Hour 1-2: Verify Your Result + Rank. KEA publishes results on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Log in with your application number and DOB to download the rank card. Save a PDF copy + screenshot. Verify two specific numbers: (a) your overall PCM percentage, and (b) your CET-only rank.
Hour 2-6: Calibrate Expectations Against Last Year's Cutoffs. Pull KCET 2025 closing ranks for top Karnataka colleges. Match your 2026 rank against 2025 closing ranks. RVCE CSE general-merit seats typically close around rank 200-500 for top branches.
Hour 6-12: Decide Your Counselling Strategy. Three paths: KCET counselling (state quota, cheapest fees), COMEDK counselling (private quota), management quota (highest fees).
Hour 12-24: Prepare Document Set. KEA counselling document verification typically requires: Original 10th and 12th marks cards, KCET admit card + rank card, Aadhaar (original), Caste/income certificate (if applicable), 371(J) Annexure-A certificate (if Kalyana Karnataka domicile), Karnataka domicile certificate, 2-3 passport-size photographs.
Day 2-7: Choice Filling. KEA opens choice-filling portal within 7 days of results. List ALL colleges + branches you'd accept, ranked by preference.
Day 7-14: Round 1 Allotment + Decision. Three options per allotment: Accept and pay tuition; Float (wait for Round 2); Reject and re-enter Round 2 fresh.
Day 14-21: Round 2 Allotment + Reporting. Round 2 typically settles 70-80% of candidates.