Do’s and Dont's of KCET 2024 Option Entry

Soham Mitra

Updated On: March 15, 2024 04:34 pm IST

KCET Option Entry 2024 window will be opened tentatively in the second week of August 2024. Get a detailed list of Do’s and Dont's of KCET 2024 Option Entry here.  process. 

Do’s and Dont's of KCET 2024 Option Entry

Do’s and Don’ts of KCET 2024 Option Entry - The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will tentatively commence the KCET option entry 2024 process in the second week of August 2024. The last date to fill out the choices as per the previous year's trends can be the first week of September 2024. The authorities will be conducting a combined KCET 2024 counselling process for all the courses to avoid delays in admission.
KCET 2024 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024. The Kannada language test will be conducted on April 20, 2024. Through the KCET 2024 option entry, eligible candidates can apply for multiple courses such as B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, B.VSc, B.Pharm, Pharm.D,and BNYS courses. However, the entry of options is purely based on the candidate’s stream in PUC and course-specific eligibility norms. On this page, you can check important dos and don’ts about KCET 2024 option entry. 

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Do’s of KCET 2024 Option Entry

Here are certain activities that a candidate needs to make a note of about KCET 2024 option entry –

  • A secret key is mandatory to fill option form, and it is important to preserve it till the conclusion of the seat allotment process

  • Before proceeding with the option entry process, it is important to do some preparatory work. For example, list out the colleges that you are planning to take admission, check the KCET cutoffof the respective college, and mark the priority number accordingly

  • Based on the list you prepared, proceed with the online option form filling where you will need to select a college and course. If a college is offering multiple specializations in B.Tech, you will need to mark a priority number for each course

  • There is no limit on the number of colleges that a candidate can choose in the option entry form, and it is advisable to fill in as many choices as possible

  • If you are applying for multiple courses, make sure that the most preferred course is marked as a top priority or given a higher priority number

  • On the option entry portal of KCET, you can select the list of courses. For example, if you selected Engineering, you will see the list of all engineering colleges participating in KCET counselling

  • If you are looking for admission to a college located in your region, it is important to give that college a higher priority number in the option entry form. This will enhance your admission chances based on your region's preference

  • Apart from location preference, it is important to do some research about the colleges that you are planning to choose. Research about college on Google, visit its official website, try to get in touch with senior students of the college, and consult your parents/ relatives for their opinion

  • Once the mock allotment result is out, edit the choices accordingly (if you did not get an allotment as per the first choice). In addition, you will need to check the mock round cutoff so that you can alter/ change the order of college options

  • In all, while filling out the option form, it is important to consider previous years’ cutoff, course preference, location preference, etc

Don’ts of KCET 2024 Option Entry

Here are certain activities that a candidate must refrain from while filling out the option form of KCET 2024 –

  • Do not share your secret key and password with anyone. If you are filling in the options through an internet center, make sure that you enter the secret key instead of someone else

  • Do not fill the college options with proper knowledge and understanding of previous years’ cutoff

  • If your rank is above 20,000, do not choose the colleges that had a cutoff/ closing rank of below 6,000 in the last 2-3 years

  • If you did not get an allotment in the mock round, do not change college options without checking the mock round cutoff. Check the mock cutoff and rearrange the college options

Revised KCET 2024 Option Entry Process

KEA has revised the KCET choice filling 2024 process. Candidates can check the latest changes done in the KCET 2024 option entry process highlighted below. 

  • The latest introduced KCET 2024 counselling changes will implemented beginning with the current session 2024-25, which may result in a little delay in counselling for some courses while speeding up therapy for others.
  • There will be centralized KCET 2024 counselling for all engineering, medical, pharmacy, nursing, agricultural, and veterinary courses
  • All courses and colleges will be shown while picking alternatives for KCET Counselling 2024, and applicants must select the courses in the order of their choices.
  • For example, if a candidate desires the medical seat first but wants to keep the engineering seat as a backup aim, the medical courses must be prioritized first, followed by the engineering courses. In other words, rather than picking course-specific preferences, the candidate must construct a list of preferences for all courses.
  • The first round of KCET seat allotment 2024 will be based on available of seats, merit, and applicants' preferences for the alternatives filled. As a result, the candidates may be assigned to a variety of domains based on their choices. In this case, they will be able to freeze one allocation before the deadline.
  • The candidate may also use 'Choice-2' to retain the other allotted seat for the next round of KCET 2024 counselling.
  • The medical seat has had two attempts only, while the other streams have had three.
  • Candidates who were given a medical seat in the second round but desire to change seats to engineering/other must pay a penalty fee

KCET 2024 Mock Seat Allotment

The KCET 2024 mock allotment result was published on the official website. KEA lets candidates select their preferred universities and subjects for admission through KCET mock allotment 2024. Mock seats are assigned to applicants to give them an indication of the seats they may be assigned in the final KCET 2024 seat allocation. As KCET 2024 mock seat allotment results are released, applicants can make changes to the options they previously filled out. Because it is a KCET mock allotment, candidates are not required to report to the institutes assigned in this round.

