KCET Registration 2025 (Extended): How to Complete, Documents Required, Application Fee

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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Mohit Dhyani
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Updated on Feb 16, 2025 10:39 IST

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. 

KCET Registration 2025: Karnataka Examination Authority commenced the KCET 2025 registration at the official website. Applicants can complete KCET registration at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET registration 2025 is the first step of application form. At the time of Karnataka CET registration 2025, applicants need to enter their personal details like email ID, mobile number, gender and others. KCET 2025 registration date has been notified along with the official notification. Before KCET 2025 registration, applicants are advised to keep all the documents ready as per the specifications. Candidates are advised to enter all the details carefully at the time of filling KCET application form 2025 . Applicants have to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature and left thumb impressions. After the successful KCET registration, applicants will be provided with user ID and password. Candidates are advised to keep their KCET login credentials safe till the conclusion of the admission process. For more details about KCET registration 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below.
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Table of content
  • 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 refer to the steps provided below to complete UGCET registration.  

  • Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2025.  
  • Click on the direct link to complete KCET 2025 registration. 
  • Select the SSLC status from the given options (Yes/No). 
  • Enter the SSLC 9th or 10th roll number in the required fields. 
  • Enter name, gender, date of birth, SSLLC passing year, father name, mother name, mobile number and others. 
  • Create a login password as pe the specifications. 
  • Click on the 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.  

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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. 

Q:   What is the last date to fill KCET application form 2025?
A:

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. 

Q:   My parents names spellings are different in my 10th marks sheet and KCET application form, will this be an issue in the KCET counseling?
A:

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. 

Q:   I have not taken printout of KCET application form 2025 what should I do?
A:

It is always advisable to take a printout of KCET application form 2025 after successful registration. In case any candidate fails to download the KCET 2025 application form then they can do so from the login facility. Candidates can log in using their user ID and password to download their KCET application form. Applicants who qualify the exam have to carry their filled application form hardcopy at the time of counseling.  

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.  

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Q:   When will the KCET application 2025 be released?
A:

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.

Q:   How to fill KCET application form 2025?
A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority has closed the KCET application form 2025. Applicants looking for admission to various courses could fill KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates can refer to the steps given below to fill KCET UGCET application form. 

  1. Visit the KEA KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in. 

  1. Click on the direct link to complete KCET registration 2025. 

  1. Complete the registration process using personal details. 

  1. Login to fill the application form of KCET. 

  1. Fill educational qualification, centre preference, communication information and other details. 

  1. Upload required documents as per the specifications. 

  1. Pay the KCET application fee online. 

  1. Preview all details and submit the KCET 2025 application form for future reference.  

Q:   Do I need to fill KCET application form 2025 separately for Architecture courses?
A:

No, candidates are not required to fill out a separate KCET 2025 application form for Architecture. Applicants 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 2025. After the conclusion of the registration process, KEA commences the KCET marks entry facility. Applicants have to enter their NATA score for Architecture admissions at the time of KCET marks entry facility.  

Q:   Will the KCET application fee be refunded if I do not appear for the exam?
A:

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.  

Q:   Can I fill KCET application form 2025 in offline mode?
A:

No, KCET application form was available in online mode only. Applicants looking for admission to various courses could fill the KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates first have to complete the KCET registration 2025 using personal details. After successful registration, applicants can proceed to fill the KCET application form 2025. Candidates have to fill their educational qualification, communication address, reservation details, exam centre and other details in the KCET form 2025. After filling all the details, candidates have to pay the KCET application fee online. The last steps is to review all details and submit the application form for future reference.  

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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