KCET 2026 Sports Quota Document Verification Begins at KEA Office; Limited Seats Available

KCET 2026 Sports Quota document verification started at KEA Bengaluru office. Candidates must book slots online via official KEA portal from May 7. They need to be present personally with all their original sports certificates and one set of photocopies to support their eligibility.

Document Verification Begins for Limited Seats Available

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started document verification process for candidates seeking admission under sports quota for 2026-27. H. Prasanna, Executive Director of KEA, emphasized that candidates must strictly adhere to the revised eligibility criteria. The DV, began today at KEA headquarters in Malleshwaram, and will continue through May 7, 2026. 

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This verification is a critical step for athletes aiming to claim a share of reserved seats in engineering, dental, and other professional streams. The location is KEA Office, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. Officers from Sports Department and expert advisors are conducting scrutiny to ensure only eligible athletes secure seats. A final list of qualified candidates will be submitted to KEA following the review.

The Sports Department has established clear rules such as only specific disciplines and organizations are approved for quota consideration. Rules specify the required level of medals (State, National, or International) and the timeframe in which they must have been earned. Full details and eligibility checklists have been uploaded to the official KEA website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Candidates meeting the predefined criteria should attend document verification and are required to bring all their original sports certificates, medals, and supporting achievement documents for physical inspection.