Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) counselling in multiple rounds for lateral entry admission of diploma holders into the second year (third semester) of B.E./ B.Tech engineering degree courses at institutions across Karnataka. The Option Entry Link Opened on 2nd September 2026. Candidates who did not get an allotment in the earlier round, or who wish to revise their preferences, participate in the option entry process for this round.
Direct Link to Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 - Quick Overview
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam Name | Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Lateral entry admission of diploma holders to 2nd year (3rd semester) B.E./B.Tech courses and 1st year Architecture under the lateral entry scheme in Karnataka |
| Current Process | Option Entry (Choice Filling) for a subsequent round of seat allotment |
| Option Entry Opened on | 2nd September 2026 |
| Official Websites | keaonline.karnataka.gov.in & cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 - Important Dates
| Event | Date/Status as Reported |
|---|---|
| DCET 2026 exam | Conducted earlier in 2026 |
| Round 1 web option entry | August 17, 2026 |
| Round 1 mock/provisional allotment | August 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 option entry window | 2nd September 2026 |
How to Complete Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 2 Option Entry
- Visit the official KEA website at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in & cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the DCET 2026 counselling/option entry link for the current round.
- Log in using your DCET 2026 CET number and password (or the credentials specified on the portal).
- Select your preferred course(s) from the list displayed.
- For each selected course, choose from the list of colleges offering it.
- Arrange your college-course combinations in order of priority (1, 2, 3, and so on), placing your most preferred choice first.
- Repeat the process to add further course-college combinations as needed.
- Review all entered options carefully, then submit and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Save or download a printout of the submitted option entry form for your records.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Use only the official KEA portals - keaonline.karnataka.gov.in and cetonline.karnataka.gov.in - for option entry and allotment checks. Avoid third-party or unofficial links.
- Enter as many realistic choices as possible in order of genuine preference, since options generally cannot be added after the deadline for a given round closes.
- Keep a printout or screenshot of your submitted options as proof of successful submission.
- Candidates who do not exercise an option within the given window may not be considered for that round's allotment, based on KEA's general counselling rules.
- Regularly check the official portal for schedule revisions, since KEA has extended or revised counselling dates in previous years due to technical or administrative reasons.