KCET Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026: Choice-4 Deadline, 5X Penalty
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• Updated on 5 Sep, 2026, 11:49 AM, • 1 hour ago by Nishad Anjum
KEA has warned KCET Round 3 candidates about the Choice-4 exit deadline and five-fold penalty for seat blocking. Newly allotted candidates can exit by September 5 at 5 PM.
KCET Round 3 seat allotment 2026 has entered its final stage, with the Karnataka Examinations Authority allowing newly allotted candidates to exit through Choice-4. The deadline is September 5.
KEA has warned candidates about strict action for seat blocking. Eligible students who do not want their newly allotted seat must select Choice-4 by 5 PM today, while upgraded candidates cannot use this exit option.
KCET Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026: Key Highlights
The table below covers the important details of the final KCET counselling round, including the provisional allotment date, Choice-4 deadline and college reporting date.
KCET Choice-4 Exit Window Closes Today
KEA has introduced the Choice-4 exit option for candidates who have received a seat for the first time in KCET Round 3. Such candidates can use the option if they do not want to continue with the allotted seat.
The Choice-4 window will close at 5 PM on September 5, 2026. Candidates who want to exit the counselling process must actively select the option within the specified deadline.
Who Can Select Choice-4?
The Choice-4 facility is available only to candidates who have been newly allotted a seat in Round 3.
Candidates should note the following:
- Newly allotted candidates can choose Choice-4 to exit KCET counselling.
- The exit option must be selected before 5 PM on September 5.
- Candidates who participated in Round 2 and entered Round 3 for upgradation cannot select Choice-4.
- Upgraded candidates must proceed with their allotted seat as per KEA instructions.
- Candidates should not assume that simply ignoring the allotment will cancel the seat without consequences.
KCET Round 3: 5X Seat-Blocking Penalty
KEA has issued a strict warning against candidates who block seats after the final round of counselling. Failure to join an allotted college after the final allotment can attract serious consequences.
According to the reported KEA instructions, candidates who abandon their allotted seats in circumstances treated as seat blocking may face a penalty equivalent to five times the applicable government tuition fee. The action can also involve forfeiture of the seat and possible legal or counselling-related consequences.
Therefore, candidates who do not want a newly allotted Round 3 seat should use the available Choice-4 exit route instead of simply leaving the seat unused.
What Happens After KCET Choice-4 Deadline?
After the Choice-4 window closes, KEA will process the seats surrendered by eligible candidates. The authority will then carry out the required re-allotment process before publishing the final Round 3 seat allotment result.
The important next steps are:
- Choice-4 window closes at 5 PM on September 5.
- Seats surrendered through the exit process will be considered for further allocation.
- KEA will process the final Round 3 allotment.
- Candidates allotted seats must follow the admission and reporting instructions.
- Colleges are scheduled to start from September 13, 2026.
KCET Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026: What Candidates Should Do
Candidates should check their allotment status on the KEA portal and carefully determine whether they want to continue with the admission.
New allottees who do not want the seat: Select Choice-4 before the deadline.
Candidates seeking admission: Complete the required admission formalities and follow the reporting instructions.
Candidates who participated in Round 2 upgradation: Choice-4 is not available, so they should follow KEA's instructions regarding their final allotment.
KCET Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026 FAQs
When does the KCET Round 3 Choice-4 window close?
The Choice-4 exit window closes on September 5, 2026, at 5 PM. Eligible newly allotted candidates must complete the process before the deadline.
Who can select Choice-4 in KCET Round 3?
Choice-4 is available to candidates who receive a seat for the first time in Round 3 and want to exit the counselling process.
Can Round 2 candidates select Choice-4 after upgradation?
No. Candidates who held a Round 2 seat and entered Round 3 for upgradation cannot use Choice-4 and must follow the final allotment instructions.
What is the KCET 5X penalty for seat blocking?
KEA has warned that candidates treated as blocking seats may face a penalty equal to five times the applicable government tuition fee, along with other consequences.
When will KCET Round 3 final allotment be released?
The final Round 3 allotment is expected after KEA processes the Choice-4 exit window and reallocates the seats surrendered by eligible candidates.
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