KCET 2026 Application Form has been released on on 17th January 2026. There is no offline facility available to submit the form. KEA opens online facility to fill the form. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the authority to conduct KCET exam once in every year.
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KCET 2026 Application Form – Released
KCET 2026 Registration has been started on 17th January 2026. Click here to register.
It is conducted at State Level to provide admission in various undergraduate courses such as B.E/ B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, etc. To get admission in Medical and Architecture courses, candidates must have a valid score on the NEET & NATA entrance exam.

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To get complete information related to KCET Application Form 2026 such as registration, schedule, eligibility criteria, steps to apply, etc candidates can go through the article.
KCET 2026 Application Form
Know complete KCET 2026 application form details from the section below:
- KCET 2026 application form has been released on 17th January 2026.
- Candidates can complete the KCET registration procedure through online mode, no other offline method will be available.
- To avoid any kind of rejection, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria below.
- There are various steps in application process such as registration, filing of application form, uploading documents & submitting the fee.
- Candidates are suggested to fill correct details in the application form to avoid inconvenience.
- After filling the form, upload the scanned documents such as photographs, signatures in prescribed format.
- Documents must be uploaded in JPEG or JPG format only.
- Recheck the details and do not forget to retain the printout of final submitted application form for further processing.
Documents Required to Apply:
Check all the mandatory documents with which applicants must be ready to register for KCET 2026:
- SSLC/ 10th level Marksheet
- Student Photograph
- Student Signature
- Valid Mobile number
- Valid Email id
- Students Aadhaar card
| Latest Update: Click here for KCET 2026 Documents PDF Uploaded by KEA |
Image Specifications:
| Documents | Format | Size |
| Photograph | JPG | Less than 50KB |
| Signature | JPG | Less than 50KB |
Important note: The name in SSLC mark card, RD certificate and Aadhaar card should be similar. In case of any discrepancy, students need to immediately correct Aadhaar card and RD certificate as per SSLC mark card.
Application Fee:
Candidates have to submit the KCET 2026 application fee to complete the process. Application fee is different for different category candidates. Here we have mentioned the complete fee details below:
| Category | Fees |
| CAT- 1 / SC / ST candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 250 |
| All female candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 250 |
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 500 |
| Candidates who have studied outside Karnataka | Rs. 750 |
| Foreign candidates | Rs. 5000 |
KCET 2026 Application Correction
KCET 2026 Application correction facility will be provided through online mode on the website. KEA will start the edit window from the third week of March 2026. To make correction in submitted form, candidates will have to use their login credentials such as Login ID & Password on the website.
The edit window will be accessible for two to three days only. Candidates are suggested to make changes in submitted form within a given period of time, as after closing the window there will be no extension given by the authority.
KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can go through the section below to fulfil KCET 2026 eligibility criteria:
B.E/ B.Tech Courses:
- Qualification: To be eligible for B.E or B.Tech courses, candidates must have passed class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognised board.
- Marks: Candidates must obtain minimum 45% marks in case of general category and 40% marks for reserved category candidates.
- Subjects: To apply for the exam, candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry, Biology, and Biotechnology, and English as one of the language subjects.
- Appearing: Those appearing candidates in class 12th level will also be eligible to apply for B.E or B.Tech courses.
B.Arch Course:
- Qualifying Exam: Those passed candidates in class 12th or equivalent exam will be eligible to apply.
- Subjects: In qualifying exam, candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as main subjects.
- Marks: To be eligible for exam, candidates must secure 50% marks for general and 45% marks for reserved category candidates.
- Appearing: Candidates appearing in class 12th level will also be eligible to apply.
- NATA Scores: A valid score of NATA will be compulsory to apply for B.Arch admission.
B.Pharm Course:
- Qualification: To apply for B.Pharm, candidates must pass class 12th or equivalent exam.
- Marks: Candidates must secure 45% marks for general category candidates & 40% marks for reserved category.
- Subjects: Applying candidates should have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology as a compulsory subjects in class 12th.
- Appearing: Those appearing candidates in class 12th will also be eligible to apply.
KCET 2026 Application Dates
Here we have provided the complete official schedule of KCET 2026:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) |
| KCET 2026 online application form | 17th January 2026 |
| Deadline to fill form | 4th week of February 2026 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 4th week of February 2026 |
| Edit Window | 3rd week of March 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam Date | 23rd & 24th April 2026 |
How to Register for KCET 2026
Check out the given steps to know apply process of KCET 2026:
- Go to the website of KCET (Direct Link is given above).
- Press the “KCET 2026 Registration” link on the webpage.
- Now register yourself by entering the basic information in the given space.
- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number for verification.
- After registration, start filling the application form with details such as personal, communication, and academic qualification.
- Complete the registration by uploading the scanned photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Documents must be uploaded between 5-40 KB in JPEG/ JPG format only.
- Press the “Payment” button.
- Submit the prescribed amount of application fee as per your category.
- Select the payment mode and submit the registration fee.
- Recheck the filled details & press the “Submit” button.
- A confirmation page will be displayed on the screen.
- Do not forget to take a hard copy of the registration form for further processing.
In the article above, we have mentioned the complete details related to KCET Application Form 2026. Registration for KCET 2026 will begin on 17th January 2026 through online mode. Any latest updates related to KCET 2026 application form will be updated in our article as soon as it will be released on the authority’s website.
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