Karnataka Examination Authority released the KCET application form 2026 at the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The KCET 2026 application form is released on January 16, 2026 (Official date is January 17, but they activated the registration window one day prior). Candidates Interested for admissions into KCET, will be able to fill the application form of KCET 2026 till the last date, which is February 17, 2026. Students can check here the documents required to complete KCET registration 2026.
Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2026: Karnataka Examination Authority released the KCET application form 2026 at the official website on January 16, 2026. Students can fill out the KCET 2026 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. While proceeding with the KCET registration, students will have to fill in their details along with uploading scanned documents. The documents required to fill KCET application form must be uploaded as per the specifications mentioned in the official notification PDF.
Along with the documents required for KCET 2026, applicants also need to fill out some forms available in the notifications. Candidates can download the KCET certificate formats from the link provided below. To check the complete list of documents required to fill the KCET application form 2026, candidates can refer to the article provided below.
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- Documents Required for KCET Registration 2026
- Documents Required Admissions Through KCET 2026
- How to Fill KCET Application Form 2026?
Documents Required for KCET Registration 2026
Candidate are required below mentioned documents to fill KCET application form.
- SSLC/10th class marks card to enter registration number and date of birth.
- 12th/2nd PUC marks card (In case of previous year students).
- All the reservation certificates to enter RD number/caste (Category, Income, Non-creamy layer candidates (NCLC), Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) candidates).
- Details of studying in Karnataka.
- Candidate latest photograph in JPG format (Maximym size of 50 KB).
- Candidate signature in JPD format (Maximum size of 50 KB).
- Canidate left hand thumb impression in JPG format (Maximym size of 50 KB).
Commonly asked questions
The last date to apply was February 27, 2026. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KEA will commence the KCET registration 2026 online at its official website. Applicants looking for admissions to courses other than engineering have to fill a single form only. Candidates can fill multiple courses in a single KCET 2026 application form.
Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.
Documents Required Admissions Through KCET 2026
At the time of admisison in the Karnataka CET exam and during the document verification, students must produce certain documents at the allotted colleges for verification. Apart from documents, some forms also need to be submitted as per the format. Candidates are advised to keep original copies of all the documents ready before KCET 2026 to avoid last-minute hassle. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| S. No |
Certificate |
Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SSLC/10th Standard Marks Card |
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| 2 |
2nd PUC/12th Standard Marks Card |
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| 3 |
SEVEN Years Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO / DDPI |
|
| 4 |
Kannada Medium Certificate |
Candidates who have studied in Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th Std. in Karnataka and also outside the state of Karnataka. Certificate for having studied 10 full academic years in Kannada medium from 1st standard to 10th standard issued by the Head of the educational institution and such certificate should be countersigned by the respective BEO or DDPI in the proforma prescribed in the following pages |
| 5 |
Rural Study Certificate |
|
| 6 |
Caste / Caste Income Certificate (Income and Caste Certificate)– with RD Number |
|
| 7 |
Income Certificate |
|
| 8 |
Article 371 Kalyana-Karnataka Region only – Should contain RD Number |
Candidates claiming Kalyana-Karnataka Region Reservation [Article 371 (j)] must obtain the certificate issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner. |
| 9 |
Parent’s study certificate/Parent’s Hometown certificate/Parent’s Domicile certificate/Parent’s Employment certificate/Parent’s Cumulative Record/Parent’s Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile/study/employment of the parent. |
|
| 10 |
Duly sworn in Affidavit of the candidate who claims eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses C and D. |
|
| 11 |
IDENTITY CARD issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner, for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota |
|
| 12 |
Special Category Certificates / formats – as per the claims and eligibility in a particular special category like NCC, Sports, Defence, Ex-Defence, CAPF, Ex-CAPF, AGL, Scouts & Guides |
|
| 13 |
Religious Minority: With RD Number (for Medical and Dental only) |
|
| 14 |
Linguistic Minority: (for Medical and Dental only) |
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How to Fill KCET Application Form 2026?
Candidates can refer to the steps provided below to fill KCET 2026 application form.
- Visit the KCET official website at kea.kar.nic.in 2026.
- Click on the direct link to complete KCET registration 2026.
- Enter the personal details in the required fields.
- Login with application number and password to fill form.
- Enter educational qualification, communication address, exam centre preference and others in the required fields.
- Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
- Pay the KCET application fee online.
Check here the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor, to know which college you will be getting based on ranks.
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Student Forum
Answered 6 days ago
Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar considers KCET rank for admission. In 2025 KCET closing cutoff was most competitive for Computer Science and Engineeringat 84566. Below is the past three-year KCET cutoff trends:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 200060 | 240742 | 257241 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 50533 | 73573 | 84566 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 73495 | 106184 | 112837 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 194440 | 270281 | 256252 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
The seats in B.E. programme of Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar are filled based on KCET rank of the candidates. The seats are allotted to aspirants via KCET Counselling. Hence, aspirants do not need to pass KCET for admission in B.E. programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, the physical printout of the KCET hall ticket is mandatory and must be carried to the exam hall; digital copies on phones are not allowed.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will consist of candidate information such as their name, roll number, exam center address, and timing along with the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology).
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates will be able to download their KCET admit card from the official KEA website using their login credentials such as application number and date of birth.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will be released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) about two weeks before the exam date. We can expec the hall ticket by April 10, 2026.
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It depends on the specific specialisation. While the main BE in Computer Science and Engineering branch at Sapthagiri College of Engineering closed at 66,750, you might have a better chance in Data Science or Electronics and Communication, which had similar or slightly higher closing ranks.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
If you are applying in the General AI quota, your rank should be between 49,268 and 89,902*. To apply under the Home State (Karnataka) quota, score between 63,332 and 1,52,086, depending on stream you select.
*The details are based on the KCET 2025 cutoff.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
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