KARNATAKA DCET 2026 COUNSELING

The Karnataka DCET 2026 Counseling is the process through which qualified candidates are allotted lateral entry seats in B.E./B.Tech programs across Karnataka. Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the counseling involves multiple steps including registration, choice filling, document verification, and seat allotment.

The process is strictly based on the candidate’s rank in the DCET 2026 exam, eligibility criteria, and reservation policies. Candidates are required to participate in the counseling process to confirm their admission, submit necessary documents, and select colleges based on availability. Timely registration and proper document submission are crucial to secure a seat.

Karnataka DCET 2026 Counseling Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Check Counseling Schedule

• Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Keep track of important dates: registration start, choice filling, document verification, and seat allotment.
• Missing deadlines can lead to forfeiting your seat.

Step 2: Registration for Counseling

• Eligibility: Only candidates who have qualified DCET 2026.
• Process:
1. Go to the DCET 2026 counseling portal.
2. Enter Application Number, DCET Registration Number, and Date of Birth.
3. Create a login account for counseling.
• Fee Payment:

• Pay the counseling registration fee (non-refundable) online.
• Keep the payment receipt for future reference.

Step 3: Document Verification

• Mandatory step for all candidates.
• Documents Required:
1. DCET 2026 Rank Card/Result
2. Admit Card
3. Diploma Certificate & Marksheets
4. SSLC/10th Certificate (for age verification)
5. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
6. Domicile/Study Certificate (if claiming Karnataka quota)
7. Passport-size Photographs
• Procedure:

• Visit the designated verification center with originals and photocopies.
• KEA officials will verify and certify the documents.

Only after successful verification, candidates can move to the next stage.

Step 4: Choice Filling & Locking

• Process:
1. Log in to the counseling portal.
2. Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
3. Lock the choices before the deadline.

Step 5: Seat Allotment

• KEA will allot seats based on:
• Candidate’s DCET 2026 rank
• Availability of seats
• Choices filled by the candidate
• Reservation policies
• Seat Allotment Results:
• Check the result on the official KEA website using your login credentials.
• Print the allotment letter.

Step 6: Reporting to the Allotted College

1. Visit the allotted college within the specified time.
2. Submit all required original documents.
3. Pay the admission fee as specified by the college.
• Note: If you fail to report within the deadline, the seat will be forfeited.

Step 7: Further Rounds of Counseling

• KEA may conduct second or subsequent rounds for leftover or vacant seats.
• Candidates not satisfied with the first allotment can participate in upgradation rounds.
• Repeat the process: login → choice filling → seat allotment → reporting to college.

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Karnataka DCET 2026 Counseling FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible for DCET 2026 counseling?

Ans. Only candidates who have qualified the Karnataka DCET 2026 examination and meet the eligibility criteria for lateral entry admissions are eligible to participate in the counseling process.

Q2. When will the DCET 2026 counseling start?

Ans. The official dates for counseling will be announced on the KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in).Typically, counseling begins a few weeks after the declaration of results.

Q3. How can I register for counseling?

Ans. Candidates must register online on the KEA counseling portal using their DCET application number, registration number, and date of birth. A counseling registration fee must be paid online to complete the registration.

Q4. What documents are required for verification?

Ans. Candidates need to submit originals and photocopies of the following:

• DCET 2026 Rank Card / Result
• Admit Card
• Diploma Certificate & Marksheets
• SSLC/10th Certificate (for age verification)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile / Study Certificate (for Karnataka quota)
• Passport-size Photographs

Q5. How is seat allotment done?

Ans. Seats are allotted based on candidate rank, choices filled, seat availability, and reservation policies. KEA releases the allotment result online, and candidates receive an allotment letter.