KCET Application Form 2025: Date, How to Fill Form, Documents Required, Fee, Apply Online at kea.kar.nic.in

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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KCET Application Form 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon release the KCET 2025 application form at the official website. Eligible candidates can fill the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Karnataka CET 2025 application process 2025 comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of the fee. Applicants must note that KCET application form 2025 will be available online only. The direct link to fill the KCET 2025 application form will be provided here soon. KCET registration 2025 last date will be notified along with the official notification. Candidates are advised to keep all the documents ready before filling KCET application form. Applicants can check their form status also from KCET candidate login. Applicants looking for engineering admissions in Karnataka can also apply for COMEDK UGET 2025 exam.

KCET application fee 2025 varies as per the category. Applicants can pay KCET application fee in both offline and online mode. After the conclusion of the registration process, the exam authority will commence the KCET application form correction facility 2025 at the official website. Applicants who made any mistake at the time of registration can correct their information through KCET application form correction 2025. Candidates must note that only certain details will be allowed to be changed at the time of KCET correction facility 2025. Applicants are advised to avoid filling multiple KCET 2025 application form to avoid rejection. Candidates must take a printout of filled KCET application form after the registration process. For more details about KCET Application Form 2025. Candidates can refer to the article below. 
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Q:   What is the last date to fill KCET application form 2025?

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Dear candidate, the Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form on the official website. You can fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. You must fill out the KCET application form 2025 at the earliest to avoid last-minute payment failure issues. The candidates who fill the KCET application form on or before the last date will be issued hall tickets as per the schedule. The last date to fill KCET application form will be notified very soon. At present, the tentative date for the KCET application window to open is 10 January, 2025.

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Q:   What documents/details should I keep handy while filling KCET application form 2025?

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Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon release the KCET 2025 application form at the official website. Applicants are advised to have all the documents and details ready before filling out the KCET application form. KEA will reject the application form of KCET if any wrong details are filled in the form. The details and documents required to fill out the KCET application form 2025 are given below. 

1. Valid email ID. 

2. Valid mobile phone number. 

3. Education qualification documents. 

4. Scanned image of required documents. 

5. Credit/debit card, net banking details for fee payment. 

6. Category documents (If applicable). 

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Q:   What is KCET exam date 2025?

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Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted on April 18 & 19. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in offline centre based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. KCET exam date 2025 for Kannada language exam will be released separately.  

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Q:   Can I fill KCET application form 2025 in offline mode?

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No, KCET application form will be available in online mode only. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill the KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates first have to complete the KCET registration 2025 using personal details. After successful registration, applicants can proceed to fill the KCET application form 2025. Candidates have to fill their educational qualification, communication address, reservation details, exam centre and other details in the KCET form 2025. After filling all the details, candidates have to pay the KCET application fee online. The last steps is to review all details and submit the application form for future reference.  

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Q:   How to fill KCET application form 2025?

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Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon release the KCET application form 2025 at the official website. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates can refer to the steps given below to fill KCET UGCET application form. 

  1. Visit the KEA KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in. 

  1. Click on the direct link to complete KCET registration 2025. 

  1. Complete the registration process using personal details. 

  1. Login to fill the application form of KCET. 

  1. Fill educational qualification, centre preference, communication information and other details. 

  1. Upload required documents as per the specifications. 

  1. Pay the KCET application fee online. 

  1. Preview all details and submit the KCET 2025 application form for future reference.  

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KCET Application Form 2025 - Highlights

Particulars  

Details 

KCET application form 2025 official website

kea.kar.nic.in 2025

KCET full form 

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 

Mode of fee payment 

Online/Offline 

Mode of KCET application form filling

Online 

Documents required to upload in KCET application form 2025

  • Photograph 
  • Signature 
  • Left thumb impression 

Q:   When will the KCET application 2025 be released?

A:

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form on the official website. The application process of KCET comprises registration, filling form uploading documents and payment of fees. KCET application form 2025 will be available in online mode only. Candidates are advised to have all the documents ready before filling the KCET application form 2025. The last date to fill the KCET 2024 application form will be notified later. 

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Q:   Is it mandatory to fill the KCET application form 2025 in one go?

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No, it is not necessary to fill the KCET 2025 application form in one go. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates are allowed to save their filled details at the time of filling KCET application form. Candidates can continue filling KCET application form using their user ID and password. Applicants must note that it is necessary to save all the details before logging out from the session. However, it is always advisable to fill the KCET application form in one go. 

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Q:   Do I need to fill KCET application form 2025 separately for Architecture courses?

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No, candidates are not required to fill out a separate KCET 2025 application form for Architecture. Applicants have to select the course preference at the time of filling KCET application form. The admissions to Architecture courses are done on the basis of NATA score 2025. After the conclusion of the registration process, KEA commences the KCET marks entry facility. Applicants have to enter their NATA score for Architecture admissions at the time of KCET marks entry facility.  

