KCET Registration 2026: How to Complete, Documents Required, Application Fee

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Updated on Mar 2, 2026 13:01 IST
Karnataka Examination Authority closed the KCET registration 2026 on Feb 27, 2026. Applicants could complete KCET registration 2026 from its official website. Currently application correction window is open. Check here the eligibility criteria, steps to apply, documents required and more.

Karnataka Examination Authority closed the KCET registration 2026 on Feb 27, 2026. Applicants could complete KCET registration 2026 from its official website. Currently application correction window is open. Check here the eligibility criteria, steps to apply, documents required and more.

KCET Registration 2026: The exam body, Karnataka Examination Authority, closed the KCET 2026 registration on Feb 27, 2026. Interested candidates could  complete the KCET registration from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026. While filling the KCET application form 2026 , students had to enter their personal details like email ID, mobile number, gender, and upload scanned photographs, signature, and left thumb impressions as per the prescribed format mentioned in the KCET notification PDF.
After successful registration, applicants were provided with KCET login credentials, which students must keep safe as they will be used to download the KCET admit card, check the result, and apply for counselling. For more details about KCET registration 2026, candidates can refer to the article provided below.
Table of contents
  • 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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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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