Karnataka Examinations Authority — Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka
| Organization / University | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Karnataka UGCET (KCET) 2026 Round 3 Counselling |
| Update Category | Examination Result / Scorecard |
| Status | DECLARED & ACTIVE |
| Release Date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ |
| Result Date | 24 Aug 2026 |
|---|
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.
| Event / Milestone | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Final Seat Allotment Result Declared | August 24, 2026 |
| Round 3 Fresh Option Entry Opening Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit / Lock Round 3 Options | September 3, 2026 |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
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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