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Q:   How will I know if I registered for KCET 2025 exam successfully?

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After successfully filling the KCET 2025 application form, applicants will get the confirmation mail on their registered ID. KEA will also send the confirmation text on the registered number. Candidates looking for admission are advised to enter a valid mobile number and email ID at the time of KCET registration 2025. Applicants are advised to keep the confirmation mail and text safe till the conclusion of the admission process.  

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KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

18 Apr '25 -

19 Apr '25

KCET 2025 exam date

KCET Application Form 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Examinations Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria 2025 in the official notification. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the KCET application form. KEA releases KCET eligibility criteria separately for all the courses. KCET application form 2025 will be rejected in case any candidate fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria at the time of admission. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

Courses 

Eligibility Criteria 

BArch 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category) 

BE/BTech 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtain a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category) 

Q:   What is the KCET application fee 2025?

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Karnataka Examinations Authority mentioned the KCET fee in the official notification. Applicants looking for admission to various courses offered by participating institutes have to pay the application fee to complete registration. The application fee for KCET 2025 varies as per the category of candidates. Applicants can check the KCET application fee for various categories from below:

  1. Karnataka (GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): INR 500 

  1. Karnataka (SC, ST, CAT-1): INR 250 

  1. Karnataka (All Female Candidates of Karnataka): INR 250 

  1. Outside Karnataka (GM): INR 750  

  1. Outside India (GM): INR 5000 

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Q:   My parents names spellings are different in my 10th marks sheet and KCET application form, will this be an issue in the KCET counseling?

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Candidates appearing in the KCET 2025 counseling process are advised to have all the documents ready before the registration process. In case of any selling mistake in KCET application form 2025, candidates are advised to make an affidavit in the same regard. The name of the parents in the application form and all certificates should be the same. Karnataka Examinations Authority will not consider applicants with mistakes in the KCET 2025 application form for further admission process. 

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Q:   I have not taken printout of KCET application form 2025 what should I do?

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It is always advisable to take a printout of KCET application form 2025 after successful registration. In case any candidate fails to download the KCET 2025 application form then they can do so from the login facility. Candidates can log in using their user ID and password to download their KCET application form. Applicants who qualify the exam have to carry their filled application form hardcopy at the time of counseling.  

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Q:   What is KCET application form correction date?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET 2025 application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.  

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Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2025

Candidates can refer information mentioned below for KCET application form 2025 documents required.

  • Valid email ID. 
  • Valid mobile phone number. 
  • Education qualification documents. 
  • Scanned images of required documents. 
  • Credit/debit card, net banking details for fee payment. 

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Q:   Can Maharashtra student fill KCET application form 2025?

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Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form 2025. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2025 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form

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Q:   Do I need to send the KCET application form and other attachments by post to KEA?

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No, candidates are not required to send the KCET 2025 application form through post to exam authorities. The KEA KCET application form will be available in online mode only. Applicants looking for admissions to various courses have to fill the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. After filling the KCET application form 2025, applicants are advised to take one sprint out of filled form. KEA will not accept any applications in offline mode.  After final submission, the exam authority will send the confirmation to the candidate registered email ID and mobile number.  

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Specifications to Upload Documents in KCET Application Form 2025

At the time of filling the KCET 2025 application form, applicants need to upload certain documents in the form. Candidates can check the file size and dimension of the photo, signature and thumb impression to be uploaded while filling KCET application form below. 

Particulars 

File Size 

Dimension 

Photo 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm 

Signature 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm 

Left Thumb Impression of Candidate and Left Thumb Impression/Signature of Parent/Guardian (Mandatory) 

5 KB to 40 KB 

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm 

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How to fill KCET Application Form 2025?

Karnataka Examinations Authority has reopened the KCET application form at the official website. The process to fill out the KCET 2025 application form online includes registration, filling details in the form, uploading photos, signature and thumb impression and final submission. KCET application form 2025 is available in two parts. In the first part, candidates have to fill the KCET application form details that can be edited any number of times. In the second part, candidates have to select the declaration after confirming that entries made by them in KCET form 2025 are correct. 

Steps to Fill KCET Application Form 2025 

  • Go to the KCET official website. 
  • Click on “New User? Click Here for KCET registration 2025”. 
  • Fill in the required information such as the 13-digit ‘student number’ issued from the PUE department if you are going to appear in the 2nd PUC examination and then click on the “submit” button. 
  • After the applicants need to fill their name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, security question, and security code and submit the details in the KCET application form. 
  • After successful KCET registration, candidates will receive KCET 2025 application number and User-ID to their registered mobile phone number and email-id. 
  • Candidates should log in to their account by using their user ID and password. 
  • Fill in “Student information” by entering the required information and save the entries. 
  • After that fill in educational details and then click on the “save and next” button. 
  • Then upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph, the candidate's signature, the candidate's left-hand thumb impression and parent's signature in the KCET 2025 application form. 

