KCET 2026 Round 2 Choice Confirmation Begins: Check Steps and Important Dates

Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 16:53 [IST]

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has activated the KCET 2026 Round 2 choice confirmation link for candidates who have been allotted seats in the second round of counselling. Candidates can now confirm their choices through the official KEA website.

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KEA declared the final KCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result on August 24, 2026. Candidates who have received a seat must select the applicable choice and complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed deadline.

KCET Round 2 Choice Confirmation 2026

Candidates can access the choice confirmation facility by logging into the KEA portal. They can use either the QR code mentioned on their verification slip or enter their application number and Common Entrance Test (CET) number to proceed.

KEA has clarified that candidates should carefully select their choice after checking the allotted college and course. The selected option will determine whether they accept the seat, proceed with the applicable counselling process or exit from counselling.

KCET Round 2 Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Round 2 Final Seat Allotment Result	August 24, 2026
Choice Selection and Fee Payment	August 25 to 28, 2026
Confirmation Slip for Choice 1 Candidates	August 25 to 28, 2026
Last Date to Report to Allotted College	August 28, 2026

Candidates should complete the required process within the specified timeline to avoid losing the allotted seat.

KCET Round 2 Choice Options 2026

After the Round 2 seat allotment, KEA has stated that only Choice 1 and Choice 4 will be available to candidates. Choice 2 and Choice 3 will not be available after seat allocation.

Under Choice 1 (Accept and Freeze), candidates agree to accept the allotted seat. They must pay the prescribed fee and report to the allotted college within the deadline. Candidates selecting Choice 1 may also be eligible to participate in Round 3 counselling, subject to the applicable rules and conditions.

Candidates who do not wish to accept their allotted seat can select Choice 4 and exit the counselling process.

How to Confirm KCET Round 2 Choice?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the KCET Round 2 choice confirmation:

1. Visit the official KEA website.

2. Open the KCET 2026 counselling section.

3. Click on the Round 2 choice confirmation link.

4. Log in using the required credentials.

5. Alternatively, scan the QR code available on the verification slip, if applicable.

6. Check the allotted course and college details.

7. Select the applicable choice.

8. Pay the prescribed fee if selecting Choice 1.

9. Download the confirmation slip, if applicable.

10. Report to the allotted college within the specified deadline.

KCET 2026 Round 2: What Candidates Should Know

Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 should carefully review the admission instructions before confirming their choice. Those accepting their seats must complete fee payment and college reporting within the prescribed timeline.

The last date for reporting to the allotted college is August 28, 2026. Candidates who fail to complete the required admission formalities within the deadline may face consequences according to KEA's counselling rules.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA portal for updates regarding KCET 2026 Round 2 counselling, fee payment, confirmation slips and further rounds of seat allotment.