DCET 2025 Round 3 counselling option entry has started on August 11, 2025, by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The option entry link is now active on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/dcet2025. This round states the final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission through DCET 2025.
Participants must log in using their CET number and password to list down their preferred colleges and courses. The last date to complete option entry for round 3 is August 16, 2025. Only candidates who have completed document verification and paid the caution deposit will be eligible to participate.
DCET 2025 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
KEA has released a brief schedule for DCET 2025 round 3 counselling. It consists of the important dates for option entry, document verification, caution fee payment, and seat allotment. Students are required to follow the timeline to ensure their participation.
Steps for DCET 2025 Round 3 Option Entry
KEA has provided a straightforward online process for completing the option entry. Candidates should carefully arrange their preferences to increase their chances of securing their desired seat.
- Visit the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/dcet2025
- Click on the DCET round 3 option entry link
- Log in using the CET number and password
- Fill in college and course preferences in the desired order
- Save the entered options
DCET 2025 Caution Deposit Details
Before participating in seat allotment, students are required to pay a caution deposit. The deposit amount is INR 40,000 for General category candidates and INR 10,000 for SC/ST category candidates. Payment must be completed between August 11 and August 14, 2025. If a seat is allotted in round 3, the caution deposit will be adjusted against the admission fee. However, failure to pay the course fee after allotment, refusal of admission, or seat cancellation will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.
