Mistake 1: Missing the Counselling Registration Deadline. KEA opens within 7-10 days of results. Avoid: Register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in within 24 hours.
Mistake 2: Submitting Wrong Annexure / Incomplete Caste Certificate. Avoid: Get fresh certificates via Nadakacheri portal 30+ days before counselling.
Mistake 3: Name Mismatch Across Documents. Avoid: Cross-check name spelling 2 weeks before counselling.
Mistake 4: Filling Too Few Choices. Avoid: List 50+ choices spanning stretch, realistic, and safe options.
Mistake 5: Locking Round 1 Seat Prematurely. KEA Round 2 typically opens up better choices. Avoid: Float in Round 1.
Mistake 6: Mismatching Category Selection. Avoid: Cross-check category selection with eligibility documents.
Mistake 7: Skipping Document Verification at KEA Centre. Avoid: Attend KEA verification on the scheduled date with all originals + photocopies.
Mistake 8: Paying Fees Outside the KEA Portal. Avoid: Only pay through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Mistake 9: Missing Reporting Deadline at Allotted College. Avoid: Note reporting date on calendar; report 1-2 days before deadline.
Mistake 10: Withdrawing Without Understanding Consequences. Avoid: Use official KEA withdrawal form.
Bonus — Cutoff History: KCET 2024 closing ranks: RVCE CSE GM rank 250, BMSCE CSE GM 1,200, MSRIT CSE GM 7,500, DSCE CSE GM 11,000.
Document Recovery Plan: 10th/12th marks card — issuing board duplicate (5-10 days). Caste certificate — Nadakacheri portal (7-15 days). 371-J Annexure-A — Assistant Commissioner (10-30 days). Domicile certificate — Tahsildar (5-10 days).