KCET Counselling 2024

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam managed and conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) every year for admission to Architecture, Engineering, and Pharmacy courses at the undergraduate level to various colleges in the state of Karnataka. The counselling is based on the merit list prepared and the shortlisted candidates will be allotted seats. However, candidates should consider their marks, availability of seats at the preferred institutions, and reservations while filling the preference list.

KEA is likely to conduct the KCET counselling 2024 tentatively in the second week of August 2024 for admission to B. Tech programs offered by various KCET participating institutes in Karnataka. The counselling will be done for all the selected candidates in the exam and only those who participate in it will be eligible for seat allotment available for admission. In the first step, candidates need to verify all the important documents at various centers and fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses.

The allotment will be done according to a candidate’s rank preferences and availability of seats. There will be a mock allotment also which will be conducted to make the candidates well-versed with the allotment process of KCET. Complete details of KCET 2024 counselling are given below the page.

Important KCET 2024 Counselling Dates

KCET Counselling Procedure 2024

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will start the counselling of KCET 2024 tentatively in the first/second week of August 2024. Candidates need to go through the KCET 2022 counselling process in both online and offline mode. Candidates will have to follow the following steps for admissions into the participating institutes:

• Documents Verification and Registration.

• Filling and Locking of Choices.

• Seat Allotment.

• Reporting at Allotted Institutes.

Verification of Documents and Registration

First and foremost, all the eligible candidates will have to verify their documents at the counselling centers. According to the released schedule, candidates will have to report at the center and produce their documents. A verification slip will be given to the candidates after the successful verification along with a unique ID and password.

Documents Required for Verification

• KCET 2024 Application Form Print out.

• Application Fee Payment Proof.

• KCET 2024 Admit Card.

• SSLC/10th Standard Marks Card.

• 2nd PUC/12th Standard Marks Card.

• Study Certificate Countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.

• Two recent passport-size photographs.

• Any other applicable document.

Filling in the Preferred Choices

After getting verified successfully, candidates will have to fill out their preferred colleges and courses. The choice filling will be available after the candidate's login into their account using the CET number.

List of The Top 10 Colleges Accepting KCET 2024 Scores

1. University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE)

2. RV College of Engineering

3. Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering

4. National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

5. BMS Institute of Technology and Management

6. Malnad College of Engineering

7. Atria Institute of Technology

8. Siddaganga Institute of Technology

9. BNM Institute of Technology

10. T John Institute of Technology (TJIT)

Seat Allotment

The date for the mock allotment of KCET 2024 is not announced by the authorities. The filled choices can be modified after the mock seat allotment. KEA will be announcing the date for the KCET 2024 seat allotment soon. Allotment will be done according to the candidate’s KCET 2024 rank, preferences, category, and availability of seat.

Confirming the Admission at Allotted Institutes

In the final step, all the selected candidates will have to visit their allotted institute to confirm their admission. They will have to produce all the required documents along with the allotment letter in the institute. Payment of the required fee also must be done to confirm the allotment.

All the information about KCET Counselling is based on the previous year’s information brochure. Updated details for 2024 will be available here as soon as it is officially released. 

Conclusion

KCET Counselling 2024 marks the final phase of the admission process for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Karnataka. Through this systematic process, candidates are allotted seats based on their merit rank, preferences, and availability of seats in participating colleges. The counselling process ensures fairness and transparency in seat allocation, providing aspiring students with the opportunity to pursue their desired courses and embark on their academic journey. As the counselling sessions progress, candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest announcements and adhere to the guidelines provided by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) to facilitate a smooth and successful counselling experience.