KCET 2026 Option Entry Modification Window: Dates, Process & Tips

Did you fill out your KCET options and want to modify them again? There are many candidates who feel unsure after seeing their mock allotment result. That’s exactly why KEA gives you a second chance to modify the options filled by students.

The KCET 2026 option entry modification window runs from July 6 to July 9, 2026. KEA releases the mock allotment on July 6, sometime after 11:00 AM. You can then start editing your list from 2:00 PM the same day. The window closes on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM sharp. Whatever list you freeze by then gets used for Round 1 final allotment on July 15, 2026.

This guide walks you through the entire KCET modification window process. You’ll learn what to change, how to change it, and what to avoid.

KCET 2026 Modification Window: Important Dates

Here’s the full counselling timeline around this window. Bookmark this table for quick reference.

Dates can shift slightly based on KEA’s official notices. Always cross-check the schedule at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before making any move.

What is the KCET 2026 Option Entry Modification Window?

Think of the mock allotment as a rehearsal. It shows where you’d land if nothing changes.

• It previews your likely seat, based on your current choices and rank.
• It carries no obligation. No seat gets reserved at this stage.
• The modification window lets you fix your list before it becomes final.
• Skipping this window means your original saved choices stay locked as-is.

If your mock result already looks great, you can simply leave it untouched. Nothing forces you to make changes during this window.

How to Modify Your KCET 2026 Choices, Step by Step

The process is simple once you know where to click. Follow these steps in order.

1. Log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using your CET number and password.
2. Open your mock allotment result and review it carefully.
3. Click “Choice Modification” or “Modification of Choices” on your dashboard.
4. Add any college-branch combination you missed earlier.
5. Remove options you no longer want on your list.
6. Drag choices up or down to reorder your priority.
7. Recheck every entry for correct college and branch names.
8. Click “Save and Freeze” before the July 9 deadline. Download your updated receipt after freezing your list. Keep this copy safe for future reference.

Smart Tips for Reordering Your Priority List

A well-planned list matters more than your rank alone. KEA allots seats strictly from your first preference downward.

• Place your genuinely most-wanted college and branch at rank one.
• Compare your rank against last year’s closing ranks for each college.
• Add three to five safe options near the bottom of your list.
• Never delete a college you would actually accept.
• Explore alternate branches at top colleges if CSE feels out of reach.
• Reserved category candidates should check category-specific cutoffs separately.

What Happens After the KCET 2026 Option Entry Modification Window Closes?

Once the modification window is closed, KEA locks every choice list permanently. No further edits will be accepted for Round 1.

• KEA processes the final Round 1 allotment using your frozen list.
• Results are expected around July 15, 2026.
• Unallotted candidates automatically move into Round 2 counselling.
• KEA reopens choice filling again for the remaining vacant seats in later rounds.

Keep checking the official KEA portal for Round 2 notifications. Schedules for later rounds get announced separately.

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