KCET Counselling 2023

The document verification round for KCET 2023 counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started on June 27, 2023. This process will run until July 15, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to submit the necessary documents for admission. The document verification sessions will be divided into three parts: forenoon session 1 (9:30 AM to 11 AM), forenoon session 2 (11:15 AM to 1:15 PM), and the afternoon session (2 PM onwards).

To have their KCET 2023 documents verified for college admissions in Karnataka, candidates must visit the designated centers. The essential documents required for verification include the KCET 2023 application form, KCET 2023 hall ticket, Class 10 mark sheet, Class 12 mark sheet, and income certificates.

Candidates who have claimed eligibility under other clauses will need to appear for offline verification at KEA Bangalore. Additionally, non-Karnataka candidates who have registered for BSc nursing and have claimed the 'Y' clause are exempted from appearing for document verification.

To qualify for online seat allotment, candidates who have successfully completed their 2nd PUC / 12th Std. from PUE / CBSE / CISCE / 10+2 or an equivalent examination and have selected eligibility clause code 'a' in their UGCET-2023 online application, or meet the eligibility requirements of clause 'a', must undergo verification of their study certificates, Kannada medium study, rural study, and 2nd PU / 12th Std. marks.

This verification process should be carried out at the respective BEO office associated with their school/college. The specific dates for verification can be found on the KEA website, and candidates must present the original documents based on their engineering rank.

KCET Counselling 2023: Registration

The KCET Counselling 2023 process encompasses four main steps: registration and document verification, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allocated institutes. Candidates who successfully clear the KCET 2023 exam can proceed with the counselling process by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: KCET Document Verification 2023

• All candidates holding a valid KCET 2023 rank must visit the nearest helpline center as per the schedule.
• The confirmation of counselling registration depends on the KCET 2023 Admission Ticket, which can be downloaded from the official website.
• During counselling registration and document verification, candidates must provide their original documents along with two photocopies each.
• The documents will be compared to the ones uploaded during KCET 2023 Registration.
• Upon successful verification, authorities will issue a verification slip and acknowledgement card to the candidates.
• The verification slip will contain details such as the verified documents, caste category, and the eligible merit rank.
• Candidates should review the information on the verification slip before leaving the helpline center, as no changes will be allowed once it is issued.

Step 2: KCET Choice Filling and Locking 2023

• Candidates who have completed the KCET Document Verification successfully will need to log in using their unique identity and password.
• They can then select their preferred college and course based on their choices and KCET 2023 marks.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to check the Seat Matrix during the KCET Choice Filling process.
• After the start of KCET Counselling, candidates may also have the option to modify their selected options.

Step 3: KCET Seat Allotment 2023

• After completing Document Verification and Choice Filling, the KCET Seat Allotment will be published based on the candidate's scores, KCET Reservation, and preference.
• Candidates who are allotted seats in KCET 2023 Counselling must confirm their seats by paying fees and downloading the allotment order/admission order.
• Subsequently, candidates should adhere to the schedule and report to the allotted institute.

Step 4: Reporting to Allotted Institute

• Candidates who are granted seats through KCET 2023 Seat Allotment must report to their allotted institute.
• They should bring their Allotment letters/admission orders along with the necessary documents and pay the required tuition fees to confirm their admission.

What are the documents required for KCET Counselling 2023?

The documents which are required KCET Counselling 2023 are listed below:

• Marks sheet of SSLC/Class X.
• Acknowledgement copy of the KCET 2023 Application Form.
• Admit Card/Hall Ticket of KCET 2023.
• Marks sheet of 2nd PUC/Class XII.
• Study Certificate signed by the concerned Block Education Officer (BEO) or Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI).
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Income Certificate for claiming "Supernumerary Quota" seats.
• Kannada Medium Study Certificate signed by the concerned BEO for candidates seeking Kannada Medium reservation benefits.
• Rural Study Certificate signed by the concerned BEO and a verification certificate (only for General Merit (GM) candidates).
• Caste Certificate/Caste Income Certificate/Income Certificate for candidates claiming reservation benefits. (Caste and Income Certificate in Form 'D' for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Form 'E' for Category-I, and Caste Income Certificate in Form 'F' for other backward classes like 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildar).
• Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation Certificate issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner during document verification for eligible candidates.
• Parent's study certificate/Parent's Hometown certificate/Parent's Domicile certificate/Parent's Employment certificate/Parent's Cumulative Record/Parent's Marks Card, etc., for candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile/study/employment of the parent.
• Duly sworn-in Affidavit of the candidate claiming eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses.
• Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner for candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota.

Important Instructions

To ensure error-free document uploads, candidates should adhere to the following instructions:

• Upload documents in PDF format and ensure they are less than 1MB in size.
• If multiple documents need to be uploaded, combine them into a single PDF file or use multiple PDF files accordingly.
• Scan the documents carefully and assign appropriate file names to each document.
• After successfully uploading all the required documents, candidates are advised to print the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

KCET Counselling 2023: Important Dates

The announcement of KCET counselling centres will occur during the counselling process. The following table presents a list of all the events related to KCET 2023 counsellig:

KCET Counselling Centres 2023

• Candidates are advised to visit the nearest helpline or facilitation centers based on the specified time and date.
• The KCET 2023 Helpline Centers will be announced by KEA shortly after the release of the KCET Counselling schedule.
• For KCET Counselling 2023, eligible candidates must be physically present at the designated helpline centers for document verification.
• The schedule for candidates to visit the helpline centers will be determined based on their ranks achieved in KCET 2023.

KCET Counselling 2023: Draft Seat Matrix

• The official website will provide a PDF file containing the final seat matrix for KCET 2023.
• This seat matrix will present the available seats in the colleges that are participating in the KCET 2023 counselling process.
• Candidates can refer to this matrix to determine the number of seats available in their preferred colleges.
• Based on the seat matrix, candidates can proceed with their registration and fill in their choices for the document verification process.
• It is important for candidates to consider the KCET 2023 cut-off and make their choices accordingly.
• During the choice filling, candidates should prioritize their preferred colleges and courses in the order of their preference.
• For a comprehensive view, candidates can access the detailed draft and final seat matrix for both Engineering and Agricultural courses.

What are the steps to check KCET Seat Matrix 2023?

To access the KCET seat matrix 2023 published by KEA on their official website, candidates can follow the steps provided below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, locate the link related to the seat matrix.

Step3: Explore the available links to find the fee structure and seat matrix details.

Step 4: Once you find the relevant link, click on it to open a PDF file on the screen.

Step 5: Download the PDF file and print a copy for your reference.

All candidates are advised to refer to the provisional seat matrix for various engineering and medical courses offered by colleges, based on the data collected from the previous year.