Karnataka UGCET 2025: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has initiated Round 2 Choice Filling for the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) Counselling 2025. The deadline to apply online is August 25, 2025, on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Round 2 Seat Allotment List will be released on August 29, 2025.
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Choice filling for Round 2 of Karnataka UGCET (KCET) 2025 counselling has officially started on 21 August 2025.
Eligible candidates—those not allotted a seat in Round 1 or those who opted to upgrade—can now log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to submit or modify their college and course preferences.
Round 2 Choice Filling Timeline (Tentative)
Based on official updates and reputable sources:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice filling begins | 21 August 2025 |
| Choice filling ends (expected) | 25 August 2025 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | 29 August 2025 (expected) |
Who Is Eligible for Round 2?
Candidates not allotted any seat in Round 1.
Those who were allotted seats in Round 1 and exercised the option to upgrade.
Newly registered candidates included in the merit list.
Steps to Fill Your Choices
Visit the official portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Log in using your credentials (KCET number/Acknowledgement slip).
Navigate to UGCET Round 2 Choice Filling section.
Select your preferred colleges and courses, reorder them as per priority.
Save and lock your choices before the deadline.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
Provisional Seat Allotment: Expected by 29 August 2025, based on your KCET rank, preferences, and seat availability.
Reporting & Fee Payment: Dates will follow soon. Watch the portal for updates.
Why This Matters
Second Chance: If you missed out in Round 1, now’s your opportunity to secure a seat.
Upgrade Opportunity: Even if you got a seat earlier, you can aim for a better college or program.
FAQs
Unallotted candidates from Round 1, those seeking an upgrade, and newly eligible candidates.
Typically, there are multiple rounds—Round 2 is one of the last major ones before extended rounds or spot admissions.