Karnataka DCET Counselling 2026 Schedule Out, Option Entry from July 21

Karnataka DCET 2026 Counselling:  Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued the Karnataka DCET counselling schedule. Those applying for the 2026 admissions can enter their choices for allotment and report to the allotted colleges with the required documents as per the schedule issued.

As per the dates announced, the window for students to enter their choices for Karnataka DCET 2026 option entry will open at 11 AM on July 21, 2026. Candidates entering the choices must make sure they enter their choice of course and college in the order of preference for allotment. The allotment result will be declared based on the choices entered. Mock allotment result will be announced on July 24, 2026. Students will then be given a chance to add, modify, or delete their choices from July 24 to 27, 2026, after which the final allotment result will be declared on July 27, 2026 

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KEA DCET 2026 Counselling Schedule: Important Dates

Karnataka DCET 2026 counselling round 1 schedule has been issued online. Candidates can check the detailed counselling schedule below

Here is the extracted and translated schedule from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) notification for the 2026 Diploma/Working Professional lateral entry to engineering courses.

Option Entry Schedule - First Round

Karnataka DCET 2026 Counselling: Round 1 Option Entry Process

The link for students to enter their choice of course and college for allotment will be available from July 21, 2026. Candidates who have cleared the exams can follow the steps provided below to enter their choices for allotment.

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEa

Step 2: Click on DCET 2026

Step 3: Click on the option entry link

Step 4: Enter the CET number and login

Step 5: Click on choice filling and enter the choices

Step 6: Review the choices entered

Step 7: Save and click on submit