UGCET 2025 KCET First Round Option Entry Link, Dates, Process, Seat Matrix PDF

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is gearing up for the First Round Option Entry for UGCET 2025 (also known as KCET), a crucial step for aspiring students seeking admission to various professional courses in Karnataka.

The official link for option entry is https://keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcet_neet_opt_entry_2025_v1/main/index.php. Along with the option entry link, KEA has also released the provisional seat matrix PDF (Download from below link) for various quotas, including engineering and agriculture, to aid candidates in making informed choices.

KCET 2025 Provisional Seat Matrix OUT

While the full detailed counselling schedule is still being progressively released, here’s an overview of the expected timeline for key events:

Note: Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official KEA website for the most accurate and up-to-date schedule.

Step-by-Step Guide to KCET 2025 Option Entry

The option entry process is entirely online. Here’s how qualified candidates can proceed:

1. Document Verification is Mandatory: Before attempting option entry, ensure you have successfully completed the KCET 2025 document verification process at the designated KEA help centers and have received your verification slip with the unique login credentials (CET number and a secret key/password). Without this, you cannot proceed.
2. Visit the Official Website: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
3. Find the Option Entry Link: Look for the “UGCET 2025 Option Entry” or similar link on the homepage.
4. Login: Enter your CET number and the security pin/password provided to you during document verification. (Note: KEA has introduced changes in login procedures in recent years, including the use of Face ID verification for some processes. Always refer to the latest KEA guidelines for login.)
5. Access the Seat Matrix: Before filling options, thoroughly review the provisional seat matrix PDF. This will give you a clear picture of available seats in various colleges and courses based on your eligibility.
6. Fill in Preferences:
   • You can choose any number of colleges and courses.
   • Prioritize your choices carefully. It is recommended to list a wide range of options, from your most desired to safer alternatives, based on your KCET rank, college cutoffs, location, and placement records.
   • Candidates can add, rearrange, or delete their choices during the specified option entry window.
7. Save and Lock Options: After meticulously filling in your preferences, save your choices. It is crucial to lock your options before the deadline. Once locked, no further changes can be made. Take a printout of your filled choices for your records.
8. Mock Allotment: KEA will release a mock seat allotment result based on the options entered. This provides candidates with an idea of their potential seat allocation.
9. Modify Options (if needed): After the mock allotment, a window will be provided to modify, reorder, or delete choices if you wish to improve your chances or change preferences.
10. Final Seat Allotment: The final seat allotment results for Round 1 will be published after the mock allotment and modification period.
11. Post-Allotment Choices: Upon final seat allotment, candidates will typically have options like:
    • Choice 1: Accept the allotted seat, pay the fees, and report to the college. This concludes your counselling process.
    • Choice 2: Accept the seat, pay the fees, but hold the seat and participate in subsequent rounds for a better option.
    • Choice 3: Reject the current seat but participate in subsequent rounds without holding the current seat.
    • Choice 4: Exit the counselling process entirely.

Documents Required for verification and reporting

Ensure you have the following original documents along with at least two sets of photocopies:

• KCET 2025 Admit Card
• KCET 2025 Rank Card
• Class 10th Marksheet/SSLC Scorecard
• Class 12th/2nd PUC Marksheet
• Study Certificate (countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI)
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Caste and Income Certificate (if applicable, for reservation categories)
• Rural Study Certificate (if applicable)
• Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if applicable)
• NCC/Sports/Defence Certificates (if applicable)
• Final printout of the KCET 2025 online application form
• Proof of application fee payment
• Aadhar Card

The activation of the KCET 2025 Option Entry Link marks a critical phase in the admission journey for thousands of aspiring students. By meticulously following the instructions and making informed decisions, candidates can secure their desired seats in various professional courses across Karnataka.