KCET Application Form 2026: Registration link to be available soon at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Oct 3, 2025 12:58 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET Registration 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority releases KCET application form 2026 on its official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates meeting KCET eligibility criteria can fill out the application form till the last date. We will also share the direct link for candidates to fill in the KCET 2026 application form as and when it is released. Candidates must have all their documents ready before the Karnataka CET registration 2026.

The application process of Karnataka CET 2026 comprises registration, filling the form, uploading documents, and payment of the fee. After the conclusion of the registration process, the exam authority will start the KCET application form correction facility. Applicants who made any mistake at the time of registration will be able to correct it through the KCET application form correction. Candidates must take a printout of the filled KCET application form after the registration process. For more details about the KCET application form 2026, candidates can refer to the article below.

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Table of content
  • KCET Application Form 2026 - Highlights
  • KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KCET Application Form 2026 - Correction Facility
  • KCET Application Form 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
  • How to fill KCET Application Form 2026?
  • Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2026
  • Specifications to Upload Documents in KCET Application Form 2026
  • KCET Application Form Fee 2026
  • How to Retrieve KCET Application Form Number and Password?
  • KCET Admit Card 2026
  • FAQs related to the KCET application form 2026
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KCET Application Form 2026 - Highlights

Particulars  

Details 

KCET application form 2026 official website

kea.kar.nic.in 2026

KCET full form 

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 

Mode of fee payment 

Online/Offline 

Mode of KCET application form filling

Online 

Documents required to upload in KCET application form 2026

  • Photograph 
  • Signature 
  • Left thumb impression 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many courses can be selected in the KCET application form?
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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.  

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.  

KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
24 May ' 25

KCET 2025 Result Date

16 Apr ' 25 - 17 Apr ' 25

KCET 2025 exam date

15 Apr ' 25

KCET 2025 Kannada language exam date

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KCET Application Form 2026 - Correction Facility

The exam body, Karnataka Examination Authority, starts the KCET application form 2026 correction facility online at the official website. Applicants who make any mistake at the time of filling the KCET application form can rectify their mistakes through the correction window. Applicants are allowed to make changes to certain details only during the KCET application form correction 2026. The KCET application correction facility 2026 enables candidates to modify the details in the application form. To edit the details, candidates have to log in to their account by using their user ID and password.  

Click here: KCET 2026 Application Form Correction

Steps to Make Corrections in the KCET Application Form 2026

  • Go to the KCET official website. 
  • Click on the KCET application correction link from the homepage. 
  • Enter the KCET 2026 application form number in the required fields.  
  • Enter the One-time password (OTP) received on the registered mobile number in the required field. 
  • Make required changes in the KCET application form 2026. 
  • Preview all details and submit the application form for future reference. 
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KCET Application Form 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Examinations Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria 2026 in the official notification. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the KCET application form. KEA releases KCET eligibility criteria separately for all the courses. KCET application form 2026 will be rejected in case any candidate fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria at the time of admission. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will my KCET form be rejected if I mistakenly provide incorrect information?
A: 

KEA has released the KCET application form 2025 at the official website. Candidates are advised to fill all details in the KCET 2025 application form carefully. KEA will provide KCET 2025 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.  

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How to fill KCET Application Form 2026?

Karnataka Examinations Authority releases the KCET application form in online mode. The process to fill out the KCET 2026 application form online includes registration, filling in details in the form, uploading photos, signature, and thumb impression, and final submission. The KCET application form 2026 was available in two parts. In the first part, candidates have to fill in the KCET application form details that can be edited any number of times. In the second part, candidates have to select the declaration after confirming that the entries made by them in the KCET form 2026 are correct. 

Steps to Fill the KCET Application Form 2026 

  • Go to the KCET official website. 
  • Click on “New User? Click Here for KCET registration 2026”. 
  • Fill in the required information, such as the 13-digit ‘student number’ issued by the PUE department if you are going to appear in the 2nd PUC examination and then click on the “submit” button. 
  • After the applicants need to fill their name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, security question, and security code and submit the details in the KCET application form. 
  • After successful KCET registration, candidates will receive KCET 2026 application number and User-ID to their registered mobile phone number and email-id. 
  • Candidates should log in to their account by using their user ID and password. 
  • Fill in “Student information” by entering the required information and save the entries. 
  • After that fill in educational details and then click on the “save and next” button. 
  • Then upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph, the candidate's signature, the candidate's left-hand thumb impression and parent's signature in the KCET 2026 application form. 

