KCET 2026 Registration Form Release Date - Online Link, Latest Updates

KCET 2026 Registration Release Date

Karnataka Examination Authority will announce the KCET 2026 registration date on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET registration release date will be updated on this page. Candidates can check the KCET 2026 registration dates below

KCET Registration 2026 Date

KCET 2026 Registration Process (Flowchart)

Candidates can check the KCET registration process as a flowchart below. The flowchart for KCET registration 2026 gives a simplified overview of the entire application process.

How to fill the KCET 2026 application form?

The KCET application process will include a few steps. To successfully apply for the Karnataka CET exam candidates have to complete all the steps such as registration, filling out the form, uploading the documents and paying the application fee. Know the steps for KCET 2026 registration below.

Step 1 - KCET 2026 Registration: Enter your SSLC register number, SSLC Passing year, father’s name, mother's name, email, contact number and password to register for KCET 2026. After completing the KCET registration 2026, the authority will generate the Karnataka CET 2026 application number/User ID. Candidates must keep the KCET login details safe until the admission process.

Step 2 - Fee Payment: Next, candidates have to pay the KCET application fee. The KCET 2026 registration fee can be paid online through modes such as net banking/credit card/debit card.

KCET Application Form 2026 Fee

Step 3 - Filling of the KCET Form: After paying the registration fee applicants can fill out the KCET application form. The following details have to be submitted while filling out the application.

KCET Application form 2026 - Personal details required

• Nationality

• Mother tongue

• Religion

• Annual income of the family(in Rs.)

• Reservation category

• Caste name

• Caste/Category/Income Certificate Number (if applicable)

• Caste List of OBC/SC/ST Category (if applicable)

• Select the eligibility clause code

• Select the exam centres (in order of preference)

• Details of qualifying exam like exam qualified, University/Board name, School name (if Karnataka CBSE/CISCE), whether appearing for Karnataka 2nd PUC Annual Examination 2026 (Science), PUC Student Number (if applicable)

• Year of Passing (if applicable)

• Eligibility to Claim Reservation or not.

• Total Number of Completed Years of Study in Karnataka (From 1st to 12th standard)

• Whether study in Rural Areas of Karnataka from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No

• Whether studied in Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No

KCET Form 2026 - Contact details to be filled

• Address

• Name of District

• State

• Pin Code

• Taluk

• Phone Number

• Have studied 10th standard in Karnataka or not?

• State where appeared for 12th standard examination

• District where the applicant appeared for 12th standard exam (if Karnataka)

• Native State

• Native District (if Karnataka)

• Whether the applicant is Son/Daughter of a migrant from Jammu & Kashmir?

• Whether claiming for reservation?

KCET Application 2026 Form- Educational Details

• Name of attended school/college

• Year of passing

• Classes studied in that particular school

• From year of study to year of study

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Step 4 - Uploading of Scanned Images: Candidates have to upload the scanned images of their photograph, signature and left thumb impression along with their parent’s signature or left thumb impression as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities. The images must be in the required format and size.

Step 5 - Submission of Form: Finally, candidates have to review all of the details submitted and corrections can be done by clicking on the ‘Edit Application Form’ button. Candidates have to accept the declaration and finally submit the KCET 2026 application form.

The printout of the KCET application form 2026 has to be attested by the School Principal or PU of the institute/school/college studied or currently studying or by any Gazetted Officer. Candidates are required to produce this attested KCET application form at the counselling session.