The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially begun the final round of option entry for the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2025. This is an important step for students seeking admission to various post-graduate courses in Karnataka. Eligible candidates must select their preferred colleges and courses online. The absolute last date to submit these choices is fast approaching: November 6, 2025, by 6 PM . Students must complete this process on the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025 .
The PGCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admissions to full-time MBA (Master of Business Administration), MCA (Master of Computer Applications), and M.Tech (Master of Technology) programs offered by government, aided, and private colleges across Karnataka. 'Option entry' is the process where candidates, based on their PGCET rank, list their desired colleges and courses in order of preference. This final round offers a last opportunity for students to secure a seat through the PGCET 2025 counselling process.
Important Dates for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Final Round
Here are the key dates for candidates participating in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 final round option entry:
| Event | Date |
| PGCET 2025 Final Round Option Entry Starts | Process has already begun |
| Last Date for Option Entry | November 6, 2025 (until 6 PM) |
How to Fill Karnataka PGCET Final Round Options Online
Candidates should follow these clear steps to successfully choose and submit their college and course options:
- Step 1: Visit the KEA PGCET Official Website. Open your internet browser and go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025 . This is the main portal for all PGCET-related activities.
- Step 2: Find the Option Entry Link. On the homepage, locate and click on the link specifically for "Karnataka PGCET final round option entry."
- Step 3: Choose Your Login Method. You will be presented with two ways to log in. You can either use your CET number and application number, or you can log in by scanning a QR code .
- Step 4: Log in using CET Number. If you select this option, you need to carefully enter your unique CET number (which is mentioned on your PGCET claim slip) and your application number .
- Step 5: Complete Security Verification. After entering your numbers, you must complete a captcha verification. This involves typing the characters or numbers shown on the screen. Then, click the "Send OTP" button.
- Step 6: Verify with OTP. An One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the mobile number you registered during your application. Enter this OTP into the required field to confirm your identity.
- Step 7: Access and Submit Options. Once your OTP is verified, you will be taken to your personal option entry dashboard. Here, you can select and arrange the colleges and courses in the order you prefer. Make sure to save your choices before the deadline.
- Alternative Login via QR Code: For convenience, candidates can also use the QR code printed on their claim slip. Scanning this code will directly allow you to access the option entry window without manually entering numbers.
Mandatory Caution Deposit
All candidates participating in the counselling process are required to pay a caution deposit of INR 25,000 . This deposit has important implications:
- This amount will be adjusted against the college fees you need to pay if you are successfully allotted a seat and decide to take admission.
- However, it is crucial to understand that if a candidate is allotted a college but then fails to report to that college within the given time, or does not pay the remaining admission fee, this INR 25,000 deposit will be lost. KEA will not return this amount in such cases.
Candidates are strongly advised to check their options carefully and submit them before the deadline of November 6, 2025, at 6 PM . For any further updates or detailed information, always refer to the official KEA PGCET website.
