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Diploma Common Entrance Test 2026 ( DCET )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on May 12, 2026 21:05 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Overview

DCET Application Form 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority closed the registration process. The last date to submit application form was April 10. Candidates who wanted to take admission to diploma programmes had to fill DCET 2026 application form. The official website for DCET 2026 is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

The application mode was online and was mandatory in order to be eligible to appear for the exam, scheduled on May 23. In short, Diploma holders who seek lateral entry into the second year of undergraduate engineering programmes and first year of Architecture programmes in state have to take DCET.

The application fee for Diploma CET was INR 650 for general category and INR 500 for SC/ST category. The fee amount is non-refundable and accepted payment mode include netbanking/credit/debit card. Read below to know more about KEA DCET application form 2026.

Table of contents
  • How to Fill DCET Application Form 2026
  • DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Documents Required to Fill DCET Application Form 2026
  • Important Instructions While Filling DCET Application Form 2026
  • DCET Application Fee
  • DCET Application Form Correction Facility
  • What After DCET Application Process 2026?
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How to Fill DCET Application Form 2026

The mode of registration for DCET is online. Candidates can follow process mentioned below to fill application form. It must be noted that students who meet meeting eligibility can fill DCET 2026 application form. The process to apply can be checked below -

  • Visit KEA website - cetonline.karantaka.gov.in
  • Click on the "DCET 2026 application form link"
  • Register by entering all basic details, such as name, contact details, etc. to generate application number
  • Now login using credentials and fill rest details - personal, academic, and communication details.
  • Upload documents - photograph and signature along with left-hand thumb impression and parent's signature.
  • Pay fees and submit application form. 
  • Keep a copy for future reference.

DIRECT LINK: Apply for DCET 2026 (closed)

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode of payment for filling out the DCET application form?
A: 

The DCET application fee can be paid through e-challan. A student has to select a bank, obtain the challan and make the payment at the bank.  The application fee is Rs 650 for general and Rs 500 for reserved category applicants. 

Q:   What is the DCET application fee for SC/ST students?
A: 

DCET exam is for Karnataka-origin students. Students who belong to the SC/ST category have to pay INR 500 for the application form. The DCET application fee has to be paid while submitting the application form. The DCET application form will not be accepted without paying the fee. The application form fee can be paid in online mode. 

DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 May ' 26

DCET 2026 Exam-Center Wise OMR View Link

23 May ' 26

DCET 2026 Exam Date

16 May ' 26

DCET 2026 Admit Card

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Documents Required to Fill DCET Application Form 2026

While filling the KEA DCET Registration Form 2026, students had to upload the following documents -

  • SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • HSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Any additional qualifying maksheet and passing certificate
  • Category certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Passport photograph
  • Government ID poof
  • Transfer certifcate (if applicable)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it mandatory to upload the documents in DCET application form?
A: 

Yes, it is mandatory to upload documents (as mentioned) in DCET application form, otherwise application will not be accepted.

Q:   What documents are required for DCET Registration?
A: 

The following documents are needed for DCET registration process -

  • SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • HSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Any additional qualifying maksheet and passing certificate
  • Category certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Passport photograph
  • Government ID poof
  • Transfer certifcate (if applicable)
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Important Instructions While Filling DCET Application Form 2026

Many students make common mistakes while filling DCET 2026 application form. A single mistake can cause an issue in the candidature procedure. Thus, to submit the application form successfully, candidates must follow the instructions guideline mentioned below -

  • Check the DCET eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
  • Register from the official website only
  • Use a valid and active mobile number and e-mail address only, as OTP will be sent to registered number only.
  • Enter all personal and academic details carefully.
  • Ensure that the marks and qualifying percentage for the diploma are correct and match with original marksheet.
  • Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
  • Payment of registration fee is compulsory, otherwise candidature will not be accepted.
  • Submit KEA DCET application form 2026 before deadline only
  • Take printout and keep copies of submitted form for future reference.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a negative marking in DCET?
A: 

There is no negative marking in DCET examination for any incorrect and unattempted questions. The maximum marks in DCET are 100 marks and candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer.

Q:   What is the mode of exam for DCET?
A: 

The Diploma Common Entrance Test is conducted in offline mode. Students have to mark their answers on an OMR sheet with a black or a blue ink bluepoint pen only.

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DCET Application Fee

To fill the DCET application form, candidates have to pay the application fee online as well as offline. Without the application fee payment, the registration will not be accepted. The candidates who pay the application fee via a challan must keep a copy of the challan safe. The DCET application fee is different for each category and can be checked from the table below.

Particulars

Category

Fee

People of Karnataka origin

General

INR.650

SC/ ST Category 1

INR 500

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is DCET exam date 2026?
A: 

Karnataka Examination Authority released DCET 2026 exam dates. The exam was conducted offline (pen-paper) mode on May 23.

Q:   Can I make changes to the DCET application form?
A: 

Changes to the submitted DCET application form can be made through the correction facility. The application form correction for DCET will be available for a limited time. No corrections will be allowed to the application form after this period.

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DCET Application Form Correction Facility

KEA conducts DCET 2026 application form correction after the conclusion of the registration process. The correction link gets activated on the official website, cetonline.karantaka.gov.in/KEA/DCET. Candidates who make any errors to the application form can use the DCET form correction facility to make any changes. Students must note that the DCET application form correction 2026 will be available for limited period only. Only certain fields will be open for corrections. Applicants cannot edit their name, email ID, number, etc.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I make changes to the DCET application form?
A: 

Changes to the submitted DCET application form can be made through the correction facility. The application form correction for DCET will be available for a limited time. No corrections will be allowed to the application form after this period.

Q:   Do I need to pay any fee to access DCET application form correction facility?
A: 

No, applicants are not required to pay any fee for DCET application form correction. KEA will allow candidates to make correctios in DCET 2026 application form from the login window. Candidates must note that only certain details will be allowed to be edited at the time of correction facility. Changes in personal details like name, father name, date of birth and email ID will not be allowed.  

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What After DCET Application Process 2026?

After the DCET application form 2026 is filled out and submitted, the candidates can download the admit card. KEA release the DCET 2026 admit card on the official website. Details regarding the examination such as date, timings, allotted exam centre and more will be released through the admit card. Candidates will have to present the admit card at the DCET 2026 exam centres otherwise they will not be allowed to attempt the examination.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to fill DCET application form? What are the major steps?
A: 

Karnataka Examination Authority released DCET application form on its official website. Registrations are now closed, the last date to apply was April 10. 

Q:   Can a non-Karnataka student appear for DCET?
A: 

DCET exam is only for Karnataka-origin candidates who have studied for at least 10+ years with Karnataka Technical Education Board. The authorities will ask for proof at the time of registration. When the candidate fills the DCET application form ID which is provided by the Department Of Technical Education has to be uploaded. It will be verified if the student has studied in Karnataka for at least of 10+ years.

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Answered a week ago

Yes, Diploma CET admit card was released on May 16. Candidates who have submitted their application form can download their hall ticket.

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Himanshi Choudhury

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The following documents are needed for DCET registration process -

  • SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • HSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Any additional qualifying maksheet and passing certificate
  • Category certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Passport photograph
  • Government ID poof
  • Transfer certifcate (if

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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Yes, it is mandatory to upload documents (as mentioned) in DCET application form, otherwise application will not be accepted.

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