KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Oct 28, 2025

KSET 2026 APPLICATION FORM

KSET 2026 APPLICATION FORM

The KSET 2026 Application Form will be released online by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on its official website — https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
The application process is fully online, and candidates must register, fill in details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the last date.

Steps to Fill KSET 2026 Application Form

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

  • Click on the link “KSET 2026 Application Form”.

Step 2: Registration

  • Click on “New User – Register Here”.
  • Enter the following details:
    • Full Name (as per SSLC/10th certificate)
    • Date of Birth
    • Email ID and Mobile Number
    • Password creation for login
  • After registration, you’ll get a User ID and Password on your registered email and mobile number.

Step 3: Fill Application Form

Log in using your credentials and fill out the online form:

  • Personal Details: Name, category, gender, nationality, address, etc.
  • Academic Details: Educational qualifications, subject opted for KSET, year of passing, etc.
  • Exam Details: Preferred test centre, subject code, etc.

Step 4: Upload Documents

You must upload scanned copies of:

  • Passport size photograph
  • Signature

Step 5: Pay Application Fee

Payment can be made online (credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI) or offline (e-challan in State Bank of India branches).

Step 6: Submit and Print

  • Recheck all details carefully before final submission.
  • Once submitted, no edits are allowed (unless correction window is announced).
  • Print the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt for future use.

Application fee-

Category

Application Fee

General / Cat-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB

Rs 1000/-
Cat-I / SC / ST / PwD / Transgender

Rs 700/-
Other-State Candidates

Rs 1000/-

Late fee (if applicable)

Rs 250/- extra

Documents Required for KSET 2026 Application

Before applying, keep the following ready:

  1. Valid email ID and mobile number
  2. Scanned photograph and signature
  3. Category/Disability certificate (if applicable)
  4. Educational certificates (Master’s degree mark sheets)
  5. Online payment details or bank challan
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KSET 2026 Application Form – FAQs

Q1. When will the KSET 2026 application form be released?

Ans. The KSET 2026 application form is expected to be released in the first week of September 2026 (tentative), based on past trends. Candidates should regularly check the official KEA website for updates.

Q2. Where can I fill the KSET 2026 application form?

Ans. The form will be available online only at the official KEA portal:
https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/kset

Q3. Is there an offline application mode?

Ans. No, KSET 2026 applications are fully online. There is no offline submission.

Q4. Can I submit more than one application?

Ans. No, submitting multiple applications can lead to rejection of your candidature. Only the first successfully submitted application will be considered.

Q5. Is there an age limit to apply?

Ans. There is no upper age limit for KSET. Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent with minimum marks as per the eligibility criteria.

 
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