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
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.
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.
Applicants appearing in the exam will have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof. Candidates are also allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil and face mask inside the exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any item restricted inside the exam centre. Without valid KCET admit card, applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam. A list of valid photo ID proofs applicable for KCET exam are given below.
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
- Bank Passbook with Photograph.
- 12th class admit card.
To download KCET admit card visit official website and follow steps mentioned below -
On homepage, click on KCET admit card download link.
Enter login credentials - application number and date of birth
Check all details carefully and download hall ticket for future reference
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) |
|
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.
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Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 |
Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka | INR 250 |
Outside Karnataka GM | INR 750 |
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| Category | ATME KCET cutoff 2025 (Last Round) |
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| All India Category | |
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| ST | 108234 |
| Home State Category | |
| General | 68751 |
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