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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
75,000 students take part in Karnataka Examinations Authority's seat-selection programme
Bengaluru: Around 75,000 students participated in Karnataka Examinations Authority's UGCET-25 seat-allocation Manthana programme Saturday at govt engineering colleges across the state. The programme was arranged to help students navigate the seat-selection process. Higher education minister MC Sudhakar inaugurated the programme at the VTU-affiliated engineering college in Chintamani, Chikkaballapur, and interacted with students and parents, answering questions raised during the session. KEA executive director H Prasanna participated in the event at Government Engineering College in Hassan. Each participating college had one KEA representative and technical staff. Due to the large turnout, multiple sessions were conducted to facilitate smooth participation. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Commonly asked questions such as How does counselling work, How to choose a college and How to do option entry were explained through video demonstrations detailing the entire seat-allocation process. Participants were cautioned against falling prey to fraudsters promising seat allotments. All the videos used during Manthana programme will be uploaded on KEA's Vikasana YouTube channel.
The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
Over 75,000 students, parents participate in UGCET Seat Allocation Manthana
Aiming to streamline the admission process for professional courses, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) organised the 'UGCET-2025 Seat Allocation Manthana' programme on Saturday at various government engineering colleges across the state, which received an overwhelming response. Higher Education Minister .M.C. Sudhakar inaugurated the programme at a VTU-affiliated engineering college in Chintamani andinteracted with students and parents, answering questions raised during the session. KEA executive director H. Prasanna participated in the event at the Government Engineering College in Hassan. Each participating college had one KEA representative and the necessary technical staff assigned. Due to the large turnout, multiple sessions were conducted to facilitate smooth participation. In Bengaluru, the Manthana event was held at BMS, Ambedkar, and SKIT engineering colleges. At BMS college of engineering alone, more than 10,000 people attended, prompting the use of 19 rooms to conduct simultaneous sessions. Commonly asked questions such as 'How does counselling work?', 'How to choose a college?', and 'How to do option entry?' were explained through video demonstrations detailing the entire seat allocation process. Participants were also cautioned against falling prey to fraudsters promising seat allotments through dishonest means. More than 75,000 students and parents directly benefited from this interactive programme. Mr. Prasanna informed that all the videos used during the Manthana programme will be uploaded to the KEA Vikasana YouTube channel.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
KCET 2025 Counselling: KEA to conduct workshop for UGCET qualified candidates on June 28
In a move aimed at streamlining the admission process and addressing common doubts among aspirants, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced a special workshop for candidates who have qualified in the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET or KCET) 2025. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, the event will begin at 9:30 AM. This state-wide initiative is being organised to provide students and parents with first-hand guidance on the KCET counselling process, including how to navigate option entry, understand the seat allotment system, and make informed choices based on merit rank and availability. As the next crucial step after the KCET result declaration, the workshop aims to ensure transparency, reduce confusion, and help candidates confidently approach the seat selection rounds. It will take place simultaneously across various institutions, including government engineering colleges, aided institutions, VTU-affiliated colleges, and select government polytechnics across Karnataka. KEA's clarification post results Following the declaration of KCET 2025 results on May 24, KEA noticed some students didn't receive ranks due to incorrect registration number entries. To resolve this, a dedicated online portal was opened on May 26, allowing affected candidates to: • Enter their Class 12 / 2nd PUC marks • Correct their registration details • Upload the appropriate marksheets for verification The KCET 2025 exam was conducted by KEA on April 15, 16, and 17 at multiple centres throughout Karnataka. The tests were held in two slots daily: 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM. Out of 3,30,787 total registered applicants, 3,11,996 actually took the exam. Important: Students are encouraged to attend the workshop at the nearest designated college and follow KEA updates for further counselling instructions. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
