Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Option Entry Deadline Looms for PG Aspirants
Today marks Day 7 of the option entry process, with the final deadline just one day away. Aspiring postgraduate students must act swiftly and judiciously, as the web option entry window is set to close on October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is currently conducting the second round of counselling for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2025, a critical phase for aspirants seeking admission to M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Arch programs across colleges in Karnataka. With the deadline rapidly approaching, eligible candidates have entered a crucial period for submitting or modifying their Option Entry (Priority of Options) online.
Crucial Dates and The Option Entry Window
Today marks Day 7 of the option entry process, with the final deadline just one day away. Aspiring postgraduate students must act swiftly and judiciously, as the web option entry window is set to close on October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Option Entry (Priority of Options) | October 16 to October 23, 2025 | Up to 10:00 AM |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | October 23, 2025 | After 6:00 PM |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | October 24, 2025 | After 10:00 AM |
| Fee Payment & Confirmation Slip Download | October 25 to October 29, 2025 | |
| Last Date for Reporting to Colleges | October 30, 2025 | Before 5:30 PM |
Candidates must visit the official KEA website to log in with their PGCET number and exercise their options. The priority order established during this window will be the sole basis for the second-round seat allocation.
Who is Eligible for Round 2 Option Entry?
The second round provides a crucial opportunity for several categories of candidates:
- Choice 2 Candidates from Round 1: Those who were allotted a seat in the first round but opted to participate in the second round for an upgrade. Their previously allotted seat is automatically retained as their last option. They can only modify or add options that they consider better than their current seat.
- Choice 3 Candidates from Round 1: Candidates who had declined the seat offered in the first round and are now re-entering the counselling process. They must agree to the updated terms and can modify, reorder, or delete their previously entered choices.
- Candidates Not Allotted in Round 1: All eligible candidates who did not receive any seat in the first round are also participating in this second round and must submit their preferred choices.
- Candidates with Surrendered/Cancelled Seats: The seat matrix for Round 2 includes any seats forfeited from the first round, seats newly added by the government, or seats cancelled for any reason, offering a refreshed set of choices.
Advice for Final Option Submission
With the clock ticking, engineering and management aspirants must be extremely cautious while finalising their options. The key advice remains:
- Prioritize Carefully: List your most preferred college and course combination as Option 1, followed by your next best choices in strict descending order of preference.
- Research Thoroughly: Candidates must verify the official seat matrix published by KEA to ensure the college/course is available under their respective category for the second round.
- No Choice After Allotment: A critical point for this round is that there is no Choice Filling option after the second-round seat allotment. Candidates who are allotted a seat in this round must accept it by paying the fees and reporting to the college; otherwise, they will lose their eligibility for any further counselling rounds.
This is the final major opportunity for thousands of students to secure their postgraduate admission for the 2025-26 academic session. For regular updates and detailed instructions on fee payment and reporting after the results, follow Only Education News and visit our portal: Engineering Courses List.