KCET Apply Online 2026 (Active): Registration Dates, Fees, Documents & Steps to Apply

KCET Registration 2026 has started from January 16, 2026 on the official KEA website. Candidates must complete the registration process before filling out the application form. Applicants can check registration steps, required documents, and fee details online. The KCET registration link will be deactivated after the last date of application.

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KCET 2026 Exam Dates

The KCET 2026 exam dates have been officially announced by KEA along with the complete schedule. Candidates can now check the confirmed exam dates and plan their preparation accordingly. Refer below for the detailed KCET 2026 examination timetable.

KCET 2026 Exam Dates
Events	Tentative Dates
Commencement of KCET 2026 Application Form	January 16, 2026
Deadline to Fill KCET Application Form 2026	February 17, 2026
Release of KCET 2026 Admit Card	April 2026
KCET 2026 Exam Dates	April 23 and 24, 2026
KCET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key Release Date	May 2026
Release of KCET 2026 Final Answer Key	May 2026
KCET 2026 Result Date	May 2026

Steps to fill KCET Apply Online 2026

The steps for the KCET Apply Online 2026 have been mentioned for the candidates who want to apply from the official website.

  Step 1: Visit the official KCET website.

  Step 2: Select "New User?" Register Here by Clicking.

  Step 3:  Click the "submit" button after entering the necessary data, such as the 13-digit "student number" issued by the PUE department if you plan to take the 2nd PUC examination.

  Step 4: After that, applicants must fill out the KCET Apply Online with their name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, security question, and security code.

  Step 5: Candidates will receive a KCET application number 2026 and User ID to their registered mobile phone number and email address after successfully registering for the KCET in 2026.

  Step 6: Candidates must provide their user ID and password to access their account.

  Step 7: Fill out "Student information" with the necessary data, then save your entries.

  Step 8: Then enter your academic information and press the "save and next" button.

  Step 9: Then, on the KCET Apply Online, scan and submit the candidate's photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and parent signature.

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KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before completing the KCET Application Form 2026 candidates are urged to review the eligibility requirements.

KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Courses	Eligibility Criteria
BArch	Candidates should be pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secure 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at the 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category)
BE/BTech	Candidates should be 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)

Documents Required for KCET Application Form 2026

The following documents must be uploaded by candidates in the KCET Application Form 2026.

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

Specifications to Upload Documents in KCET Application Form 2026

Applicants must upload specific papers to the KCET 2026 Application Form when filling it out. When filling out the KCET Apply Online below, candidates can view the file size and dimension requirements for the photo, signature, and thumb impression that must be uploaded.

KCET Documents Required
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

KCET Application Fees 2026

The KCET Application Fee 2026 is mentioned in the official notification by the Karnataka Examination Authority. The KCET application cost must be paid online using a debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, or another method.

KCET Application Fee 2026
Quota	Category	Application Fee
Karnataka	GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	Rs.500/-
	SC, ST, CAT-1	Rs.250/-
	All Female Candidates of Karnataka	Rs.250/-
Outside Karnataka	GM	Rs.750/-
Outside India	GM	Rs.5000/-

KCET Apply Online 2026 Correction Facility

The correction window for the KCET 2026 application form will be notified on the official website if available. Candidates are advised to regularly check the KEA website for updates regarding the correction facility. Any necessary corrections or updates to the application form can be made during the specified period, if announced.

Steps to Make Corrections in KCET 2026 Application Form

The candidates can go through the steps to make corrections in KCET 2026 Application Form mentioned below.

  Step 1: Visit the official KCET website.

  Step 2: From the homepage, select the KCET application correction link.

  Step 3: In the required fields, enter the KCET Apply Online number.

  Step 4: In the necessary field, enter the One-time password (OTP) that you received on your registered cellphone number.

  Step 5: Update the KCET Apply Online 2026 as necessary. Step 6: Review all of the information before applying for future use.

Links Related KCET 2026
KCET 2026	KCET Syllabus 2026
KCET Application Form 2026	KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026
KCET Previous Year Question Paper