KCET Application Fee: UGCET 2026 Registration Fees; How to pay; Fee Waiver

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 will start accepting the KCET 2026 registrations from January 17, 2026 onwards. Candidates meeting minimum eligibility criteria of KCET will be able to apply till the last date. To successfully submit the KCET UGCET 2026 application form students will have to pay the application fee. 

As mentioned on the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, the KCET application 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.

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KCET 2026 Application Fee Structure

The KCET 2026 application fee varies based on the candidate's residency and category. Here is the registration fee - 

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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 - 

1. Visit KEA Official Website and click on the "New User" link. 
2. Enter personal details - name, DOB, mobile number, and email to generate User ID and password.
3. Log in with new login credentials and fill educational, and communication details.
4. Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (size: 5 KB to 40 KB in JPG/JPEG format).
5. Pay KCET application fee online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
6. Review all details before finally submitting the KCET application form 2026
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference

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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.

However, there is a one-time correction facility which might open in March 2026. There is no official information regarding the same. 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.