Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Option Entry Begins
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 Round 1 option entry process.
Eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and courses through the official website.
The option entry window is open until July 24, 2026.
The mock allotment result will be published on July 24 at 6 PM, allowing candidates to assess their chances of securing a seat in their preferred college.
Based on the mock allotment, students can modify or reorder their choices before the final allotment.
The final Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on July 27, 2026.
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry process begins on July 21, 2026.
Eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and courses through the official website.
The option entry window remains open until July 24, 2026.
Mock allotment result will be published on July 24, 2026, at 6 PM.
Final Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on July 27, 2026.
- Who
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and eligible candidates
- What
- Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 Round 1 option entry process
- When
- July 21 to July 24, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To allow candidates to submit their preferred colleges and courses for the first round of seat allotment
Candidates
KEA
Option Entry Process
Candidates
Candidates need to carefully select and submit their preferred colleges and courses for the first round of seat allotment.
KEA
KEA provides the platform and schedule for the option entry process and ensures the smooth conduct of the mock allotment and final seat allotment.
- Round 1 Option Entry
- July 21 to July 24, 2026
- Mock Seat Allotment
- July 24, 2026 (6 PM)
- Option Modification Window
- July 24 to July 27, 2026
- Final Round 1 Seat Allotment
- July 27, 2026 (After 6 PM)
- Choice Selection (Post Allotment)
- July 28 to July 31, 2026
- Challan Download (Choice 1 & Choice 2)
- July 28 to August 1, 2026
- Last Date to Pay Admission Fee
- August 3, 2026
- Last Date to Report to Allotted College
- August 4, 2026