Karnataka Examination Authority commenced the KCET registration 2025 at the official website. Applicants can complete KCET registration 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET registration 2025 link has been updated here. The last date for KCET registration 2025 is February 24. Check steps to complete KCET registration and other details here.
- Documents Required for KCET Registration 2025
- How to Complete KCET Registration 2025?
- What After KCET Registration 2025?
- KCET Application Fee 2025
- KCET Registration 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required for KCET Registration 2025
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 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).
How to Complete KCET Registration 2025?
Candidates can follow the steps to register for KCET 2025.
- Go to KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2025.
- Then click on 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.
What After KCET Registration 2025?
After the completion of KCET 2025 registration, applicants will receive their application number and password on the registered email ID. Using the KCET login 2025, applicants need to fill KCET application form 2025 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 filled application form for future reference.
KCET Application Fee 2025
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 2025. 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/- | 
KCET Registration 2025 – 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 2025. 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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Candidates appearing in the KCET 2025 counseling process are advised to have all the documents ready before the registration process. In case of any selling mistake in KCET application form 2025, candidates are advised to make an affidavit in the same regard. The name of the parents in the application form and all certificates should be the same. Karnataka Examinations Authority will not consider applicants with mistakes in the KCET 2025 application form for further admission process.
Karnataka Examination Authority has closed the KCET 2025 application form. The application process of KCET comprises registration, filling form uploading documents and payment of fees. KCET application form 2025 was available in online mode only. Candidates were advised to have all the documents ready before filling the KCET application form 2025. The last date to fill the KCET 2024 application form was February 18.
No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not refund the KCET application fee in case applicant fails to appear in the exam. KCET 2025 application fee once paid is nonrefundable under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to keep track of KCET exam dates to avoid missing any event related to the exam.
After successfully filling the KCET 2025 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 2025. Applicants are advised to keep the confirmation mail and text safe till the conclusion of the admission process.
KEA commenced the KCET registration 2025 online at the 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 2025 application form. The last date to fill KCET application form is February 18.

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Student Forum
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No. The official authority does not release mock tests. Candidates need to refer to third party websites for the mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The exam tests knowledge of 11th and 12th syllabus so it is important to focus on 11th and 12th standard NCERT textbooks which gradually start by practicing previous years papers and appearing for mock examinations.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
It is important to give mock tests for candidates appearing for KCET examination as it provides a holistic view and it provides a realistic exam experience also helping the candidates for analysing strengths and working on weaknesses.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The exam is in offline mode with questions asked in MCQ format for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions wherein each subject is a session for 80 minutes.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The KCET exam 2025 application form started in January.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The type of questions asked are MCQs for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions each with no negative marking.
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Karnataka Examinations Authority has closed the KCET 2025 application form. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants were advised to fill out the KCET application form 2025 at the earliest to avoid last-minute payment failure issues. The candidates who fill the KCET application form on or before the last date will be issued hall tickets as per the schedule. The last date to fill KCET application form was February 24.