Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry for counselling has officially started, allowing eligible diploma holders and working professionals to select their preferred engineering colleges and courses through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. The option entry process is a crucial step for candidates seeking lateral entry into the second year of engineering programmes in Karnataka. Candidates can log in to the official KEA counselling portal to fill and modify their college and course preferences within the prescribed deadline. After the option entry window closes, KEA will publish the mock seat allotment, giving candidates an opportunity to review and revise their choices before the final Round 1 seat allotment is announced. Aspirants are advised to carefully prioritise their preferences based on previous years’ cut-offs, college rankings and course availability to improve their chances of securing a preferred seat.
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 Option Entry Begins: Check Seat Allotment and Counselling Schedule
