The Times of India

Karnataka begins CET counselling before NEET admissions as paper leak fallout disrupts timelines

Karnataka has separated its CET and NEET counselling, prioritizing engineering admissions due to NEET's delayed schedule and paper leak controversy. This move allows thousands of engineering aspirants to proceed without disruption. Students can switch streams without penalty, with full fee refunds offered for those moving to medical courses, easing parental concerns amidst national admission uncertainties.