KCET 2026 Modification Window July 6 to 9: How to Rearrange College Choices After Mock Allotment

The KCET 2026 Modification Window opens July 6 and closes July 9 — this is your only chance to rearrange college and course choices after seeing the mock allotment result announced on July 4, 2026.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the mock allotment result as a trial round so students can gauge where their current choices would place them. If the allotted college or course does not match your expectations, the modification window lets you reorder, add, or remove options before the final allotment is processed.

• Mock Allotment Result Date: July 4, 2026
• KCET 2026 Modification Window: July 6 to July 9, 2026
• Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
• Students who are satisfied with their mock allotment do not need to make any changes — the existing choices remain valid.
• Only the final allotment released after the modification window closes determines your actual seat.

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What is the KCET 2026 Modification Window?

The KCET counselling process includes a mock allotment round conducted by KEA before the final seat allotment. The mock allotment uses your existing choice list and rank to simulate where you would be placed if allotments were processed that day. It is NOT binding — no seat is locked at this stage.

The Modification Window is a short period immediately after the mock allotment result when KEA allows you to revisit your choice list. You can:

• Add new college-course combinations you may have missed during the initial choice filling
• Delete choices you no longer want
• Reorder your existing preferences to move a preferred college higher on the list
• Leave your choices unchanged if you are satisfied with the mock allotment outcome

Once the modification window closes on July 9, 2026, KEA will process the final allotment based on your updated choice list, KCET 2026 rank, and category. No further changes will be permitted after this deadline.

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Key Dates for KCET 2026 Modification Window

Students are advised to complete their modifications before the July 9 deadline. The KEA portal may experience heavy traffic in the final hours — complete your changes early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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How to Rearrange College Choices in KCET 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to modify your choice list during the KCET 2026 Modification Window (July 6 to 9, 2026):

1. Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
2. Click on the KCET 2026 Counselling link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your KCET 2026 application number and date of birth or the password you set during registration.
4. Select the Choice Modification option from your counselling dashboard.
5. Review your current choice list — compare it against your mock allotment result to identify which choices to keep, add, or remove.
6. Make your changes:
   • To add a choice: search by college name, district, or course and add it to your list.
   • To remove a choice: select the entry and click the delete option.
   • To reorder: drag choices up or down or use the priority number field to reassign rank.
7. Review the updated list carefully — verify that college names, course names, and priority order are exactly as intended.
8. Submit and save your modified choice list before the July 9, 2026 deadline.
9. Download the confirmation page showing your updated choices with the submission timestamp.

Your login credentials are the same ones you used during the KCET 2026 choice filling stage. If you forget your password, use the Forgot Password option on the KEA portal homepage.

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Tips to Make the Best Use of the KCET 2026 Modification Window

• Analyse your mock allotment first. If you received a college and course you are happy with, you may not need to change anything. The final allotment will reflect your existing choices.
• Move your most preferred choices to the top. KEA’s allotment algorithm assigns you the highest-ranked choice for which a seat is available based on your rank and category. Placing your preferred college at priority 1 and fallbacks below it gives the algorithm the best chance to place you where you want.
• Do not remove choices without a plan. If you received a particular college in mock allotment and do not want it, removing it is correct — but make sure a better choice exists above it in your list, otherwise you risk not receiving any seat in the final allotment.
• Add choices based on previous-year closing ranks. If your KCET 2026 rank is better than a college’s 2025 closing rank for your category (GM, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), consider adding that college higher on your list.
• Keep backup choices. Always retain at least 3 to 5 choices below your most preferred option to avoid missing the final allotment entirely.
• Submit well before July 9. Do not wait until the last hour — server load increases on the deadline day and late submissions may fail.

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