I got seat in KCET round 1 counselling for engineering. I am not satisfied with that college. Can I get a seat next year if I quit?
If someone does not get a college of their choice in round one counselling of KCET then he has the option of not taking a seat in that particular round. Though, if you do this, you are locked out of the subsequent rounds of counselling for that current year. If you continue like this then you can re
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If you are not satisfied with the college you received in the KCET Round 1 counselling, you can choose to quit and participate in the next round. Selecting the option to "quit" will cancel your current seat, allowing you to try for a better college in subsequent rounds. However, if you opt to quit,
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Registrations have seen massive upward trend, growing from 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to peaking at 3.49 Lacs in 2024, maintaining a high volume in 2026.
As of February 2026, approximately 3,15,713 candidates successfully registered. This reflects a steady level of high competition compared to previous years.
No, the exam centre preferences usually cannot be changed once final submission is made.
While filling the application form, candidates must ensure their RD numbers for caste and income certificates are current and match government database. Double-check that name and date of birth match SSLC marks card.
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