Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Option Entry: Dates, Fees, How to Apply

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the third and final round for students to choose their preferred colleges and courses for PGCET 2025 MBA admissions. This process, known as 'option entry,' began on November 4 . Students who did not secure a seat in the first two rounds of counselling can take part in this final round.

Students must select their college and course choices online. They also need to pay a caution deposit of INR 25,000 . This deposit will be used later to pay the college fees for those who get a seat. The last date for students to make their choices and pay the deposit is November 6 .

Key Dates for PGCET Round 3

Here are the important dates for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 final round:

Who Can Participate?

Only certain students can take part in this third round of counselling:

• Students who applied for PGCET 2025 but did not get any college or course in the first two rounds.
• Students who want to try for a different college or course if they were not happy with their previous allotment.

These eligible students must make new choices on the KEA website before the deadline.

How to Choose Your Colleges (Option Entry)

To choose your colleges and courses:

1. Go to the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025 or kea.kar.nic.in .
2. Look for the direct link for 'Karnataka PGCET Round 3 Option Entry.' This link will become active after the KEA releases the list of available seats (seat matrix).
3. Log in using your PGCET login details.
4. Select the colleges and MBA courses you want to join. You can choose as many options as you like, in order of your preference.
5. Save your choices carefully before the last date.

Understanding the Caution Deposit

Students must pay a caution deposit of INR 25,000 to participate in this round. Here is what you need to know about it:

• Purpose: It shows that you are serious about taking a seat if allotted.
• Adjustment: If you get a seat, this INR 25,000 will be subtracted from the total college fees you need to pay.
• Refund: If you do not get a seat in this round, the caution deposit will be refunded to you. The KEA will share details on how refunds will be processed later.

Cancelling a Previously Allotted Seat

Some students might have received a seat in earlier rounds but now wish to cancel it. If you want to cancel a seat you got in a previous PGCET counselling round:

• You must visit the KEA office in person.
• The deadline for cancelling a seat is November 6, 4 PM .
• If you cancel your seat, you will get a refund of your admission fee. However, INR 10,000 will be deducted from your refund as a processing charge.

Students should check the official KEA website regularly for any new announcements or changes in the schedule.