Updated as on Feb 18, 2026. KEA 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the registration deadline for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2026) until February 22. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. As per the revised schedule, the application fee payment window will remain open until February 24.
First Published on Jan 24, 2025. KCET Registration: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) starts the registration process for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) on January 23. The application window for KCET will conclude on February 21. Candidates who are interested in applying can do so at the official KEA website.
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KCET Registration 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will start the registration process for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 tomorrow (January 23). The application window for KCET will conclude on February 21. Candidates who are interested in applying can do so at the official KEA website.
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The registration process is for those who are seeking admission to various undergraduate professional courses, including engineering, medicine, and agricultural science in the state.
Steps to apply at KCET
The KCET registration process includes user registration, form completion, uploading required documents, and fee payment.
– Visit the official website at kea.kar.nic.in
– Click on the ‘Karnataka CET’ tab on the homepage.
– Carefully read the instruction
– Log into your registered account and complete the registration form.
– Upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form
– After submission, take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
Once the registration window closes, KEA will offer a correction window, allowing candidates to change any mistakes in their application forms.
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KCET Application Fees
The application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 500, while candidates from reserved categories will need to pay Rs. 250. For those applying to both engineering and agricultural courses, an additional fee of Rs 100 is applicable.
KCET Exam Schedule: KEA has also released the timetable for KCET 2025, which is scheduled between April 16 and 18. The exam will be held in two shifts on April 16 and 17. The first shift will run from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, and the second shift will be from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.
The KCET exam will be conducted for various professional courses such as engineering, veterinary medicine, BPharm, Pharm-D, yoga and naturopathy, agricultural science, and BSc Nursing.
This year, the Authority has introduced several reforms to prevent fraudulent applications including, an OTP-based login system. Each candidate has to register with their unique mobile number. Categories like reservation details, such as caste, income, and 371(J) information, will be auto-verified through the system.
The academic records will be fetched using the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) numbers, streamlining the verification process. Candidates will also receive SMS notifications at every stage to stay updated.
