KCET 2026 application form will be released online by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) around the last week of January 2026. The application process is entirely online; no offline submission is available. Candidates must register first, fill in personal, academic, and communication details, upload necessary scanned documents like photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions, and pay the application fee online. The submission window typically closes by the last week of February 2026.
Registration: Visit the official website and complete new user registration by entering essential details like SSLC register number, guardian details, email, and mobile number.
Filling the Form: Log in with the credentials received and fill the application form with personal information, academic details, contact info, and course preferences.
Document Upload: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and parent's signature in the prescribed format and size (usually JPG/JPEG, 5-40 KB).
Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through online payment options such as net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
Review and Submit: Verify all filled details carefully, accept the declaration, and submit. Candidates can edit the form before final submission.
Printout: Download and print the submitted application form. This printout should be attested by the school principal or a gazetted officer and kept safe for admission counseling.
Category
Application fee
GM/ 2A/ 2B/ 3A / 3B candidates of Karnataka
Rs 500/-
SC/ST Category-1 / Female candidates of Karnataka
Rs 250/-
Outside Karnataka state candidates
Rs 750/-
Outside India candidates
Rs 5000/-
Q1. When will the KCET 2026 application form be released?
Ans. The application form is expected to be released in the last week of January 2026 on the official KEA website.
Q2. How can I apply for KCET 2026?
Ans. The application process is completely online. Candidates must register on the official website, fill out the form, upload necessary documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
Q3. What documents are required to fill the form?
Ans. Candidates need scanned copies of their photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and parents' signature in JPG format as per the given size specifications.
Q4. Is there any application fee for KCET 2026?
Ans. Yes, candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fee through online modes such as net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
Q5. Can I edit my form after submission?
Ans. A correction window is usually provided after submission to make limited changes. Otherwise, details must be checked carefully before final submission.
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