KCET Application Fee: UGCET 2026 Registration Fees; How to pay; Fee Waiver
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
KCET Result 2026
2 Jun '26
Interested candidates can check here the KCET Application Fee. Before applying for the UGCET 2026 candidates will have to arrange online medium to pay the KCET Registration Fees. Know here the steps to apply, fee waiver and category-wise application fee.
UGCET 2026 Registration Fees; How to pay; Fee Waiver
KCET Application Fee 2026: The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 closed accepting the KCET 2026 registrations on Feb 27, 2026. To successfully submit the KCET UGCET 2026 application form students had to pay the application fee till March 7, 2026, earlier the last date to pay the fee was March 3.
As mentioned on the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, the KCET application fee varies based on candidate's category and residency status. General and OBC applicants (including GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B) are required to pay INR 500, while a reduced fee of INR 250 applies to SC, ST, and Category-1 candidates from Karnataka and female candidates residing in Karnataka. Students from outside Karnataka will have to pay INR 750, while foreign or international candidates must pay INR 5,000. This application fee is non-refundable even if the candidate does not appear in the exam. This amount can be paid in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking. In this article we have shared all details related to KCET application fee 2026, like mode of payment, how to pay, required documents and related details. KEA released the application form on January 17, 2026. Candidates meeting minimum eligibility criteria of KCET could apply till the last date.
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- KCET 2026 Highlights
- KCET 2026 Application Fee Structure
- How to Apply for KCET 2026
- KCET 2026 Fee Waiver & Exemptions
- KCET 2026 Late Fee and Deadlines
KCET 2026 Highlights
| Feature |
Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) |
| KCET Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| KCET Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| KCET 2026 Registration Start Date |
January 17, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam Dates |
April 23 and 24, 2026 |
| KCET Kannada Language Test |
April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Official Website |
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
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Commonly asked questions
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
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.
The last date to apply was February 27, 2026. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The last date to apply for NERIST NEE was March 31, 2026. The application process started on January 9, 2026. The registrations are over.
KCET 2026 Application Fee Structure
The KCET 2026 application fee varies based on the candidate's residency and category. Here is the registration fee -
| Category |
Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Karnataka Domicile: General Merit (GM), 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
INR 500 |
| Karnataka Domicile: SC / ST / Category-1 |
INR 250 |
| Karnataka Domicile: All Female Candidates |
INR 250 |
| Outside Karnataka: Candidates |
INR 750 |
| Outside India: International/NRI Candidates |
INR 5,000 |
Also read: KCET Fees Structure 2026 : Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and Veterinary Fees
How to Apply for KCET 2026
The KCET 2026 application form filling process is completely online. To apply for the Karnataka CET entrance exam, students must follow the steps mentioned below -
- Visit KEA Official Website and click on the "New User" link.
- Enter personal details - name, DOB, mobile number, and email to generate User ID and password.
- Log in with new login credentials and fill educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (size: 5 KB to 40 KB in JPG/JPEG format).
- Pay KCET application fee online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
- Review all details before finally submitting the KCET application form 2026
- Download the confirmation page for future reference
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Commonly asked questions
First of all it is advised to you to keep your admit card/hall ticket safe till the complete exam process is over. In case they have lost his/her KCET hall ticket before the document verification, they will have to share the application number / roll number.
Candidates can refer NCERT guide for preparation. This consists of many objective type questions and model papers. you need to spend time for each subject and cover all the portions. In the end of each unit completion, you can exercise some tests. After completing the preparation you can try out this model paper.
This will help you to know your preparation level and thus you can rectify your mistakes. you can find lot of question papers and mock tests in online. you should commence your preparation at the earliest. By this way, you will get more time to practice mock tests as well you can complete your portions soon. you can clear their doubts after completing the practice.
Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2026 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form
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.
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KCET 2026 Fee Waiver & Exemptions
There is no full waiver of application fee for any category; however, SC, ST, Category-1, and female candidates from Karnataka get 50% reduction. They can pay INR 250 instead of ₹500.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Category-1 may claim exemption from tuition fees during the admission process. However, for the same they will have to show annual family income below INR 8.00 Lakhs (for 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B). There might be other fee waiver or scholarships for reserved category candidates which will be either mentioned in the notification PDF or as per specific government orders for other categories.
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KCET 2026 Late Fee and Deadlines
KEA does not accept late applications or payments after the specified deadline. Once the portal closes, no additional window will be opened with a late fee. Hence the original schedule is the only time when students can apply for the exam. During the correction facility, students will be able to make edits into certain fields such as name, category, and academic details.
The KCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted to shortlist candidates for admission into undergraduate (UG) courses - Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and Veterinary Sciences. Students shortlisted as per the KCET results, will be able to take admission in participating colleges in Karnataka.
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To get admission to the BTech in AI and ML course at ATME, students have to clear the category-wise KCET rank. As per the ATME KCET cutoff 2025, the highest rank accepted for the General AI category was 61818.
To know the maximum rank for other categories, see the table below.
| Category | ATME KCET cutoff 2025 (Last Round) |
|---|---|
| All India Category | |
| General | 61818 |
| SC | 152441 |
| ST | 108234 |
| Home State Category | |
| General | 68751 |
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Yes, you can get admission at Vidyashilp University for its B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course, if you belong to the General, SC, or ST AI categories.
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Total 1.5 to 1.8 laksh
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