KCET Fees Structure 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the KCET 2026 fee structure soon on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The fee details will outline the admission charges for participating institutes, which may vary based on the type of college. According to the expected fee structure, government engineering colleges may charge approximately ₹44,000 per year, while fees at private engineering colleges could be around ₹1.2 lakh annually. Candidates are advised to review the KCET 2026 fee structure before taking part in the counselling process to make informed admission decisions. Comparing the fees of various institutes can help students identify the best engineering colleges in Karnataka that suit their preferences and budget. Aspirants can also use the KCET 2026 college predictor tool to explore their likely college options based on their ranks.
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The KCET fees must be paid while accepting a seat during the admission process. Here is the college-wise fee structure for KCET 2026. Admission to KCET-participating institutes is based on performance in the Karnataka CET exam. Read the article to learn about the KCET 2026 fee structure.
This table contains the fee structure for governments, aided, regional, unaided, and private colleges, which are arranged according to the SC/ST categories.
| College Type | Categories SC/ST | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above Rs. 10.00 Lakhs. | SNQ | SC/ST | Category-1 Annual Income upto Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | |
Annual Income up to Rs. 10.00 Lakhs. | ||||
ENGINEERING / ARCHITECTURE COURSES | ||||
Government colleges | 44,200/- | 20,610/- | 0/- | 23,590/- |
For Aided courses In Aided colleges | 44,200/- | 20,610/- | 0/- | 23,590/- |
UVCE | 49,600/- | 20,610/- | 0/- | 28,990/- |
VTU Constituent Colleges HIGHER FEES | 1,02,410/- | 20,610/- | 0/- | 78,820/- |
Type-1 -Un-aided colleges including Minority; and Un-Aided courses In Aided colleges | 1,12,410/- | 30,610/- | 0/- | 88,820/- |
Type-2 - Un-aided colleges including Minority; and Un-Aided courses In Aided colleges | 1,21,610/- | 30,610/- | 0/- | 98,020/- |
Deemed / Private Universities | 1,12,410/- | - | 0/- | 88,820/- |
NOTE:-
For the Architecture course, apart from the above fees Rs 650/- is extra.
10,000/- as other fees is included in the above table, for Government and Aided engineering colleges.
20,000/- as other fees is included in the above table, for Unaided and Private / Deemed Universities Engineering colleges.
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Here is a detailed review of the KCET application fee structure. Candidates can view the fee details in the following table to know the category-wise fee structure.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka | RS. 500 |
SC/ST/CAT-1 candidates of Karnataka | RS. 250 |
Candidates who studied outside of Karnataka | RS. 750 |
Candidates outside of India | RS. 5,000 |
Below, we’ve provided information about the KCET fee structure 2026 for engineering, which can help the students manage their financial necessities and get an idea about the fee structure for the engineering courses. The table includes some top engineering colleges that accept KCET scores, along with their respective fees.
This table shows the KCET fee structure for B.Tech 2026, along with the eligibility criteria.
| Institution Name | Fees for KCET 2026 BTech | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
₹ 26.00 L | Passed in 12th Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/, Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology/ Electronics. | |
₹ 4.80 L | Passed 10+2 with at least 45% for general and 40% for reserved category with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Electronics as optional subjects. | |
₹ 3.86 L | Passed 12th with at least 45% in English, Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer | |
₹ 4.02 L | Passed 12 with at least 45% with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science | |
₹ 12.40 L | Passed 12th with at least 45% in English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Electronics | |
₹ 88.24 K | Passed 12th with at least 45% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | |
₹ 18.10 L | Passed 10+2 with 50% in maths, physics and chemistry. | |
₹ 2.58 L | Passed 12th from a recognised board. | |
₹ 4.11 L | Passed 12th with at least 45% in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology | |
₹ 12.00 L | Passed 10+2 with at least 45% in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Electronics/Biology. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exam fee can be paid through a debit/credit card. Applicants can also pay by using a UPI code or by net banking. They can even pay through the challan.
Each student will receive a rank according to their Karnataka UGCET result. For KCET, the closing rank is the required minimum score to pass.
To find the correct KCET fee details, you can visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
The details for the KCET application form can be found on the official website of the KEA Karnataka Examination Authority. They have a separate section for admissions where you can find the application form.
To secure a free seat through KCET, candidates must achieve a rank within the specified cutoff range for their category as per the eligibility criteria.
On Question asked by student community
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You can use our college predictor tool in order to determine which college you will get with your KCET rank of 130000.
College Predictor Tool - KCET 2026 College Predictor
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To get to know the college based on your KCET Rank, you can use our KCET college predictor tool given in the link below.
Predictor Link - KCET 2026 College Predictor
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The KCET cutoff ranks for Jain College of Engineering (JCE) in Belgaum vary by branch. For general category candidates, the closing ranks for popular B.Tech programs generally range from roughly 30,000 to 1,32,000.
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