KCET 2026 Easy step to apply: Check details here
The KCET 2026 application form: The application form will be available online. Karnataka Examination Authority releases the online application on the website, kea.kar.nic.in. check the how to apply steps,documents requirement and correction window.
The candidates have enough time to apply for the KCET 2026, and the application stands open till one month. There is hardly scope for extension of the application form. The candidates must prepare early to apply for the KCET 2026
KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility criteria before that which is given below
| Course/Group | Qualifying Exam & Subjects | Minimum Aggregate Marks | Additional Notes |
| Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) | 2nd PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | Must pass individually in each subject; appearing candidates eligible. |
| B.Pharm | 2nd PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or PCM | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | Diploma in Pharmacy holders (approved by PCI) with 45%/40% also eligible for lateral entry. |
| 2nd Year B.Pharm (Lateral) | Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI-approved institution | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | – |
| Pharma-D | 2nd PUC/12th with PCB or PCM | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | – |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | 2nd PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM); valid NATA score | 50% aggregate in PCM for GM (45% reserved) | Admission via NATA; passed individually in subjects. |
| Farm Science (B.Sc Agri/Forestry etc.) | 2nd PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | Includes Agriculture Engineering courses based on PCM/PCB performance. |
| Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc & A.H.) | 2nd PUC/12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | – |
| Naturopathy & Yoga | 2nd PUC/12th with PCB | 45% for GM (40% reserved) | – |
What documents are required to apply?
This is one of the important topic, as uploading of the documents is very important. It is important when one goes for admission in college of his/her choice. If the college finds your documents missing or false the candidature could be rejected
Documents
SSLC certificate for checking the date of birth
Class 12 Mark Sheet
Your recent photograph
Your residential proof
Signature
Left-hand thumb impression (in JPG format, max size around 50 KB)
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate (if applicable)
Karnataka domicile certificate or study certificates (if required)
Other certificates, depending on eligibility or reservation claims, such as:
- 7-year study certificate
- Kannada medium certificate
- Rural study certificate
- Article 371 certificate for Kalyana-Karnataka region
- Special category certificates like NCC, sports, defence, etc
To apply for KCET 2026 is a easy step you have to follow the guidelines as asked in the application form. You should not panic during the application process, though it is very important. We have given the steps to be followed during application submission:
How to apply KCET 2026?
- Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website: kea.kar.nic.in.
- Register by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, and mobile number to get your login credentials.
- Log in with the credentials and fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents, including photograph, signature, thumb impression, and relevant certificates as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
- Review all the entered information carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page and the filled application form for future reference.
- If needed, use the correction window to edit details before the final submission deadline.
KCET 2026 Application fees
| Category | Fee Amount (INR) |
| Karnataka Origin (General/OBC/GM/2A/2B/3A/3B) | 500 |
| Karnataka Origin (SC/ST/Category-1) | 250 |
| Karnataka Female Candidates (All) | 250 |
| Outside Karnataka (All) | 750 |
| Outside India (NRI/Foreign) | 5,000 |
KCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exam takes place in April 2026 and application form begins around January 2026
You should be resident of Karnataka state and have domicile certificate. You have passed the relevant exam to appear for KCET 2026
Registration starts in January 2026 on the KEA website; fill personal/academic details, upload photo/signature, pay fees online, and submit with a printout for attestation
The test will be offline pen-paper mode with 60 MCQs per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology), 80 minutes each, 1 mark per question, no negative marking
Based on 1st and 2nd PUC curriculum covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology; key topics include integration in Math, mechanics in Physics
After the result is out the counselling process begins for seats distribution
There is no edit or correction fee. It opens for a limited time to do correction
