KCET Registration 2026 (Jan 16): How to Complete, Documents Required, Application Fee
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Registration - 16 Jan '26 - 17 Feb '26
The exam body, Karnataka Examination Authority, started the KCET registration 2026 at the official website on January 16, 2026. Applicants can complete KCET registration 2026 at its official portal. The KCET registration 2026 link will be updated on this page. Check here the eligibility criteria, steps to apply, documents required, and more.
- Documents Required for KCET Registration 2026
- How to Complete KCET Registration 2026?
- What After KCET Registration 2026?
- KCET Application Fee 2026
- KCET Registration 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required for KCET Registration 2026
Candidates are required to complete the following documents to complete KCET registration.
- SSLC/10th class marks card.
- 12th class/2nd PUC marks card (If available).
- All the reservation certifications to enter the RD number.
- Photograph of candidate (Maximum size of 50 KB).
- Signature of candidate (Maximum size of 50 KB).
- Left thumb impression (Maximum size of 50 KB).
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How to Complete KCET Registration 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps to register for KCET 2026.
- Go to the KCET official website -
- Then click on the Karnataka CET registration link.
- Select the SSLC status.
- Provide your SSLC 9th or 10th roll number in the required fields.
- Now provide your name, gender, date of birth, SSLLC passing year, father's name, mother's name, mobile number and more.
- Create a login password
- Click on KCET registration tab to complete the process.
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What After KCET Registration 2026?
After the completion of KCET 2026 registration, applicants will receive their application number and password on the registered email ID. Using the KCET login 2026, applicants need to fill the KCET application form 2026 with educational qualification, communication address, and other information. Applicants also need to upload the required documents as per the specifications in the KCET application form. Candidates are advised to keep a hardcopy of the filled application form for future reference.
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KCET Application Fee 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority mentions the KCET registration fee in the official notification. After KCET registration, applicants first need to pay the application fee online. After successful payment, candidates can proceed to fill KCET application form 2026.
Applicants must note that KCET application fee can be paid online only through debit/credit card, net banking, UPI and others. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Quota |
Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka
|
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
INR 500/- |
| SC, ST, CAT-1 |
INR 250/- |
|
| All Female Candidates of Karnataka |
INR 250/- |
|
| Outside Karnataka |
GM |
INR 750/- |
| Outside India |
GM |
INR 5000/- |
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After successfully filling the KCET application form, applicants gets the confirmation mail on their registered ID. KEA also send the confirmation text on the registered number. Candidates looking for admission are advised to enter a valid mobile number and email ID at the time of KCET registration. Applicants are advised to keep the confirmation mail and text safe till the conclusion of the admission process.
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.
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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
No, candidates are not required to fill out a separate KCET application form for Architecture. They will have to select the course preference at the time of filling KCET application form. The admissions to Architecture courses are done on the basis of NATA score 2026
KEA will release the KCET application form 2026 at the official website. Candidates will have to fill all details in the KCET 2026 application form carefully. KEA will provide KCET 2026 application form correction facility after the conclusion of registration process. However, only few details will be allowed to edit in the form. In case of filling wrong details in the application form, there are chances of KCET form rejection.
KCET Registration 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Karnataka Examinations Authority mentions the Karnataka CET eligibility criteria in the office notification. Applicants are advised to check the KCET eligibility criteria before KCET registration 2026. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| BArch |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category) |
| BE/BTech |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtain a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category) |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 23 hours ago
No, KCET is not mandatory for candidates to apply for New Horizon College of Engineering Bangalore BE admissions.
The institute can select candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams or the KCET scores if the candidate wishes to apply through them.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
KCET 2026 registrations are open and candidates can submit their applications till Feb 17, 2026. The exam is scheduled for Apr23, 2026 and Apr24, 2026. The COMEDK UGET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 9, 2026. Either of these exams are required to take admission in SDM- Institute of Technology
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Karnataka CET also known as KCET is state-level entrance exam organised by KEA yearly. The objective is to shortlist students for admission in undergraduate (UG) courses in participating colleges in Karnataka state.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For the students belonging to the General HS quota, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 83674. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks:
| Round | KCET Last Round Closing Rank 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57600 |
| 2 | 74130 |
| 3 | 83674 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you belong to the General AI category, the BTech cutoff 2025 for the University of Mysore ranged between 73966 and 261014 in the last round. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the branch-wise last round closing ranks for KCET:
| Course | KCET Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 86897 |
| B.Tech. in Bio-Medical and Robotic Engineering | 261014.5 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Design | 225014 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Environment Engineering | 232487 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 76921 |
| CSE | 73966 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The REVA University KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BE/BTech programmes. The REVA University BTech Cutoff 2025 ranged from 19283 to 110318 in the last round for the General AI category candidates. The easiest course for admission was B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, followed b
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The cutoff ranks vary for differnt rounds and categories. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 70084. Under the HS quota, the cutoff rank for the same stood at 77281.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Amity University Bengaluru accepts the KCET entrance exam for selecting students to its BE/BTech programme. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET closing ranks varied bewteen 31519 and 214671. The cutoff ranks vary across different rounds, specialisations, categories and quotas.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The NHCE Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BE courses. The cutoff trend over the years for the B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering programme was fluctuating, as per the last round closing ranks for the General category students belonging to the All India quota. In
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Contributor-Level 10
Last date to apply is February 17, 2026 and candidates can fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.