KCET 2025 Application Form - Final Submission 

  • Candidates will receive an application ID and password to their registered email address after completion of KCET registration 2025. 
  • In the next step, applicants need to upload the scanned copy of the recent passport-size color photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format separately. 
  • Take the printout of the triplicate “Challan Copy” and pay the requisite fee in any of the branches of specified banks. The bank will retain their copy and hand over the remaining copies. 
  • Candidates can also pay the prescribed fee through net banking. 
  • Take the printout of the KCET application form 2025 on an A-4 size sheet of paper. 
  • Affix a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression to the space provided. 
  • Obtain the Principal seal and signature from the college where you studied 2nd PU or Class 12. 
  • Candidates have to produce the same copy along with the copy of the Challan (KEA Copy) during document verification. 

KCET Application Form Fee 2025

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the application fee of KCET 2025 in the official notification. Applicants are required to pay the KCET application form fee in online mode through debit/credit card, net banking, UPI or other. KCET application form fee 2025 varies from category to category. Candidates have to pay the requisite fee to apply for KCET 2025 successfully. Check the fee details in the table given below. 

Quota 

Category 

Application Fee 

Karnataka 

  

  

GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B 

INR 500/- 

SC, ST, CAT-1 

INR 250/- 

All Female Candidates of Karnataka 

INR 250/- 

Outside Karnataka 

GM 

INR 750/- 

Outside India 

GM 

INR 5000/- 

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KCET Application Form 2025 - Correction Facility

Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET application form 2025 correction facility online at the official website. Applicants who make any mistake at the time of filling KCET application form can rectify their mistakes through the correction window. Applicants are allowed to make changes to certain details only during KCET application form correction 2025. The KCET application correction facility 2025 enables candidates to modify the details in the application form. To edit the details, candidates have to log in to their account by using their user ID and password.  

Steps to Make Corrections in the KCET Application Form 2025

  • Go to the KCET official website. 
  • Click on the KCET application correction link from the homepage. 
  • Enter the KCET 2025 application form number in the required fields.  
  • Enter the One-time password (OTP) received on the registered mobile number in the required field. 
  • Make required changes in the KCET application form 2025. 
  • Preview all details and submit the application form for future reference. 

Q:   Do I have to pay a correction fee for making changes to the KCET application form 2025?

A:

No, there is no correction fee for KCET application form. KEA will commence the KCET 2025 application form correction facility after the conclusion of registration facility. Applicants will be allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Personal details like name, email ID, mobile number, parents' details and others were not allowed to be changed at the time of KCET 2025 correction facility. 

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Q:   Will there be any correction windows for KCET application form 2025?

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Yes, Karnataka Examinations Authority will provide the KCET 2025 application form correction facility after the conclusion of the registration process. Applicants who make any mistake at the time of filling the KCET application form 2025 can make corrections in their details through the correction facility. Applicants must note that editing facilities will be provided for certain fields only. Candidate's personal details like name, email ID, phone number, and parents details cannot be edited at the time of KCET 2025 correction facility. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details carefully before making any changes to the application form KCET.  

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How to Retrieve KCET Application Form Number and Password?

There may be cases when the candidate forgets the KCET application number or password. In case any candidate forgets KCET application number then applicants need to contact the exam authority. Applicants can also search their KCET application number 2025 on their registered email ID. However, in case any candidate forgets the KCET password then applicants need to visit the official website and follow the steps as provided below.  

  • Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2025. 
  • Click on the “Forgot Password” tab provided on the login window. 
  • Enter the required details. 
  • Create a new password for KCET login 2025. 
  • Preview details and submit the form for future reference.  

KCET Admit Card 2025

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants can access their KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. The login credentials required to download the KCET admit card 2025 are application number and first four characters of name in required fields. Only successfully registered candidates can download the KCET hall ticket 2025. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Applicants must note that KCET 2025 admit card is available in online mode only. KEA will not send the KCET admit card through post/email to any candidate. 

Q:   When will the admit card for KCET 2025 be released?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET admit card 2025 online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their KCET 2025 admit card through the application number and date of birth. Candidates must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. KEA will not allow any candidate to appear in the exam without valid KCET hall ticket. The exam authority will release KCET admit card 2025 in online mode only. Applicants will not send the KCET 2025 hall ticket hardcopy on registered email or at any other mode.

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Q:   What are the items required to be carried along KCET admit card 2025 at the exam centre?

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Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof. Candidates are also allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil and face mask inside the exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any item restricted inside the exam centre. Without valid KCET admit card 2025, applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam. A list of valid photo ID proofs applicable for KCET 2025 exam are given below.

  1. PAN card
  2. Driving License
  3. Voter ID
  4. Passport
  5. Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
  6. Bank Passbook with Photograph.
  7. 12th class admit card.
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