KCET Seat Allotment 2024

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to publish the KCET 2024 seat allotment result for the first round in the Third week of August 2024, on its official website. Candidates will have to use their login credentials to verify their KCET seat allotment 2024. Candidates must register for Karnataka CET counselling to be considered for KCET 2024 seat allocation. KCET 2024 seat allotment will be based on the candidates' selections, their performance in KCET 2024, and the availability of seats at the institute of choice.

KCET 2024 Participating Colleges

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the list of KCET 2024 participating institutions, as well as the seat matrix. The colleges that participate in the KCET exam are the KCET 2024 participating institutes. Candidates preparing for the KCET 2024 for admission to B.Tech courses in Karnataka should be aware of the various colleges to which they can apply. There are 252 KCET 2024 participating institutes in Karnataka offering B.Tech courses and 42 engineering colleges offering architecture courses. In addition, 15 KCET 2024 participating institutes offer B.Tech second shift courses. Some of the KCET Participating Colleges 2024 have been listed below.

  • BMSCE, Bangalore
  • RVCE, Bangalore
  • NHCE Bangalore
  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
  • Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
  • NMAM Institute of Technology, Udupi
  • KLE Technological University, Hubli
  • DSCE, Bangalore
  • BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
  • PES University, Bangalore

KCET 2024 College Predictor

Candidates can use the KCET College Predictor 2024 tool to predict their admission chances in KCET-participating colleges. KCET college predictor tool 2024 is a simple tool that analyzes previous year cutoff patterns, category-specific seat availability, and other criteria to offer a list of likely institutions to which an applicant may be admitted. Because the KCET 2024 college predictor tool is analytical, candidates have a good possibility of accuracy in college prediction. Furthermore, the KCET college prediction tool includes thorough information about colleges, courses, college rankings, college amenities, and much more. Every candidate will get access to a list of top institutions, courses, college reviews, rankings, placement data, and cutoff. 

We hope that the above information clarifies your queries about the KCET 2024 option entry.

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FAQs

How can I complete the KCET option entry 2024?

Candidates will have to login to the official portal and fill their preferred choices of college and courses.

What is the process of KCET document verification?

KCET document verification involves verification of the credentials of the candidates, KEA commences the choice filling and locking process.

What are the Documents Required for KCET 2024 Verification?

Some of the Documents Required for KCET 2024 Verification are KCET 2024 admit card, KCET application form printout, Category certificate (if applicable), and Class 10 and 12 mark- sheet/ certificate.

What are the rules about option entry in KCET?

Never share your security key password with anyone else. It's important to keep it safe and secure. If you're filling out the form at an internet center, make sure you don't let anyone else enter your secret key. It's crucial to have a good understanding of the colleges you're applying to and their previous years' cutoffs before making your choices. If your rank is above 20,000, it's best to avoid selecting colleges closing ranks under 6,000 in the past two to three years. If you didn't get an allotment in the mock round, don't make any changes to your college choices without first verifying the mock round cutoff. Check the cutoff and rearrange your institute preferences accordingly.
 

What are the rules for KCET 2024?

To be eligible for KCET 2024, candidates need to have scored a minimum of 45% marks (40% for certain reserved categories). In terms of subjects, candidates need to have studied Physics and Mathematics, as well as either Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology, along with English and one other language during their 12th grade.
 

How many years study certificate is required for KCET 2024?

To be eligible for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), candidates need to have studied in a government-recognized educational institution in Karnataka for at least 7 years. This includes from 1st standard up to 12th standard, until July 1st of the year in which the KCET is conducted.
 

How many marks are there in KCET 2024?

Each paper in KCET 2024 will consist of 60 marks.
 

Which are the KCET participating colleges 2024?

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, DSCE, Bangalore, KLE Technological University, Hubli, PES University, Bangalore, and BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore are some of the KCET participating colleges 2024.
 

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