KCET 2026 Round 3 Option Entry Link Activated at KEA; Check Steps to Fill Choices

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the KCET 2026 Round 3 option entry link on its official website. Candidates who have participated in the KCET counselling process can now enter their fresh course and college preferences for Round 3. Candidates must log in using their KCET 2026 application number and secret key to access the choice-filling portal. The last date to submit the Round 3 options is September 3, 2026. The Round 3 allotment result will be released on the official KEA website after the option-entry process concludes. Candidates who are allotted seats will have to complete the required fee payment and college reporting formalities within the prescribed deadline. 

KCET 2026 Round 3 Key Details

KEA has released the seat matrix for Round 3, including seats that remained unallotted after Round 2 and seats surrendered by candidates who exited the process. The updated seat matrix is available on the official counselling page.

KCET 2026 Round 3: What's New?

KEA has opened the Round 3 option entry window for eligible candidates. Students must enter their choices afresh, as the preferences submitted during Round 2 will not be carried forward to Round 3. Only candidates who have already applied for KCET 2026 counselling can participate in the Round 3 choice-filling process.

Who Can Fill Choices in KCET 2026 Round 3?

The Round 3 option-entry process is available to candidates who:

• Did not receive a final seat allotment in Round 2.
• Rejected their Round 2 seat allotment.
• Are eligible to participate in the final round of KCET 2026 counselling.

Can Round 2 Choices Be Used Again?

No. Candidates have to submit fresh course and college preferences for Round 3. The choices entered during Round 2 will not automatically be carried forward. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the updated seat matrix before entering their preferences.

How to Fill KCET 2026 Round 3 Option Entry?

1. Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026.
2. Click on the KCET 2026 Round 3 Option Entry link.
3. Log in using the application number and secret key.
4. Check the updated Round 3 seat matrix.
5. Select the preferred courses and colleges in the desired order.
6. Save the selected options and review the preference list.
7. Submit the final option-entry list.
8. Download and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
9. Last date for Round 3 option entry: September 3, 2026.

What Happens After Round 3 Option Entry?

After the option-entry window closes, KEA will process the choices submitted by eligible candidates. The KCET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result will then be published on the official website.

Candidates allotted seats will have to:

• Pay the prescribed admission fee.
• Complete the required admission formalities.
• Report to the allotted college within the specified deadline.

Can Choices Be Modified or Cancelled After Submission?

Candidates should exercise caution while submitting their preferences. Once the choices are finally submitted, they cannot be modified or cancelled. Students should therefore verify their course and college preferences carefully before submitting the final list.

Can Candidates Skip KCET 2026 Round 3?

Round 3 is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a seat through the KCET 2026 counselling process. Candidates who are eligible to participate should therefore make use of the option-entry window and submit their preferences before the deadline.

Things to Check Before KCET 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling

1. Keep their KCET 2026 application number and secret key ready.
2. Log in to the official KEA counselling portal.
3. Download and review the updated Round 3 seat matrix.
4. Check the available courses and colleges carefully.
5. Arrange preferences according to their priority.
6. Review the complete choice list before submission.
7. Submit the options before September 3, 2026.
8. Download and preserve the confirmation page for future reference.