Karnataka DCET 2026: Round 2 Option Entry Link Released at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in, Check Allotment Schedule Here
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification on the second round of seat allotment schedule and instructions for the DCET 2026 today, September 2, 2026 on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for candidates to seek admission to 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses (Lateral Entry) and 1st Year Architecture Course for the Year 2026.
Karnataka DCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification on the second round of seat allotment schedule and instructions for the DCET 2026 today, September 2, 2026. Candidates can read the detailed notification on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can get admission to 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses (Lateral Entry) and 1st Year Architecture Course for the Year 2026.
How to fill Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Options Entry?
Candidates will need to follow the mentioned steps to fill Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Options Entry online:
- Visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the DCET 2026 tab by scrolling down
- Click on the ‘DCET 2026 – 2nd Round Option Entry Link 02/09/2026’ link
- In the window, enter your credentials to login
- In the candidate dashboard, click on the link to full options
- Select the preferred courses and colleges
- Carefully review and submit your choices
- Download the confirmation page for future reference
DIRECT LINK - DCET 2026 – 2nd Round Option Entry Link 02/09/2026
KEA DCET 2026: Important Guidelines
- Candidates must note that if a seat is allotted in this round or if a seat allotted in the first round is confirmed, there will be no provision to change or cancel it under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates are advised to consult with their parents before entering choices/options. Since seat allotment is done based on merit and the options entered by candidates, candidates must mandatorily take admission in the allotted college within the specified date.
- After the release of the second round seat allotment result, candidates will NOT have any Choice options. The allotted seat cannot be rejected, and admission must be taken within the specified date.
KEA DCET Second Round Seat Allotment 2026 Schedule
Candidates can check the following table to know the schedule for KEA DCET Second Round Seat Allotment 2026 in detail:
| Particulars | Date and Time |
| Display of Seat Matrix & Fee Details(Choice-3, Choice-4, Forfeited, Cancelled, newly added if any) | September 2, 2026 |
| Option Entry by Eligible Candidates(Candidates can add, modify, or delete options. New options can also be added if required) | From 2 PM on September 2 - 5, 2026 till 1 PM |
| Publication of Provisional Seat Allotment Results | September 5, 2026 after 6 PM |
| Publication of Final Seat Allotment Results | September 6, 2026 after 6 PM |
| Payment of Fees & Downloading Confirmation Slip(Fee paid in Round 1 will be adjusted upon selection) | From 11 AM on September 7 - 9, 2026 till 5 PM |
| Last Date for Reporting to Allotted Colleges | September 10, 2026 till 6 PM |
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