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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has updated the KCET round 1 counselling dates. As per the revised schedule, candidates now have until August
14 to fill in their college and course preferences. They can visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea to submit their preferences. Afterwards, candidates can accept the allotted seat and confirm admission, or they can opt for upgradation in the upcoming rounds. In both cases, seat acceptance and physical reporting to the allotted institute are compulsory. Candidates also have the option to reject the allotted seat and wait for upcoming allotments. KCET Counselling 2025 Revised Schedule (Round 1) Refer to the following table for the updated counselling schedule:
| Activity | Start Date | End Date |
| Payment of Seat Confirmation (20000/12000) for New Allotments | 11-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 |
| Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) | 11-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 |
| Online Withdrawal | 11-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 |
| Seat Allotment (auto freeze for all candidates, For JEE Candidates Only) | 13-Aug-25 | - |
Follow the given instructions to know how to fill college and course preferences:
- Step 1: Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on KCET option entry link from latest announcements
- Step 3: Now, either scan or login with CET NO
- Step 4: Fill in college and course preferences
- Step 5: Lock choices and submit them
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