KCET Counselling 2023: Dates, Document Verification and Registration

KCET Counselling 2023

KCET, or the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, is a state-level exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) to provide admission to undergraduate courses in Karnataka, including engineering (including Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech), pharmacy and agriculture. The exam is known as Karnataka CET, Kar CET, or K-CET.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is tentatively scheduled to begin the KCET counselling process for 2023 in the last week of July 2023. Students can check their seat allotment results on the KEA official website using their counselling number in KCET. 

It is important for candidates to report to their allotted colleges - pharmacy, agriculture or B.Tech colleges - before the designated deadline, or their admission may be cancelled.

KCET Counselling Date and Schedule 

Events	Tentative Dates
KCET Exam Date 2023	Third week of June 2023
Declaration of Result	Fourth week of July 2023
Verification of Documents	Fourth week of July 2023
Web Entry Option	Fourth week of July 2023
Mock Seat Allotment	Fourth week of July 2023
Modify/Re-order Options	Second week of August 2023
Round 1: Announcement of Seat Allotment	First week of September 2023
Round 1: Exercising Options by Candidates Allotted Seats	First week of September 2023
Payment of Fee and Admission Offer Download	Third week of September 2023
Reporting to Allotted College	Fourth week of September 2023
Round 2: Seat Matrix	First week of October 2023
Round 2: Web Option Entry	First week of October 2023
Round 2: Exercising Options by Candidates Allotted Seats	Third week of October 2023
Round 2: Payment of Fee and Admission Order	Third week of October 2023
Reporting to Allotted College	Fourth week of October 2023

Detailed KCET Counselling Process

The KCET counselling process for 2023 consists of the following four steps: 

• KCET Counselling Registration and Document Verification
• Choice Filling and Locking
• Seat Allotment, and 
• Reporting to the Allotted College for Admission.

Step 1: KCET Counselling Registration and Document Verification

• The first stage of the KCET counselling process for 2023 is candidate registration and document verification. 
• This stage is conducted after the announcement of KCET results. This stage aims to verify the candidates' eligibility and ensure that they meet the requirements for admission.
• Candidates who have been selected for admission must have their documents verified before they can be admitted to their desired course at an institution. 

During this process, candidates will need to present a list of documents. The documents needed for KCET counselling are as follows:

• The KCET application form
• Proof of Application/KCET Counselling Fee Payment
• KCET Admit Card
• Class 10 Mark Sheet
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Two Passport-sized photographs and 
• Any caste certificates that may be applicable. 

Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking

• During the choice filling and locking stage of KCET counselling for 2023, candidates must log in to their account using their user ID and password, which were provided at the time of document verification. 
• After logging in, they can see the availability of seats in various colleges by branch and category. 
• Candidates will then need to select their preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices before the deadline. 
• It is important for candidates to carefully consider their choices and research the trends of previous years' KCET counselling and admission processes before making their selections. 
• They should also consider the previous year's KCET cut-off ranks and closely consider the colleges they are interested in before making their choices.

Step 3: Seat Allotment

• The KCET seat allotment process for 2023 involves two steps. First, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct a mock seat allotment. 
• The results for this mock allotment will be announced in the last week of October 2023. 
• Candidates will be able to modify their choices after the mock allotment is completed. After this, the final seat allotment will be conducted. 

Step 4: Reporting to the Allotted College for Admission

• The last stage of the counselling process involves visiting the allotted college with all necessary documents and the allotment letter, paying the fee to confirm the allotment, and securing admission. 
•  It is important for candidates to stay informed about the process by regularly checking the KEA official website.

Option Entry for KCET 2023

To register for the KCET option entry process for 2023, candidates will need to log in to their accounts on the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) using their hall ticket number, application number, and password. Once logged in, candidates can follow these steps to complete their option entry:

• Go to the KEA’s official website.
• Click on the KCET 2022 option entry link.
• Enter your CET number and the captcha code, and click submit.
• On the next page, enter your CET number, application number, secret key code, new password, email ID, secret hint question and its answer and click login.
• Click on "Candidate option entry" from the option entry column. A list of options under different courses in various colleges, along with their codes and course fees, will appear on the screen.
• Select the course and college you want to attend and click "Save & Submit."
• An option will appear to re-order or delete your options. Enter 0 to delete a particular option.
• After completing the option entry process, candidates can print their KCET Option Report PDF by clicking on the provided links.

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Conclusion

During the KCET counselling process for 2023, candidates will be assigned to participating institutes. There will be around 204 institutes offering B.Tech courses as part of the KCET participating institutes for 2023. As part of the counselling process, candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred B.Tech college.

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FAQ - KCET Counselling 2023

When is KCET counselling?

The KCET counselling process for 2023 consists of four stages: 1) registration and document verification, 2) choice filling and locking, 3) seat allotment and 4) reporting to the allotted college for admission. 

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What are the documents required for KCET counselling?

During the KCET counselling process, candidates must provide a list of required documents, including the KCET application form, fee payment receipt, KCET admit card, class 10 and 12 mark sheets, two passport-sized photographs, and any applicable caste certificates

How to register for KCET counselling?

To register for KCET counselling, candidates will need to visit the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) official website and follow the instructions provided on the site. This may involve creating an account, submitting personal and educational information, and paying applicable fees.