Sessions on CET, ComedK counselling evoke overwhelming response

The Eduverse education exhibition organised by DH and Prajavani drew a huge response with students and parents from across the state attending sessions on the CET and ComedK counselling process.

A S Ravi, public information officer, Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), explained the option entry and the seat matrix system to parents, stressing they should be patient in handling the pressure during the counselling period.

“Don’t be pressured by news of other students scoring better rank. Sit with your children and work with them to make the best choice among the institutions available for their rank,” he said.

Document verification

Urging students and parents to go through the CET brochure, Ravi said, “The document verification will be done between June 5 and 21 at the KEA head office. Bring all documents pertaining to the clause you have chosen. Cross check as to who issues the supporting documents and who attests them before coming for physical verification,” he said.

Noting that a certificate confirming seven-year study in Karnataka was mandatory for all clause ‘A’ students, he advised parents to contact the block education officers if they do not have the document yet. “The KEA has given the details of each eligibility clause from ‘A’ to ‘O’. Every clause requires additional or different documents,” he said.

Ravi explained the importance of prioritising the colleges before giving the option entry list. “Seat matrix will be announced by June 16, following which students can work on option entry till June 23. You will get three days to change your priority list of colleges after the mock allotment on June 24. No changes will be allowed after June 26,” he said.

‘Do groundwork’

Rama Rao, member of the ComedK seat selection committee, said students should do their groundwork and visit colleges once they get their ComedK score.  “Don’t search for best colleges on Google. Speak to your lecturers, visit colleges and learn from them about the education you want,” he said.