
Key Highlights at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment / Counselling Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Event | KCET 2025 Round 3 – Seat Confirmation |
| Last Date to Confirm / Pay Fee | September 13, 2025 by 2:30 PM |
| Last Date to Report to College (Physically) | September 13, 2025 by 5:30 PM |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Login Credentials Required | CET Number + Date of Birth |
What You Must Do by September 13
If you have been allotted a seat in Round 3 of KCET counselling, follow these steps to avoid cancellation of your seat:
Log in to KEA Counselling Portal
Use your CET Number and Date of Birth to access the KEA portal. Navigate to the section for UG CET / KCET Round 3 allotment.Pay the Seat Confirmation / Admission Fee
You must complete the payment by 2:30 PM on September 13. This step confirms that you accept the seat you’ve been allotted.Download the Seat Confirmation Slip / Admission Order
Once the fee is paid, download and safely store your seat confirmation slip. This acts as proof of your seat acceptance.Report to the Allotted College
Physical presence is mandatory. You need to report to your allotted college by 5:30 PM on September 13 with all your original documents for verification.
Documents You Need for Reporting
To successfully complete your admission at the college, carry original documents along with two sets of photocopies. Key documents include:
KCET scorecard/admit card
Class 10 (SSLC) marksheet and certificate
Class 12 (PUC / 2nd PUC) marksheet and certificate
Proof of identity (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID)
Domicile certificate or study certificate (if claiming Karnataka quota)
Caste / Income certificate if applicable
Passport-size photographs
Courses & Seat Allotment Info
Round 3 covers a wide variety of professional undergraduate programmes, including:
Engineering (BTech)
Architecture (BArch)
Allied Health Sciences
BSc Nursing
Pharmacy
Veterinary Sciences
KEA reports that in this round, 14,940 BTech seats and 413 BArch seats are being or have been returned to colleges due to vacancy or non-reporting. These remaining seats are potentially available for future rounds or spot admissions.
Consequences of Missing the Deadline
Failing to complete the seat confirmation process by the deadline will have these consequences:
Your allocated seat may be automatically cancelled.
Vacant seats may be reallocated or returned to colleges for spot admissions.
Once confirmation closes, no modifications or option changes will be allowed.
Missing this deadline may lead you to lose academic time and opportunity for the 2025-26 academic session.
Why This Matters
This is the final chance for most students allotted seats in Round 3 to secure admission.
Colleges will begin sessions soon; delay could mean missing orientation and lectures.
Seats not claimed may go to other students, possibly lowering your opportunity to get preferred courses.
What Happens Next After September 13
KEA is expected to publish cut-off ranks for Round 3 for different courses and colleges.
Any unclaimed seats will likely be offered in spot counselling rounds or subsequent supplementary rounds.
The allotment of seats will become final and binding once you pay the fee and report physically.
Summary & Checklist
Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything:
Log in to KEA portal using CET Number + DOB
Pay the confirmation/admission fee by 2:30 PM, Sept 13
Download confirmation slip / admission order
Gather all original documents + photocopies
Physically report to allotted college by 5:30 PM, Sept 13
Final Word
If your name appears in the Round 3 allotment of KCET 2025, don’t wait till the last moment—act now. Confirm your seat, pay the fee, collect your slip, and report to college—all by tomorrow, September 13, 2025. After this, your seat allotment may be nullified and seats might be redistributed. This is your opportunity to secure your future for the 2025-26 academic year.
📌 Keep visiting the KEA official portal for official alerts, updates, and any notifications about spot admissions or subsequent rounds.

