KEA has completed Round‑1 of **KCET 2025 round‑based seat allotment**. Below is the detailed breakdown of results, toppers, and counselling schedule.
🎓 KCET 2025 Toppers Snapshot
Engineering top rank: Bhavesh Jayanthi with 99.06%. Merit lists were also released for Agriculture, Veterinary, and BNYS streams. ([turn0search8] :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9})
📅 Counselling Milestones & Seat Allotment Schedule
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Mock Allotment | 25 July 2025 |
Provisional Seat Allotment (Round 1) | 1 August 2025 |
Final Seat Allotment (Round 1) | 2 August 2025 |
Choice Entry Begins | 4 August 2025 |
Last Date to Accept Offer / Pay Fees | 6 August 2025 |
📈 Cut-off Rank Trends
In Engineering, the general category cut-off shifted from **69,117 (2024)** to **60,728 (2025 Round 1)**, reflecting increased demand and delay effects due to AIQ counselling timeline. SC cutoff dropped from 2,23,564 to 2,11,587. ([turn0news18] :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10})
Official Seat Allotment & Counselling Links
Service | Link |
|---|---|
KCET Round 1 Seat Allotment Portal | |
KEA Official Website |
✅ Counselling Steps at a Glance
Login to KEA portal using CET number and password.
View mock and provisional allotment. Raise objection if any.
After final allotment, pay fees by 6 August and lock choices.
Document verification as per KEA schedule.
Report to allotted college with admission order and documents.
❓ FAQs
Can AIQ students join state seats temporarily?
Yes. Many top-ranked candidates opted for state counselling due to AIQ delays, affecting cut‑offs.
Is there a second round?
Yes, KEA will conduct subsequent rounds if seats remain, including extended allotment rounds in Sept–Oct.
How will cut‑off change in Round 2?
It may ease once AIQ students vacate seats; expect drop in cut‑off ranks.