Karnataka Examinations Authority — Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an official recruitment notification for Karnataka UGCET (KCET) 2026 Round 3 Counselling, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 31 August 2026 and closes on 03 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold KCET 2026 Qualified Candidates with valid Rank and Document Verification Slip, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises KCET Merit Rank, Web Option Entry, and Seat Allotment. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Result Date | 24 Aug 2026 |
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially commenced the fresh option entry process for UGCET (KCET) 2026 Round 3 seat allotment. Candidates seeking admission into undergraduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Architecture (B.Arch), Agriculture, Pharmacy, B.Sc Nursing, and other affiliated health science programs can now log in to the official portal to enter fresh options or rearrange their preferences.
Participation in Round 3 counselling is subject to specific criteria defined by KEA:
Unlike initial counselling rounds where multiple options are accessible, KEA restricts action choices in Round 3:
| Choice Type | Definition | Availability in Round 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Choice 1 (Accept & Freeze) | Candidate accepts the allotted seat, pays the required tuition fee, downloads the admission order, and reports to the allotted institution. | Available |
| Choice 2 (Accept & Upgrade) | Candidate retains the seat while opting for a higher option in subsequent rounds. | Not Available |
| Choice 3 (Reject & Upgrade) | Candidate surrenders the allotted seat to enter further rounds. | Not Available |
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