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    KCET Fee Structure 2026: Karnataka CET Fees for Top Engineering Colleges
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    KCET Fee Structure 2026: Karnataka CET Fees for Top Engineering Colleges

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 02 Jul 2026, 10:38 AM IST

    KCET Fees Structure 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has revised the KCET 2026 fee structure on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The updated fee structure includes the tuition fees applicable to participating engineering colleges across Karnataka, which vary depending on the type of institution. Government engineering colleges generally have lower tuition fees, while private engineering colleges charge comparatively higher fees. Candidates are advised to check the revised KCET 2026 fee structure before participating in the counselling process to make informed admission decisions. Comparing the fee structures of different colleges can help candidates choose an institute that best suits their academic preferences and budget. Aspirants can also use the KCET 2026 college predictor tool to estimate their admission chances based on their KCET 2026 ranks.

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    1. KCET Fees Structure 2026 for Engineering
    2. KCET 2026 Application Fees
    3. KCET Fees Structure 2026 for Top Engineering Colleges
    KCET Fee Structure 2026: Karnataka CET Fees for Top Engineering Colleges
    KCET Fee Structure 2026

    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.

    KCET Fees Structure 2026 for Engineering

    This table contains the fee structure for governments, aided, regional, unaided, and private colleges, which are arranged according to the SC/ST categories.

    KCET Fee Structure for Engineering

    College TypeGM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Including SC/ST Annual Income Above ₹10.00 Lakhs & Category-1 Annual Income Above ₹2.5 Lakhs)SNQ (Engineering Courses)SC/ST (Annual Income up to ₹10.00 Lakhs)Category-1 (Annual Income up to ₹2.5 Lakhs)
    ENGINEERING / ARCHITECTURE COURSES



    Government Colleges (Other than the courses below)₹47,100₹22,910₹0₹24,150
    Government Colleges (Mechanical, Textile, Silk Technology, Civil, Automobile Engineering)₹29,985₹17,910₹0₹12,075
    Aided Courses in Aided Colleges₹47,100–₹0₹24,150
    UVCE₹56,500–₹0₹33,600
    VTU Constituent Colleges (Higher Fees)₹1,10,910₹22,910₹0₹86,760
    Type-1 Unaided Colleges (including Minority & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges)₹1,20,320₹32,320₹0₹96,170
    Type-2 Unaided Colleges (including Minority & Unaided Courses in Aided Colleges)₹1,30,320₹32,320₹0₹1,06,170
    Deemed / Private Universities₹1,20,320–₹0₹96,170

    ₹1,30,320–₹0₹1,06,170

    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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    KCET 2026 Application Fees

    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.

    KCET Registration Fee

    CategoryFee

    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

    KCET Fees Structure 2026 for Top Engineering Colleges

    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.

    KCET Fees Structure for Engineering in Karnataka

    This table shows the KCET fee structure for B.Tech 2026, along with the eligibility criteria.

    Institution NameFees for KCET 2026 BTechEligibility Criteria

    Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

    ₹ 26.00 L

    Passed in 12th Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/, Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology/ Electronics.

    MSRIT Bangalore

    ₹ 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.

    RVCE Bangalore

    ₹ 3.86 L

    Passed 12th with at least 45% in English, Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer

    SIT Tumkur

    ₹ 4.02 L

    Passed 12 with at least 45% with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science

    NMAM Institute of Technology, Karkala Taluk

    ₹ 12.40 L

    Passed 12th with at least 45% in English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Electronics

    BMSCE Bangalore

    ₹ 88.24 K

    Passed 12th with at least 45% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

    PES University, Bangalore

    ₹ 18.10 L

    Passed 10+2 with 50% in maths, physics and chemistry.

    NIE Mysore

    ₹ 2.58 L

    Passed 12th from a recognised board.

    NMIT Bangalore

    ₹ 4.11 L

    Passed 12th with at least 45% in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology

    NHCE Bangalore

    ₹ 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)

    Q: How to pay KCET exam fees?
    A:

    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. 

    Q: What is the good score for KCET?
    A:

    Each student will receive a rank according to their Karnataka UGCET result. For KCET, the closing rank is the required minimum score to pass.

    Q: How to find the correct KCET fee details?
    A:

    To find the correct KCET fee details, you can visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

    Q: Where can I find the KCET application form?
    A:

    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.

    Q: How to get a free seat in KCET?
    A:

    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.

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    Questions related to KCET

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to KCET ?

    Hi, college transfer after admission through KCET is not automatically allowed and depends on the university, college and applicable rules. Since you are a B.Pharm student, the transfer may also depend on whether the required seats and approvals are available. Tell me your current college, university and the college you

    Hi Manoj

    You can practise chapter-wise KCET mock tests on Careers360, covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology based on the KCET exam pattern. From the link below:

    https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-mock-test

    Hello, you can find your KCET 2026 counselling/CET number on your KCET verification slip. You can download the verification slip by logging in to the KEA portal using your registration number and password. The CET number is also used during the counselling process.

    For more details, check this link: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-counselling

    No, participation in a special or additional KCET counselling round is generally not compulsory for every candidate.

    If you are satisfied with the seat allotted to you and complete the required admission formalities within the specified deadline, you do not have to participate in another round.

    However, if you want