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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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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 | GM, 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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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
Hello Student,
You can check the resources provided below:
Hope this helps!
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:
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
Hi Ranga,
Here you can check the KCET question paper
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