How much money does KEA deduct if I cancel an engineering or medical seat for JoSAA/IIT?
If a candidate cancels an allotted engineering seat before the commencement of Round 2, KEA deducts a ₹5,000 administrative processing fee and refunds the remaining balance. Cancelling after Round 2 reporting deadline or abandoning an allotted seat results in complete forfeiture of the 1st year tuition fee.
Direct Answer & Executive Summary
Every year, thousands of students who accept a seat in KEA engineering or medical counseling later receive an admission offer from IIT/NIT/IIIT via JoSAA, or an AIIMS seat via MCC AIQ.
KEA has codified explicit surrender timelines and financial deductions:
- Surrender Before Round 2 Option Entry: Only a nominal ₹5,000 processing fee is deducted from your deposited tuition fees, and the remaining 95%+ balance is returned directly to your verified bank account.
- Surrender After Round 2 Allotment (Before Reporting Deadline): Deduction increases to ₹10,000 for engineering seats, provided the surrender is executed on the official portal before the final surrender cutoff.
- Surrender After Reporting Deadline or Abandonment: 100% of the first-year tuition fee is forfeited. In medical (MBBS/BDS), abandoning a seat can additionally invoke seat-blocking legal penalties and debarment.
Statutory Penalty Matrix by Cancellation Stage
| Stage of Cancellation | Engineering (KCET) / PGCET Deduction | Medical / Dental (NEET UG) Deduction | Net Refund Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Round 1 Reporting Deadline | ₹5,000 processing fee | ₹5,000 administrative fee | Balance refunded via RTGS / NEFT |
| Between Round 1 & Round 2 Option Entry | ₹5,000 processing fee | ₹10,000 processing fee | Balance refunded via RTGS / NEFT |
| After Round 2 Allotment (Before Cutoff) | ₹10,000 statutory deduction | Forfeiture of caution deposit + ₹10,000 | Partial refund |
| After Final Surrender Deadline / Stray Round | 100% Tuition Fee Forfeiture | Full 1st Year Tuition Forfeiture + Legal Notice | Zero Refund |
Step-by-Step Online Surrender Procedure
- Log in to KEA Seat Surrender Portal: Use your CET Application Number and secret password.
- Select Surrender Option: Choose the active allotment you wish to surrender and select the reason (e.g., “Joining JoSAA / IIT / NIT”).
- Download Surrender Slip: Generate and print the duplicate surrender receipt.
- Collect Original Documents: Take the surrender receipt to your allotted college to retrieve any original mark sheets, transfer certificates, or study certificates deposited at admission.
- Electronic Refund: KEA processes refunds electronically into the bank account specified in your application within 45 to 90 days following completion of all counseling rounds.
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CBSE and ICSE candidates must upload their Class 12 marks cards on the dedicated KEA marks entry portal. KEA calculates the candidate's exact PCM arithmetic aggregate percentage out of 300 (or PCMB), weights it at 50%, and combines it directly with the 50% KCET entrance examination percentage with no curved normalization.
KCET • choice fillingWhat is the difference between Choice 2 and Choice 3 in KCET counselling?
Choice 2 holds your allotted Round 1 seat while allowing you to participate in Round 2 for higher preference options (requiring prescribed fee payment). Choice 3 completely surrenders and rejects your Round 1 seat to participate in Round 2 without paying fees now, meaning your Round 1 seat is permanently lost.
KCET • documents verificationHow many years of Karnataka study are required for Clause A, and who must counter-sign?
Clause A requires a minimum of 7 full academic years of study in government-recognized educational institutions in Karnataka between 1st standard and 12th standard/PUC. Each study certificate must be signed by the school head and compulsorily counter-signed with seal by the jurisdictional Block Education Officer (BEO) or DDPI.
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