Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry Started - Direct Link at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially activated the online Option Entry link for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 Round 2 counselling process. This process facilitates lateral entry admissions for eligible diploma holders directly into the second year (third semester) of B.E./B.Tech engineering courses, as well as the first year of B.Arch programmes in engineering colleges across Karnataka.

Candidates who did not secure a seat in the first round of allotment, or those who wish to upgrade and modify their college and course preferences, can participate in this second round of option entry. The login window has been opened on the official KEA admission portals.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 - Overview

Below is a brief summary of the ongoing admission and counselling cycle conducted by the state authorities:

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following timeline related to the DCET 2026 counselling rounds:

• Round 1 Mock/Provisional Allotment: August 6, 2026
• Round 1 Web Option Entry Window: August 17, 2026
• Round 2 Option Entry Commencement: September 2, 2026

How to Complete Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry

Follow these steps to successfully select and lock your college choices during the online preference round:

1. Go to the official KEA website portal at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Locate and click on the specific link designated for "DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry".
3. Enter your DCET 2026 CET Roll Number, Password, and the verification security code.
4. Navigate to the choice entry screen where lists of engineering colleges and corresponding branches are displayed.
5. Select your preferred courses and rank colleges in strict priority order (e.g., Priority 1 for your top-choice college/branch, Priority 2 for the second preference, and so on).
6. Add as many realistic college-course combinations as possible to maximize your allotment opportunities.
7. Review the prioritized list thoroughly, lock your selections, and print a copy of the final submitted form for subsequent administrative steps.

Critical Guidelines for Candidates

• Strictly Official Portals: Perform all selection submissions through the official KEA URLs listed above. Avoid utilizing third-party pages or unverified login interfaces.
• Priority Ordering: Ensure options are sorted in genuine order of interest. The automated system checks choices in numerical sequence starting from priority number one.
• Non-submission Consequences: Candidates who fail to enter or lock options during this specified active window will not be analyzed by the computer algorithm for seat allocation in this round.
• Keep Evidence: Always capture a screenshot or print out the locked option list showing successful submission confirmation.