KCET 2026 Registration to Begin on January 17: Check List of Documents Required Here
Students who abide by eligibility will be able to apply from - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ till the last date. To successfully register, they will have to fill the application form in detail by uploading the documents as per the prescribed format. Check required documents for KCET 2026 registration here.
KCET 2026 Registration to Begin on January 17 Check List of Documents Required Here
The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KCET 2026 exam date. As per the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 dates, the Kcet 2026 registration will start from January 17, 2026 onwards. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to apply from KEA Official Website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ till the last date.
To successfully complete the Kcet 2026 registration, candidates will have to fill the application form in detail by mentioning their details, paying the Kcet 2026 registration fees and uploading the documents as per the prescribed format. Check here the required documents for KCET 2026 registration.
KCET 2026 Dates
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration Start Date |
January 17, 2026 |
| KCET Registration End Date |
4th week of February 2026 (Expected) |
| Kannada Language Test |
April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Exam Dates |
April 23 & 24, 2026 |
| KCET Result |
May 2026 (Tentative) |
KCET Registration: Documents Required to Apply
Before filling the KCET 2026 application form online, students must must keep scanned copies of following documents ready:
- SSLC/10th and 12th/2nd PUC marks cards.
- Government-issued ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card).
- Recent passport-size color photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (all in JPG/JPEG format, max 50 KB).
- Valid Caste, Income, or Domicile certificates for those seeking reservation benefits.
- Information regarding studies in Karnataka for at least seven years.
- To pay the KCET 2026 Application Fees students must keep their debit/credit card handy, as it will be used to pay fees online.
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KCET 2026 Registration Steps
- Visit KEA portal and click "UGCET-2026 Online Application"
- create User ID and password and Log in
- Enter personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents as per the prescribed format
- Pay application fee via online or offline (bank challan) modes.
What is the KCET exam?
The KCET exam is an annual entrance exam which is conducted to shortlist candidates for B.E/B.Tech courses across participating colleges in the state of Karnataka.
Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2025 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form
KEA will commence the KCET registration 2026 online at its 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 2026 application form.
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority closes the KCET application form in 30-35 days after it releases the notification. Candidates can fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in till the last date.