KCET 2026 Round 3 Option Entry Concludes; Seat Allotment Results Expected Soon

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially concluded the web option entry process for the third round of KCET 2026 counselling. The window for candidates to submit their preferred college and course choices closed on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This phase marks the final stage of the counselling cycle for students who were not assigned seats during the previous two rounds of the admission process.

With the choice-filling period now finished, the KEA is expected to release the seat allotment results in the coming days. Candidates who participated in this round are advised to monitor the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for the announcement of the provisional and final allotment lists. This round serves as the concluding opportunity for aspirants to secure a seat through the state-level counselling process.

Important Guidelines for Round 3 Seat Allotment

Students should be aware that the third round of counselling operates under significantly stricter regulations compared to the initial stages. Unlike the first and second rounds, where candidates had the flexibility to choose between different options—such as accepting a seat, upgrading, or holding their position—the third round does not offer these choices. Participation in this final cycle implies a commitment to the seat assigned by the authority.

According to the KEA, accepting the seat allotted in this round is mandatory. The system does not permit candidates to place their assigned seat on hold while exploring other academic pathways. It is essential for students to understand that failure to report to the designated college after the allotment will result in the total forfeiture of the seat. Furthermore, the authorities have implemented strict financial penalties for those who attempt to cancel or forfeit their seat after the allocation process is complete. These penalties include the payment of the government-prescribed engineering fee, supplemented by a fine amounting to five times that fee.

Next Steps for Candidates

Following the release of the seat allotment results, successful candidates will be required to follow the official procedures to confirm their admission. As this is the final round of the counselling process, students are encouraged to review the official notifications provided by the KEA regarding the reporting schedule and the necessary documentation required for college enrollment. All updates regarding the allotment status and subsequent admission steps will be published exclusively on the official KEA portal.