The Karnataka Examinations Authority ( KEA ) has opened the second round for choosing colleges for Karnataka PGCET 2025 . This process, called 'Web Option Entry', allows students to select their preferred colleges and courses online. The last day to submit these choices is October 23, 2025 . All eligible students must complete this online process on the official KEA website: keaonline.karnataka.gov.in .
The PGCET , or Post Graduate Common Entrance Test, helps students get admission into various postgraduate courses. These include Master of Business Administration ( MBA ), Master of Computer Applications ( MCA ), and Master of Technology ( M.Tech ) programs in colleges across Karnataka. This second round is a chance for students to make new choices or change previous preferences for their higher studies after graduation.
Key Dates for PGCET Round 2
Students must keep track of these important dates for the second round of admissions:
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last Date for Web Option Entry | October 23, 2025 | End of Day |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | October 23, 2025 | 6:00 PM |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | October 24, 2025 | After 10:00 AM |
How to Fill Web Options for PGCET Round 2
Follow these simple steps to choose your colleges online. Make sure you have your CETNO ready for login:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the KEA PGCET 2025 specific website:cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025.
- Click the Link: Look for and click on the link named "PGCET 2025 MBA/MCA/M.TECH Second Web Option Link".
- Open Login Page: This action will take you to the login screen.
- Start Login: Click on the "Login With CETNO" button.
- Enter Details: Provide your application number and your unique option entry CET number .
- Get OTP: Type the security code (CAPTCHA) shown on the screen. Then, click the "Send OTP" button. You will receive a One-Time Password on your registered mobile phone.
- Select Colleges: Once logged in, a list of colleges and courses available for admission will appear on your screen.
- Arrange Choices: Carefully select the colleges and courses you wish to join. Arrange them in your preferred order, with your top choice listed first.
- Submit Options: After arranging your choices, click the "Submit" tab to save them.
Important Rules for Choosing Colleges
Students must understand these key rules before and during the option entry process:
- Round 1 Seat Cancellation: If you are a 'Choice 2 candidate' (meaning you accepted a seat in Round 1 but are trying for a better one in Round 2) and you get a new seat in Round 2, your previously allotted Round 1 seat will be cancelled automatically. That cancelled seat will then become available for other students.
- Modify Options Wisely: If you change or remove any of your chosen options, only enter new choices that are better than your previous selections.
- Round 1 Seat as Last Option: For 'Choice 2 candidates', the seat they received in Round 1 will be automatically considered as their least preferred option in this second round.
- Number of Options: You can choose and enter any number of colleges and courses you like. There is no maximum limit.
- Keep a Printout: It is always wise to take a printout of the final list of options you have filled and submitted. Keep this printout safe for your records.
The KEA will use your submitted web options to decide which seat to allot you. The provisional results for PGCET Round 2 seat allotment will be announced on October 23, 2025 , at 6:00 PM. The final list of allotted seats for this round will be declared the next day, on October 24, 2025 , after 10:00 AM. For more details and further instructions, students should regularly check the official KEA portal.
