Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry has begun from today, July 21. Eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and courses through the KEA website. The option entry window will remain open until July 24, with mock allotment scheduled for July 24 at 6 PM.

Karnataka DCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 Round 1 option entry process today, July 21. Eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and courses for the first round of seat allotment through the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

As per the official counselling schedule, the option entry window will remain open until July 24, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully fill in their preferences, as these choices will determine their seat allotment.

The mock allotment result will be published on July 24 at 6 PM, allowing candidates to assess their chances of securing a seat in their preferred college. Based on the mock allotment, students will have an opportunity to modify or reorder their choices before the final allotment.

The Round 1 final seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on July 27, 2026.