report to KEA, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Sampige Road, Bangalore - 560012, for KCET document verification in 2025.
How many students appeared for KCET 2025?
In the KCET 2025 exam, 3,11,996 students appeared out of the 3,30,787 who registered for KCET 2025 Exam.
What are the eligibility criteria for KCET Sports Quota 2025?
Candidates must have represented Karnataka or India in recognised sports competitions and have achieved medals between 2022 and 2025.
What is the KCET 2025 clause?
Candidates who have claimed Clause Code 'A' but have not studied in Kannada medium from Class 1 to 10, or under any Rural or Minority reservations, should have a SATS-verified seven-year study period.
In which college can I get a 1 lakh rank in KCET 2025?
Candidates with a rank of 1 lakh in KCET 2025 can enrol in colleges such as Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, and SKSJT Institute of Engineering.
How many seats are available for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in KCET 2025?
KCET 2025 comprises 1,650 seats in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at government colleges and 10,765 CSE seats in private, unaided colleges.
What is the Counselling process of KCET 2025?
KCET Counselling 2025 involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission phases. Candidates must note that KCET counselling will be conducted online only.
Are 2nd PUC marks considered for KCET 2025?
Yes, 2nd PUC (Class 12) marks are considered an important document for the KCET 2025 Exam.
How many colleges will be allotted in KCET 2025?
Approximately 252 colleges are participating in KCET 2025, comprising government, private, aided, and private unaided universities.