UGCET 2026: KEA Releases Second Round Option Entry Link
Executive Summary & Official Notification
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the option entry link for the second round of UGCET 2026. Candidates can access the link from the official KEA website. The option entry process is a crucial step in the counselling procedure, and candidates are advised to fill in their preferences carefully.
Counselling Procedure & Guidelines
Step by step instructions for candidates:
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| Step | Stage | Details & Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document Verification | Attend mandatory physical document verification at designated KEA helpline centers to receive your **Verification Slip** and **Secret Key/Password**. |
| 2 | Online Choice Filling (Option Entry) | Log in to the KEA portal with your credentials and select your preferred course and college combinations in order of priority. |
| 3 | Mock Allotment | Check mock allotment results to understand seat probability and modify, reorder, or add preferences before final locking. |
| 4 | Seat Allotment & Decision | View final allotment result and choose one option: • **Choice 1:** Accept seat & download admission order • **Choice 2:** Accept provisionally & participate in next round • **Choice 3:** Reject seat & participate in next round • **Choice 4:** Reject seat & exit counselling process |
| 5 | Fee Payment & Admission | Pay the prescribed admission fee online, download the **Admission Order**, and report physically to the allotted college within the deadline. |
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Official Source: Access original notification details directly on the Official KEA Counselling Portal.
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