KCET 2026 Application Form - Final Submission 

  • Candidates will receive an application ID and password to their registered email address after completion of KCET registration 2026. 
  • In the next step, applicants need to upload the scanned copy of the recent passport-size color photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format separately. 
  • Take the printout of the triplicate “Challan Copy” and pay the requisite fee in any of the branches of specified banks. The bank will retain their copy and hand over the remaining copies. 
  • Candidates can also pay the prescribed fee through net banking. 
  • Take the printout of the KCET application form 2026 on an A-4 size sheet of paper. 
  • Affix a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression to the space provided. 
  • Obtain the Principal seal and signature from the college where you studied 2nd PU or Class 12. 
  • Candidates have to produce the same copy along with the copy of the Challan (KEA Copy) during document verification. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I appear for the KCET 2025 exam from home?
A: 

No, applicants need to appear in the Karnataka CET 2025 exam from the exam centre. KEA will release the KCET admit card for all the registered candidates with exam centre details. Applicants need to carry their KCET 2025 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. 

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.  

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Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2026

Candidates can refer information mentioned below for KCET application form 2026 documents required.

  • Valid email ID. 
  • Valid mobile phone number. 
  • Education qualification documents. 
  • Scanned images of required documents. 
  • Credit/debit card, net banking details for fee payment. 

Also Read: 

KCET Question Papers 2026 

KCET 2026 Preparation Tips 

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Specifications to Upload Documents in KCET Application Form 2026

While filling the KCET application form, students will have to upload their documents as per the following size and format. Check file size and dimension of photo, signature, and thumb impression here: 

Particulars 

File Size 

Dimension 

Photo 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm 

Signature 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm 

Left Thumb Impression of Candidate and Left Thumb Impression/Signature of Parent/Guardian (Mandatory) 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm 

 Also Read:  

KCET Exam Pattern 2026 

KCET Syllabus 2026 

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KCET Application Form Fee 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the application fee of KCET 2026 in the official notification. Applicants are required to pay the KCET application form fee in online mode through debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, or other. The KCET application form fee 2026 varies from category to category. Candidates have to pay the requisite fee to apply for KCET 2026 successfully. Check the fee details in the table given 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/- 

Also read:

KCET 2026 Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage Best Books for KCET 2026 Preparation
How to crack KCET 2026 without coaching? How can I score above 150 in KCET 2026
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How to Retrieve KCET Application Form Number and Password?

If a student forgets their KCET application number or password, they can contact the exam authority; however, prior to that they must also search on their registered email ID inbox. Still in case they can't find it they must visit KEA official website and follow the steps mentioned below -  

  • Visit - kea.kar.nic.in 2026. 
  • Click on “Forgot Password” tab provided on login window. 
  • Enter details wherever asked. 
  • Create new password for KCET login 2026. (Write the password somewhere safe) 
  • Preview details and submit.  
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KCET Admit Card 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority had released the KCET 2026 admit card online on April 7 at the official website. Applicants can access their KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. The login credentials required to download the KCET admit card 2026 are application number and first four characters of name in required fields. Only successfully registered candidates can download the KCET hall ticket 2026. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Applicants must note that KCET 2026 admit card is available in online mode only. KEA will not send the KCET admit card through post/email to any candidate. 

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FAQs related to the KCET application form 2026

Check here additional FAQs related to the KCET application form 2026:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the KCET exam application form be out?
A: 

The KCET exam 2025 application form started in January.

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:   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:   What is KCET exam date 2025?
A: 

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date on the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. The KCET 2025 exam was conducted on April 16 & 17. KEA conducted the KCET 2025 exam in an offline centre-based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. The KCET exam date 2025 for the Kannada language exam was on April 15.

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.  

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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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Nishtha Chaudhary

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Mani Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

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The difficulty level for mathematics is considered as moderate to difficult and other subjects are considered as easier to moderate.

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Vikrant Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Mayank Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks 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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Aayushi Harsha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The KCET syllabus is based on 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Satyendra Katarya

Contributor-Level 7

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The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Chanchal Sinha

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No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.

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Mamona Rai

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The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.

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Nishtha Taneja

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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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